Re: PESO: A bit of fun for the New Year

2020-01-02 Thread Jack Davis
Ssi6431 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Very cool, what software do you use to make panoramas? > >> On Jan 1, 2020, at 8:26 AM, Alan C wrote: >> >> A 9 frame 360° Pano of the intersection in front of my house. From the L to >> R: Kruger Str.

Re: Happy Ann day

2019-12-11 Thread Jack Davis
Glad I tuned in this AM. YES, Ann, Manny good wishes and health on you! J Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 10, 2019, at 8:13 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > thanks my dear, > > My birthday traditionally lasts for a couple of weeks - adapting to the > schedules of my local friends - spread out

Re: PESO: Thirsty

2019-10-07 Thread Jack Davis
Sound's like tough times, Alan. Weather in California is a bit unseasonably warm lately, but we're promised some fall leaf color by the rapidly turning hints beginning to show. Fall migration of hordes of geese, ducks, raptors...etc just about to get underway. Hoping to collect my share of images

Re: OT: The joys of motoring.

2019-10-07 Thread Jack Davis
Ah yes, I remember it well! J Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2019, at 8:15 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Scan of an old Brownie Box snap from 1955. > > Boiling on a steep climb near Musina, SA on the way back home to Salisbury, > Rhodesia in the good old days when petrol was cheap. > > I'm on the

Re: Peso: The photographer

2019-10-02 Thread Jack Davis
A truly "decisive" moment, Ann! J Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2019, at 6:37 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > a beautiful day in NYC - I brought my little P with me when meeting friends > and by gum I did a bit of quick grab shooting... here is one. > >

Re: A party in the the salt marshes of Norfolk

2019-08-27 Thread Jack Davis
That "wish" is why we attempt such difficult things while realizing total success is so allusive J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > It was the hottest late-August holiday weekend ever, so they decided to make > it hotter by having a barbecue, or

Re: I'm Getting Married...

2019-08-09 Thread Jack Davis
That's great, Paul! May all of your hopes be happily realized! J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2019, at 6:54 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > congratulations and best wishes Paul. > > On Wed, 7 Aug 2019 09:58:57 -0400 > Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> In the morning. Well, it’s actually early

Re: PESO 2019 - 095-098 - GDG

2019-08-05 Thread Jack Davis
Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 4, 2019, at 3:40 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > LOVE the window seat shot! there's a story there... > > I"m still hiding from list.. > > > Health wise - I'm off the naproxen... feeling much much better.. the fosamax > has finally been cleared out of my

Re: PESO 2019 - 095-098 - GDG

2019-08-05 Thread Jack Davis
Me too, Ann! Glad to read of your improving health!! J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 4, 2019, at 3:40 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > LOVE the window seat shot! there's a story there... > > I"m still hiding from list.. > > > Health wise - I'm off the naproxen... feeling much much better..

Re: PESO: Out of the Trap

2019-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
She obviously likes the possible result at this point! Nice timing J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2019, at 2:10 AM, Alan C wrote: > > That's a great action shot. The concentration on her face! > > Alan C > >> On 16-Jul-19 05:01 AM, Stanley Halpin wrote: >> Thanks Dan. >> >> Minor update

Re: Moss Landing Pelican taking off

2019-07-13 Thread Jack Davis
A really nice shot, Larry! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2019, at 12:15 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > I was driving home from work the other day, saw a pelican in the slough in > Moss Landing, and got a couple of frames before it took off. > >

Re: DFA* 50 F1.4

2019-07-08 Thread Jack Davis
Even at it's absolute limit. Nice Joe! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 8, 2019, at 7:03 AM, jtainter wrote: > > Here are some images showing what this lens can do at F1.4: > > https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/62855075 > > This lens is truly remarkable. > > Joe > > > > -- > PDML

Re: PESO Sunset over the Rio

2019-06-10 Thread Jack Davis
Hope the "dancing " went well, Larry! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2019, at 10:02 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Hideous electrical installations. > > Alan C > >> On 10-Jun-19 04:42 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> I took a break from dancing last night to try and get some shots of the >> sunset. >>

Re: Where is Jack?

2019-05-26 Thread Jack Davis
uist wrote: >> Good to hear, Jack. Us old folks have to keep an eye on each other! >> >> Paul >> >>> On May 25, 2019, at 9:27 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >>> >>> I'm here Paul and am commenting >>> as usual. >>> I do spend most of

Re: Photo Every Few Years Or So - Pentax Content

2019-05-26 Thread Jack Davis
I took another look and actually saw the camera. Thanks Steve! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 26/5/19, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Thought you guys might enjoys this, from a session yesterday >> >>

Re: Where is Jack?

2019-05-25 Thread Jack Davis
t message, but I am accustomed to seeing posts from >> Jack Davis every morning. I don’t think I’ve seen him here in the last two >> weeks. Has anyone heard from him? >> >> Paul > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.n

Re: Where is Jack?

2019-05-25 Thread Jack Davis
well and all is good, Paul. Thanks for asking! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2019, at 5:19 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I don’t read every list message, but I am accustomed to seeing posts from > Jack Davis every morning. I don’t think I’ve seen him here in the last two &

Re: GESO: 2 from today.

2019-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
Very nicely done, Alan! Beautiful Roller coloring. Smug (HA) Klipspringer. J Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2019, at 9:46 AM, Alan C wrote: > > A Klipspringer basking in the late Kafternoon sun & scroll R for a Lilac > Breasted Roller. > Both on the Sable Dam loop, Kruger Park. > >

Re: GESO (8): pulicat migratory birds

2019-05-06 Thread Jack Davis
Well seen, Subash! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 5, 2019, at 8:39 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Excellent images! > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Sun, May 5, 2019 at 10:49 PM Subash Jeyan wrote: >> >> so we went to pulicat again. all the

Re: OT: Passing of Phoenix 2006-2019

2019-05-06 Thread Jack Davis
I think there is one also looking for you. J Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2019, at 12:16 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Many thanks to you all for the kind comments. Yesterday I went for a long, > memorial walk on our favourite trails. Somewhere down the line I will decide > if there is still

Re: PESO: Economy Car

2019-05-06 Thread Jack Davis
Good in! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > >> Am 06.05.19 um 06:42 schrieb Daniel J. Matyola: >> >> Comments are invited and appreciated. > > ...what the Germans call a pothole search device. > > Ralf > > -- > Ralf R. Radermacher -

Re: OT: Passing of Phoenix 2006-2019

2019-05-04 Thread Jack Davis
Sorry, Alan. Hurts to imagine how you must feel. J Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2019, at 9:30 AM, Alan C wrote: > > A sad day today. My 13 year old trusty companion succumbed to a virus which > hit his liver & kidneys. He fought hard till the end. Phoenix was rescued > from the

Re: PESO: Young Hyenas

2019-05-01 Thread Jack Davis
They are actually sort of cute at this age. Thanks for the well done post, Alan! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2019, at 5:08 AM, Alan C wrote: > > 3 young Hyenas snoozing on the edge of the road between the Phalaborwa Gate & > Letaba Camp in the Kruger Park. Cute at this age. > I have

Re: PESO: Birds galore

2019-04-28 Thread Jack Davis
Quite a diverse group. Well caught, Alan! J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Alan C wrote: > > An interesting scene on the far bank of Engelhard Dam, Kruger Park (about > 100m distant). Visible are Spoonbills, White Faces Ducks & a pair of > Yelliowbilled Storks. Water

Re: OT: We're on the road again!

2019-04-27 Thread Jack Davis
Nice lines and finish, Alan. Is that someone peering in the rear left side window? J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2019, at 2:56 AM, Alan C wrote: > > This shot has no particular artistic merit. > It is with great relief after a couple of weeks toil & sweat that the car is > safely back

Re: OT : annsan's diagnosis and a photo note too

2019-04-26 Thread Jack Davis
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2019, at 3:09 PM, Bob Pdml wrote: > > Love that photo - congratulations on the sale! > > Naproxen is good for gout too! Do as the doctor says, eat plenty of plain > fat-free yogurt. Jump rope if you can. Congratulations on all your other > vitals! Stay

Re: PESO: Bateleur

2019-04-23 Thread Jack Davis
Terrific catch, Alan! J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 23, 2019, at 6:51 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Taken near Sable dam, Kruger Park, this morning. Waiting for thermals to > develop. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/4768311/ > > K5 & HD 55-300 TAV 1/1000sec f8 => ISO200 > >

Re: PESO: Red Dogwood

2019-04-22 Thread Jack Davis
Exception in this single blossom framing may have been a centering crop. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2019, at 5:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > From a tree in our front yard: > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2019/4/21/red > > K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F

Re: PESO: spotted owlet

2019-04-21 Thread Jack Davis
Nice exposure against the competing background, Subash! J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 20, 2019, at 9:05 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > from today's birding, a spotted owlet: > > http://something-feathered.in/2019/04/21/spotted-owlet/ > > kp | sigma 150-500 OS HSM @500mm, cropped > > comments

Re: apologies of my relative silence

2019-04-17 Thread Jack Davis
Sorry to read of your recent health issues, Ann! Coincidently, I'm dealing with back spasms issues in the area of my left shoulder blade. I was surprised by locking up in extreme searing pain one morning about two weeks ago. My Dr has been away (probably somewhere in the Pacific fishing) and am

Re: PESO: black-winged kite

2019-04-15 Thread Jack Davis
Like image and composition, Subash! Kit's eye color ads strength. Nice! J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2019, at 7:27 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > rather lean pickings from yesterday's birding session: > > http://something-feathered.in/2019/04/15/blackwinged-kite/ > > kp | sigma 150-500

Re: OT: The Masters

2019-04-14 Thread Jack Davis
Will be the high point of his life and that of his family. Am pleased they chose to be there today. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2019, at 11:39 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Well done, Tiger. What a comeback! > > Alan C > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: PESOs From the Backyard

2019-04-11 Thread Jack Davis
Nice solid catches, Paul! J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > A few bird pics straight from the backyard.All with K-1, D FA 150-450, DA > 1.4X at 630mm f8. The Red-Bellied Woodpecker is a female, given the > abbreviated crown. > > >

Re: PESOs From the Backyard

2019-04-11 Thread Jack Davis
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2019, at 11:48 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Excellent images as usual, Paul. That combo does you proud. > > Alan C > >> On 11-Apr-19 08:41 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> A few bird pics straight from the backyard.All with K-1, D FA 150-450, DA >> 1.4X at 630mm f8.

Re: Peso

2019-04-11 Thread Jack Davis
at they can get. > > Alan C > >> On 11-Apr-19 06:39 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> Female Eagle escaping from her two nearly grown chicks at a local refuge. >> >> I've never seen an Eagle in water, so gave it a try even though she was >> extremely far away.

Re: Peso

2019-04-11 Thread Jack Davis
ured. > I have seen eagles in the water at Brooks Falls, in Katmai National Park. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 12:39 PM Jack Davis wrote: >> >> Female Eagle escaping from her two nearly grown ch

Peso

2019-04-11 Thread Jack Davis
Female Eagle escaping from her two nearly grown chicks at a local refuge. I've never seen an Eagle in water, so gave it a try even though she was extremely far away. The distance is indicated by a thin soft vail, but feel it's acceptable, obviously. The refuge is being slowly drained as the

Re: PESO: indian courser

2019-04-05 Thread Jack Davis
Fine image, Subash as Alan said! Pleasing detail as well. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 4, 2019, at 11:08 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Another fine image, Subash. Like Southern Africa, you have a large variety of > Plover, Pratincoles & Coursers. > > Alan C > >> On 05-Apr-19 07:24 AM, Subash

Re: GESO (4): swamp birds

2019-04-02 Thread Jack Davis
Two larger images are especially gloriously colored. All needle sharp! Well done Subash and adit. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2019, at 10:54 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > me and adit had gone to a swamp/marshland nearby this morning and these > were the best shots: > >

Re: PESO: Spring Crocus

2019-03-31 Thread Jack Davis
Always a welcome sight, Dan. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2019, at 9:43 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Spring is finally arriving in our neighborhood. > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2019/3/31/crocus > > K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 > Comments are

Re: Sac Wildlife Hawk

2019-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
here. > >> On 3/29/2019 18:44:58, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Nice shot. I don’t know what it is, but Larry’s juvenile bald eagle sounds >> reasonable. >> Paul >>> On Mar 29, 2019, at 6:31 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >>> >>> >>> This AM at

Re: Sac Wildlife Hawk

2019-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
On 3/29/2019 18:44:58, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Nice shot. I don’t know what it is, but Larry’s juvenile bald eagle sounds >> reasonable. >> Paul >>> On Mar 29, 2019, at 6:31 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >>> >>> >>> This AM at the Sacramento N

Re: Sac Wildlife Hawk

2019-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
Saw some feathers, bedding grass or straw and a small yellowish green something. Hope it all turns out well. Thanks! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2019, at 11:11 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Speaking of young bald eagles, the nesting pair at our local Eagle cam site > has one fuzzy

Re: GESO (4): pulicat

2019-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
Like them all, Subash. The two flying in formation especially! Are the long beaks possibly handy for digging clams? J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2019, at 8:59 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > a few images from pulicat last month: > >

Re: Sac Wildlife Hawk

2019-03-29 Thread Jack Davis
is a nice > portrait... > > > On Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:31:28 -0700 (PDT) > Jack Davis wrote: > >> This AM at the Sacramento National Wild Life Refuge. >> >> As is often the case, I can't locate a match in my bird Field >> Guide..DUH!! >> >> Large

Re: Sac Wildlife Hawk

2019-03-29 Thread Jack Davis
n! > > Stan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Mar 29, 2019, at 5:52 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> HMMM... May I sayI doubt it.?? >> I've seen a number of imm Eagles >> and this guy simply doesn't fit. >> Thanks for remarks however, Larry. >>

Re: Sac Wildlife Hawk

2019-03-29 Thread Jack Davis
ald eagle. > > >> On Mar 29, 2019, at 3:31 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> >> This AM at the Sacramento National Wild Life Refuge. >> >> As is often the case, I can't locate a match in my bird Field Guide..DUH!! >> >> Large hawk.

Sac Wildlife Hawk

2019-03-29 Thread Jack Davis
This AM at the Sacramento National Wild Life Refuge. As is often the case, I can't locate a match in my bird Field Guide..DUH!! Large hawk. Atop a tallish remnant of a tree beside the visitor auto trail. Not a substitute for an Eagle, but it's close! C? Thanks K3II/150/450 C?

Re: PESO Snowdrop 2019

2019-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Nice composition and well chosen exposure, Paul! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2019, at 11:03 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18530305/Snowdrop-March-28-2019 > > K-1, D FA 100/2.8 macro, f16, 1/160th, ISO 2000 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: Red Shouldered Hawk

2019-03-26 Thread Jack Davis
: March 25, 2019 5:57:58 PM PDT > To: l...@red4est.com > Subject: Re: Red Shouldered Hawk > > Definitely a Red-tailed Hawk. The dark bars on the leading edge of the > underlying are distinctive. > Cheers! >On Monday, March 25, 2019, 5:21:54 PM PDT, wrote: > >

Re: PESO European Starling

2019-03-26 Thread Jack Davis
Truly unique! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2019, at 8:51 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > >> On Mar 25, 2019, at 8:43 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: >> >> On Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:38:50 -0700 >> Larry Colen wrote: >> >>>

Re: PESO: Soup Singh

2019-03-26 Thread Jack Davis
A pensive, responsible, "Mule man." J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2019, at 10:40 PM, Alan C wrote: > > That's a great portrait, Subash. Lots of character there. A "niche" > businessman. > > Alan C > >> On 26-Mar-19 06:23 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: >> a different photo from those i usually

Red Shouldered Hawk

2019-03-25 Thread Jack Davis
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, Taken yesterday. Woolly huge black and a few white clouds. Cold possibly be a Red Shoulder Hawk. White clouds were very bright and happened to be directly behind "it" when I released the shutter. I, of course, then had a perfect hawk silhouette. The

Re: PESO: breakfast time

2019-03-25 Thread Jack Davis
The usual solid crisp image you and the 150-500 are famous for, Subash! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2019, at 5:43 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Very nice image, Subash. Looks like a piece of plastic. > > Alan C > >> On 25-Mar-19 02:18 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: >> most of the migrant harriers

Re: PESO The joy of digital

2019-03-24 Thread Jack Davis
Nice Jay, Paul! Clean image as well. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2019, at 1:10 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Sometimes your exposure is set for a normal shot, but then something very > abnormal comes your way. Like a bird in shadow against a white sky. With > digital, you can just

Re: PESO Sharp Guy

2019-03-17 Thread Jack Davis
the > neighborhood. > > Paul > >> On Mar 17, 2019, at 1:26 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> Wonder how your Downy would >> fair against my Eagle? >> I shudder to think. HA!! >> Really nice catch, Paul! >> J >> >> >> Sent from my

Re: PESO Sharp Guy

2019-03-17 Thread Jack Davis
Wonder how your Downy would fair against my Eagle? I shudder to think. HA!! Really nice catch, Paul! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 17, 2019, at 9:44 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I wouldn’t want to encounter those talons or that beak. A little male downy > woodpecker with some serious

Re: A few PESOs from today

2019-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Or, what's called a Cliff Swallow(?) Jm Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2019, at 6:22 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > On Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:43:31 -0700 > Larry Colen wrote: > >> Based on the shape of the tail, and the fact that they were nesting >> in a barn, I’m going to take a wild guess

Re: PESO: blue rock-thrush

2019-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Very nice enlarge able image, Subash! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2019, at 7:00 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > a migrant from southern europe/northern africa > > http://something-feathered.in/2019/03/15/blue-rock-thrush/ > > kp, sigma 150-500 @500mm, cropped. > > comments

Re: PESO: blue rock-thrush

2019-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Aptly named and appears to hold the necessary detail to allow a closer crop. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2019, at 7:31 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Why yes, what else would you call him? :-) nice, Subash > > ann > >> On 3/14/2019 10:00 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: >> a migrant from

Re: Peso

2019-03-12 Thread Jack Davis
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun > > Jack Davis , 11 Mar 2019 Pzt, 18:17 tarihinde şunu > yazdı: >> >> >> >> Taken at Sacramento Federal Wildlife area Yesterday, (3/10/19). >> >> Last Eagle shot you will be asked to see

Re: Peso

2019-03-12 Thread Jack Davis
Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2019, at 6:52 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > Superb ultimate shot! > Whilst I was looking for the focal length (which I couln't decipher) I > noticed your camera date may be out of tune. > > Henk > > Op 2019-03-11 om 16:17 schre

Re: Peso

2019-03-12 Thread Jack Davis
s I see here > are invariably at a distance but sooner or later... > > Alan C > >> On 11-Mar-19 05:17 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> Taken at Sacramento Federal Wildlife area Yesterday, (3/10/19). >> >> Last Eagle shot you will be asked t

Re: Peso

2019-03-12 Thread Jack Davis
Much appreciated, Subash. Generous words! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2019, at 6:28 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > that's a lovely portrait. > > On Mon, 11 Mar 2019 08:17:01 -0700 (PDT) > Jack Davis wrote: > >> Taken at Sacramento Federal Wildlife area Yester

Re: Baxter

2019-03-12 Thread Jack Davis
John, What Ann said so well. I too had to make such an agonizing decision that stays with one for some time. Tough to do and get past, but was the merciful and responsible decision. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2019, at 8:31 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > John -- > So sorry to read that..

Re: Peso

2019-03-11 Thread Jack Davis
Woops! Guess I've been found out!! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2019, at 11:50 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > Are you sure you don't shoot and stuff them? They always seem to cooperate. Yes, it's true. Being seen on a Jack Davis photo, they feel, polishes their image. I charge

Re: Peso

2019-03-11 Thread Jack Davis
Seriously appreciated, Paul! Thank you!! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2019, at 9:15 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Simply superb. Keep the eagle shots coming. One can never post too many eagle > photos! > Paul > >> On Mar 11, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Jack Davis wro

Re: Peso

2019-03-11 Thread Jack Davis
Once again, much appreciated, IRC! Thank you! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2019, at 9:12 AM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > Another great shot > >> On March 11, 2019 8:17:01 AM PDT, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> >> Taken at Sacramento Federal Wildlife ar

Peso

2019-03-11 Thread Jack Davis
Taken at Sacramento Federal Wildlife area Yesterday, (3/10/19). Last Eagle shot you will be asked to see for some time. PROMISE!! Usual equipment. This is Mom who was with a rag tag muddled up sibling that I didn't choose to include here. C? Thanks!

Re: PESO: pallid harrier

2019-03-10 Thread Jack Davis
Nice, Subash! Eye detail makes it. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2019, at 3:09 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > the pallid harrier, a near threatened species, is a winter migrant from > europe and central asia. i was lucky to get a good photograph today > though we have been sighting

Re: PESO -- Beauty and the Beast.

2019-03-09 Thread Jack Davis
Well done DOF and critically sharp! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2019, at 8:03 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > I'm not going to say I've been inspired lately, but I have managed to take a > few interesting photos. > > I thought this was an interesting juxtaposition. > >

Re: What Kind of Critter?

2019-03-07 Thread Jack Davis
Healthy house cat.(?) J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 7, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Good guess, but like cats, a fox has only four pads. > Paul > >> On Mar 7, 2019, at 1:41 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: >> >> Fox? >> >>> On 3/7/2019 11:31 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> When I

Re: PESO: Klipspringers

2019-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
Interesting! Lethal head gear a bit off putting. 55-300 did well. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2019, at 3:22 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Haven't posted for a while. Saw this pair of Klipspringers at Masorini in the > Kruger Park this am. Klipspringers are a smaller local equivalent of the >

Re: GESO (7) - Amalfi Coast Road

2019-03-01 Thread Jack Davis
Like "Roadside Vender" shot. Fairly obscure auto on left, isn't a major issue. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2019, at 8:02 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Beautiful images. Thanks for sharing. > Paul > >> On Feb 28, 2019, at 7:04 PM, >> wrote: >> >> That road was also scary for a

Re: PESO: white-eyed buzzard

2019-02-27 Thread Jack Davis
Morning, Subash. Appears you may have saved the best for last. The eye clarity is clean and extra sharp. Really nice! J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 27, 2019, at 7:07 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > one final photo from last sunday outing: > >

Re: PESO: indian courser

2019-02-26 Thread Jack Davis
What Paul said! I always look for catch light in the eye. Pleasing in the closeup here. I appreciate seeing eye detail as an indicator of life. Excellent total detail! J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2019, at 6:36 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > > Subash - > > I don't comment frequently but for

Re: PESO: common kestrel

2019-02-24 Thread Jack Davis
Beautifully sharp, Subash! Quality lens and photographer. J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 24, 2019, at 3:55 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > a winter migrant from europe and northern africa. still here, though > the summer is well on its way... > >

Re: PESOs Cabin Fever Relief

2019-02-24 Thread Jack Davis
rrow with 60 mph winds. Not looking forward to that. > > Paul > >> On Feb 23, 2019, at 5:10 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> Nice! I'd imagine these catches lowered your fever some, huh Paul? >> J >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb

Re: PESOs Cabin Fever Relief

2019-02-23 Thread Jack Davis
Nice! I'd imagine these catches lowered your fever some, huh Paul? J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 1:53 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Did some backyard birding to relieve winter cabin fever. Got a male downy > woodpecker, a female red-bellied woodpecker and a male dark-eyed junco.

Re: PESO: Life in the slow lane

2019-02-20 Thread Jack Davis
ote: >> But is it edible? A lot of meat on that puppy. I can see it swimming in >> garlic and butter. Yum! >> Paul >>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 8:30 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >>> >>> H! Think I'll skip breakfast >>> this AM.;-/ >>&

Re: PESO: Life in the slow lane

2019-02-20 Thread Jack Davis
e? A lot of meat on that puppy. I can see it swimming in >>> garlic and butter. Yum! >>> >>> Paul >>> >>>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 8:30 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >>>> >>>> H! Think I'll skip breakfast >>>> this

Re: PESO: Life in the slow lane

2019-02-20 Thread Jack Davis
lot of meat on that puppy. I can see it swimming in >> garlic and butter. Yum! >> >> Paul >> >>> On Feb 20, 2019, at 8:30 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >>> >>> H! Think I'll skip breakfast >>> this AM.;-/ >>> J >>> &

Re: PESO: Life in the slow lane

2019-02-20 Thread Jack Davis
H! Think I'll skip breakfast this AM.;-/ J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2019, at 9:54 PM, Alan C wrote: > > A Giant African Land Snail (Achatina Fulica) enjoying the early morning dew. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/32211178497/ > > K5 & DA18-55WR TAV @ 1/500sec, f5.6

Re: PESO: white-bellied sea eagle

2019-02-17 Thread Jack Davis
Really nice, Subash! Crisp image beautifully exposed. J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2019, at 3:18 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > went to pulicat lake after almost six months and got this among others > today: > > http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/17/white-bellied-sea-eagle-2/ > > kp

Re: OT: It rained!

2019-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Ever heard an excuse for mosquitos, Alan? J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2019, at 4:53 AM, Alan C wrote: > > It rumbled & rained for about 3 hours. Most soaked in because it has been so > dry. Mosquitoes to follow! > > Alan C > >> On 14-Feb-19 01:51 PM, Rick Womer wrote: >> That’s a

Re: Peso

2019-02-12 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated, Alan! Thanks! J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2019, at 8:37 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Excellent, nevertheless. At least you were close enough to capture detail. > > Alan C > >> On 11-Feb-19 06:52 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >> Taken yesterday

Re: Peso

2019-02-11 Thread Jack Davis
I'm certain you'd have no problem shooting a fine image of whatever you choose, Subash! J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2019, at 11:38 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > i'd love to take a 'static' image like that :) > > > > On Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:52:54 -0800 (PST

Re: Peso

2019-02-11 Thread Jack Davis
ote: >> >> Excellent! >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> >> >>> On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 6:53 AM Jack Davis wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Taken yesterday at the Sacramento

Peso

2019-02-11 Thread Jack Davis
Taken yesterday at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Very static, as usual, but am still hoping for a lucky wing shot accident to happen some day. As is typical, he was in the top of a very tall hunting tree with 4 or 5 cars of photogs grouped on the road below breathlessly shooting

Re: PESO: Maui Turtle

2019-02-11 Thread Jack Davis
Now all he needs is a pair of Maui Jims. J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2019, at 7:04 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Nice image. A content sunbather! > > Alan C > >> On 11-Feb-19 02:31 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> Yesterday the high winds and enormous swells kept the usual surfers away >>

Re: GESO: Crystal Springs Weekend

2019-02-11 Thread Jack Davis
Crisp well done images, Alan! As usual. Thanks for posting! J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2019, at 3:58 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Crystal Springs is a mountain resort about 150km south of Phalaborwa. Ideal > for getting away from the heat! Here is a 5 image GESO: > > First, a Pano looking N

Re: PESO: Nene

2019-02-10 Thread Jack Davis
Solid catch, kind of a shame the eye is so dark, but nothing you could do about that. J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2019, at 9:47 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > The Nene is the state bird of Hawai'i. Yesterday afternoon I encountered a > pair at the Kula Botanical Gardens: > >

Re: GESO (3): sunday birding

2019-02-10 Thread Jack Davis
Really nice Subash. Like! J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2019, at 3:13 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > managed to do some birding after a while and these are the best of > today's crop: > > http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/10/small-pratincole-and-indian-roller/ > > a bird called small

Re: iPESO: Lounge Lizard

2019-02-09 Thread Jack Davis
Appears it accurately assumed the color of the chaise very well. J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 8, 2019, at 8:43 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > nice lizard, nice geography - works well > > ann > >> On 2/8/2019 10:52 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> I spotted this local hanging around the

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

2019-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Nice light, well composed, Henk. J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2019, at 11:51 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > Beautiful landscape of Wales. > The *istD was indeed a nice little camera. > I had this same idea a few weeks ago to reprocess in LR some of of my old RAW > pictures taken with the

Re: PESO Red Belly

2019-02-03 Thread Jack Davis
Both nice, even though partially covered. Prefer the larger, however. J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > The thermometer hit 50 degrees F this afternoon, about 70 degrees warmer than > it was two days ago, so I spent some time in the yard shooting

Re: Snow capped eagle

2019-02-03 Thread Jack Davis
iPhone > On Feb 3, 2019, at 4:51 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Nice scene, but why a 3200 shutter? Are you hand holding? Even with just a > monopod 1/1000th would be more than adequate. > > Paul > >> On Feb 3, 2019, at 6:26 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >> >&

Re: Snow capped eagle

2019-02-03 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Dan! I reposted that image yesterday in an attempt to recover clarity. J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 2, 2019, at 10:10 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Nice catch > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Sat, Feb

Re: Snow capped eagle

2019-02-03 Thread Jack Davis
tom right. > > Alan C > >> On 02-Feb-19 06:16 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> Whoops! Not fully awake...again! >> >> >> Shot at Sacramento wildlife refuge yesterday. >> >> >> C? >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> htt

Re: TEST

2019-02-02 Thread Jack Davis
I don't think that would stop them from saying it Larry! (:-) J Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 2, 2019, at 12:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > Jack Davis wrote on 2/2/19 10:20 AM: >> Anyone there? >> Been mighty quiet! > > Maybe nobody had any

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