Re: PESO: R I P Ashley

2021-04-24 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Ann! So very sorry to hear about Ashley! I send hugs and condolences. xxx Christine Aguila Sent from my iPad > On Apr 24, 2021, at 1:10 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Thanks to all of you for your condolence responses to Ashley's photo and the > news of her passing.. > I'

Re: It was twenty years ago today, Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play

2021-01-01 Thread Christine Aguila
cheers, Christine Aguila > On Jan 1, 2021, at 4:26 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > > sort of. > > During the Christmas season of 2000, while I worked on a museum project for a > local university, I got a call from Don Nelson, a friend and Pentax sales guy > some of you will

Re: PESO: Radiant

2020-11-03 Thread Christine Aguila
What Dan said! Cheers, Christine > On Nov 2, 2020, at 9:49 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I really like the geometry and the textures of this image! > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > * > > > > On Mon, Nov 2, 2020 at 10:16

Re: PESO: fly agaric

2020-11-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Toine, that’s wonderful! It just pops! Cheers, Christine > On Oct 31, 2020, at 9:13 AM, Toine wrote: > > According to wikipedia it's called fly agaric, I would have guessed > fly mushroom. > > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/#=1=005-933-20201031-img3358 > > Toine > > -- > PDML

Re: broken or just lsit fatigue?

2020-10-26 Thread Christine Aguila
I’m sort of here, Ann! :-). At the desk doing work for work, yet dreaming of better days. We had a light dusting of snow this morning, and the flat is a bit nippy. Paul, Darrel has his Bear’s hat on and is getting ready for the game :-). They sure are winning ugly this season. Can’t believe

Re: PESO - Walk in The Woodlands

2020-10-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Rick! That’s beautiful! One of your best! Just lovely! Cheers, Christine > > On Oct 9, 2020, at 7:32 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > After a very frustrating work day yesterday, I took my camera for an hour’s > walk in The Woodlands (as Woodland Cemetery is now known). The light was >

Re: October PUG is up

2020-10-08 Thread Christine Aguila
Fantastic gallery! Henk’s Natural Nanomaterial is amazing! I really liked Ann’s Red and White as well! I love textile art exhibitions! The detail in all the photos is wonderful—some subtle, some bold, but all enjoyable! Cheers, Christine > On Oct 7, 2020, at 9:34 PM, Brian W wrote: > >

Re: Pentax KP

2020-09-28 Thread Christine Aguila
of getting my photog-eye back into shape. Cheers, Christine > On Sep 28, 2020, at 6:24 PM, Pete McIntosh wrote: > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Christine Aguila" > To: "PDML List" > Sent: 28/09/20 9:56:06 > Subject: Pentax KP > >> Hi al

Pentax KP

2020-09-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi all! Anyone shooting with the Pentax KP? If so, thoughts? Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad -- 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: GESO: Shaheen falcon

2020-09-24 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! What a series! Great work Subash! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Sep 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > the shaheen falcon (also called the black shaheen and the indian > peregrine falcon) is a non-migratory subspecies of the peregrine falcon. > we had an

Re: Lucky shot

2020-09-23 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s fantastic, Larry! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 23, 2020, at 6:41 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > Thanks. > And I see what you did there > > On September 23, 2020 10:53:42 AM PDT, Nolan Hinshaw > wrote: >> On Sep 23, 2020, at 00:31, Larry Colen wrote: >>> >>> I was trying to do some

Re: PESO - Leap, fauxlarized

2020-09-20 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s really nice, Bruce! I like the solarization. The orientation you’ve presented is intriguing. I wonder what the photo would be like if you cloned the stool out—could be fun—a kind of flying through the air shot! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 19, 2020, at 8:12 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >

Re: Mother goose in the ashes, another afterburn

2020-09-20 Thread Christine Aguila
I agree with Bob! Solid photography of a tragic event. Good photographic work, Larry. Cheers, Christine > On Sep 20, 2020, at 12:26 PM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > That Mother Goose shot is excellent. > >> On 20 Sep 2020, at 18:00, Larry Colen wrote: >> >> I went for a bike ride yesterday, I

Re: My new Pentax

2020-09-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Congrats on your purchase, Juan! The MX was my first real camera, but had to sell it during a tough spot when in college, but after joining PDML, I bought Wendy’s MX! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 13, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Juan Buhler wrote: > > My first real camera was an ME super with the

Re: PESO: Grosbeak (and deer)

2020-09-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! The Breasted Grosbeak is fantastic! Enjoyed the deer as well. There’s nothing like spotting a deer—always fun—except when you’re driving and they jump in front of your car :-)! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 13, 2020, at 3:29 PM, Stanley Halpin > wrote: > > Another excursion outside to

Re: OT: CA Wildfires

2020-09-13 Thread Christine Aguila
I HATE 2020! christine > On Sep 9, 2020, at 11:33 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > There is no "safety" in 2020, it seems. AQI was up into the 130+ "Unhealthy" > range for the past three days along with ambient temperatures floating up > into the 100-115 range even here in the SF Bay Area.

Re: PESO: Dragonfly

2020-09-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! What great detail! And so sharp! Nice work, Toine! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 10, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Toine wrote: > > No idea which model > > https://www.repiuk.nl/favorites/#=1=005-869-imgp2547 > > Toine > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: PESO - Olivia

2020-09-12 Thread Christine Aguila
That is a beautiful portrait, Bruce! You and her must be very pleased with your work here! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 9, 2020, at 6:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Broke my COVID-19 exile two weeks ago today for my first studio shoot > since February, with this result ... (100% SFW) ... > >

Re: PESO Apocalyptic Playground

2020-09-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Solid documentation of a really tragic situation. Nice camera work, Larry. Gosh, I hate the current state of the world. Everyone stay safe. Christine > On Sep 10, 2020, at 12:34 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Facebook has been deluged with photos of the orange skies, I was going to let > it

Re: September PUG is up

2020-09-07 Thread Christine Aguila
LOL! Well, next time I’ll double check for the hump! Course that goat to the left, should have been a clue! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 7, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > Christine, I just wanted to mention that it was a goat, unlike > the camel in this photo (from a different

Re: PESO: Chipmunk

2020-09-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Oh my gosh, is that super cute! Great pose, bokeh, and sharpness! Super fun, Stan! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 7, 2020, at 2:27 PM, Stanley Halpin > wrote: > > This is a better link - sorry! > > https://photos.stanhalpin.com/img/s/v-10/p3976431424-6.jpg > > >> On Sep 7, 2020, at 3:14

Re: PESO: Autumn Crocus

2020-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s pretty, Toine! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 6, 2020, at 1:27 AM, Toine wrote: > > Or Colchicum autumnale and thus no crocus! > > > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/#=1=005-863-imgp2272-2 > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: Happy Birthday, Larry

2020-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Happy Birthday, Larry! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 6, 2020, at 3:40 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Happy birthday Larry. May your fifties bring you much joy & happy shooting. > > Alan C > > On 06-Sep-20 07:14 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> Only two more hours until my birthday, I wonder what other joy my

Re: PESO Not bad for just after a hit and run

2020-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow, poor Nick. I’m glad he is ok. 2020 is cursed. Christine > On Sep 6, 2020, at 12:14 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > A little after 8 I heard a wreck in front of my house, went out front, saw a > woman driving past in a totally beat up small SUV, by the sound it was > dragging the right

Re: PESO: 10 Years Ago

2020-09-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Yikes! Yep, wouldn’t want to be standing anywhere near there. Cheers, Christine > On Sep 5, 2020, at 3:07 AM, David Mann wrote: > > Here's a closer view of the building in the background, showing where that > part of the parapet ended up. Note the hole in the awning. I wouldn't have >

Re: story 3 of the new APS-C flagship (PESO)

2020-09-05 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s really nice, Henk! Rich detail and sharp! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 5, 2020, at 3:04 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > I had hoped in vain for a flagship with all features as K1(II) in APS-C > format, to get more reach and less weight. > Here a focus stacked picture of mushrooms on my

Re: PESO: Globular

2020-09-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow, I’ve never seen anything like that. Nice catch. Good job at getting detail on the nearly all white object. Cheers, Christine > On Sep 4, 2020, at 10:58 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > It has been rather humid the past week. Mushrooms are popping up all over > lawns in the

Re: September PUG is up

2020-09-05 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s a great group of shots! I especially like Ralf’s and it was great to end with the fish eye of the camel poking his nose through the fence! Nicely done everyone! Cheers, Christine > On Sep 4, 2020, at 1:59 AM, Brian W wrote: > > G'day all > > View the September gallery here: > >

Re: OT Geso, long one, Kawartha settlers museum Bobcaygeon Ontario

2020-09-05 Thread Christine Aguila
I still remember the wooden desks we had at out grammar school—ink well and all. Must have been a fun outing. Really enjoyed your group of photos, Dave! Cheers, Christine http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2020-kawartha/album/index.html#_D722170.jpg

Re: PESO: 10 Years Ago

2020-09-05 Thread Christine Aguila
What Dan said! And hoping for better times to return again in all sorts of ways. I hope to get to New Zeland some day. I hear it’s the prettiest place on the planet. Cheers, Christine > On Sep 4, 2020, at 8:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Lovely depiction of better times. > > Dan

Re: PESO: Going To The Moon

2020-09-05 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s lovely! The photographic capability of phones today is quite amazing. Cheers, Christine > On 9/2/2020 4:51 AM, David Mann wrote: >> A phone pic of my daughter enjoying a swing today. >> >> http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/1088/#peso >> >> There was a fire engine coming along the

Re: PESO - Which Way?

2020-09-05 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s fun! Great catch! I have very fond memories driving from Maine then through Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and home. Very pretty country. Cheers, Christine > On Sep 3, 2020, at 7:48 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Navigation in the New Hampshire Lakes Region isn’t always easy: > >

Re: I am safe at friends

2020-08-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Stay safe, Larry! Damn 2020 sucks. Christine > On Aug 20, 2020, at 12:38 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > We bugged out last night. We are safe at the home of friends in Santa Cruz. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Beach geometry

2020-08-03 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Bob! Big congrats on the retirement plans, which sound wonderful! The landscape of the area looks beautiful! I saw a few of the pics on Instagram—very nice—well seen! Very happy for you! Big cheers, Christine P.S. How do you like the adobe Lightroom cloud feature for sharing? Recommend to

Re: Brit, In Memoriam

2020-07-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Very sorry for your loss, PJ. Christine > > On Jul 5, 2020, at 7:26 PM, John wrote: > > I'm sorry for your loss. > >> On 7/5/2020 16:15:44, P. J. Alling wrote: >> My best friend and companion of 16 years died July 2, just shy of 16 years >> since I adopted him, just a month shy of being 16

Re: PESO - isolated

2020-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s really nice, Bruce! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Jun 30, 2020, at 7:33 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Isolated - https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/ISly2147JCpE > > Taken in ambient window light last Dec, 2019 with model @phylactere_ontheroad > > 645Z, 55mm/2.8

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-24 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Bruce! Good rule of thumb! Cheers, Christine > On Jun 24, 2020, at 8:44 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 11:31 AM Christine Aguila > wrote: >> >> Bruce, with the suggestions you make, what lens and what distance would you >> be

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-23 Thread Christine Aguila
hing either - > though I have a few fans > > Good luck with your projecct! > > xo > a > > >> On 6/23/2020 11:42 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: >> Sent from my iPad >> On Jun 23, 2020, at 7:34 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: >> >> snip >> I

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 22, 2020, at 5:27 AM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > We’ll all be on tenterhooks to see it... There’s a show on Prime Video called Stitch in Time, where the host commissions reproductions of historical clothing, which is not only reproduced in kind but in process of the

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 23, 2020, at 7:34 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > I have a suggestion for Christine from my days of shooting product for > market research , which I'll go into below. > > But to clarify, dan, what I do is design patterns in Photoshop Elements > usually starting

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 22, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Christine, I have photographed painted art, but small enough works > that I could lay them on the floor and light and shoot down on them. > > I do something like what you propose for portraits when I suspend > custom

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 22, 2020, at 7:08 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 7:38 PM Sandy Harris wrote: >> >> Christine Aguila wrote: >> >>> I’d like to develop skills used to photograph the textile arts... >> >>

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 22, 2020, at 6:38 PM, Sandy Harris wrote: > > Christine Aguila wrote: > >> I’d like to develop skills used to photograph the textile arts... > > My understanding is that moire can be a problem with fabrics, > especially ones with fine-

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 22, 2020, at 6:37 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > > Hanging fabric may droop of its own weight. I would probable start with a > setup allowing you to put the material on a flat surface: the floor, a table, > etc, then shoot down from above. I’ve done a bit of this for

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 22, 2020, at 3:14 PM, John wrote: > > On 6/21/2020 17:48:35, Christine Aguila wrote: >> Hi Everyone! >> Hope all is well! >> Quick question: >> I’d like to develop skills used to photograph the textile arts—which can >> ofte

Re: photographing textile arts

2020-06-22 Thread Christine Aguila
> On Jun 21, 2020, at 5:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > >> On Jun 21, 2020, at 2:48 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: >> >> Hi Everyone! >> >> Hope all is well! >> >> Quick question: >> I’d like to develop skills used to pho

photographing textile arts

2020-06-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone! Hope all is well! Quick question: I’d like to develop skills used to photograph the textile arts—which can often include fabrics with beads and metals and sequins etc. So, has anyone done this kind of work? Any recommendations? Tips? Resources? Also, any tips for ways and

Re: PESO - Dan's Tree

2020-06-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Love it, Brian! Light, color, subject—all of it works! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Jun 9, 2020, at 5:43 PM, Brian W wrote: > > The tree that Dan & I photographed near the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 3 years > apart: > >

Central Camera in Chicago and PDMLs Year End Quote List

2020-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone! I hope you and your families are well and safe during these very difficult times. I thought I’d share a photography related story. Many of you probably know of Central Camera store located downtown Chicago. It’s a quirky but fun camera store, which has been in business for 121

Re: Peso: Snowbirds

2020-05-14 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s pretty cool, Bill! Cheers, Christine > On May 14, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Bill wrote: > > The Canadian air force has an aerobatic team flying incredibly old jet > trainers, Canadair CT-114 Tutors. These planes were put into service in the > early 1960s, and while retired as training

Re: PESO 2020 - 100,101 - GDG

2020-05-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice, Godfrey. Especially like the art shop mural. It’s been an interesting project to follow. Cheers, Christine > On May 9, 2020, at 11:33 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > A couple of pinhole photographs... > > Art Shop Mural :: https://flic.kr/p/2iZfsWw > Mailbox 208 ::

Re: PESO: you will see me in your dreams

2020-05-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Super nice bug shot! Cheers, Christine > On May 9, 2020, at 11:18 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > This large red damselfly staring at me is fortunately not that large: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/49873110188/in/photostream/ > > Henk > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: Former PDML member hits the headlines

2020-05-04 Thread Christine Aguila
Years ago I remember Tim posting that he and his wife had decided not to post any photos of their kids online. They felt the kids were too young to give consent. Always had respect for that position—have even more respect for him WRT this recent decision. Go Tim! Cheers, Christine Sent

Re: OT: Can't sleep

2020-04-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Very sorry for your loss, Jeffery. Christine > On Apr 29, 2020, at 12:58 AM, Jeffery Johnson | Photo Captures by Jeffery > wrote: > > Tried to go to bed but tossed and turned as I have a lot on my mind. For the > past week or so been going through stuff. I am packing up what I will be >

Re: PESO old and new

2020-04-27 Thread Christine Aguila
What Ken said! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 27, 2020, at 9:58 AM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Doesn’t work for me, the background is distracting. > > > -Original Message- >> From: Toine >> Sent: Apr 27, 2020 2:51 AM >> Subject: PESO old and new >> >> What's your

Re: GESO (6) - Woodland Cemetery

2020-04-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice to see pretty blooms. That sign made me laugh, 6 feet apart, 6 feet under . . . Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 26, 2020, at 4:03 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > Yesterday had beautiful weather, and the dogwoods and azaleas had popped: > >

Re: PESO: Alien Birthday Greeting

2020-04-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Cute! Like Buelent said, a record of our times. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 26, 2020, at 1:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Birthday Parties are a very big thing for grade school children in the > suburbs where I live. When my son was in that age group, we organized >

Re: OT GESO - Lockdown Walkabout

2020-04-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Super pretty area, Brian! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 27, 2020, at 2:37 AM, Brian W wrote: > > G'day all > > Lockdown here is lasting for another 3-4 weeks at least but, if we have to > self-isolate, there would be a lot worse places than our little rural area in > the far

Re: more blue sky

2020-04-26 Thread Christine Aguila
wow, that’s pretty! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 26, 2020, at 12:07 PM, Toine wrote: > > From today's photo walk (in the south of the netherlands) > > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/content/bluesky/lightbox/ > > Toine > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net

Re: A rude joke

2020-04-23 Thread Christine Aguila
I like it! Cute! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 23, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > https://adobe.ly/2VR8blf > > > -- > 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 corona sky

2020-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Lovely! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 20, 2020, at 1:05 PM, Toine wrote: > > Blue skies every day. Not a single airplane. > Strange days... > > https://www.repiuk.nl/albums/new/content/20200420-153620/lightbox/ > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: no more Santa Dave

2020-04-20 Thread Christine Aguila
> On Apr 20, 2020, at 12:36 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 20/4/20, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> >> It was a sad day but eventually i'll grow it back when things settle down, >> whenever that will be >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/49797432023/ > > On the

Re: PESO: My house... my car... my beach

2020-04-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Ralf: The juxtaposition of the two major elements is quite striking, but what makes the photo for me is the light. My husband Darrel really likes your photo too! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 15, 2020, at 4:37 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > > The building is known

Re: PESO: Cherry Blossom Time

2020-04-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow, Dan, that’s a beautiful tree! Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 12, 2020, at 9:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > My Kwanzan Cherry has not yet burst into bloom, but several weeping > cherries in the neighborhood are brightening the local landscape.

Re: April PUG is up

2020-04-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Super nice PUG filled with great history! Cheers, Christine > On Apr 4, 2020, at 11:36 PM, Brian W wrote: > > G'day all > > Hope everyone is well and maintaining social distancing. Fortunately, due to a > bad case of procrastination over recent months, I'm having no problems in > filling up

Re: OT: Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stop the Spread

2020-03-26 Thread Christine Aguila
We just got an emergency alert via our mobile phones that the City of Chicago is closing down the lakefront, beaches etc, which I think is a good idea. I’ve been pretty busy with shifting my teaching to online. Our community college district shifted pretty quickly as things turned, and

Re: OT Covid-19

2020-03-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On Mar 16, 2020, at 2:44 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 15/3/20, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> The other day I found myself looking at Pentax lenses. There's nothing >> like a shinny new lens to rekindle photography! :-) &

Re: OT Covid-19

2020-03-16 Thread Christine Aguila
I didn’t know either. Dave, thinking of you guys! Sending big hugs from Chicago. Christine Sent from my iPad > On Mar 15, 2020, at 5:19 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > I didn’t know either. She’ll be in my prayers. > > > -Original Message- >> From: Steve Cottrell >> Subject: Re: OT

Re: OT Covid-19

2020-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Paul & Everyone Else! Hope you feel better soon, Paul! Thinking of you! Darrel & I were able to get some groceries today, which is good, but absolutely no toilet paper to be found; boxes of tissue will have to do until we can secure TP. City Colleges here in Chicago is shifting to online

Re: PESO: Head Shot

2019-09-22 Thread Christine Aguila
Hey Dan that’s fun! Good one! Cheers, Christine > > On Sep 22, 2019, at 7:48 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > This lovely young lass stopped by our pool patio late yesterday, so I > grabbed a quick portrait: > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2019/9/22/head > > K-5

Re: RIP Robert Frank @ 94 - GDG

2019-09-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Sad to hear, but like everyone has said, a good long life to be sure. I love his book The Americans. I think I’ll pay homage and have another wander through the pages tonight. Christine Sent from my iPad > On Sep 10, 2019, at 4:34 PM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > I'm a big fan of The Americans,

Re: I'm Getting Married...

2019-08-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Paul! Big congrats from Chicago! Wishing you both the very best! May all your ups and downs be in between the sheets! :-) P.S. I learned that toast at an Irish wedding. An Irish priest gave it! I kid you not! Big cheers, Christine and Darrel Sent from my iPad > On Aug 7, 2019, at 8:58

Re: PESO Grand Canyon

2019-04-24 Thread Christine Aguila
Yea, they finally moved that big boulder in front of my cave, so I have internet again :-)! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 24, 2019, at 12:51 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Hey, Christine; Haven't seen you here for a while. Glad Paul's image > brought you out of hiding! >

Re: PESO Grand Canyon

2019-04-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! Very appealing image! Love the sky and colors! I agree with Paul, though; I too wonder if it’s over sharpened. Still, a very nice image, Paul. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Apr 23, 2019, at 12:36 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > > From a recent trip to Arizona - from the

Re: The Horror! The Horror!

2018-10-21 Thread Christine Aguila
I agree! Had an out-loud chuckle at Ann’s response! Though sorry to hear about the Leica, Bob! Hope the fix is easy on the pocketbook! Cheers, Christine > On Oct 21, 2018, at 2:39 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > and Ann wins the internet today. > > > On 10/21/2018 8:20 AM, ann sanfedele

Re: Peso: Random Flowers

2018-07-24 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s just beautiful, Bill! Just beautiful! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Jul 20, 2018, at 10:22 AM, Bill wrote: > > This is a focus stack with the D FA 50/1.4. After some testing, I determined > it's best aperture is f/5.6, so that is what I shot at. > I'm over the moon happy

USB HUB Recommendation for MacBook Pro

2018-06-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi All: I’m in the market for a USB hub to plug into my MacBook Pro/Retina 2013. I’d like at least 3 USB ports in the hub for external drives. The Belkin on the Apple web site didn’t have good reviews. Can anyone recommend a good hub? Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Lightroom Advice Needed!

2018-06-04 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi All: Hope this post finds everyone well! Here’s my situation: 1) On my old iMac (2011), I have the stand alone Lightroom version, which has 2 or 3 catalogues. 2) The RAW files for these catalogues are on two external hard drives connected to my iMac. Here’s my goal: 1) Bring the

Re: Lightroom CC

2018-05-21 Thread Christine Aguila
> On May 21, 2018, at 8:36 AM, Stanley Halpin > wrote: > > Christine, Bob, I will try to clarify. I slightly misspoke, and also we are > talking about different programs. > Too many versions with almost the same name. > Old = LR5.x or LR6.x > Newer = LR Classic

Re: Lightroom CC

2018-05-20 Thread Christine Aguila
That should read I opened LR Classic Creative Cloud—I’ve got it programmed so that when I type CC it types out Cheers, Christine. LOL! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 20, 2018, at 7:31 PM, Christine Aguila <christ...@caguila.com> wrote: > > Hi Stan: > Today

Re: Lightroom CC

2018-05-20 Thread Christine Aguila
orage >> for back-up, not use, in case Adobe gets deleted overnight by Russian >> hackers. >> >> Cheers, >> Bob >> >> *except that it must sit on a server somewhere in the cloud >> >> >>> On 20 May 2018, at 21:28, Christine Aguila

Re: Lightroom CC

2018-05-20 Thread Christine Aguila
use, in case Adobe gets deleted overnight by > > Cheers, > Bob > > *except that it must sit on a server somewhere in the cloud > > >> On 20 May 2018, at 21:28, Christine Aguila <christ...@caguila.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Bob: >> >>

Re: Lightroom CC

2018-05-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Bob: I am a Lightroom Classic CC version 7.3.1 user on my laptop MacBook Pro s/Retina 2013 13-inch. I also have the Lightroom mobile app on my iPad Pro 10 inch and iPhone 6, though I have only just started using these, so I’m still learning. Punch equals Clarity +30 and Vibrance +25.

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-17 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s one wonderful video, Cotty! Beautifully shot, informative, and super interesting. Congrats! Cheers, Christine > On May 15, 2018, at 3:33 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > Hi Pentaxians > > Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, >

Re: PESO: Kwanzan

2018-05-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On May 13, 2018, at 4:06 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > > >> On May 13, 2018 1:50:27 PM PDT, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> On 13/5/18, l...@red4est.com, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> Very nice >> >> There an echo in here? > > You can say that

Re: Sony A7II

2018-05-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On May 13, 2018, at 2:40 PM, Larry Colen <l...@red4est.com> wrote: > > > > Christine Aguila wrote: >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On May 13, 2018, at 8:18 AM, mike wilson<m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com> wrote: >

Re: Sony A7II

2018-05-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On May 12, 2018, at 10:48 AM, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: > > On 12/5/18, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I had the chance to hold the Sony A7 II--the mirrorless full frame. >> Wow! It felt really nice in-h

Re: Sony A7II

2018-05-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Sent from my iPad > On May 13, 2018, at 8:18 AM, mike wilson wrote: > > What concerns me more is that Sony stuff is very difficult and expensive to > repair. In my experience, Sony won't release parts to other than franchised > repairers. Very annoying when you

Sony A7II

2018-05-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi All: I had the chance to hold the Sony A7 II—the mirrorless full frame. Wow! It felt really nice in-hand. I thought the auto-focus had some zip to it as well. Just sayin :-) Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New Member

2018-05-05 Thread Christine Aguila
> On May 5, 2018, at 11:16 AM, Dale H. Cook <radiot...@plymouthcolony.net> > wrote: > > At 09:46 AM 5/5/2018, Christine Aguila wrote: > >> ... but the more important question is what is your view of cormorants? > > Christine - > > My view of then is b

Re: New Member

2018-05-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Dale: Welcome aboard! Declaring your favorite scotch is all well and good, but the more important question is what is your view of cormorants? Cheers, Christine > On May 2, 2018, at 12:25 PM, Dale H. Cook > wrote: > > I am a recently retired broadcast

Re: how hideous

2018-04-24 Thread Christine Aguila
> On Apr 12, 2018, at 3:26 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > > On 12 Apr 2018, at 07:44, Steve Cottrell wrote: >> >> On 11/4/18, Gonz, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> I just can't imagine... >>> >> >>

Re: Galloway update

2018-04-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Morris: Very sorry to hear this! I hope you feel better soon. Thinking of you! Cheers, Christine > On Apr 9, 2018, at 9:26 PM, Morris Galloway > wrote: > > Health concerns force me to withdraw participation. It has been a great run > and I thank all of

Photos: Sulfur Mining on Active Volcano

2018-03-11 Thread Christine Aguila
Thought some of you might enjoy this! https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-sight/wp/2018/03/09/stunning-photos-of-treacherous-sulfur-mining-on-an-active-volcano/?utm_term=.b8e6078f4a7c Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: March PUG - Arches - is up

2018-03-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Agreed! Varied, Dynamic, Very Interesting. Great collection! Cheers, Christine > On Mar 8, 2018, at 3:49 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 7/3/18, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> >> View here: >> >> http://pug.komkon.org/ > > What a fabulous gallery!

Re: Visual communication of photographers

2018-02-24 Thread Christine Aguila
> On Feb 24, 2018, at 7:04 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > Oops... > /me is embarrassed... And I had thought that I should write it correctly, > but somehow misspelled Christine's name. My apology Christine! Not a problem, Igor. No worries. Cheers, Christine -- PDML

Re: Visual communication of photographers

2018-02-24 Thread Christine Aguila
> On Feb 24, 2018, at 3:46 AM, mike wilson wrote: > >> On 23 February 2018 at 20:07 Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> Good Communication is a hard skill. >> Effective Communication is yet even harder. >> (Christina A., who is, IIRC, a specialist in

Re: Visual communication of photographers

2018-02-24 Thread Christine Aguila
Well, here goes: How an entity (company or periodical) handles issues like photo captions might be more of an issue of style rather than effective communication. Style in this sense means how they handle photo captions, spacing, names of sources, et al—think of the various style manuals:

Re: Peso - Nude descending staircase

2018-01-04 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s fun, Ann! Good eye! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Jan 4, 2018, at 9:38 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > perfectly SFW... > > https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2017-snaps/i-TxpgHfs/L > > In my building Dec 28th > > ann > > -- > PDML

Re: Peso - Reading matter

2018-01-04 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice one, Ann! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Jan 4, 2018, at 7:35 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > WEnt for a walk around the neighborhood in the snow - well - had a couple of > errands. Took only the darkside > p - just in case.. > >

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