RE: PESO -- Watchdog.
In the bookshops at the moment there's an entire book full of pictures of dogs waiting: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dog-Waiting-Lisa-Vandy/dp/0752226304/ref=pd_bb s_sr_1/026-7918605-8223612?ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1180940716sr=8-1 http://tinyurl.com/32a7zq -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: 04 June 2007 06:21 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO -- Watchdog. While walking along the shoreline, I spied this little dog, tied up sitting a rocking chair crying. Looking more than a bit pathetic. I quickly shot off a half a dozen frames. Unfortunately the frames that showed the pathos were a bit out of focus, well more than a bit, so I had to forgo my original intended title Pathetic porch pooch peals... This one was nicely focused and so seems the dog so here is Watchdog. http://home.earthlink.net/~morephotos/PESO_--_watchdog.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax F 70-210mm f3.8~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
I like this one, Paul. Makes me dizzy, though. Not my kind of thing either. Jostein 2007/6/4, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Camera silencer?
On 6/4/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or if you can stand it, one from Nikon http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1grp=56productNr=4484 And if you've seen the DVD of the Aeon Flux motion, picture you can see the one used by the still photographer. It looks pretty much like like a suit case that holds the camera. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another GFM weekend done
I'll add a big thanks to everyone who made me feel so very welcome. I had a great time and hope to attend again sometime soon. Special thanks to Cory Scott for the use of the camping gear, it was very much appreciated guy's. I was one of the 10 who started Mark's trek but not surprisingly turned back not much past the 1/2 mile point. I really can't wait to see Cotty's rest stop shot. Mark Doug's presentation was hilarious, and I'm glad I got to see it. The quality of the honorable mentions, let alone those of the place getter's was humbling. I was rushed for time to make my flight, so my apologies to anyone who I didn't say goodbye too in person. Cheers, Dave On 6/4/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seemed to go by at blinding speed and be over in a eyeblink but yet another GFM Nature Photography Weekend is behind us. We arrived at the mountain on Thursday afternoon and checked in with the authorities. :) Those who know Don Nelson (amd many who don't) will be happy to learn that he's recovering from his major chemotherapy/radiation treatment well. He's still quite tired much of the time, but all indications are that he's recovering well and is much ahead of schedule in that regard. I did my annual overnight on the mountain Thursday night and got some fairly good shots in the early morning light on Friday. On Friday evening there was a good presentation by Tony Sweet, then a good bit of socializing around the camp site. I got to meet Dave Savage and catch up with Cotty and some others I haven't seen in a while. On Saturday morning I let a hike along some of the mountain's toughest trails. We had 10 people start out and 4 of us did the whole route, with others choosing their own turnaround points based on their ability and/or time needs. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. Mark Cassino's presentation on Saturday evening was predictably excellent. Some truly amazing photography. Sunday was a bur for me: Judging the contest with my colleague Doug Darth Brewer and doing the awards presentation took about 4 hours but seemed to be over in just minutes. A couple of meetings with various people, packing up the camp site and then on the road to the cabin in Ashe county with barely time to catch my breath. I didn't have nearly enough time to chat with people whom I get to see only rarely. My apologies to anyone whom I accidentally slighted: There's just too much work and not enough time for those of us involved in making this event happen. Start making plans for next year. And get ready for some good on-line galleries to start appearing in the next few days. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
No, that's the way it was shot. They were upside down on an amusement park ride. Paul On Jun 3, 2007, at 11:02 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Flip Vertically clicked in PS? Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 25 - GDG
Tough, contrasty light, Godfrey. I think you've done a terrific job controlling contrast around the face and neck on the person in the foreground. The veil looks a bit odd, though. The grass looks much lighter behind the veil than elsewhere (below the hand). The way you've toned down the shoulder brings out the muscles nicely. There's a bit of a dark halo on the left edge and towards the veil, but I guess that's just from creating a quick web version. Somehow I think you've applied the same working procedure as you described to me on my church-in-morning-fog shot last fall. :-) Also, I think the cheek-and-chin shadow on the person wearing sunglasses is too dark compared to the person in the foreground. The whole Pride concept bewilders me a little, so I find it difficult to comment on the content of your picture. I'm truly sorry about that. Jostein 2007/6/4, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On this sunny but beautiful day, I went to the Santa Cruz Pride Festival ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25.htm Comments, critique, flames all happily appreciated. enjoy Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
Thanks Christian. Yeah, nasty feet. No choice on the high key sky. With the extreme backlight it was either white sky or silhouettes. Paul On Jun 3, 2007, at 11:00 PM, Christian wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg That's kind of a cool high-key picture. And EWW! :-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO 2007 - 25a - GDG
I find this quite interesting. The other one doesn't do much for me. Paul On Jun 4, 2007, at 1:20 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: One more before I drop exhausted into bed ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25a.htm Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
Thanks Jostein. It made me dizzy trying to shoot it. K10D continuous autofocus is quite good with the DA 16-45/4. Paul On Jun 4, 2007, at 4:10 AM, AlunFoto wrote: I like this one, Paul. Makes me dizzy, though. Not my kind of thing either. Jostein 2007/6/4, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO 2007 - 25a - GDG
This shot made me smile. After looking at it for a while, I wish I could see the text (well at least the headline...) on the newspaper more clearly, since it's so prominent in the lower part of the frame. Jostein 2007/6/4, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: One more before I drop exhausted into bed ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25a.htm Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO!
I got home around ten last night and was WAY to wiped to even unpack the camper. Something about a 20 hour sleep deficit and a long drive (By myself)... I had a great time. It was truly great to meet the newbs and renew the old friendships. I'll type a full report later, I have to go to work now :( Here's the one shot I submitted to the contest. And for Dave Savage, I just dragged it off the disc you burned. It's a conspiracy, I tell you! CW http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835#159371400-L-LB - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: Another GFM weekend done It seemed to go by at blinding speed and be over in a eyeblink but yet another GFM Nature Photography Weekend is behind us. We arrived at the mountain on Thursday afternoon and checked in with the authorities. :) Those who know Don Nelson (amd many who don't) will be happy to learn that he's recovering from his major chemotherapy/radiation treatment well. He's still quite tired much of the time, but all indications are that he's recovering well and is much ahead of schedule in that regard. I did my annual overnight on the mountain Thursday night and got some fairly good shots in the early morning light on Friday. On Friday evening there was a good presentation by Tony Sweet, then a good bit of socializing around the camp site. I got to meet Dave Savage and catch up with Cotty and some others I haven't seen in a while. On Saturday morning I let a hike along some of the mountain's toughest trails. We had 10 people start out and 4 of us did the whole route, with others choosing their own turnaround points based on their ability and/or time needs. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. Mark Cassino's presentation on Saturday evening was predictably excellent. Some truly amazing photography. Sunday was a bur for me: Judging the contest with my colleague Doug Darth Brewer and doing the awards presentation took about 4 hours but seemed to be over in just minutes. A couple of meetings with various people, packing up the camp site and then on the road to the cabin in Ashe county with barely time to catch my breath. I didn't have nearly enough time to chat with people whom I get to see only rarely. My apologies to anyone whom I accidentally slighted: There's just too much work and not enough time for those of us involved in making this event happen. Start making plans for next year. And get ready for some good on-line galleries to start appearing in the next few days. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/829 - Release Date: 6/2/2007 5:26 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - learning to weld
Very nice photo, and a tricky one too. Regards, Manuel -Mensagem original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Em nome de Peter McIntosh Enviada: sábado, 2 de Junho de 2007 9:21 Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Assunto: PESO - learning to weld My son has just walked out of a carpentry apprenticeship 2 years in, after a rather unpleasant time there. He's since been doing bits of work here and there in order to pay the bills, and has just started working with his friend's father in his metal fabrication business. It looks like he's found something he enjoys, and is teaching himself how to arc-weld. I managed to get him to let me grab a couple of shots; here's one I like. http://picasaweb.google.com/petergly/OnePhoto/photo#5071375848423957826 EXIF: 1600 ISO, 1/30 @ f/5.6. A28mm f/2.8 lens used. Haven't used high ISO's on my ist-DL much. I like what I'm seeing, though. And the 28mm lens seems to be a good one on this camera. All questions re workplace safety are to be sent directly to him... ;-) Ciao, Peter in western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - learning to weld
What Manuel said. Very difficult light to work with. Bet of luck to your son, Peter. Jostein 2007/6/4, Manuel Magalhães [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Very nice photo, and a tricky one too. Regards, Manuel -Mensagem original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Em nome de Peter McIntosh Enviada: sábado, 2 de Junho de 2007 9:21 Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Assunto: PESO - learning to weld My son has just walked out of a carpentry apprenticeship 2 years in, after a rather unpleasant time there. He's since been doing bits of work here and there in order to pay the bills, and has just started working with his friend's father in his metal fabrication business. It looks like he's found something he enjoys, and is teaching himself how to arc-weld. I managed to get him to let me grab a couple of shots; here's one I like. http://picasaweb.google.com/petergly/OnePhoto/photo#5071375848423957826 EXIF: 1600 ISO, 1/30 @ f/5.6. A28mm f/2.8 lens used. Haven't used high ISO's on my ist-DL much. I like what I'm seeing, though. And the 28mm lens seems to be a good one on this camera. All questions re workplace safety are to be sent directly to him... ;-) Ciao, Peter in western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another way to get a camera into an Altoids tin.
Some of us appreciate the versatility of sheet film cameras. lol At 12:21 AM 6/4/2007, you wrote: Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:36:55 -0400 From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Another way to get a camera into an Altoids tin. To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how20/2929b34de8399010vgnvcm104eecbccdrcrd/3.html Buahahahah. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com http://evangelicalinteraction.blogspot.com http://philosophyforchristians.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
Continuous AF C mode? I did some crop duster continuous C mode shooting a few days ago and was not unhappy with the K10's performance. A lot, but not all, was at infinity, so that made it easier. ;) PS: I saved none of it. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, that's the way it was shot. They were upside down on an amusement park ride. Paul On Jun 3, 2007, at 11:02 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Flip Vertically clicked in PS? Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=summer+activities+for+kidscs=bz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Back from GFM
Got back about 8:00 last night and all I really wanted was a shower. It was wonderful seeing everyone. I can't tell you all how much I enjoy these weekends, even if they wear me out. They are truly the best weekends of the year, every year. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
-- Original message -- From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Continuous AF C mode? Yes. I've found it yields good results in many situations. It's excellent when people are moving about as on a dance floor or walking down the street. It's even accurate enough for something as fast as this carnival ride if you track with the action and keep the shutter halfway down as you follow. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
My return to GFM
After missing last year while laying in a hospital bed at Duke University, it was fantastic to renew friendships and make new ones this year. Mark Cassino's presentation blew me away and the dishonorable mentions were better than winner's in previous years. My thanks to everyone who helped me get around while on the mountain. Hopefully we'll meet again next year. Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 25 - GDG
In a message dated 6/3/2007 10:04:44 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On this sunny but beautiful day, I went to the Santa Cruz Pride Festival ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25.htm Comments, critique, flames all happily appreciated. enjoy Godfrey = I think the background's a little too busy on this one, not enough separation between him and the people in back. Just my .02. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
In a message dated 6/3/2007 7:33:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg Hehehehehehe. I had to look, because you said that, to see who had dirty feet. Doubt I would have otherwise. Fun shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) I don't do them either. - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO 2007 - 25a - GDG
In a message dated 6/3/2007 10:29:16 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One more before I drop exhausted into bed ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25a.htm Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey === Love the T-shirt (Santa Cruz has had the reputation of being weird about as long as I've been alive :-)), but not her expression. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Peso: Dried Mud
Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My return to GFM
On 6/4/07, Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After missing last year while laying in a hospital bed at Duke University, it was fantastic to renew friendships and make new ones this year. Mark Cassino's presentation blew me away and the dishonorable mentions were better than winner's in previous years. My thanks to everyone who helped me get around while on the mountain. Hopefully we'll meet again next year. Sorry I couldn't be there to see you this year, Bill. Next year, for sure! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
Thanks for looking -- dirty feet and all:-). Paul -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/3/2007 7:33:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg Hehehehehehe. I had to look, because you said that, to see who had dirty feet. Doubt I would have otherwise. Fun shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) I don't do them either. - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
In a message dated 6/4/2007 7:42:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. William Robb == Oh, that's nice. Way too dark on my screen, though. At least the upper part is. This may be a monitor thing again. But if it was mine I'd brighten it up, it's distracting from a really nice photo. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another GFM weekend done
Did y'all get rain up there? Rained down here in Raleigh Durham NC Saturday night and Sunday. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Watchdog.
In a message dated 6/3/2007 10:36:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While walking along the shoreline, I spied this little dog, tied up sitting a rocking chair crying. Looking more than a bit pathetic. I quickly shot off a half a dozen frames. Unfortunately the frames that showed the pathos were a bit out of focus, well more than a bit, so I had to forgo my original intended title Pathetic porch pooch peals... This one was nicely focused and so seems the dog so here is Watchdog. http://home.earthlink.net/~morephotos/PESO_--_watchdog.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax F 70-210mm f3.8~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. === Overall I like this, the stripes and dog and the sharpness. Just think it lacks much that makes it distinctive. In other words, it doesn't grab me all that much. But a perfectly decent shot. HTH. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My return to GFM
On 6/4/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My thanks to everyone who helped me get around while on the mountain. Hopefully we'll meet again next year. Sorry I couldn't be there to see you this year, Bill. Next year, for sure! You were there in spirit Frank: http://picasaweb.google.com.au/OzSavage/GFM/photo?authkey=X9x-3lo6KW0#5072224137494662306 Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO!
Har! Maybe Mark Doug need to take an advanced computer course for playing CD's? Cheers, Dave :-) On 6/4/07, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And for Dave Savage, I just dragged it off the disc you burned. It's a conspiracy, I tell you! CW http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835#159371400-L-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - learning to weld
I like it. Though he should be wearing gauntlets and long sleeves for protection. I've had some rather nasty sun burn from lots of welding without gloves and having the top button of my shirt open. Cheers, Dave On 6/2/07, Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son has just walked out of a carpentry apprenticeship 2 years in, after a rather unpleasant time there. He's since been doing bits of work here and there in order to pay the bills, and has just started working with his friend's father in his metal fabrication business. It looks like he's found something he enjoys, and is teaching himself how to arc-weld. I managed to get him to let me grab a couple of shots; here's one I like. http://picasaweb.google.com/petergly/OnePhoto/photo#5071375848423957826 EXIF: 1600 ISO, 1/30 @ f/5.6. A28mm f/2.8 lens used. Haven't used high ISO's on my ist-DL much. I like what I'm seeing, though. And the 28mm lens seems to be a good one on this camera. All questions re workplace safety are to be sent directly to him... ;-) Ciao, Peter in western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K-10D and wireless flash
Do I understand correctly that the internal flash on the K-10D will *not* act as the controller for an AF540FGZ in wireless mode; that I have to have two FGZ flashes to use this function? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K-10D and wireless flash
No. With the later versions of the firmware, the built-in flash can serve as a controller. I've used by AF540 GZ wireless on a tall stroboframe. Works well. Paul -- Original message -- From: John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do I understand correctly that the internal flash on the K-10D will *not* act as the controller for an AF540FGZ in wireless mode; that I have to have two FGZ flashes to use this function? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K-10D and wireless flash
John Sessoms wrote: Do I understand correctly that the internal flash on the K-10D will *not* act as the controller for an AF540FGZ in wireless mode; that I have to have two FGZ flashes to use this function? No, the RTF flash can control an AF540FGZ as long as you are using firmware 1.10 or later. This capability was added with 1.10, but the manual predates that firmware revision. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud In a message dated 6/4/2007 7:42:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. = Oh, that's nice. Way too dark on my screen, though. At least the upper part is. This may be a monitor thing again. But if it was mine I'd brighten it up, it's distracting from a really nice photo. Darned laptop screen. I just uploaded it again from my desktop. It looks much nicer. Thanks for looking. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
Nice one. Very dramatic. I might drop off a wee bit on the right side to get rid of that dark blob that intersects with the edge of frame. Paul -- Original message -- From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another GFM weekend done
Yes. Saturday evening after everyone turned in it got a bit wet. Cheers, Dave On 6/4/07, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did y'all get rain up there? Rained down here in Raleigh Durham NC Saturday night and Sunday. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K-10D, AF-540FGZ and ??? Tokina lens
From: Thibouille No TTL is normal or course but no A mode is annoying IMO. And it is designed that way (not defective on that point). It does have the A mode, but no TTL, and the Operating Manual says it should have TTL with the Z/PZ series cameras. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GFM - The People of the PDML
G'day All, Just a few shots of some of those in attendance. http://picasaweb.google.com.au/OzSavage/GFMPeople?authkey=0bepyC4Jwu0 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, who is who. And yes, I do know the names. I just can't be bothered adding captions to all of the shots. So you're on your own. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Red Canyon Pano, as requested by Jack Davis
From: William Robb There you go, Jack. And you even get your name in a thread title. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/dryrocks1pano.html William Robb That's really quite nice, but I can't seem to find the climber in it. ;-D -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)
From: Doug Franklin John Whittingham wrote: If it need not necessarily be a genuine Pentax lens I would recommend the Sigma 400 f/5.6 APO, pretty sharp wide open, great build quality, CA should be non existant as it's an APO lens. There's a test on the Canon fitting version here: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_400_56/index.htm I have the Sigma APO 400/5.6 in Pentax K-AF mount and I've been quite happy with it. I haven't noticed any particularly tendency toward CA, but I haven't looked for it, either. Where might one find such a beast? It's not in the current Sigma lineup. OTOH, Sigma is apparently offering its newer DG 500mm f/4.5 in a Pentax AF mount (BH lists it as New, Arriving Soon). If I understand, this is a new design that replaces the previous 500 f/4.5 which Sigma had stopped offering in Pentax mount. I have the previous version Sigma 300 f/2.8 and it's a fantastic lens, especially compared against similar lenses at higher price ... so if the DG lenses are improved beyond that, they ought to be very good indeed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
Terrific idea and appears to have been caught as well as the sun angle would allow. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Ferocious Beast
We're thinking of adopting this little fellow, who was found abandonned by his mom: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=6teX4iF4WV Despite his looks, he's really quite gentle and kitten-like: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=M5SFdgXzrC Looks like (if we do adopt him) we'll pick him up next weekend... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
On Jun 4, 2007, at 6:54 AM, William Robb wrote: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. I like the concept but the light lets it down. The scrub needs more side-lighting to separate it from the background. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Ferocious Beast
Would be hard to resist! Jack --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're thinking of adopting this little fellow, who was found abandonned by his mom: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=6teX4iF4WV Despite his looks, he's really quite gentle and kitten-like: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=M5SFdgXzrC Looks like (if we do adopt him) we'll pick him up next weekend... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)
Hi, Regarding the 500/4.5 from Pentax. I have the lens (there is one for sale in the Netherlands for around € 500) and must say I am not that satisfied regarding sharpness and CA. Might be my focusing skills, but I never managed to get a 'crisp' image out of the lens. Also, in almost every image clear purple/blue/green edges can be seen when looking closely. Although a long, big lens for an affordable price, and it really helps me get the shots I want, it is probably not the best in the (price)range. I have no experience with the 400/5.6 though... Just wanted to share my experiences. Regards, Kamiel Wanrooij -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 5:53 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens) From: Doug Franklin John Whittingham wrote: If it need not necessarily be a genuine Pentax lens I would recommend the Sigma 400 f/5.6 APO, pretty sharp wide open, great build quality, CA should be non existant as it's an APO lens. There's a test on the Canon fitting version here: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_400_56/index.htm I have the Sigma APO 400/5.6 in Pentax K-AF mount and I've been quite happy with it. I haven't noticed any particularly tendency toward CA, but I haven't looked for it, either. Where might one find such a beast? It's not in the current Sigma lineup. OTOH, Sigma is apparently offering its newer DG 500mm f/4.5 in a Pentax AF mount (BH lists it as New, Arriving Soon). If I understand, this is a new design that replaces the previous 500 f/4.5 which Sigma had stopped offering in Pentax mount. I have the previous version Sigma 300 f/2.8 and it's a fantastic lens, especially compared against similar lenses at higher price ... so if the DG lenses are improved beyond that, they ought to be very good indeed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
This photo is fun, and has some potential for advertising use Although you'll likely need to clean their feet. ;-) G On Jun 3, 2007, at 7:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GFM - photos from McRae's Peak
Five from Mark's death march up the vertical side of Grandfather Mountain. g (Just kidding. I had a wonderful time.) http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GFMNPW2007 More later! You've been warned. -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GESO: School is over
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157600309114295/ Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release Date: 06/03/2007 12:47 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Ferocious Beast
Ach, more kitten pix to come I see. ];-) He looks much like my friend's latest collected stray, Graysee. Cat's are ok people. Godfrey On Jun 4, 2007, at 8:53 AM, frank theriault wrote: We're thinking of adopting this little fellow, who was found abandoned by his mom: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=6teX4iF4WV Despite his looks, he's really quite gentle and kitten-like: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=M5SFdgXzrC Looks like (if we do adopt him) we'll pick him up next weekend... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)
On Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:53:08 -0400, John Sessoms wrote From: Doug Franklin John Whittingham wrote: If it need not necessarily be a genuine Pentax lens I would recommend the Sigma 400 f/5.6 APO, pretty sharp wide open, great build quality, CA should be non existant as it's an APO lens. There's a test on the Canon fitting version here: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_400_56/index.htm I have the Sigma APO 400/5.6 in Pentax K-AF mount and I've been quite happy with it. I haven't noticed any particularly tendency toward CA, but I haven't looked for it, either. Where might one find such a beast? It's not in the current Sigma lineup. OTOH, Sigma is apparently offering its newer DG 500mm f/4.5 in a Pentax AF mount (BH lists it as New, Arriving Soon). If I understand, this is a new design that replaces the previous 500 f/4.5 which Sigma had stopped offering in Pentax mount. I have the previous version Sigma 300 f/2.8 and it's a fantastic lens, especially compared against similar lenses at higher price ... so if the DG lenses are improved beyond that, they ought to be very good indeed. Used market only but relatively inexpensive, I've seen a few in recent times on Ebay UK. AFAIK the Pentax A 400/5.6 is out of production also. The DG 500/4.5 eh, didn't know they'd planned one, sounds great! John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Upsydoozy
Not to mention locating all of them and getting them to sign releases. Cleaning their feet is the easy part :-). -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] This photo is fun, and has some potential for advertising use Although you'll likely need to clean their feet. ;-) G On Jun 3, 2007, at 7:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Ferocious Beast
On 6/4/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ach, more kitten pix to come I see. ];-) He looks much like my friend's latest collected stray, Graysee. Cat's are ok people. Well, sadly (but not for this list!) since I posted it looks like we may not be able to adopt him. Lots of stuff to work out... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: �� 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)
BH is taking orders for the Pentax A 400/5.6. Probably just existing stock. I doubt if Pentax is turning out more copies, but you can still get a new one. Of course you can get a used one for less than half the price of new. Paul -- Original message -- From: John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:53:08 -0400, John Sessoms wrote From: Doug Franklin John Whittingham wrote: If it need not necessarily be a genuine Pentax lens I would recommend the Sigma 400 f/5.6 APO, pretty sharp wide open, great build quality, CA should be non existant as it's an APO lens. There's a test on the Canon fitting version here: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_400_56/index.htm I have the Sigma APO 400/5.6 in Pentax K-AF mount and I've been quite happy with it. I haven't noticed any particularly tendency toward CA, but I haven't looked for it, either. Where might one find such a beast? It's not in the current Sigma lineup. OTOH, Sigma is apparently offering its newer DG 500mm f/4.5 in a Pentax AF mount (BH lists it as New, Arriving Soon). If I understand, this is a new design that replaces the previous 500 f/4.5 which Sigma had stopped offering in Pentax mount. I have the previous version Sigma 300 f/2.8 and it's a fantastic lens, especially compared against similar lenses at higher price ... so if the DG lenses are improved beyond that, they ought to be very good indeed. Used market only but relatively inexpensive, I've seen a few in recent times on Ebay UK. AFAIK the Pentax A 400/5.6 is out of production also. The DG 500/4.5 eh, didn't know they'd planned one, sounds great! John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My return to GFM
On 6/4/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/4/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My thanks to everyone who helped me get around while on the mountain. Hopefully we'll meet again next year. Sorry I couldn't be there to see you this year, Bill. Next year, for sure! You were there in spirit Frank: http://picasaweb.google.com.au/OzSavage/GFM/photo?authkey=X9x-3lo6KW0#5072224137494662306 Cheers, ROTFLMAO! Hey, did Mark give you a package for me? Any probs at the border with it (if you got it)? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Hummingbird trapped
On Jun 3, 2007, at 2:17 PM, John Celio wrote: http://www.neovenator.com/special/hummingbird.jpg A few weeks back, this hummingbird got it's dumb self stuck flying around the skylight at work, unable to figure out that if it only went *down*, it could fly out the giant shop door. Poor little buzzard ... Birds don't normally think of down as safety or escape. In other news, now that I've got my computer running properly, I hope to be a little more active around here again. Was wondering where you'd gotten to. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax Photo Gallery Response
I asked the obvious question of Pentax and received the following response: Jack, I can assure you that the delay in images accepted or on hold as nothing to do with Pentax and Hoya activities in Japan. It is business as usual for us here in the US and we do not anticipate any changes. The judges for the photo gallery have had very busy schedules and haven't had the time to look at some of the more recent submissions. Additionally, the Photo Gallery is still under development and not in its full working version. We are currently in the process of adding a artist voting function. This will give the accepted artists in the gallery the opportunity to vote on submissions by other artists to determine if their images will make it to the final gallery. Also, we are working on skinning the site in other languages so it is truly and international community. Thank you for your concern, but everything is going well here. We look forward to receiving more images. John Carlson Product Manager PENTAX Imaging Company Direct: (303) 728-0187 Fax: (303) 728-0187 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Frank at GFM
http://www.alphoto.com/images/frank.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: This used to be my playground
On Jun 2, 2007, at 12:43 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/06/02/this-used-to-be-my- playground/ K10D, DA21, etc... My childhood playground. There is a bit of a story at the bottom of the photo if you're interested. Sounds like a bittersweet moment of fond memories overlaid with change in the present. I had that feeling yesterday as I walked through Santa Cruz ... I see it with two sets of eyes, the ones that search for that which was and the ones that hunt for that which is. Good photo. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Frank at GFM
In a message dated 6/4/2007 10:47:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.alphoto.com/images/frank.jpg == LOL. Hey, he's cuter than frank. Marnie aka Doe ;-) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak
From: Scott Loveless Five from Mark's death march up the vertical side of Grandfather Mountain. g (Just kidding. I had a wonderful time.) http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GFMNPW2007 More later! You've been warned. Google Error 404 NOT_FOUND Unable to process request. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GFM camera clinic in august
Hey, gang! Registration for the Camera Clinic opened on Friday. I was able to register Christie and myself this morning, so it looks like they haven't filled it yet. We were told yesterday that over 100 of the 165 seats were spoken for, so if you think you want to go now would be a good time to sign up. -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Frank at GFM
On 6/4/07, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alphoto.com/images/frank.jpg My LX isn't that clean... -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response
And you received the obvious answer. Don't worry, everything's going fine, no anticipated changes here, though apparently attention has been diverted. That may well be the case. I would guess the gallery was never anyone's fulll time job. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pentax Photo Gallery Response Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 10:40:02 -0700 (PDT) I asked the obvious question of Pentax and received the following response: Jack, I can assure you that the delay in images accepted or on hold as nothing to do with Pentax and Hoya activities in Japan. It is business as usual for us here in the US and we do not anticipate any changes. The judges for the photo gallery have had very busy schedules and haven't had the time to look at some of the more recent submissions. Additionally, the Photo Gallery is still under development and not in its full working version. We are currently in the process of adding a artist voting function. This will give the accepted artists in the gallery the opportunity to vote on submissions by other artists to determine if their images will make it to the final gallery. Also, we are working on skinning the site in other languages so it is truly and international community. Thank you for your concern, but everything is going well here. We look forward to receiving more images. John Carlson Product Manager PENTAX Imaging Company Direct: (303) 728-0187 Fax: (303) 728-0187 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak
John Sessoms wrote: From: Scott Loveless Five from Mark's death march up the vertical side of Grandfather Mountain. g (Just kidding. I had a wonderful time.) http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GFMNPW2007 More later! You've been warned. Google Error 404 NOT_FOUND Unable to process request. Sorry. Remembering Doug's request to use Grandfather Mountain on the page somewhere, I changed the name of the gallery. Apparently, that also changed the URL. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GrandfatherMountainNPW2007 -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response
Their response is not in any way a reassurance. Is provided only for its human interest value. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And you received the obvious answer. Don't worry, everything's going fine, no anticipated changes here, though apparently attention has been diverted. That may well be the case. I would guess the gallery was never anyone's fulll time job. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pentax Photo Gallery Response Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 10:40:02 -0700 (PDT) I asked the obvious question of Pentax and received the following response: Jack, I can assure you that the delay in images accepted or on hold as nothing to do with Pentax and Hoya activities in Japan. It is business as usual for us here in the US and we do not anticipate any changes. The judges for the photo gallery have had very busy schedules and haven't had the time to look at some of the more recent submissions. Additionally, the Photo Gallery is still under development and not in its full working version. We are currently in the process of adding a artist voting function. This will give the accepted artists in the gallery the opportunity to vote on submissions by other artists to determine if their images will make it to the final gallery. Also, we are working on skinning the site in other languages so it is truly and international community. Thank you for your concern, but everything is going well here. We look forward to receiving more images. John Carlson Product Manager PENTAX Imaging Company Direct: (303) 728-0187 Fax: (303) 728-0187 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Frank at GFM
He's smaller than I've seen him in other photos. G On Jun 4, 2007, at 10:43 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: http://www.alphoto.com/images/frank.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Peso: Hummingbird trapped
We rescue several a day that get trapped in our back snow porch. There's enough big openings to fly a baby pterodactyl through, but the hummingbirds seem to generally be looking straight ahead, and then fly in a left-to-right/right-to-left motion in front of the glass, in apparent panic, followed by exhaustion. We can reach them easily so it's a matter of just bringing both hands slowly togethether until the hummingbird is cupped inside them, and then releasing them. They feel like velvet. They seem to have become accustomed to being handled a bit (unsure if it's the same ones we're catching over and over). They used to fly out of sight when released, whereas now they just fly 10 feet away to the nearest tree and then back to the feeder. Tom C. From: John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso: Hummingbird trapped Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 14:17:33 -0700 http://www.neovenator.com/special/hummingbird.jpg A few weeks back, this hummingbird got it's dumb self stuck flying around the skylight at work, unable to figure out that if it only went *down*, it could fly out the giant shop door. In other news, now that I've got my computer running properly, I hope to be a little more active around here again. John P.S.: has anyone seen any of those I am a Pentaxian t-shirts for sale or auction? -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
- Original Message - From: Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud Nice one. Very dramatic. I might drop off a wee bit on the right side to get rid of that dark blob that intersects with the edge of frame. Thanks Paul. I didn't work that image very much, it's pretty much a straight resize out of the camera. A bit of a crop would help, but more importantly, a more dramatic angle of light would have helped more. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak
On 6/4/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. Remembering Doug's request to use Grandfather Mountain on the page somewhere, I changed the name of the gallery. Apparently, that also changed the URL. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GrandfatherMountainNPW2007 Nice to see the weather there's predictable... ;-) Nice pix. Did you do Attic Window? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud On Jun 4, 2007, at 6:54 AM, William Robb wrote: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. I like the concept but the light lets it down. The scrub needs more side-lighting to separate it from the background. Sad about that. It's one of those situations where I couldn't wait for the best light, so I did what I could with what I was given. Thanks for looking William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Red Canyon Pano, as requested by Jack Davis
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: RE: Red Canyon Pano, as requested by Jack Davis http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/dryrocks1apano.html That's really quite nice, but I can't seem to find the climber in it. ;-D Thanks John. You didn't look close enough. Click this link, the climber is there. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud Terrific idea and appears to have been caught as well as the sun angle would allow. I might have a do at photoshopping a different angle of light into it.. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Response
I agree, Jack. Here's a quote from the FAQ: Q: How will I know if my photos have been accepted for display? How long will it take to find out? A: After you have submitted your photos, please re-visit your account over the next 7 days to be alerted of photo submission status. So they actually promise a review within 7 days. If they can't keep their own deadlines, then what I need is accurate information. Without having to ask. I wouldn't mind if they had longer deadlines, actually, as long as the messages they send are loud and clear. Jostein 2007/6/4, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Their response is not in any way a reassurance. Is provided only for its human interest value. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And you received the obvious answer. Don't worry, everything's going fine, no anticipated changes here, though apparently attention has been diverted. That may well be the case. I would guess the gallery was never anyone's fulll time job. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pentax Photo Gallery Response Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 10:40:02 -0700 (PDT) I asked the obvious question of Pentax and received the following response: Jack, I can assure you that the delay in images accepted or on hold as nothing to do with Pentax and Hoya activities in Japan. It is business as usual for us here in the US and we do not anticipate any changes. The judges for the photo gallery have had very busy schedules and haven't had the time to look at some of the more recent submissions. Additionally, the Photo Gallery is still under development and not in its full working version. We are currently in the process of adding a artist voting function. This will give the accepted artists in the gallery the opportunity to vote on submissions by other artists to determine if their images will make it to the final gallery. Also, we are working on skinning the site in other languages so it is truly and international community. Thank you for your concern, but everything is going well here. We look forward to receiving more images. John Carlson Product Manager PENTAX Imaging Company Direct: (303) 728-0187 Fax: (303) 728-0187 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Harassing Phone Calls
On 31/5/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Someone called me from Jefferson City, North Carolina last night. Someone with a strange English accent, with a loud Canadian in the background, swilling beer. They left a message on my cell. Something about a Grandfather, his mountain and Endo Beer. It was all very strange. I wish it had been me, but alas not.. I've been waiting for Norm to arrive, but strangely as of Friday evening, he's still a no-show. Plenty of rain here at GFM, Hopefully tomorrow is better for the hike to the Attic Window -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K-10D, AF-540FGZ and ??? Tokina lens
It does have A mode ut it won't allow you to use it in P mode which is very stupid. yes it should allow TTL with Z/PZ/SF bodies. 2007/6/4, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: Thibouille No TTL is normal or course but no A mode is annoying IMO. And it is designed that way (not defective on that point). It does have the A mode, but no TTL, and the Operating Manual says it should have TTL with the Z/PZ series cameras. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Last old PUG up
On 31/5/07, AvK, discombobulated, unleashed: All the best Adelheid retired PUGmaster for about 6 years i guess (can't remember how long) Well done Addy, you (and Jostein) have done a fabulous job so thanks from me :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
In a message dated 6/4/2007 12:06:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I might have a do at photoshopping a different angle of light into it.. William Robb = I think you lightened it up too much, from first version to second, personally. HTH. Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Upsydoozy
I like that. It's almost like a studio shot with a blown-out backdrop. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 04 June 2007 03:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Upsydoozy I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Reculbio Rutupiis per rotas duas
Thankyou. I must say, it was the only scene of the day that I really felt excited about shooting, but even so I had to crop quite dramatically because the lens wasn't long enough. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: 04 June 2007 02:00 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Reculbio Rutupiis per rotas duas Bob, I like the whole set, but these two photos are exquisite: http://www.web-options.com/Thanet/content/_6025459_large.html http://www.web-options.com/Thanet/content/_6025465_large.html Great stuff! Godfrey On Jun 3, 2007, at 3:02 AM, Bob W wrote: Did a little bike ride yesterday from Whitstable via Reculver (Reculbium) and Richborough (Rutupiae) to Margate. Reculver and Richborough are 2 of the earliest Roman settlements in Britain, dating from 43AD when Claudius earned himself a triumph, and set Vespasian off on his march to glory. I recently bought the Olympus 11-22mm lens, so I've been playing with it, as you will see. Some thrilling pictures for admirers of brick walls. http://www.web-options.com/Thanet/ Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
two for lunch
The only good shot I got, and it's a bit soft. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6051473 Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response
I typical art gallery can sometimes take months to consider a piece for inclusion. With that in mind, the Photo Gallery selection process is relatively fast. And, as we have said many times in various discussion groups and forums, the Photo Gallery is a work in progress, is still under development, and still in beta form. Additionally, we are still getting a large volume of submissions and we take the time to review each picture. We know this volume will only increase when the gallery is released publicly, so we are taking steps to streamline the selection process. We do check in on the forums from time to time, and to be honest, some of the speculation, rumors and conspiracy theories give a pretty good chuckle. Thanks, John -Original Message- From: AlunFoto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 1:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Response I agree, Jack. Here's a quote from the FAQ: Q: How will I know if my photos have been accepted for display? How long will it take to find out? A: After you have submitted your photos, please re-visit your account over the next 7 days to be alerted of photo submission status. So they actually promise a review within 7 days. If they can't keep their own deadlines, then what I need is accurate information. Without having to ask. I wouldn't mind if they had longer deadlines, actually, as long as the messages they send are loud and clear. Jostein 2007/6/4, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Their response is not in any way a reassurance. Is provided only for its human interest value. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And you received the obvious answer. Don't worry, everything's going fine, no anticipated changes here, though apparently attention has been diverted. That may well be the case. I would guess the gallery was never anyone's fulll time job. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pentax Photo Gallery Response Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 10:40:02 -0700 (PDT) I asked the obvious question of Pentax and received the following response: Jack, I can assure you that the delay in images accepted or on hold as nothing to do with Pentax and Hoya activities in Japan. It is business as usual for us here in the US and we do not anticipate any changes. The judges for the photo gallery have had very busy schedules and haven't had the time to look at some of the more recent submissions. Additionally, the Photo Gallery is still under development and not in its full working version. We are currently in the process of adding a artist voting function. This will give the accepted artists in the gallery the opportunity to vote on submissions by other artists to determine if their images will make it to the final gallery. Also, we are working on skinning the site in other languages so it is truly and international community. Thank you for your concern, but everything is going well here. We look forward to receiving more images. John Carlson Product Manager PENTAX Imaging Company Direct: (303) 728-0187 Fax: (303) 728-0187 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ ___ Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO!
Interesting caption. Ten of us set out for the Attic Window peak that morning but only four of us made it all the way. Is this one of those Touching The Void stories? Did the others have to drag themselves back through the latrines? -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cbwaters Sent: 04 June 2007 11:27 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO! I got home around ten last night and was WAY to wiped to even unpack the camper. Something about a 20 hour sleep deficit and a long drive (By myself)... I had a great time. It was truly great to meet the newbs and renew the old friendships. I'll type a full report later, I have to go to work now :( Here's the one shot I submitted to the contest. And for Dave Savage, I just dragged it off the disc you burned. It's a conspiracy, I tell you! CW http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835#159371400-L-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak
frank theriault wrote: On 6/4/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. Remembering Doug's request to use Grandfather Mountain on the page somewhere, I changed the name of the gallery. Apparently, that also changed the URL. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GrandfatherMountainNPW2007 Nice to see the weather there's predictable... ;-) Nice pix. Did you do Attic Window? Thanks, Frank. No, I didn't make it to the attic window. Cotty and Brian were bringing up the rear and I was able to catch up to them after starting about 5 minutes behind the rest of the group. Those two are definitely my kinda hikers - frequent breaks with breaks in between. The three of us decided McRae's Peak was far enough. We took the easy trail back. -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Dried Mud
Might try the Oblique Solar slider. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud Terrific idea and appears to have been caught as well as the sun angle would allow. I might have a do at photoshopping a different angle of light into it.. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Ferocious Beast
Very cute kitten. Good luck. frank theriault wrote: We're thinking of adopting this little fellow, who was found abandonned by his mom: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=6teX4iF4WV Despite his looks, he's really quite gentle and kitten-like: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=M5SFdgXzrC Looks like (if we do adopt him) we'll pick him up next weekend... cheers, frank -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Response
Thanks for responding here, John. Much appreciated. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com 2007/6/4, Carlson, John___PAIC_SO [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I typical art gallery can sometimes take months to consider a piece for inclusion. With that in mind, the Photo Gallery selection process is relatively fast. And, as we have said many times in various discussion groups and forums, the Photo Gallery is a work in progress, is still under development, and still in beta form. Additionally, we are still getting a large volume of submissions and we take the time to review each picture. We know this volume will only increase when the gallery is released publicly, so we are taking steps to streamline the selection process. We do check in on the forums from time to time, and to be honest, some of the speculation, rumors and conspiracy theories give a pretty good chuckle. Thanks, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)
Thanks for cluing me in on that! I've been dreaming about that lens for a long time but I guess I wasn't very well informed about it's actual capabilities. Regards, Francis Kamiel Wanrooij wrote: Hi, Regarding the 500/4.5 from Pentax. I have the lens (there is one for sale in the Netherlands for around € 500) and must say I am not that satisfied regarding sharpness and CA. Might be my focusing skills, but I never managed to get a 'crisp' image out of the lens. Also, in almost every image clear purple/blue/green edges can be seen when looking closely. Although a long, big lens for an affordable price, and it really helps me get the shots I want, it is probably not the best in the (price)range. I have no experience with the 400/5.6 though... Just wanted to share my experiences. Regards, Kamiel Wanrooij -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 5:53 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens) From: Doug Franklin John Whittingham wrote: If it need not necessarily be a genuine Pentax lens I would recommend the Sigma 400 f/5.6 APO, pretty sharp wide open, great build quality, CA should be non existant as it's an APO lens. There's a test on the Canon fitting version here: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_400_56/index.htm I have the Sigma APO 400/5.6 in Pentax K-AF mount and I've been quite happy with it. I haven't noticed any particularly tendency toward CA, but I haven't looked for it, either. Where might one find such a beast? It's not in the current Sigma lineup. OTOH, Sigma is apparently offering its newer DG 500mm f/4.5 in a Pentax AF mount (BH lists it as New, Arriving Soon). If I understand, this is a new design that replaces the previous 500 f/4.5 which Sigma had stopped offering in Pentax mount. I have the previous version Sigma 300 f/2.8 and it's a fantastic lens, especially compared against similar lenses at higher price ... so if the DG lenses are improved beyond that, they ought to be very good indeed. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release Date: 6/3/2007 12:47 PM -- Island Light photography www.islandlight.ca (250) 935-6785 PO BOX 241 Mansons Landing BC Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak
Google seems to think they're not all there, mayhaps they've expired. Scott Loveless wrote: Five from Mark's death march up the vertical side of Grandfather Mountain. g (Just kidding. I had a wonderful time.) http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GFMNPW2007 More later! You've been warned. -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response
Thanks, John. Actually, you may have even noticed yourself that there has been a bit of speculation about why it now seems to be taking longer for images to be reviewed. In fact, there are some who feel it has ceased altogether. That is really what prompted my contact. I honestly didn't think the Pentax/Hoya thing was having any bearing on the gallery schedule, but we are an insecure group. The primary reason I passed along your comments was because of the gallery activity plans being considered. Your response was considerate very much appreciated. Jack --- Carlson, John___PAIC_SO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I typical art gallery can sometimes take months to consider a piece for inclusion. With that in mind, the Photo Gallery selection process is relatively fast. And, as we have said many times in various discussion groups and forums, the Photo Gallery is a work in progress, is still under development, and still in beta form. Additionally, we are still getting a large volume of submissions and we take the time to review each picture. We know this volume will only increase when the gallery is released publicly, so we are taking steps to streamline the selection process. We do check in on the forums from time to time, and to be honest, some of the speculation, rumors and conspiracy theories give a pretty good chuckle. Thanks, John -Original Message- From: AlunFoto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 1:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Response I agree, Jack. Here's a quote from the FAQ: Q: How will I know if my photos have been accepted for display? How long will it take to find out? A: After you have submitted your photos, please re-visit your account over the next 7 days to be alerted of photo submission status. So they actually promise a review within 7 days. If they can't keep their own deadlines, then what I need is accurate information. Without having to ask. I wouldn't mind if they had longer deadlines, actually, as long as the messages they send are loud and clear. Jostein 2007/6/4, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Their response is not in any way a reassurance. Is provided only for its human interest value. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And you received the obvious answer. Don't worry, everything's going fine, no anticipated changes here, though apparently attention has been diverted. That may well be the case. I would guess the gallery was never anyone's fulll time job. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pentax Photo Gallery Response Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 10:40:02 -0700 (PDT) I asked the obvious question of Pentax and received the following response: Jack, I can assure you that the delay in images accepted or on hold as nothing to do with Pentax and Hoya activities in Japan. It is business as usual for us here in the US and we do not anticipate any changes. The judges for the photo gallery have had very busy schedules and haven't had the time to look at some of the more recent submissions. Additionally, the Photo Gallery is still under development and not in its full working version. We are currently in the process of adding a artist voting function. This will give the accepted artists in the gallery the opportunity to vote on submissions by other artists to determine if their images will make it to the final gallery. Also, we are working on skinning the site in other languages so it is truly and international community. Thank you for your concern, but everything is going well here. We look forward to receiving more images. John Carlson Product Manager PENTAX Imaging Company Direct: (303) 728-0187 Fax: (303) 728-0187 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ ___ Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net
Re: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO!
On 4/6/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Interesting caption. Ten of us set out for the Attic Window peak that morning but only four of us made it all the way. Is this one of those Touching The Void stories? Did the others have to drag themselves back through the latrines? Scott Loveless, Brian (high school buddy not seen in 28 years who has agoraphobia) and myself made it to MacRae Peak - half an hour short of the Attic Window. Mark is like some sort of mountain goat on crack - he moves like a ferret with a rocket up it's chuff. *and* his pack(s) weighed more than my bag full of Darkside gear, so i have no excuses. Shamed again. Taking The Biscuit Award goes to Scott who showed tremendous stamina and sweated more than an Al-Quaida taxi driver during an air raid, hauling his respectable frame up ladders and across frictionless rock - pausing only half-way up a particularly nasty incline, muscles straining and breathing heavy, for a quick bivouac by leaning on a ledge and lighting up a ciggy. Photos and full report to follow! (sitting in Dulles departure lounge waiting for flight) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: two for lunch
Cute photo. Took me a second to spot the ground squirrel. Jim A. On Jun 4, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bill Owens wrote: The only good shot I got, and it's a bit soft. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6051473 Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response
That's EXACTLY what he would say if there REALLY WAS a conspiracy. :-) Tom C. We do check in on the forums from time to time, and to be honest, some of the speculation, rumors and conspiracy theories give a pretty good chuckle. Thanks, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)
I'm a K-500/4,5 user. It is a beast, and I wish it was sharper, but the CA is tameable. You just need to have a few things in mind. First, fokus is crittical, very crittical. It also helps to step down. Usually I shoot around f:8, but if I'm able to make a clean shot it makes decant results at 5,6. When talking about a clean shot I'm referring to the background. A nearly in fokus background is asking for trouble. The last, and perhaps most important factor is contrast in the subject it self. Subject with high contrasts definately need stepping down a lot. I'm still in the learing face, but I beleave I will get decent results after a year ot two ;-) Tim Typo Mostly Harmless - Original Message - From: F Mckenty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 10:04 PM Subject: Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens) Thanks for cluing me in on that! I've been dreaming about that lens for a long time but I guess I wasn't very well informed about it's actual capabilities. Regards, Francis Kamiel Wanrooij wrote: Hi, Regarding the 500/4.5 from Pentax. I have the lens (there is one for sale in the Netherlands for around € 500) and must say I am not that satisfied regarding sharpness and CA. Might be my focusing skills, but I never managed to get a 'crisp' image out of the lens. Also, in almost every image clear purple/blue/green edges can be seen when looking closely. Although a long, big lens for an affordable price, and it really helps me get the shots I want, it is probably not the best in the (price)range. I have no experience with the 400/5.6 though... Just wanted to share my experiences. Regards, Kamiel Wanrooij -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 5:53 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens) From: Doug Franklin John Whittingham wrote: If it need not necessarily be a genuine Pentax lens I would recommend the Sigma 400 f/5.6 APO, pretty sharp wide open, great build quality, CA should be non existant as it's an APO lens. There's a test on the Canon fitting version here: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_400_56/index.htm I have the Sigma APO 400/5.6 in Pentax K-AF mount and I've been quite happy with it. I haven't noticed any particularly tendency toward CA, but I haven't looked for it, either. Where might one find such a beast? It's not in the current Sigma lineup. OTOH, Sigma is apparently offering its newer DG 500mm f/4.5 in a Pentax AF mount (BH lists it as New, Arriving Soon). If I understand, this is a new design that replaces the previous 500 f/4.5 which Sigma had stopped offering in Pentax mount. I have the previous version Sigma 300 f/2.8 and it's a fantastic lens, especially compared against similar lenses at higher price ... so if the DG lenses are improved beyond that, they ought to be very good indeed. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release Date: 6/3/2007 12:47 PM -- Island Light photography www.islandlight.ca (250) 935-6785 PO BOX 241 Mansons Landing BC Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release Date: 03.06.2007 12:47 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Upsydoozy
Thanks Bob. -- Original message -- From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like that. It's almost like a studio shot with a blown-out backdrop. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 04 June 2007 03:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Upsydoozy I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: two for lunch
Ditto. But once you do, it's a real hoot. Good shot. Well seen. Paul -- Original message -- From: Jim Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cute photo. Took me a second to spot the ground squirrel. Jim A. On Jun 4, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bill Owens wrote: The only good shot I got, and it's a bit soft. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6051473 Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NEWS !! Pentax AP ...
On 1/6/07, Michel Carrère-Gée, discombobulated, unleashed: New DSLR: AP 50th Anniv http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/06/01/6368.html They should put that into production - best looking Pentax in years. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: two for lunch
Neat photo. A little bit of clean up and it would look great. G On Jun 4, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bill Owens wrote: The only good shot I got, and it's a bit soft. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6051473 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response
To maybe clear the air, one of the judges was in Hawaii for a photo shoot for some upcoming advertising the week before last (difficult job, but someone had to do it), and the other was at a Pentax sponsored college championship sailing event last week (also a difficult job, but we all make sacrifices:). Thanks for your support. John -Original Message- From: Jack Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 2:14 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response Thanks, John. Actually, you may have even noticed yourself that there has been a bit of speculation about why it now seems to be taking longer for images to be reviewed. In fact, there are some who feel it has ceased altogether. That is really what prompted my contact. I honestly didn't think the Pentax/Hoya thing was having any bearing on the gallery schedule, but we are an insecure group. The primary reason I passed along your comments was because of the gallery activity plans being considered. Your response was considerate very much appreciated. Jack --- Carlson, John___PAIC_SO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I typical art gallery can sometimes take months to consider a piece for inclusion. With that in mind, the Photo Gallery selection process is relatively fast. And, as we have said many times in various discussion groups and forums, the Photo Gallery is a work in progress, is still under development, and still in beta form. Additionally, we are still getting a large volume of submissions and we take the time to review each picture. We know this volume will only increase when the gallery is released publicly, so we are taking steps to streamline the selection process. We do check in on the forums from time to time, and to be honest, some of the speculation, rumors and conspiracy theories give a pretty good chuckle. Thanks, John -Original Message- From: AlunFoto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 1:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Response I agree, Jack. Here's a quote from the FAQ: Q: How will I know if my photos have been accepted for display? How long will it take to find out? A: After you have submitted your photos, please re-visit your account over the next 7 days to be alerted of photo submission status. So they actually promise a review within 7 days. If they can't keep their own deadlines, then what I need is accurate information. Without having to ask. I wouldn't mind if they had longer deadlines, actually, as long as the messages they send are loud and clear. Jostein 2007/6/4, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Their response is not in any way a reassurance. Is provided only for its human interest value. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And you received the obvious answer. Don't worry, everything's going fine, no anticipated changes here, though apparently attention has been diverted. That may well be the case. I would guess the gallery was never anyone's fulll time job. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pentax Photo Gallery Response Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 10:40:02 -0700 (PDT) I asked the obvious question of Pentax and received the following response: Jack, I can assure you that the delay in images accepted or on hold as nothing to do with Pentax and Hoya activities in Japan. It is business as usual for us here in the US and we do not anticipate any changes. The judges for the photo gallery have had very busy schedules and haven't had the time to look at some of the more recent submissions. Additionally, the Photo Gallery is still under development and not in its full working version. We are currently in the process of adding a artist voting function. This will give the accepted artists in the gallery the opportunity to vote on submissions by other artists to determine if their images will make it to the final gallery. Also, we are working on skinning the site in other languages so it is truly and international community. Thank you for your concern, but everything is going well here. We look forward to receiving more images. John Carlson Product Manager PENTAX Imaging Company Direct: (303) 728-0187 Fax: (303) 728-0187 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ ___ Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak
On 4/6/07, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Thanks, Frank. No, I didn't make it to the attic window. Cotty and Brian were bringing up the rear and I was able to catch up to them after starting about 5 minutes behind the rest of the group. Those two are definitely my kinda hikers - frequent breaks with breaks in between. The three of us decided McRae's Peak was far enough. We took the easy trail back. Don't under-sell yourself mate - the route we took up was definitely arduous! Vertical climbs up ladders, pulling up 45 deg slopes with ropes, some huffing and puffing - not for the feint of heart! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: two for lunch
Thanks, Jim Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Apilado Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:36 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: two for lunch Cute photo. Took me a second to spot the ground squirrel. Jim A. On Jun 4, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bill Owens wrote: The only good shot I got, and it's a bit soft. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6051473 Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
