Must say my Good Bye's

2013-10-09 Thread Walter Hamler
It's been nice for a while but I must move on. Wish you guys and gals all the best. You truly are some great photographers! 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

Re: PESO - Checking the Accommodation

2013-09-23 Thread Walter Hamler
The one on the left almost has a devious look on her? face. The guy on the right looks like he's looking for competitors:-) Great shot!! Walt On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Here's one taken in my backyard and not on my USA trip:

Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?

2013-09-21 Thread Walter Hamler
NO! NO! NO! I had one and it was a POS. Go with an Olympus EPL-2 from some place like Cameta Camera. They have them refurbished sometimes at really good prices. The 17mm and an optical VF or the electronic version make for a really good compact combo. Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 1:01 PM,

Re: PESO - Rubik

2013-09-21 Thread Walter Hamler
I have been looking at those newer Fuji cameras like the X-M and the X-A. Just can't pull the trigger yet! Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 3:59 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussing with

Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?

2013-09-21 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, I am sure the one I had was crap. The concept is good and with sensor technology what it is these days it should have been a winner. But it was very bad! I shot hundreds of pics with it and only one was somewhat OK. The electronic vf was So BAD. Totally a toy. The rear screen was ok, but then

Re: Which second party camera system do you like? Mini-survey

2013-09-07 Thread Walter Hamler
Marnie, I switched to the Olympus OMD and EPL-2 several years ago. I have been extremely happy with the quality and size advantage vs standard DSLR's. Now I have the hots for the new Panasonic GX-7 that is coming out the end of this month. I more than likely will get just a body as it also is M4/3

Re: PESO fourth grader

2013-09-04 Thread Walter Hamler
Wow!! I am really feeling old now!! I can remember when she was born and that was only a few weeks ago! Walt On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17518583 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: Grandfather Mountain 2013

2013-06-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Mark, at the time the pic was shot the only thing that bright in that part of the sky would have been Vega. Saturn would have been up but further toward the east southeast. Walt On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 10:03 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: By the way, I'm trying to identify

Re: GESO: Grandfather Mountain 2013

2013-06-11 Thread Walter Hamler
BTW, very nice images! Good job on the night sky image as well. Wish I had been there!! Walt On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Mark, at the time the pic was shot the only thing that bright in that part of the sky would have been Vega. Saturn would

Re: PESO: Nightshot - American Pie III

2013-05-30 Thread Walter Hamler
I like it! Looks much better. Great shot. Walt On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Went back and tried night shooting the oil refinery again. This time I remembered to turn off the IS and shot with bracketing. This is not HDR, because only two of the shots in my

Re: OT: Memorial Day Memories

2013-05-28 Thread Walter Hamler
on PDML, not that I don't like them, but I don't think I can add much. But I love this pair. Your whole family have great teeth On 28/05/2013 10:16 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: I put this on my Facebook page after reminiscing over years gone bye so quickly!! http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography

Re: OT: Memorial Day Memories

2013-05-28 Thread Walter Hamler
, not that I don't like them, but I don't think I can add much. But I love this pair. Your whole family have great teeth On 28/05/2013 10:16 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: I put this on my Facebook page after reminiscing over years gone bye so quickly!! http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography

OT: Memorial Day Memories

2013-05-27 Thread Walter Hamler
I put this on my Facebook page after reminiscing over years gone bye so quickly!! http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_xdtsCW#!i=2538444367k=mXDcJmPlb=1s=X2 Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Anyone using Triggertrap?

2013-03-24 Thread Walter Hamler
I would like you guys that have them to post some results as you get them, please. I ordered one to use with my IPAD and hope to use for some piggyback astrophotos in the near future. Walt On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Triggertrap is

Re: Photo exercise regimen?

2013-02-26 Thread Walter Hamler
5 minute push away's work great :-) On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: Shooting a fair amount the past week, I'm noticing a different set of sore muscles than usual. Anyone have a photo-specific exercise regimen? -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6

Re: OT - Frequent Fracture Card

2013-02-20 Thread Walter Hamler
Yep, I'm 70 and never had a broken bone of any kind other than rib cartilage and nose cartilage. Now I hope saying it doesn't bring bad luck!!! :-) Heal fast!! Walt On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Some people break, and some don't I've taken some

Re: PESO - another snow pic

2013-02-17 Thread Walter Hamler
As seen it is the house of seven gables. :-) Walt On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I found myself counting gables :-) I like it - as to the building itself, looks more like New England than Michigan (the house) - is it actually old or just built to

IR Conversion

2013-02-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Anyone here had a camera converted for IR use? I'm thinking of having a spare body converted (Olympus EPL-2) and wondered who to trust. 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

Re: IR Conversion

2013-02-05 Thread Walter Hamler
. Lifepixel has a good rep as does Pro camera repair Dave On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 9:22 AM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone here had a camera converted for IR use? I'm thinking of having a spare body converted (Olympus EPL-2) and wondered who to trust. Walt -- PDML

Re: OT PESO - Elizabeth

2013-01-31 Thread Walter Hamler
I have tried several times to access the link you provide and my web host refuses to allow me to go there, saying it is a malicious site ??? Walt On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: She's lovely ann On 1/31/2013 05:35, Derby Chang wrote: Bit warm

Re: OT Kindle files on an Ipad

2013-01-09 Thread Walter Hamler
On my iPAD I simply went to the Apple website, AP store, and downloaded the free Kindle AP. It shows up at the very bottom of the screen. When you open it it will download every AP you have on your Kindle. What's neat is that every future download, free or paid, will load to both devices. Walt

Re: OT: Ain't Technology Great!

2012-12-22 Thread Walter Hamler
. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 7:24 AM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Ever since I quit printing my own ink jet prints and started using Costco for RA prints, I have been using an older HP 4 in 1 printer. It proved to be fine other than I could never get the FAX

Re: PESO - Redwood Quiet

2012-12-20 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, Redwood Quiet would be a good choice. Many years ago my wife and our dog and I spent two weeks camping the northern CA redwoods as far north as Eureka and across to Shasta. The second night we were in Miles Standish State Park, nestled at the bottom of a huge stand of immense redwoods in our

Re: PESO - S

2012-12-04 Thread Walter Hamler
Might check your monitor calibration? On my calibrated IMac there is plenty of separation and it looks really great. Walt On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: Great pose. Looks great on my new monitor :-) Did you decide not to add bit more distinction

Re: GESO

2012-12-02 Thread Walter Hamler
I'm a teetotaler, so they went over my head, except maybe Old Crow and Wild Turkey ? Walt On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 7:27 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice set, especially the third one (moonshine?). How did you get those reflected lights in the LR of number four? I

Re: GESO: Panoramas from Tekapo

2012-11-22 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks for posting, David. As many here may remember, I like to talk about my times in NZ back in the mid 70's :-) My first trip to Mt. John was a wonderful experience that I will never forget. We were able to stay the night and view through their fairly new 40 scope that was only slightly

Re: GESO FIFI at Drake Field (sfw)

2012-10-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Was able to get some shots of Fifi at a local air show earlier this year. The crowds were very large around her so I wasn't able to get nice ones like these. Well Done! I found the cockpit views interesting. Did not know the controls were dual for the throttles rather than the center cluster like

OT: For The Horse Lovers

2012-09-30 Thread Walter Hamler
http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Y5XJbSqwriM?rel=0 A friend owns two of the breed but they aren't for show. He just rides them. 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: Cool astro photo opportunity

2012-09-08 Thread Walter Hamler
I just looked with my bino's and Jupiter is clearly visible as a small disc about 3/4 degree north of the Moon. Would have made a great shot through my Celestron 80mm scope in the near dawn skies here. Wish I had known! My own darn fault as I know how to look for these opportunities, just didn't.

OT: Some Great Car Show Pics

2012-09-06 Thread Walter Hamler
https://picasaweb.google.com/116396611460917165088/2011JohnForceCarShow?feat=email#slideshow/5685062942074135954 I loved my times in CA primarily because of the great weather and abundance of nice cars of all types. Some really good ones here. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Some Great Car Show Pics

2012-09-06 Thread Walter Hamler
and the blender. On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/116396611460917165088/2011JohnForceCarShow?feat=email#slideshow/5685062942074135954 I loved my times in CA primarily because of the great weather and abundance of nice cars

Re: OT fifty worst cars of all time

2012-08-30 Thread Walter Hamler
Whew! None of mine are there. Cars I Have Owned 1962 Chevy Impala SS 1963/64 1957 Mercury Parklane Cruiser 1965 1957 VW Beetle 1966 1968 Toyota Corona 1968 1969 Chevy Townsman SW 1969 1958 Rambler SW 1969 1972

Re: OT fifty worst cars of all time

2012-08-30 Thread Walter Hamler
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Whew! None of mine are there. Cars I Have Owned 1962 Chevy Impala SS 1963/64 1957 Mercury Parklane Cruiser 1965 1957 VW Beetle 1966

Re: OT fifty worst cars of all time

2012-08-30 Thread Walter Hamler
I'd rather it take of 20 POUNDS! :-) On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 4:13 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, Walt, you seem so much younger the that. Of course, the internet takes off 20 years. On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Couldn't

Re: OT fifty worst cars of all time

2012-08-30 Thread Walter Hamler
In 1962 I was in the Navy stationed at the Ordinance Test Station in China Lake, out in the Mojave desert. I was barely 20 years old and had eyes for a young lady that worked in the photo lab where I was, along with several hundred others. I was flirting with her one day, threatening to pull her

Re: OT: Eyes on Haiti

2012-08-28 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks for posting. Some very strong images there. My only nit is the strong use of HDR, or whatever he did for the look. I find it so overused and overdone that it has become a turnoff. These still got the message across, however. Walt On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 8:46 AM, Daniel J. Matyola

Pentax X-5 on DPReview

2012-08-23 Thread Walter Hamler
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/08/22/Pentax-announces-X-5-DSLR-like-26x-zoom-16MP-CMOS-superzoom 279.95 price point. I may have to take a serious look at this one. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Peso: The White Towers

2012-08-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Is that Three Mile Is, PA ? Walt On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I went to my hometown last week to visit my family. I hadn't been home in about 4 years, and I while walking through the park I got a good view of some new construction:

Re: PESO: Impromptu Car Show (set)

2012-08-03 Thread Walter Hamler
Great images, Darren. I love cars, especially old ones. :-) That 59 Chevy is very nice, as well as the old DeSoto's. My neighbors growing up had DeSoto's and I was fond of them. Just hated Chrysler products in later years because of a couple of very bad ones :-( Walt On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at

Re: OT: Christchurch central rebuild plan

2012-07-30 Thread Walter Hamler
David, thanks for posting. I found the video interesting, even inspiring. I barely recognized some of the central city locations other than the river near Hagley Park and the area near the old cathedral. I hope I live long enough that a good portion of the rebuilding will come to be and my wife

Re: OT: Are all men predisposed to be car junkies?

2012-07-26 Thread Walter Hamler
... I hope you enjoy your wife's new car! ;-) I bought myself a new (old) car in April. It makes me smile every time I get into it. :-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/7361641262/lightbox On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 5:50 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: I bought my wife a new

Re: OT: Are all men predisposed to be car junkies?

2012-07-26 Thread Walter Hamler
On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 2:30 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Must be nice to have the space and the emptiness to enjoy it. Over here it's not worth the money. Last week while I was cycling home from work I overtook a Lamborghini Countach which was going as fast as it could. Har!! We

Re: PESO - Streetcorner Preacher

2012-07-26 Thread Walter Hamler
Dang! That's a goodun! We don't see much of that here in Florida, but back home in Alabamah we still see it once in a while. Hey, and it's SHARP!! :-) Walt On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 10:16 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I posted a few of this fellow and his cohorts

OT: Are all men predisposed to be car junkies?

2012-07-25 Thread Walter Hamler
I bought my wife a new car; one year ago I bought one for me. I am like a kid in a toy store!! 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: 'Three of a Kind'

2012-07-25 Thread Walter Hamler
So that is what they call a group of crows. I never knew. Good shot, Ken. Walt On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 4:38 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Shot this murder of crows (Corvus brachyhynchos), as they gathered on a pine tree. Something interesting had gotten their attention and they gazed at

Re: FS Wednesday (unexpected purchase to pay for)

2012-07-19 Thread Walter Hamler
I sent you an email. 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 - End of the Day

2012-07-19 Thread Walter Hamler
That was my favorite place to eat in Williamsburg when we were in DC for so many years! Great capture. Walt On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 10:16 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Chowning's Tavern in Willamsburg, 10 pm: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16117895 (K-5, DA 16-45)

Re: The wedding vows.

2012-07-19 Thread Walter Hamler
Looks like Scrabble to me? Walt On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: The rules on marriage are evolving and Iowa is a pioneer state. So this picture caught my eye on a Saturday walk.

Re: OT: apple cinema display converter

2012-07-13 Thread Walter Hamler
We had a simple load shift here a few weeks ago, except they blew the execution and everything crashed. When all was said and done I lost a brand new router. Fortunately, Best Buy gave me a new one without a problem. I have all my computer stuff and big screen TV on uninterrupted power supply,

Re: OT: apple cinema display converter

2012-07-13 Thread Walter Hamler
protector or UPS, is to unplug them when the outage occurs. Many computers, controllers, etc. are lost that way in research labs. Igor Fri Jul 13 10:26:45 EDT 2012 Walter Hamler wrote: We had a simple load shift here a few weeks ago, except they blew the execution and everything crashed. When all

Re: PESO - Yuck!

2012-07-11 Thread Walter Hamler
No, it's MUCK! Walt On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Still in Williamsburg, at the brickyard where clay and water are being mixed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16046935 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-07-05 Thread Walter Hamler
jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Walter Hamler Here is one pano that I put together. http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Other/Grand-Canyon-North-Tim/23266223_N94xvd#!i=1876914005k=423ZF6Vlb=1s=A Walt Quite nice. Where did you take the photos you made this from? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: GESO: Tired of the heat?

2012-06-06 Thread Walter Hamler
The two things that I could not get used to in my trips to Christchurch and around South Island.. The reversed seasons and the upside down sky at night! I went to several places in early September around Christchurch to Dunedin and nearly froze to death!! :-) Refreshing pics for us folks in

Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-06 Thread Walter Hamler
Knarf, Dan flew these in Vietnam. http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Some-Favorites/4592986_SzSzV9#!i=539058524k=Mk8D4lb=1s=A Hopefully he did not end up like this one! :-) Walt On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 8:37 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A nice moment. Good to see

Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-06 Thread Walter Hamler
--- Original Message --- From: Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com Sent: June 6, 2012 6/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines Knarf, Dan flew these in Vietnam. http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Some-Favorites/4592986_SzSzV9#!i=539058524k=Mk8D4lb

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, mine is only 8 months old and I added 3 - 4 gig cards right after buying. I have also updated to Lion. The machine is fast, but not a steamroller for sure. I just can't figure out why I come up with the msg that there isn't enough ram. I strongly suspect it has something to do with ram

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
to use 100% of the available RAM. I found a marked difference in performance after I used this patch. If you're running 32-bit Windows this won't help...and if you're using a Mac, maybe one of the Mac guys can help. -p On 6/2/2012 7:11 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: Thanks, Dan.  I probably

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
:48, Walter Hamler wrote: Here is one pano that I put together. http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Other/Grand-Canyon-North-Tim/23266223_N94xvd#!i=1876914005k=423ZF6Vlb=1s=A Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: OT: Road Trip

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
did it take you? Regards,  Bob S. On Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Two friends and I just returned from a road trip to Utah and surrounding area.  We went mostly as an excuse to see the annular solar eclipse, but it was a great opportunity to see some

Re: OT: Road Trip

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
2, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Two friends and I just returned from a road trip to Utah and surrounding area.  We went mostly as an excuse to see the annular solar eclipse, but it was a great opportunity to see some of the major national parks. We got most

REDO Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
I redid the pano as I discovered I had let out 2 frames. Walt http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Other/Grand-Canyon-North-Tim/23266223_N94xvd#!i=1883689100k=fCJ5qjFlb=1s=A -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Bryce Canyon Pano

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Other/Grand-Canyon-North-Tim/23266223_N94xvd#!i=1883796421k=7vvXtbSlb=1s=A This one, believe it or not, was done with images I took using my IPAD. Eight frames total. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
Brian, you will not regret going. I enjoyed it so much I would go again next week if I could get away with it! Walt On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 5:44 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com: Here is one pano that I put together. http

Re: OT: Road Trip

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
not willing to buy ver 10? Doesn't make much sense to me, that's all. G On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 8:37 AM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Godders, I did spend 79.00 for Aperture. What's your point? Walt On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 10:25 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com

Re: Bryce Canyon Pano

2012-06-03 Thread Walter Hamler
The individual frames are 2.5 meg jpegs, 2592x1936 @ 72 dpi. The pano is 8 frames stitched, 6171x1737 at 257 dpi. Walt On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 7:06 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 6/3/2012 5:44 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Other/Grand-Canyon-North-Tim

OT: Road Trip

2012-06-02 Thread Walter Hamler
Two friends and I just returned from a road trip to Utah and surrounding area. We went mostly as an excuse to see the annular solar eclipse, but it was a great opportunity to see some of the major national parks. We got most of them, North Rim, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, Escalante,

OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-02 Thread Walter Hamler
Here is one pano that I put together. http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Other/Grand-Canyon-North-Tim/23266223_N94xvd#!i=1876914005k=423ZF6Vlb=1s=A 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

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-02 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks, Dan. I probably shot a dozen or more pano's, but this is the first one I have put together using PSE 9. It does pretty good but keeps telling me I have limited RAM. I have 12 gig installed, so that should not be a problem ? Walt On Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: OT - Well, that's one way to get a drink.

2012-04-18 Thread Walter Hamler
Man, I wish we could get our cat to do that. He prefers to drink from a tall glass tumbler, with ice, of course! Walt On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 1:57 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Warning.  Cat video. http://alturl.com/twh7z -- Cheers Brian

Re: Cat photo

2012-04-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Too Cute!! I am a cat lover BTW. Walt On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I HATE cat photos, but that is a very nice image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 8:31 PM, Mark Roberts

Re: for car lovers

2012-04-04 Thread Walter Hamler
That woman lives near me and I have seen her and the comet at several car shows in the area. The last one she was directed to park between two other cars and she had the club official do the parking for her. I gotta give her credit, the car is indeed in pristine shape. I almost bought one of those

Re: GESO: Norfolk Island

2012-03-28 Thread Walter Hamler
Great shots, I enjoyed them a lot. The gas pump shot is really an eye opener. I figured it works out to 10.28 dollars per US gallon. Probably more then you factor in the correct exchange rate. I paid US 3.79 a gallon yesterday for 10 gallons. About half of what your total was! Walt On Wed, Mar

Re: OT-One of my pics at www.PlaneaDay.com

2012-03-21 Thread Walter Hamler
From: Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 2:44 PM Subject: OT-One of my pics at www.PlaneaDay.com I recently submitted some of my pics from an air show to http://www.planeaday.com

Re: monitor calibration upgrade

2012-03-21 Thread Walter Hamler
Paul, I am curious as to how you like Lion? I haven't upgraded yet but am considering doing so. Do you find much difference. Why did the upgrade/purchase of Office 2011 necessitate the upgrade to Lion? Walt On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 8:33 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I

OT-One of my pics at www.PlaneaDay.com

2012-03-20 Thread Walter Hamler
I recently submitted some of my pics from an air show to http://www.planeaday.comThey published one today. :-) 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

Re: OT-One of my pics at www.PlaneaDay.com

2012-03-20 Thread Walter Hamler
, 2012 at 6:23 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations!  That is a fine image.  What were you in when you made that shot? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 5:44 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: PESO - Country Pumpkin

2011-12-28 Thread Walter Hamler
I was looking at one of those at the local camera dealer a few days ago. I was very impressed. They had some 10 x 13 enlargements made from some pretty good images taken with the camera. Looked darn good to me. Walt On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: Lenticular clouds over Yorkshire

2011-12-22 Thread Walter Hamler
Cotty, it is common knowledge over here in the colonies that those clouds are caused by the mother ship hiding from radar. There are often lots of new ufo sightings after these clouds are spotted. Walt On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 5:08 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: V cool!

Re: OT: Perfect Timing

2011-12-09 Thread Walter Hamler
Dan, do you remember the cover photo in Pop Photo many years ago that depicted the same sort of shot but much closer to the model? It is one of my most memorable shots that makes me smile. This one did the same and I like that it was from a longer distance. Thanks for posting. Walt On Thu, Dec

OT: Two Turkeys at Thanksgiving

2011-12-03 Thread Walter Hamler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzlg3oQMze4feature=related Testosterone levels a little high me thinks! 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

Re: Testing Kindle

2011-12-03 Thread Walter Hamler
Are you using the one provided in the APS folder? I am using it with my gmail account as well. Now I want to try setting up my regular email via my Brighthouse roadrunner pop account. Can't figure out how yet? Walt On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On

OT Got my Kindle

2011-12-01 Thread Walter Hamler
Checking the email Walt Sent from my Kindle Fire -- 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: Kindle Fire

2011-11-28 Thread Walter Hamler
Anyone out there using the Kindle Fire? I ordered one today after reading a review on Z-Net that highly touted it. 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

Re: PESO: Need any help with that?

2011-11-23 Thread Walter Hamler
Gotta love the Kea! A friend here has what must be a distant cousin that came from Costa Rica. Very inquisitive and friendly. Just don't stick your finger in his face! Walt On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 2:21 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: A snapshot from Arthurs Pass on our way to the

OT 11/11/11 11:11

2011-11-11 Thread Walter Hamler
http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_xdtsCW#1578967129_9wLqnCP-XL-LB Where were you and what were you doing :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea

2011-09-25 Thread Walter Hamler
Back in my days in NZ while in the Navy I went up a mountain near Blenheim with friend. He had a Range Rover and I figured we would be good to go. Well, we got stuck in some deep rotten snow and had to dig ourselves out. While we were doing so a Kea came up to us and we were amazed at how tame

OT Family Update

2011-09-12 Thread Walter Hamler
http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_xdtsCW#1472584878_Xf8Q2pk-XL-LB http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_xdtsCW#1475356120_VDdNfFz-X2-LB Had a great family time over labor day weekend! Even the cats got along,

Re: OT Family Update

2011-09-12 Thread Walter Hamler
:-)) How's that? I subconsciously think I am smiling, but I guess it is usually inside. :=) Walt On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Walt, We gotta teach you to smile.  :-) Regards,  Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Indignity

2011-09-12 Thread Walter Hamler
Too cute! I agree with the other comment. Get him and his friends together over a poker table. If anyone could actually photograph such a scene rather than a painting that we all know, it would sell like hotcakes!! Walt On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 11:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com

Re: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2011

2011-09-10 Thread Walter Hamler
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=39284452 Astro cameras are no longer needed. A Pentax K5, the GPS module, and a sturdy tripod is all that is needed. Check it out! Walt On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 10:58 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Wow. Just wow.

Re: Muddlety and Fenway

2011-09-10 Thread Walter Hamler
Careful. This is what they may look like in a year or so! http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_xdtsCW#1217742034_Zc4fu-XL-LB Our Spencer is 36 from nose to tail and weighs over 16 pounds. He does rule the roost! BTW, They are CUTE!!! Walt On Sat, Sep 10,

OT: Woodyard Billboards

2011-09-04 Thread Walter Hamler
Hey paul you prob know about this. The rest of the PDML's would like to see it. Walt. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6112777437_994836d4f7_b.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6113322206_31f8f4e6f0_b.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6113322418_a4073e7c10_b.jpg

Re: PESO - I'll Have What She's Having

2011-08-27 Thread Walter Hamler
When Harry Met Sally? Walt On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 9:04 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The title's one of my favourite lines from on of my favourite movies. Feel free to guess which movie. Of course, it has nothing to do with this photo:

Re: PESO: Foggy City

2011-08-27 Thread Walter Hamler
I remember that view from back in 70~72 when I was attached to the USS Enterprise in Alameda. We used to have functions at the Officers Club there on Treasure Island and they were usually in the evening. I have heard that the naval facility there has been closed. What is the island being used for

Re: OT: falling in love again

2011-08-25 Thread Walter Hamler
Paul, your thread reminded me of my first love/car a 1962 Chevy Impala SS with the 327 250 hp engine. I bought it used, less than a year old, when I was in the Navy out in CA. The memories were too strong. so I went out and bought one today that will look just like the first one once I

Re: On display - a shameless bit of self promotion

2011-08-18 Thread Walter Hamler
Paul, those are absolutely gorgeous!! I really likes the BW's, but the color and special effects views were great as well. Well Done!! Walt On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 2:21 PM, Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: Our library draws from local artists for monthly art displays and I'm the

Re: OT: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread Walter Hamler
!  Wish we had some grandkids. Regards,  Bob S. On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 7:56 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_u3uwa#1420005906_hXd8gJF-XL-LB Bryson this PM earlier. He is 4 months now, almost the same

Re: OT: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks Ann! He is such a well tempered kid, so far! Seldom is cross, unless he is hungry! Typical Hamler :-) Walt On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 10:35 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: ha! love the expression on the littlest Hamler ... ann On 8/7/2011 20:56, Walter Hamler wrote: http

Re: OT: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, Boris, that was a thought, but trying to do that and make sure I have control of Bryson was proving a challenge :-) Walt On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 6:20 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 8/8/2011 03:56, Walter Hamler wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four

Re: GESO - Land Rover

2011-08-08 Thread Walter Hamler
Boris, the same can be said for some of the cars made here in the US. Fortunately Ford has a pretty darn good reputation right now. I see a lot of that model Ford being used in the small business world. They are very practical vehicles and a lot more economical on fuel than the traditional panel

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