Re: Is everyone safe in NoCal?

P. J. Alling wrote: This seems like an existential question. Anyway I just read the article, it says it was a 3.9. Which is actually quite a bit milder than a 4.0 based on the logarithmic scale used. But, either way, hardly worth a mention really. A third of a stop actually. However,

Re: Is everyone safe in NoCal?

Just saw the news about this morning's quake ... The epicenter was about ten miles east of San Jose downtown, or pretty close to where I live. Richter 3.8-3.9 is a fairly mild event but certainly enough to get your attention. I'm still in Cork, Ireland, and Felipe is down south in Tijuana

Deals on used Pentax bodies

Roberts Photo in Indianapolis has quite a few used bodies (several S2, K-5, K-3ii, K-1, etc) in stock. Also, if you care, buy a body, get a kit lens at 50%... I have three preferred sources of gear, apart from PDML and misc eBay vendors. Adorama, B, and Roberts. When I was using 645 gear,

Re: PESO: Gnus

Tough conditions certainly. Like the pano in the leafless stand of trees. J Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2017, at 8:47 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Gnus (Wildebeest) are uncommon in our part of Kruger. This herd is certainly > the largest we have ever seen around here. (there

Re: Deals on used Pentax bodies

KEH.com has had used K-1's in stock from time to time since a couple of weeks after they were first released.  It's a great camera in a lot of ways, especially image quality, but would be disappointing to someone expecting the AF and metering technology to be comparable to that in

Re: Deals on used Pentax bodies

Looks like they have some decent prices, but sheshe, I thought KEH's new(ish) web site was annoying. On 12/27/2017 11:22 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: Roberts Photo in Indianapolis has quite a few used bodies (several S2, K-5, K-3ii, K-1, etc) in stock. Also, if you care, buy a body, get a kit lens

Re: PESO: Gnus

Quite interesting. Always nice to see some Good Gnus. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Alan C wrote: > Gnus (Wildebeest) are uncommon in our part of Kruger. This herd is > certainly the largest we have ever seen

Re: Is everyone safe in NoCal?

On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 08:55:31AM -0500, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/12/26/magnitude-4-0-earthquake-rocks-south-bay/ > Thanks for the thoughts! I'm probably the closest PDMLer to the epicentre - maybe 15 miles away. But as it was only a magnitude 3.8 quake it's

Holiday Wishes of happinness!

Happy Hanukkah! [very belated] Merry Christmas! [belated] Happy New Year! [upcoming] Happy Holidays - whichever you choose to celebrate - to all y'all, dear PDMLers, and all y'all's families! [sic!] Be inspired, and let your inspirations guide you to the fulfillment of your wishes. Stay

The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

Sorry it's a bit late this year. Fortunately no one noticed. Well, some people noticed. All right, Larry did. But it's up for your enjoyment/edification/horror now. Some good stuff, as always, from the usual ne'er-do-wells - as well as some interesting variations. My favorites came courtesy of

Re: Merry Christmas from PDML World Headquarters

Same to you Doug. On 12/25/2017 2:40 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: and happy all the other holidays, too, if you prefer. -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Is everyone safe in NoCal?

https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/12/26/magnitude-4-0-earthquake-rocks-south-bay/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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: Merry Christmas and a memory card ?

I've never used one in my camera but I  was curious enough to see if I could put one I had into the adapter to see if it would fit and function in the K-5II it did both. I suppose you could use one if you really wanted to. Personally I already think the physical SD card format is too small. 

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

How can it be late when the year is not yet over? Excellent job, to boot! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 1:40 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Sorry it's a bit late this year. Fortunately no one noticed. Well, > some

Re: Is everyone safe in NoCal?

This seems like an existential question.  Anyway I just read the article, it says it was a 3.9.  Which is actually quite a bit milder than a 4.0 based on the logarithmic scale used.  But, either way, hardly worth a mention really. However, no one is safe in NoCal. On 12/27/2017 8:55 AM,

PESO: Gnus

Gnus (Wildebeest) are uncommon in our part of Kruger. This herd is certainly the largest we have ever seen around here. (there were a few more out of frame). In spite of the drought, 5 calves have been born & have survived possibly a month. There is no green grass in the 50km stretch between

Re: Deals on used Pentax bodies

Used K1's already? Some people have more cash then sense. Alan C -Original Message- From: Stan Halpin Sent: 27 December, 2017 6:22 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Deals on used Pentax bodies Roberts Photo in Indianapolis has quite a few used bodies (several S2, K-5, K-3ii, K-1, etc)

Re: Holiday Wishes of happinness!

On 12/27/2017 13:08, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Happy Hanukkah! [very belated] Merry Christmas! [belated] Happy New Year! [upcoming] Happy Holidays - whichever you choose to celebrate - to all y'all, dear PDMLers, and all y'all's families! [sic!] Be inspired, and let your inspirations guide you

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

On 27/12/17, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >Anyway, here it is: http://www.robertstech.com/quote.htm BRILLIANT, as always! But What fresh Hell is this?? "At least I'm not a cormorant. -- Bill Bailey"

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

On 27/12/17, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >Sorry it's a bit late this year. Fortunately no one noticed. Well, >some people noticed. All right, Larry did. MARK. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News --

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

On 27 Dec 2017, at 22:49, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 27/12/17, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Anyway, here it is: http://www.robertstech.com/quote.htm > > BRILLIANT, as always! But > > What fresh Hell is this?? > > "At least I'm not a cormorant. > --

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

Bob W-PDML wrote: >I’m more concerned that Blaise Pascal was subscribed to the list, and I didn’t >get the chance to say “a penny for your Thoughts”. > >I’ve read what he has to say about divine grace, and frankly I find it most >confusing. So Blaise, if you’re still lurking can we try and

PESO 2017 - Sakura! - GDG

On my own this evening, but a friend stopped by so we had a pint or two in the hotel bar. Then Mona headed off home and I meandered up the street to the Japanese restaurant for a bit of dinner. https://flic.kr/p/21RMSSh Enjoy! G — No matter where you go, there you are. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Is everyone safe in NoCal?

Dan - not to worry.. a 4.0  in earthquake speak  , unles the epicenter is right under your best china cabinet, is not likely to be of much concern - especially to native Californians. ann On 12/27/2017 8:55 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Re: Deals on used Pentax bodies

even a crap lens like the Kalimar Mirror 500mm gives acceptable results on the K-5II if you don't expect too much from it. A Mark! to start off the New Year. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling"

Re: Leader

Obviously I was pulling your leg about the guy on the horse. Was the other guy a real indian ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: Leader The guy on the horse was a real

Re: Leader

There is a Native American on either side of TR in the monument. I believe they are symbolic of his adventures in the great plains, rather than specific individuals. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Ken Waller

PESO: Owls

Owl Butterflies at a feeder in the Butterfly Conservatory of the American Museum of Natural History: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2017/12/27/owls K-5 IIs, DA 18-135 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Owls

Very nice captures of the Butterflies. I first clicked the link and was totally confused by the two Owls. Then read that they are Owl Butterflies. Jeffery Johnson | Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com /Diverse range of photography Artistic - Animals -

Re: PESO: Owls

Well done photo. J Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2017, at 6:53 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Owl Butterflies at a feeder in the Butterfly Conservatory of the American > Museum of Natural History: > >

Re: PESO: Owls

Thanks, Jeffery and Jack. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 9:59 PM, PhotoCapturesbyJeffery.com < jefferyjohn...@photocapturesbyjeffery.com> wrote: > Very nice captures of the Butterflies. I first clicked the link and was > totally confused by

Re: Leader

I understand that, but what I said is nonetheless true. Have a look around. > On 28 Dec 2017, at 04:08, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > To be fair, this is a memorial to Teddy Roosevelt, in front of the main > entrance to the American Museum of Natural History, which he

Re: PESO: Owls

I think this best of your butterfly room series .. it's difficult to shoot in there ann On 12/27/2017 9:53 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Owl Butterflies at a feeder in the Butterfly Conservatory of the American Museum of Natural History:

Re: Gnus

what Ken said - no fake gnus here ann On 12/27/2017 8:42 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Nice capture Alan, I assume that this is all the Gnus that is fit to print Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Alan C" Subject:

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

it just doesn't add up. Alan C -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts Sent: 28 December, 2017 1:05 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line! Bob W-PDML wrote: I’m more concerned that Blaise Pascal was subscribed to the list, and I

Re: Gnus

GNU's not Unix Thanks, Robert > On Dec 28, 2017, at 5:04 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > what Ken said - no fake gnus here > ann > >> On 12/27/2017 8:42 PM, Ken Waller wrote: >> Nice capture Alan, >> >> I assume that this is all the Gnus that is fit to print >> >> Kenneth

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

On 27/12/17, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >Ah, sorry for the confusion. Unfortunately, it's Blaise Pascal the >Somoan porn star Disgraceful! If I'd known that Samoans were allowed on the list... -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

The quotes were generally hilarious this year, except for mine. I don't come off nearly as unhinged as usual.  I'll have to try harder in the future. On 12/27/2017 1:40 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Sorry it's a bit late this year. Fortunately no one noticed. Well, some people noticed. All right,

Re: Leader

That’s the way things usually are. The white male is a named individual. Everyone else is a symbol, and subservient to him. > On 28 Dec 2017, at 03:56, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > There is a Native American on either side of TR in the monument. I believe > they are

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

On 28 Dec 2017, at 00:05, Mark Roberts wrote: > > Bob W-PDML wrote: > >> I'm more concerned that Blaise Pascal was subscribed to the list, and I >> didn't get the chance to say "a penny for your Thoughts". >> >> I've read what he has to say about divine grace, and

Re: Leader

Yeah, but who is the guy on the horse. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: PESO: Leader What a real president looks like:

Re: The 2017 PDML Quotations List is now on line!

On 12/27/2017 7:37 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 27/12/17, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Ah, sorry for the confusion. Unfortunately, it's Blaise Pascal the Somoan porn star Disgraceful! If I'd known that Samoans were allowed on the list... ?  we have some moans on the list all the

Re: Leader

The guy on the horse was a real president. He was also a taxidermist, a cattle rancher, a historian, a police commissioner, a civil service reformer. a soldier, a naturalist, a conservationist, a big game hunter, an explorer, a polymath, a statesman, and a devoted father. Dan Matyola

Re: Gnus

Nice capture Alan, I assume that this is all the Gnus that is fit to print Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Alan C" Subject: PESO: Gnus Gnus (Wildebeest) are uncommon in our part of Kruger. This herd is

Re: Leader

To be fair, this is a memorial to Teddy Roosevelt, in front of the main entrance to the American Museum of Natural History, which he created. That is the reason he is the identifiable person in the sculpture. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at

Re: PESO: Leader

Teddy Roosevelt was a very strange man with a high pitched speaking voice.  Probably a genus, and yet practical, an unexpected combination.  Probably unelectable after the invention of general broadcast radio. On 12/27/2017 12:41 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: What a real president looks like:

Re: Tips for photographing Australia/New Zealand?

Here in Sydney. We've been busy with the local sights so far. Tonight going to try and do some stargazing to the north about 1.5 hours from here. Going out to blue mountains tomorrow and then catch a dinner cruise to finish off the day. Saturday and Sunday look pretty open if anyone would like

Re: PESO: Leader

Despite the voice, he was able to dominate large crowds, using tempo, emphasis and memorable phrases. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 10:31 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Teddy Roosevelt was a very strange man with a

Re: PESO: Owls

Thanks, Ann. Among other things, the humidity kept fogging my lens. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 27, 2017 at 11:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > I think this best of your butterfly room series .. it's difficult to shoot > in there >

PESO: Instagrammoms

Inside the butterfly conservatory: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2017/12/28/moms K-5 IIs, DA 18-135 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net