RE: PESO: Danglin' Bee
I don't understand why this is. If someone more web-savvy than me could take a look, I (and Ann's eyes) would appreciate it. You could use browser sniffing to find out which browser the client is using, and use that to determine your palette. Google will help you with browser sniffing. However, it doesn't really matter about the difference, and it's not Ann's eyes that are at fault. The important thing is that you're using one of the combinations that every design guide recommends against because of its inherent illegibility. In general it's a better idea to have dark text against a lighter background. Think about the number of books and magazines you see with black pages and light print, and ask yourself if you'd want to read something printed like that. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Celio Sent: 27 October 2007 05:57 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee John, I don't think I mentioned this before but there is a slight problem with your page -- the blue lettering (sort of electric blue) is so dark as to be almost invisible against the black background... of course, your young eyes may have no trouble with it, but you could lighten it a bit and it still would be a nice color combination and easier to see. I've noticed this is a problem with Firefox, but not InternetExplorer. In IE, the links show up as a light blue/gray, but in Firefox they appear classic link blue and purple. I've only been using Firefox a short time, and keep forgetting to see about fixing this. Looking at my html, my colors should appear as they do in IE, like this: http://www.neovenator.com/special/web-ie.jpg Here's how they look in Firefox: http://www.neovenator.com/special/web-ff.jpg I don't understand why this is. If someone more web-savvy than me could take a look, I (and Ann's eyes) would appreciate it. Thanks, John -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
John Celio wrote: http://www.neovenator.com/2007/10/am-now-officially-29.html I've been getting some good buzz on this one, so I thought it might bee okay to post here. Specs: *istD, ISO 400, D-FA 100 Macro, f2.8, 1/200 Thanks, John (for anyone who might have reason to contact me offlist, please note the new address I'm using. The old address was getting too much spam) -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto Mmmsweet painterly bokeh. Love it. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Oops!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Race frock
I am not ashamed to say, I like looking at frocks. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_racefrock/01.htm BTW, I know I am slack about thanking people for bouquets or brickbats, but please be assured I always appreciate the time you take to comment. TIA. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Find the Garter!
Bob Blakely wrote: Make that: http://www.bob.blakely.com/Garter.jpg Regards, Bob... Art is not a reflection of reality. it is the reality of a reflection. -Jean Luc Godard - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 4:58 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Find the Garter! In a message dated 10/26/2007 4:36:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.bob.blakely.com/garter.jpg Regards, Bob... Fun. Did he find anything? D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Florence Street Scene
It's awhile since I posted a PESO, so thought I would add two. My wife and I had a fantastic trip to Italy last month and brought back a swag of photo's. Finally got them edited and keyworded in Lightroom, and so will put some up as PESO's in the next few weeks. http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/87924141 http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/87924147 These two scenes capture one aspect of our Florence experience - narrow streets packed with tourists dodging cars, and late summer sun flooding in where the stree geometry allows it. The green cross is of course a pharmacy - there seems to be one one every corner. These were 1600 ASA - realised that I had the CF on the istD set to automatically change the ISO in low light levels, so quite a few shots were taken with higher ISO's than i would have liked. Comments welcome Alastair -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Race frock
Nice pose, seems to be a slight blur in the face as if her head was moving and the shutter speed a tad slow to freeze the movement. Alastair On 10/27/07, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am not ashamed to say, I like looking at frocks. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_racefrock/01.htm BTW, I know I am slack about thanking people for bouquets or brickbats, but please be assured I always appreciate the time you take to comment. TIA. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Autumn gardens
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/26/2007 1:16:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, Took a trip to a country garden today... no pictures of much artistic merit, but some nice autumn colours. http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/GESO_26-10-07/index.html Hope you like... Drew. = Pretty garden, pretty colors. Especially like the reflection (#7) and the bridge. Boy, you guys are green, when we get fall colors we are dry. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. Thanks Marnie, it's a beautiful 'Capability' Brown garden in the nice part of the UK ;-). Just a pity that the weather and photographer weren't up to much. It does seem that that these days the autumns are getting later, we still have a Passion flower in full bloom in our garden, it didn't even drop most of leaves last winter. Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Tele's
Is that what the unexplained footnote *4 means? Otherwise, Sigma's table seem to indicate MF for both the 1.4 and the 2x. CarlG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: 21. oktober 2007 21:28 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Tele's On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:50:46 +0200, Carl G wrote It's not supposed to. The manufacturer says Manual Focus only. Check out the compatibility chart for the Pentax version: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_tele.asp#pentax CarlG That's with the 2x converter, the 1.4x converter should AF perfectly well with the 300 f/4 APO. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Tele's
The documentation I have with both converters states AF with 1.4x and MF with 2x.I can even get reasonable AF with the 2x on bright days. Regards, John On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:23:12 +0200, Carl G wrote Is that what the unexplained footnote *4 means? Otherwise, Sigma's table seem to indicate MF for both the 1.4 and the 2x. CarlG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: 21. oktober 2007 21:28 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Tele's On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:50:46 +0200, Carl G wrote It's not supposed to. The manufacturer says Manual Focus only. Check out the compatibility chart for the Pentax version: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_tele.asp#pentax CarlG That's with the 2x converter, the 1.4x converter should AF perfectly well with the 300 f/4 APO. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
On 27/10/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: However, it doesn't really matter about the difference, and it's not Ann's eyes that are at fault. The important thing is that you're using one of the combinations that every design guide recommends against because of its inherent illegibility. In general it's a better idea to have dark text against a lighter background. Think about the number of books and magazines you see with black pages and light print, and ask yourself if you'd want to read something printed like that. If I read white text on black, like DPReview - I often copy and paste the text into a text editor and change the font colour to black. White on black looks nice and cool but gives me a headache to actually read! -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oops!
Bob W., That's what you get when you let Dave B. drive the lead truck, not the follow truck. Regards, Bob S. On 10/27/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg (JPEG Image, 899x600 pixels)
http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg ^^^ Colors and stones. Critique and feedback appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
Cotty wrote: On 27/10/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: However, it doesn't really matter about the difference, and it's not Ann's eyes that are at fault. The important thing is that you're using one of the combinations that every design guide recommends against because of its inherent illegibility. In general it's a better idea to have dark text against a lighter background. Think about the number of books and magazines you see with black pages and light print, and ask yourself if you'd want to read something printed like that. If I read white text on black, like DPReview - I often copy and paste the text into a text editor and change the font colour to black. White on black looks nice and cool but gives me a headache to actually read! And, if I am editing photos in between reading DPReview, there is a 60s downtime during which everything looks tartan (or if you are an Aussie, flanno). Not productive. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg (JPEG Image, 899x600 pixels)
Roman Melihhov wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg ^^^ Colors and stones. Critique and feedback appreciated. Well exposed and composed, Roman. But I have to say, where is the humanist interest? Seems like a scene in search of an actor. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg (JPEG Image, 899x600 pixels)
Composition is good. The rock colors, however, are extremely unusual to say the least. Maybe less saturation of those colors would make it a more 'comfortable' scene.(?) Jack --- Roman Melihhov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg ^^^ Colors and stones. Critique and feedback appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg (JPEG Image, 899x600 pixels)
Nice scene. Good light. The slightly soft foreground is a bit distracting. I think I'd like to see a bit more foreground and less sky. The centered horizon is a bit off putting. Paul On Oct 27, 2007, at 7:49 AM, Roman Melihhov wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg ^^^ Colors and stones. Critique and feedback appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg (JPEG Image, 899x600 pixels)
Having seen shot rocks like this I have to say that the colour looks alright to me. Given the prominent foreground, I would have liked to see it more in focus. Cheers, Dave On 10/27/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Composition is good. The rock colors, however, are extremely unusual to say the least. Maybe less saturation of those colors would make it a more 'comfortable' scene.(?) Jack --- Roman Melihhov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/900x600-_IGP72730185.jpg ^^^ Colors and stones. Critique and feedback appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - Winged Migration
From: Kenneth Waller I had to let the list know of a movie I just watched - Winged Migration by Jacques Perrin (2003). It has the most awesome in-flight photography I've ever seen. Made me wonder how it was done until I googled it and got some background info. Photography was done using a variety of flying apparatuses. It portrays the migration of numerous birds, all over the world. Saw it in a theater back in 2003. Incredibly awesome up on the big screen. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tele's
John Whittingham wrote: The documentation I have with both converters states AF with 1.4x and MF with 2x.I can even get reasonable AF with the 2x on bright days. That was my experience too. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Orange Tongue
Marnie, This is a good shot. I liked the DOF as shot. The composition puts the main pedal and 'catepillar' in focus and the distant pedal out. I like it that way and think putting the distant pedal into sharp focus would be a distraction to the main subject. In Iris and Orchid shots, I always have problems finding a place to put the rest of the flower. You worked it out very well. Regards, Bob S. On 10/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/26/2007 6:28:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jack Davis wrote: Aah..flower.(?) I answer yes for Marnie - but I think it looks like a catapillar crawling out of a little den... or something else . Uniquely seen and nicely done. :) (tinniest bit lighter would maybe help)? On my monitor, I wouldn't want it to be any lighter Marnie I think this is a bearded Iris - is that right? I'm guessing you have some shots that are less close. I think it needs either more DOF or less... the soft edge of the petal in the back is a bit distracting. ann = Yes, if I shot it now, well, not now, not the right season, but if I shot it these days I expect I would have put a bit more DOF in it. An Iris of some kind, yes. It looked like a caterpillar to me too. :-) Very pretty flowers, they bloom in the side yard each year. I didn't plant them, a neighbor did, but glad she did. Flowers sometimes look a bit, er, sort of sexual, close up, don't they? Heh. Thanks for the comments, ann. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Race frock
Derby, We were tourists in Melbourne last year on Darby day. The girls and the dresses were spectacular! Regards, Bob S. On 10/27/07, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am not ashamed to say, I like looking at frocks. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_racefrock/01.htm BTW, I know I am slack about thanking people for bouquets or brickbats, but please be assured I always appreciate the time you take to comment. TIA. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT For comet lovers
From: Igor Roshchin Hello! I remember that there are a few people here on the list who like looking into the skies. There is suddenly a naked eye comet in the sky. This comet brightened from mag 17 to 2 by Wednesday morning, and amateurs are stating it is naked eye even in a city. It is called comet Holmes. You should hear a lot about it in the next few days. The news is just hitting the blogs. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/resources/proamcollab/astroalert/10773186.html http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/10775326.html Enjoy! Igor Thanks for the heads-up. Hopefully it'll still be doing its thing when the rain clears around here. It's been raining off and on for 3 days now, but I ain't complainin' ... we need it desperately. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Winged Migration
John Sessoms wrote: From: Kenneth Waller I had to let the list know of a movie I just watched - Winged Migration by Jacques Perrin (2003). It has the most awesome in-flight photography I've ever seen. Made me wonder how it was done until I googled it and got some background info. Photography was done using a variety of flying apparatuses. It portrays the migration of numerous birds, all over the world. Saw it in a theater back in 2003. Incredibly awesome up on the big screen. Surprise, surprise, I bought the DVD as soon as it was available (I guess Dec. 2003 or so). :-) Disappointed that it didn't feature cormorants -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
With all due respects to Paul S., my favorite was getting a Powerpoint from the Ad Agency folks. They loved to make presentations that had black backgrounds and light colored text. Now try printing that on your laser printer. Solid black pages don't work too well !!! Regards, Bob S. On 10/27/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't understand why this is. If someone more web-savvy than me could take a look, I (and Ann's eyes) would appreciate it. You could use browser sniffing to find out which browser the client is using, and use that to determine your palette. Google will help you with browser sniffing. However, it doesn't really matter about the difference, and it's not Ann's eyes that are at fault. The important thing is that you're using one of the combinations that every design guide recommends against because of its inherent illegibility. In general it's a better idea to have dark text against a lighter background. Think about the number of books and magazines you see with black pages and light print, and ask yourself if you'd want to read something printed like that. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Celio Sent: 27 October 2007 05:57 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee John, I don't think I mentioned this before but there is a slight problem with your page -- the blue lettering (sort of electric blue) is so dark as to be almost invisible against the black background... of course, your young eyes may have no trouble with it, but you could lighten it a bit and it still would be a nice color combination and easier to see. I've noticed this is a problem with Firefox, but not InternetExplorer. In IE, the links show up as a light blue/gray, but in Firefox they appear classic link blue and purple. I've only been using Firefox a short time, and keep forgetting to see about fixing this. Looking at my html, my colors should appear as they do in IE, like this: http://www.neovenator.com/special/web-ie.jpg Here's how they look in Firefox: http://www.neovenator.com/special/web-ff.jpg I don't understand why this is. If someone more web-savvy than me could take a look, I (and Ann's eyes) would appreciate it. Thanks, John -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Genius of Photography
Cotty wrote: On 26/10/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: And the closing(ish) sequence is enough to take your lunch away. I will be extremely happy when this fad for quickfire (and, preferably, wobbly) sequences has died. I would suggest taking the director for a sound thrashing behind the bike sheds - but I do believe he would enjoy it. You're getting old Mike ;-) Probably means I am acquiring taste. 8-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Celio Sent: 27 October 2007 05:57 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee I've noticed this is a problem with Firefox, but not InternetExplorer. In IE, the links show up as a light blue/gray, but in Firefox they appear classic link blue and purple. I've only been using Firefox a short time, and keep forgetting to see about fixing this. Looking at my html, my colors should appear as they do in IE, like this: http://www.neovenator.com/special/web-ie.jpg Here's how they look in Firefox: http://www.neovenator.com/special/web-ff.jpg I don't understand why this is. If someone more web-savvy than me could take a look, I (and Ann's eyes) would appreciate it. You need to specify link colours or else the browser will default to it's stock colours. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
However, it doesn't really matter about the difference, and it's not Ann's eyes that are at fault. The important thing is that you're using one of the combinations that every design guide recommends against because of its inherent illegibility. In general it's a better idea to have dark text against a lighter background. Think about the number of books and magazines you see with black pages and light print, and ask yourself if you'd want to read something printed like that. I've found I much prefer dark backgrounds to light ones, but perhaps I have somewhat sensitive eyes. I have read that white on black can be hard on the eyes, but I did make my text a gray tone to make it less contrasty, and I think that helps a lot. ff on 00 is really hard to look at, I agree. There are two main reasons I chose black as my background color: 1. Photos tend to look better on a dark background when shown on the internet (IMHO). There's less glare around the image to screw with the apparent presentation of the photo. I also picked gray tones for my text and links to reduce glare. Photos often look very different (to my eyes) between my dark website and my bright livejournal, which has a white background. 2. Darker websites use less monitor power to display than bright ones, so it's a tiny contribution towards reducing power consumption and, thus, climate change. May sound silly, but it means something to me. Anyone have any ideas about why my lovely gray colors aren't showing up properly in Firefox? John -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Genius of Photography
On 10/27/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cotty wrote: On 26/10/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: And the closing(ish) sequence is enough to take your lunch away. I will be extremely happy when this fad for quickfire (and, preferably, wobbly) sequences has died. I would suggest taking the director for a sound thrashing behind the bike sheds - but I do believe he would enjoy it. You're getting old Mike ;-) Probably means I am acquiring taste. 8-) Like mutton acquires taste? Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Genius of Photography
David Savage wrote: On 10/27/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cotty wrote: On 26/10/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: And the closing(ish) sequence is enough to take your lunch away. I will be extremely happy when this fad for quickfire (and, preferably, wobbly) sequences has died. I would suggest taking the director for a sound thrashing behind the bike sheds - but I do believe he would enjoy it. You're getting old Mike ;-) Probably means I am acquiring taste. 8-) Like mutton acquires taste? Probably more like well-hung game. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Orange Tongue
In a message dated 10/27/2007 6:43:57 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, This is a good shot. I liked the DOF as shot. The composition puts the main pedal and 'catepillar' in focus and the distant pedal out. I like it that way and think putting the distant pedal into sharp focus would be a distraction to the main subject. In Iris and Orchid shots, I always have problems finding a place to put the rest of the flower. You worked it out very well. Regards, Bob S. == Thanks, Rob, the caterpillar is in focus. I wouldn't put the far petal in focus, but today I might put more AROUND the caterpillar in focus, the DOF actually fades out rather rapidly around it. I didn't think it looked bad as is it though, so thanks. Glad you agree. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Danglin' Bee
I've found I much prefer dark backgrounds to light ones, but perhaps I have somewhat sensitive eyes. I have read that white on black can be hard on the eyes, but I did make my text a gray tone to make it less contrasty, and I think that helps a lot. ff on 00 is really hard to look at, I agree. You may be an exception, of course (or a natural-born Death Metal Goth), but most people find black text on white background most legible - meaning basically that they are more likely to read to the end of the text, and to remember and understand more of what they have read. A good source of information about legibility in print is a short book available on the web called 'Are you communicating or just making pretty shapes?'. It's worth reading and the results are based on statistical analysis of readers' reactions to different typography and layout. By and large the results seem to transfer across to the web. There are two main reasons I chose black as my background color: 1. Photos tend to look better on a dark background when shown on the internet (IMHO). There's less glare around the image to screw with the apparent presentation of the photo. I also picked gray tones for my text and links to reduce glare. Photos often look very different (to my eyes) between my dark website and my bright livejournal, which has a white background. Neither black nor white is a good choice as a background for pictures. I did a bit of research around this a few years ago when I put together my first web site. The best choice is a medium grey, which is also used as a non-web standard for picture viewing conditions. I can't find the references to back this up, unfortunately. It tends to make photo sites look a bit samey, but there is a good Darwinian reason for so many professional sites having a similar look! Regards Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Race frock
In a message dated 10/27/2007 1:42:59 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am not ashamed to say, I like looking at frocks. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_racefrock/01.htm BTW, I know I am slack about thanking people for bouquets or brickbats, but please be assured I always appreciate the time you take to comment. TIA. D === Hmmm, to me it looks like that you have one part of her anatomy in focus but not her face. Marnie aka Doe ;-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
In a message dated 10/27/2007 7:35:38 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone have any ideas about why my lovely gray colors aren't showing up properly in Firefox? John Not all browsers use the same color palette. Though I am a bit surprised at Firefox The link below is the first thing that come up on google. I've looked at your source really briefly and you are using scripting, it may change your link colors in the body header. But otherwise, nope, no idea. http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_colors.asp It is always a good idea to test web pages in more than one browser. Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
John, I'm keeping all written below because I never delete my sent mail and I want the infor there... :) I agree on several points with you about dark backgrounds, especially for color images... I think they look better often, the black background is definitely easier on MY eyes, and your point about using less power to display is interesting - I just never thought of it... A different matter in print altogether. I have my default colors on my computer set so that most things I look at (like this mail I'm writing now and the background in photoshop and Word ) is a slightly bluish gray... just about anything but white works for me... One of the things I liked about smugmug was their carbonite theme display I use in almost all the galleries I have there. Glad Wheatfield clued us in on why your grays turned to electric blue. I read this email of yours before I saw the other ones you had written on the subject, I did look at those two htmls you sent . sometimes cyberspace can be sooo annoying! ann John Celio wrote: (quoting Bob W in this passage...) However, it doesn't really matter about the difference, and it's not Ann's eyes that are at fault. The important thing is that you're using one of the combinations that every design guide recommends against because of its inherent illegibility. In general it's a better idea to have dark text against a lighter background. Think about the number of books and magazines you see with black pages and light print, and ask yourself if you'd want to read something printed like that. I've found I much prefer dark backgrounds to light ones, but perhaps I have somewhat sensitive eyes. I have read that white on black can be hard on the eyes, but I did make my text a gray tone to make it less contrasty, and I think that helps a lot. ff on 00 is really hard to look at, I agree. There are two main reasons I chose black as my background color: 1. Photos tend to look better on a dark background when shown on the internet (IMHO). There's less glare around the image to screw with the apparent presentation of the photo. I also picked gray tones for my text and links to reduce glare. Photos often look very different (to my eyes) between my dark website and my bright livejournal, which has a white background. 2. Darker websites use less monitor power to display than bright ones, so it's a tiny contribution towards reducing power consumption and, thus, climate change. May sound silly, but it means something to me. Anyone have any ideas about why my lovely gray colors aren't showing up properly in Firefox? John -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
Bob W wrote: I've found I much prefer dark backgrounds to light ones, but perhaps I have somewhat sensitive eyes. I have read that white on black can be hard on the eyes, but I did make my text a gray tone to make it less contrasty, and I think that helps a lot. ff on 00 is really hard to look at, I agree. You may be an exception, of course (or a natural-born Death Metal Goth), but most people find black text on white background most legible - meaning basically that they are more likely to read to the end of the text, and to remember and understand more of what they have read. But the reason he is using black is to frame the photo... the sidebar stuff is just for links and shouldnt intrude on the image - which, I'm afraid, John, I feel that your neovenator camera banner does intrude, although it is a nice slick idea -- I'd make it smaller) While I agree that black text on white is more legible than the reverse , a pure white screen is a eye killer. My eyes start to water quickly - turning down the brightness on the monitor every time someone has a white screen isn't good if mainly what I'm working on are photos. If there is something more than a line or two long on line with black on white I either print it out or cut and paste it to a gray background... Particularly important with my aging eyes that can't adjust quickly from light to dark... I love a black background for photos on line ann A good source of information about legibility in print is a short book available on the web called 'Are you communicating or just making pretty shapes?'. It's worth reading and the results are based on statistical analysis of readers' reactions to different typography and layout. By and large the results seem to transfer across to the web. There are two main reasons I chose black as my background color: 1. Photos tend to look better on a dark background when shown on the internet (IMHO). There's less glare around the image to screw with the apparent presentation of the photo. I also picked gray tones for my text and links to reduce glare. Photos often look very different (to my eyes) between my dark website and my bright livejournal, which has a white background. Neither black nor white is a good choice as a background for pictures. I did a bit of research around this a few years ago when I put together my first web site. The best choice is a medium grey, which is also used as a non-web standard for picture viewing conditions. I can't find the references to back this up, unfortunately. It tends to make photo sites look a bit samey, but there is a good Darwinian reason for so many professional sites having a similar look! Regards Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Halloween and the Curse of Cheap Glass
From: Cory Papenfuss On Fri, 26 Oct 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Dave. I had the K at one time as well. It was quite good but wouldn't focus close enough to shoot birds. When the D came out, I figured I should sell it and buy an A. That gave me both much closer focus and full auto metering. I think I sold the K for $300 and bought the A for $400. Not a bad exchange. Paul -- Original message -- A good lens for the money, to be sure. I've got a Takumar version of it that pulled this off last summer: http://filebox.ece.vt.edu/~papenfuss/imgp7713.jpg I'd like to get a decent doubler to do another moonshot. That's not a bad shot. Definitely makes it look like you're a whole lot closer than you ought to be. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Is this the fate of our childeren
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi On Oct 26, 2007, at 10:18 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAWR6hzZek Funny, sad, Ancient. That video has been around for at least six years. Really? From the way they're dressed, you'd think it was longer than that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inky
DJB Whats a PZ-1P.?? It's an improvement on the PZ-1 that has a switch to give a Panorama mode. PZ-1p had other improvements over the original PZ-1. I think PZ-1 PZ-1p are US designations. It was Z-1 Z-1p for the rest of the world. AFAIK, the panorama mode is just a mask across the top bottom of the regular 35mm frame; kind of like showing a wide-screen DVD on a regular TV screen. http://www.pentaximaging.com/world_of_pentax/history_of_innovations/1990-1999/ 1994 The PZ-1P is the new and improved version of the original PZ-1 camera which appeals to serious amateur and professional 35mm photographers alike with it's unique hyper exposure modes and professional features including a more versatile built-in TTL auto flash, a personally programmable user position, mid-roll panorama, three frame auto bracketing, and new and brighter interchangeable focusing screens. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Find the Garter!
From: Bob Blakely http://www.bob.blakely.com/garter.jpg Regards, Bob... Hmmm? Is this like a trick question or something? 404 Not Found The requested URL /garter.jpg was not found on this server. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Danglin' Bee
On 10/27/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You need to specify link colours or else the browser will default to it's stock colours. Looking at the page source John has. The odd thing is FF has an option Allow pages to choose their own colours, instead of my selections above. I assume this means that by selecting this option the web pages will override my preferences. Disabling this option modifies the background body text to my preferred settings, but it doesn't affect the links one way or another (ie. enabled/disabled). I dunno? Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Oops!
From: Bob W http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm What the heck is that thing carrying? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Oops!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm What the heck is that thing carrying? bridge parts? Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT For comet lovers
I got a chance to take a peep at this thing through a 36 scope last night but it's definitely naked eye visible now. On Oct 25, 2007, at 10:07 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Hello! I remember that there are a few people here on the list who like looking into the skies. There is suddenly a naked eye comet in the sky. This comet brightened from mag 17 to 2 by Wednesday morning, and amateurs are stating it is naked eye even in a city. It is called comet Holmes. You should hear a lot about it in the next few days. The news is just hitting the blogs. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/resources/proamcollab/astroalert/ 10773186.html http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/10775326.html Enjoy! Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2007 - 44d - GDG
I like the picture, an inspection mirror would be handy for you next time you are in this situation, cheaper than a Live View and easier to carry than a ladder :) Russ On 10/26/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 26, 2007, at 8:29 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/44d.htm I like it. Only thing I'd change if I were standing there would be to get up a bit so that the table didn't block the bottom of the door - but that's nitpicking. Stark and spooky, though. Nice tones! Thanks Charles. I hear you on the elevation and angle. This photo was made with the tripod as high as I could set it. It was actually well over my head, I could NOT see through the viewfinder at all. I'd have liked to get a teeny bit closer with just a little bit more down-angle, but I couldn't get any closer to tip the camera down for separation as the tripod legs would show up in the frame. To adjust framing, I used the digital preview function to make snaps and had to evaluate what was on the LCD looking at it rather obliquely. Awkward but it worked ... took about four-five preview captures to get the framing and focus where I wanted. A Live View with an articulated LCD would have been a big asset for much of the day's shooting. I used this technique with digital preview on the K10D a lot of the time in very dim circumstances. I have Live View on the L1 (albeit without the articulated mount on the LCD) and find it to be a very very useful feature for a lot of tripod based work; it also cuts down on your time to do tests for exposure adjustment as you can see the histogram, live, on the display. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11705 Airport Way Unit C Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inky
I thought i put a smily face in my responce, somewere.:-) Sorry to make you type all that John, i have a PZ-I, i was just clowning with Bruce, film wize. :-). Dave On 10/27/07, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DJB Whats a PZ-1P.?? It's an improvement on the PZ-1 that has a switch to give a Panorama mode. PZ-1p had other improvements over the original PZ-1. I think PZ-1 PZ-1p are US designations. It was Z-1 Z-1p for the rest of the world. AFAIK, the panorama mode is just a mask across the top bottom of the regular 35mm frame; kind of like showing a wide-screen DVD on a regular TV screen. http://www.pentaximaging.com/world_of_pentax/history_of_innovations/1990-1999/ 1994 The PZ-1P is the new and improved version of the original PZ-1 camera which appeals to serious amateur and professional 35mm photographers alike with it's unique hyper exposure modes and professional features including a more versatile built-in TTL auto flash, a personally programmable user position, mid-roll panorama, three frame auto bracketing, and new and brighter interchangeable focusing screens. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Race frock
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/27/2007 1:42:59 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am not ashamed to say, I like looking at frocks. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_10/07_10_racefrock/01.htm BTW, I know I am slack about thanking people for bouquets or brickbats, but please be assured I always appreciate the time you take to comment. TIA. D === Hmmm, to me it looks like that you have one part of her anatomy in focus but not her face. Marnie aka Doe ;-) :) The DA70 has a tendency to front-focus. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inky
From: David J Brooks I thought i put a smily face in my responce, somewere.:-) Sorry to make you type all that John, i have a PZ-I, i was just clowning with Bruce, film wize. No problem. I saw it from another reply and it looked like someone had just blown off your question, so I thought I'd oblige. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oops!
On Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 02:17:43PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob W http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm What the heck is that thing carrying? It looks like some kind of crane-mounted platform; maybe it's used in places where it would be difficult to erect scaffolding? As the area was closed for maintenance I'd guess it's something they were using for part of the work being done, rather than just being a random piece of equipment in transit over the bridge. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oops!
On 27/10/2007, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 02:17:43PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob W http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm What the heck is that thing carrying? It looks like some kind of crane-mounted platform; maybe it's used in places where it would be difficult to erect scaffolding? As the area was closed for maintenance I'd guess it's something they were using for part of the work being done, rather than just being a random piece of equipment in transit over the bridge. [de-lurking briefly..] It is, apparently, an un-deployed Cramer Underbridge unit http://www.eplaccess.co.uk/default.asp?Page=Product5DetailsMachineID=38 Quite cool. Eric. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Anniversary of democracy
It's an interesting date today, being the 360th anniversary of one of the key events in the development of English (and American etc.) democracy. Given the interest often shown here in the basic liberties I thought I'd post this link: http://www.putneydebates.com/ Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Halloween and the Curse of Cheap Glass
400mm isn't long enough knowing how fast they run. Cory Papenfuss wrote: On Fri, 26 Oct 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Dave. I had the K at one time as well. It was quite good but wouldn't focus close enough to shoot birds. When the D came out, I figured I should sell it and buy an A. That gave me both much closer focus and full auto metering. I think I sold the K for $300 and bought the A for $400. Not a bad exchange. Paul -- Original message -- A good lens for the money, to be sure. I've got a Takumar version of it that pulled this off last summer: http://filebox.ece.vt.edu/~papenfuss/imgp7713.jpg I'd like to get a decent doubler to do another moonshot. -Cory -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oops!
That's a pretty damned cool machine but man... their voice- over dude is a total drip.. I guess Eeyore was booked? I wonder if the company's insurance agent had any sort of episode when they called to say they'd driven the thing off a bridge... CW - Original Message - From: Eric Featherstone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 7:06 PM Subject: Re: Oops! On 27/10/2007, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 02:17:43PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob W http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm What the heck is that thing carrying? It looks like some kind of crane-mounted platform; maybe it's used in places where it would be difficult to erect scaffolding? As the area was closed for maintenance I'd guess it's something they were using for part of the work being done, rather than just being a random piece of equipment in transit over the bridge. [de-lurking briefly..] It is, apparently, an un-deployed Cramer Underbridge unit http://www.eplaccess.co.uk/default.asp?Page=Product5DetailsMachineID=38 Quite cool. Eric. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1095 - Release Date: 10/26/2007 7:54 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Find the Garter!
She's my daughter, Jennifer. The shot is from her island style wedding at Cupid's Chapel, Las Vegas. Elvis sang and he was very good. (Not one of those cheap Elvis's) The entire wedding was a fun event, and believe me, we all had a great time of mirth and laughter. There is no link to the photo from the site it's on, or from any other site for that matter. Except for hacking, you have to know the exact URL, that is, have someone give it to you to view it. She knows all about the photo and where it is, in as much as that's how I transmitted it to her. I was going to take it off, but she said to leave it up so she could show folks at work. I said great, I'll give the URL to my photography group. Regards, Bob... Art is not a reflection of reality. it is the reality of a reflection. -Jean Luc Godard - Original Message - From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Blakely wrote: Your browser should have a shrink to fit or zoom button. IE does (lower right hand corner of screen) and I believe Firefox does too, if I remember correctly from when I used to use it. ...But I will shrink it for you. http://www.bob.blakely.com/LittleGarter.jpg Regards, Bob... I read mail in netscape and click on links from there no such button exists, alas Nor can I find one in firefox -- I can change the text size - doesn't look like I can change the photo size from my end unless Im on a site that has those buttons. thanks for shrinking - though I have to say I 'm embarrased for the girl in the photo - even if she is laughing I can't imagine she would want that blasted over the web to a bunch of strangers. Did you get her permission? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Find the Garter!
Bob, I think it's a fun picture and thanks for sharing your family event. (What's an old toothless conservative like you doing with such a pretty daughter?) Regards, Bob S. On 10/27/07, Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She's my daughter, Jennifer. The shot is from her island style wedding at Cupid's Chapel, Las Vegas. Elvis sang and he was very good. (Not one of those cheap Elvis's) The entire wedding was a fun event, and believe me, we all had a great time of mirth and laughter. There is no link to the photo from the site it's on, or from any other site for that matter. Except for hacking, you have to know the exact URL, that is, have someone give it to you to view it. She knows all about the photo and where it is, in as much as that's how I transmitted it to her. I was going to take it off, but she said to leave it up so she could show folks at work. I said great, I'll give the URL to my photography group. Regards, Bob... Art is not a reflection of reality. it is the reality of a reflection. -Jean Luc Godard - Original Message - From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Blakely wrote: Your browser should have a shrink to fit or zoom button. IE does (lower right hand corner of screen) and I believe Firefox does too, if I remember correctly from when I used to use it. ...But I will shrink it for you. http://www.bob.blakely.com/LittleGarter.jpg Regards, Bob... I read mail in netscape and click on links from there no such button exists, alas Nor can I find one in firefox -- I can change the text size - doesn't look like I can change the photo size from my end unless Im on a site that has those buttons. thanks for shrinking - though I have to say I 'm embarrased for the girl in the photo - even if she is laughing I can't imagine she would want that blasted over the web to a bunch of strangers. Did you get her permission? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Find the Garter!
Bob Blakely wrote: She's my daughter, Jennifer. The shot is from her island style wedding at Cupid's Chapel, Las Vegas. Elvis sang and he was very good. (Not one of those cheap Elvis's) The entire wedding was a fun event, and believe me, we all had a great time of mirth and laughter. There is no link to the photo from the site it's on, or from any other site for that matter. Except for hacking, you have to know the exact URL, that is, have someone give it to you to view it. She knows all about the photo and where it is, in as much as that's how I transmitted it to her. I was going to take it off, but she said to leave it up so she could show folks at work. I said great, I'll give the URL to my photography group. Regards, Bob... Phew! thanks for that -- I'm just sensitive about that stuff - from both sides of the camera... I'm discovering I'm a bit more old fashioned than I thought, too :) ann Art is not a reflection of reality. it is the reality of a reflection. -Jean Luc Godard - Original Message - From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Blakely wrote: Your browser should have a shrink to fit or zoom button. IE does (lower right hand corner of screen) and I believe Firefox does too, if I remember correctly from when I used to use it. ...But I will shrink it for you. http://www.bob.blakely.com/LittleGarter.jpg Regards, Bob... I read mail in netscape and click on links from there no such button exists, alas Nor can I find one in firefox -- I can change the text size - doesn't look like I can change the photo size from my end unless Im on a site that has those buttons. thanks for shrinking - though I have to say I 'm embarrased for the girl in the photo - even if she is laughing I can't imagine she would want that blasted over the web to a bunch of strangers. Did you get her permission? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oops!
On Oct 27, 2007, at 9:28 PM, Bob W wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm I bet the upholstery on the driver's seat is now an interesting shade of brown. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Danglin' Bee
I like this shot very much! I might have wished for a little more of the bee in focus, but... still very nice. This is a shot I didn't quite like a day ago, but I like it more each time I look at it, so you have something here! :-) If the blue on black text on the same page as the bee, is what's being talked about, I don't have a problem reading it or seeing it. I'm using IE7 at default settings on a laptop. Tom C. From: John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Danglin' Bee Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:39:42 -0700 http://www.neovenator.com/2007/10/am-now-officially-29.html I've been getting some good buzz on this one, so I thought it might bee okay to post here. Specs: *istD, ISO 400, D-FA 100 Macro, f2.8, 1/200 Thanks, John (for anyone who might have reason to contact me offlist, please note the new address I'm using. The old address was getting too much spam) -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
