date:20140218


I take the one with the brains.. what's the shipping to NY?

ann


On Feb 18, 2014, at 12:08 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote:


  Should be here in a week. If it works out,


 at least one of my current heads will be up for sale.





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Re: GESO A Few Snow Pics

2014-02-18 Thread Don Guthrie

It looks most days this winter here on the plains. Not a lot of snow but 
a lot of snowy days. Great job of capturing the conditions. I think 2 4 
 5 are tops. They are not as dramatic has Frank's great frozen sea 
photos but are very evocative in their way.


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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 22:35:48 -0600
From: Christine Aguilachrist...@caguila.com
To: PDML Listpdml@pdml.net
Subject: Re: GESO A Few Snow Pics (with link)!!!
Message-ID:f727aea9-b9f5-4cda-b088-3e0cc60f7...@caguila.com
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Yikes!  Sorry about that!  Cheers, Christine

http://www.caguila.com/snow2014/





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Re: SHUTTER RELEASE

The sticking point has been finding a screw socket that the standard
cable release would screw into securely as a basis for the kludge.

On 2/17/2014 11:18 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

The same for the Bellows M which I haven't used in quite some time but
the dual release would work with the kluged I implemented for use with
my Kilfitt pistol grip, that I described in my last post.

On 2/17/2014 1:12 PM, John wrote:

There are some adapters that will strap around a compact digital
camera's shutter button to allow you to use a mechanical release.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/109447-REG/Kaiser_206154_Cable_Release_Adapter_Strap_On.html

But if you're looking for something that will plug into the port on the
side of the K7 where you plug in a Cable Switch 205, that would in turn
allow you to plug in the mechanical cable release to activate it, I've
been looking for one for several years have yet to find one.

It would allow me to use the dual cable release that came with the
Bellows-A.

For reference - Pentax Cable Switch 205:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/252185-REG/Pentax_37248_Cable_Switch_205.html

On 2/16/2014 11:31 PM, Alan C wrote:

I have a 30m mechanical (pneumatic) cable release I used to use with the
S1a ME Super. Is there a mechanical to electrical switch available so
it can be used with the K7?

Alan C

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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

I think it's the same Color Run that blocked off the streets around the
corner from my house and sent out fliers advising all the neighbors to
stay indoors lock-up inside anything that might be damaged by chalk dust.

IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.

On 2/18/2014 12:01 AM, David Mann wrote:

Is this the same Color Run that's holding an event here this weekend?
NZ$55 for a 5k fun run seems a bit steep. Surely they can pay for a
photo.

Cheers, Dave

On Feb 18, 2014, at 6:59 am, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

Maybe not.

Remember that cell phone company in Australia snatching some
teenage girl's photo off of flickr and using it for their
advertising campaign without bothering to get permission from the
photographer or the teenage girl (or her parents since she was
under age).

On 2/16/2014 11:33 PM, Alan C wrote:

Only in the USA!

Alan C

-Original Message- From: Igor Roshchin Sent: Sunday,
February 16, 2014 7:52 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: OT -
Photographer vs. The Color Run

Yet another case where a company uses photographer's photo
without permission.

There was an interesting story unrolling, where a photographer
allowed the company (The Color Run) to use his photograph(s?) on
their facebook, just to find later that they used his photo in an
international advertisement campaign (including Sports Authority
store chain). ... So, he demanded the compensation... In return,
the company decided to sue the photographer for using its name
and registered marks...

Here is the story.
http://petapixel.com/2014/02/14/color-run-sues-photog-demanding-payment-widely-distributed-photo/

Having read all of this, I think:
1. The Color Run company is using a bad practice in the way how
they used photos without permission. Their response to the demand
of compensation is also weird. Being in the advertisement
business, they should know the laws. It is the case where the
company should be punished monetarily for such action.

2. Some demands of the photographer appear rather strange
(immature?). While in my opinion his demands are formulated so
that they leave the room for negotiation and for a step back,
some of the demands (request for the status, etc.) just don't
make much sense to me. Posting his status on FB about being
employed by the company is also strange. (I wonder if it all
comes from the percieved fame of being associated with the
company.)

While I was going to post this to PDML (since Saturday), there
was an update on the photographer's blog that an agreement was
reached and the company will be paying him...

Igor

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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

2014-02-18 Thread Matthew Hunt

On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

 IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
 cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.

Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
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http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water

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Re: GESO A Few Snow Pics (with link)!!!




On 2/18/2014 00:42, Christine Aguila wrote:

Thanks, Frank.  I find capturing snow tough as well,


 and really admire photogs who do it well—like Anne’s photo the other day.

  I don’t think I commented on it, but it was really great!  Nice color 
and good snow capture.


thanks, lady - I scrolled back and no you hadn't commented earlier...
capturing snow is tough, but I got lucky with mine, at least in as much 
as being awake at the right time, not having wind in my face, and being 
able to wait for the passerbyes in relative comfort.  I shot off about 
75 frames .  two hours later , the sidewalk there was totally clear - it
had been easy to shovel as it was such light stuff and damp.  Then 
another wave came through and another round of shoveling.  But truly, it 
isnt bad at all on my street... today jsut a couple of inches and it's 
clearing now.


I especially love that shot of the cards covered with the building in 
the background which is such a Chicago building it could have been

on my street back in the 50's. And it certainly told the story. The
pretty trees could have been almost anywhere.

ann


Stay safe in the coming snow!  Cheers, Christine




On Feb 17, 2014, at 11:31 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:


I find it's sometimes hard to capture the actual falling snow but you had no 
problem at all.  :-)

Love your pix, especially the selfie.

Snow started here about a half hour ago. By the looks of things you guys are 
sending it up our way.

Cheers,
frank

On 17 February, 2014 11:35:48 PM EST, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com 
wrote:

Yikes!  Sorry about that!  Cheers, Christine

http://www.caguila.com/snow2014/




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You're welcome, Christine!

Um, link?

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On Feb 17, 2014, at 6:34 PM, Christine Aguila

christ...@caguila.com wrote:


Hi PDMLers!

We had more snow today, and I stole about 45 minutes to head out and

take some pics.  Nothing great, but it was fun to trudge in the snow
and play with my camera and newish tripod (which I love!  thanks for
the recommendation, Godfrey!).


The Manfrotto 190CX Pro3 worked like a dream—so easy to lug around,

and it's just the right height for me.


The only weather sealed lens I have is the DA* 50-135mm, which I

used today, but I was really seeing wide and regretted I don’t have a
weather sealed wide angle zoom.


Normally, I don’t often take selfies, but there’s a funny one in

this small gallery.  It’s at the end.


Hope everyone down south and southeast is well, and you have power.

It’s going to warm up here in Chicago in the next few days, so we’ll
have some melting.


Cheers, Christine
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Re: GESO A Few Snow Pics (with link)!!!

2014-02-18 Thread Charles Robinson

On Feb 17, 2014, at 22:35 , Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote:

 Yikes!  Sorry about that!  Cheers, Christine 
 
 http://www.caguila.com/snow2014/
 

Beautiful!

I like the sparseness and lack-of-color of #2 and #4 the best.

Perfect choice of shutter speed to capture the flakes in motion. 

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Re: SHUTTER RELEASE

2014-02-18 Thread P.J. Alling

That's what the Mamyia RC-402 module was for. It provides a two
position momentary contact switch with an attached tapered release screw
socket, (I can't remember if it's ASA or DIN that specifies the
standard), that you would find on most cameras from about 1950 to the
age of digital propitiatory connectors. Mamyia supplied it as an add on
for those wanting to use their existing long remote shutter releases
rather than buying a wired remote. This was before wireless remotes
were well accepted by professionals. If you watch e-bay, I expect that
one will turn up now and then, that's where I got mine. It's no big
thing to figure out the pinouts with a multimeter or even flashlight
bulb, a couple of wires, and a battery.

The biggest problem I found was getting three conductor wire to connect
the adapter module to the mini stereo plug, I ended up using telephone
wire. Finding a tiny project box was also a problem the one I used is
three times larger than it needs to be.

On 2/18/2014 11:55 AM, John wrote:

The sticking point has been finding a screw socket that the standard
cable release would screw into securely as a basis for the kludge.

On 2/17/2014 11:18 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

The same for the Bellows M which I haven't used in quite some time but
the dual release would work with the kluged I implemented for use with
my Kilfitt pistol grip, that I described in my last post.

On 2/17/2014 1:12 PM, John wrote:

There are some adapters that will strap around a compact digital
camera's shutter button to allow you to use a mechanical release.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/109447-REG/Kaiser_206154_Cable_Release_Adapter_Strap_On.html

It would allow me to use the dual cable release that came with the
Bellows-A.

For reference - Pentax Cable Switch 205:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/252185-REG/Pentax_37248_Cable_Switch_205.html

On 2/16/2014 11:31 PM, Alan C wrote:
I have a 30m mechanical (pneumatic) cable release I used to use
with the
S1a ME Super. Is there a mechanical to electrical switch
available so

it can be used with the K7?

Alan C

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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

2014-02-18 Thread Bob W-PDML

On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:
 
 On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:
 
 IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
 cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.
 
 Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
 well advised to read this first:
 
 http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water
 

The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.

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Re: SHUTTER RELEASE

If memory serves, you suggested the Mamyia RC-402 once before and I
couldn't find any for sale. This time KEH had two of them one is on
the way to me now.

On 2/18/2014 1:12 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

On 2/18/2014 11:55 AM, John wrote:

The sticking point has been finding a screw socket that the standard
cable release would screw into securely as a basis for the kludge.

On 2/17/2014 11:18 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

The same for the Bellows M which I haven't used in quite some time but
the dual release would work with the kluged I implemented for use with
my Kilfitt pistol grip, that I described in my last post.

On 2/17/2014 1:12 PM, John wrote:

There are some adapters that will strap around a compact digital
camera's shutter button to allow you to use a mechanical release.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/109447-REG/Kaiser_206154_Cable_Release_Adapter_Strap_On.html

It would allow me to use the dual cable release that came with the
Bellows-A.

For reference - Pentax Cable Switch 205:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/252185-REG/Pentax_37248_Cable_Switch_205.html

On 2/16/2014 11:31 PM, Alan C wrote:

I have a 30m mechanical (pneumatic) cable release I used to use
with the
S1a ME Super. Is there a mechanical to electrical switch
available so
it can be used with the K7?

Alan C

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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run


On 2/18/2014 2:26 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote:

On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:



On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.


Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
well advised to read this first:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water



The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.

B



I think that was why homeland security (or was it the race organizers?) 
advised residents to duct tape their windows  doors with plastic 
sheeting and to lock themselves inside for the duration.


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Re: SHUTTER RELEASE

2014-02-18 Thread P.J. Alling

Yes, I have. Other devices such as the Canon adapter to their
propitiatory four or five pin connector might work, though I don't know
if they still even make them. Then you'd have to cut the wire and solder
a mini stereo plug onto it, which might not be possible if it's a nylon
core wire. Those Canon adapters aren't cheep either.

At one point I even published some web pages about the project. They're
no longer on the internet and I don't know where the pages are if I even
saved them.

On 2/18/2014 2:39 PM, John wrote:

If memory serves, you suggested the Mamyia RC-402 once before and I
couldn't find any for sale. This time KEH had two of them one is on
the way to me now.

On 2/18/2014 1:12 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

On 2/18/2014 11:55 AM, John wrote:

The sticking point has been finding a screw socket that the standard
cable release would screw into securely as a basis for the kludge.

On 2/17/2014 11:18 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

The same for the Bellows M which I haven't used in quite some time but
the dual release would work with the kluged I implemented for use with
my Kilfitt pistol grip, that I described in my last post.

On 2/17/2014 1:12 PM, John wrote:

There are some adapters that will strap around a compact digital
camera's shutter button to allow you to use a mechanical release.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/109447-REG/Kaiser_206154_Cable_Release_Adapter_Strap_On.html

But if you're looking for something that will plug into the port
on the
side of the K7 where you plug in a Cable Switch 205, that would in
turn
allow you to plug in the mechanical cable release to activate it,
I've

been looking for one for several years have yet to find one.

It would allow me to use the dual cable release that came with the
Bellows-A.

For reference - Pentax Cable Switch 205:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/252185-REG/Pentax_37248_Cable_Switch_205.html

On 2/16/2014 11:31 PM, Alan C wrote:

I have a 30m mechanical (pneumatic) cable release I used to use
with the
S1a ME Super. Is there a mechanical to electrical switch
available so
it can be used with the K7?

Alan C

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Re: GESO pinup photo shoot

2014-02-18 Thread Larry Colen

On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 10:02:41PM +1100, Rob Studdert wrote:
 I don't know much about Pinup genre but this is a really lovely honest
 portrait http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/12596340163/

Thanks Rob.  She is a really sweet girl who is very shy and thinks
that she is unattractive. She does the modeling to try and overcome
her fears and such.


 
 
 
 On 18 February 2014 07:50, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:
  A friend thought that would be fun to set up a pinup photo shoot at
  her house, with people to do hair, makeup etc. and asked me to be one of
  the photographers.  Sorry Frank, all of the primary models were women,
  though we had a couple guys on hand as extras.
 
  I tried shooting with a high key background, used white board from
  home depot for the floor and white seamless for the back. I didn't have
  enough light on the back, so I had issues to deal with in post.  Also
  the seams between the floor panels needed to be dealt with in post.
  I did discover that I could drag the spot remover in lightroom to
  remove a line, so that made things easier.
 
  I was never really happy with my lighting, but it wasn't a total failure.
 
  Lighting was a 7' umbrella on the model (no fill light and just
  the room as fill reflector) and a smaller softbox on the background.
  Since the stage was in a corner, I only had one side, and the front
  for setting up lights.
 
  I shot about 1300 frames, and narrowed it down a bit for this set:
  http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157641128305303/
 
  Comments and suggestions on improving the lighting appreciated.
 
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Re: GESO A Few Snow Pics (with link)!!!

2014-02-18 Thread Rick Womer

Nice pix, Christine!

I'm so tired of this winter that I haven't been able to motivate myself to go 
out shooting in it.

Rick

On Feb 17, 2014, at 23:35 , Christine Aguila wrote:

 Yikes!  Sorry about that!  Cheers, Christine 
 
 http://www.caguila.com/snow2014/
 
 
 
 
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 You're welcome, Christine! 
 
 Um, link?
 
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 On Feb 17, 2014, at 6:34 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote:
 
 Hi PDMLers!
 
 We had more snow today, and I stole about 45 minutes to head out and take 
 some pics.  Nothing great, but it was fun to trudge in the snow and play 
 with my camera and newish tripod (which I love!  thanks for the 
 recommendation, Godfrey!).
 
 The Manfrotto 190CX Pro3 worked like a dream—so easy to lug around, and 
 it's just the right height for me.
 
 The only weather sealed lens I have is the DA* 50-135mm, which I used 
 today, but I was really seeing wide and regretted I don’t have a weather 
 sealed wide angle zoom.
 
 Normally, I don’t often take selfies, but there’s a funny one in this small 
 gallery.  It’s at the end.
 
 Hope everyone down south and southeast is well, and you have power.  It’s 
 going to warm up here in Chicago in the next few days, so we’ll have some 
 melting. 
 
 Cheers, Christine
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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

2014-02-18 Thread Bill


On 18/02/2014 1:46 PM, John wrote:

On 2/18/2014 2:26 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote:

On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:



On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.


Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
well advised to read this first:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water




The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.

B



I think that was why homeland security (or was it the race organizers?)
advised residents to duct tape their windows  doors with plastic
sheeting and to lock themselves inside for the duration.

Fcuk that, sue the bastards for damages if any of their crap lands on 
your property.


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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run


On 2/18/2014 14:26, Bob W-PDML wrote:

On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:



On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.


Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
well advised to read this first:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water



The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.

B


As Bob said.. and your eyes... and your pets lungs and eyes.

I had never heard of this stupid event before this thread.  Alas, my 
googling The Color Run got me to a page advertising -
The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique 
paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.
Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run 
has exploded since our debut event. We have more than tripled our 
growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+ countries in 2013.


(Aside to Alan, -not ONLY in America- it appears.)

There is a list of an awful lot of cities in the USA , however, for 
these horrors to be perpetrated across the country.. Healthiness?

Individuality?

At least it aint happening in New York City. Knock wood.

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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

answering myself -- OMG  they DID it in NYC already! fortunately, I was 
blissfully unaware...


This really is shocking and surprising to me.. from so many young people 
getting on the think green bandwagon to this... it is

mind boggling.

sorry - I'm in rant mode

ann

On 2/18/2014 18:14, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

On 2/18/2014 14:26, Bob W-PDML wrote:

On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:



On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.


Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
well advised to read this first:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water




The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.

B


As Bob said.. and your eyes... and your pets lungs and eyes.

I had never heard of this stupid event before this thread.  Alas, my
googling The Color Run got me to a page advertising -
The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique
paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.
Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run
has exploded since our debut event. We have more than tripled our
growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+ countries in 2013.

(Aside to Alan, -not ONLY in America- it appears.)

There is a list of an awful lot of cities in the USA , however, for
these horrors to be perpetrated across the country.. Healthiness?
Individuality?

At least it aint happening in New York City. Knock wood.

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PESO: Ex-Cow

I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or thereabouts), 
most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of Australia.  There's an 
accompanying book but that's in storage with the rest of our possessions while 
our house is being repaired.

The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between glass 
which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them in my medium 
format scanner because I didn't want to take them apart.

I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I have no 
idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso

Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.

I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small handwritten 
label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently it's in Queensland.

Cheers,
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PESO - Wicker basket

2014-02-18 Thread Bruce Walker

Thoroughly sick of the crap weather, I'm digging through my Lightroom
db looking for neglected shots, preferably from better times. Found
this ...

http://flic.kr/p/kehcCx

Taken in somebody's backyard in The Kingsway, Toronto, last May.

K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ f/8, 1/800th, ISO 200; Lr + Nik Silver Efex

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Re: PESO: Ex-Cow

2014-02-18 Thread Bruce Walker

LOL-cows just didn't go viral.


On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 6:59 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
 I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or 
 thereabouts), most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of Australia.  
 There's an accompanying book but that's in storage with the rest of our 
 possessions while our house is being repaired.

 The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between glass 
 which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them in my medium 
 format scanner because I didn't want to take them apart.

 I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I have no 
 idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.

 http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso

 Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.

 I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small 
 handwritten label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently it's in 
 Queensland.

 Cheers,
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Re: Mini GESO - Ice and Wind

That must of been quite a sight - and sound - as the wave turned into 
ice crystals in mid air and then crashed down!


Mark

On 2/17/2014 5:35 PM, knarf wrote:

Last couple from my freezing cold windy day at the Lake series. I also did a couple 
of bw conversions but I'm really not happy with them.

The first one here I let the crashing wave subside so all that's left in the 
air are ice crystals. Hope you like:

http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/02/ice-and-wind.html?m=1

Comments always welcome.

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Re: PESO 2014 - 048 - GDG


That's a nice catch.

Mark

On 2/9/2014 4:48 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:

Don't know how many times I've seen this in a window nearby. Finally I had the 
right camera with me, ready to make the exposure.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/12419166154/

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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

2014-02-18 Thread Brian Walters


Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com:

answering myself -- OMG  they DID it in NYC already! fortunately, I  
was blissfully unaware...


This really is shocking and surprising to me.. from so many young  
people getting on the think green bandwagon to this... it is

mind boggling.

sorry - I'm in rant mode


No need to apologise - ranting is good for the soul...

I've just discovered that there was a Color Run in Sydney a week or so  
ago - I was also blissfully unaware.


I'm incensed that they didn't recognise cultural differences by  
re-naming it ColoUr Run - or am I just being a grumpy old fart?



Cheers

Brian

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ann

On 2/18/2014 18:14, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

On 2/18/2014 14:26, Bob W-PDML wrote:

On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:



On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.


Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
well advised to read this first:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water




The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.

B


As Bob said.. and your eyes... and your pets lungs and eyes.

I had never heard of this stupid event before this thread.  Alas, my
googling The Color Run got me to a page advertising -
The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique
paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.
Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run
has exploded since our debut event. We have more than tripled our
growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+ countries in 2013.

(Aside to Alan, -not ONLY in America- it appears.)

There is a list of an awful lot of cities in the USA , however, for
these horrors to be perpetrated across the country.. Healthiness?
Individuality?

At least it aint happening in New York City. Knock wood.

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Re: PESO: Ex-Cow


Sounds like a cool project... I guess cows don't make good gandy dancers.

On 2/18/2014 6:59 PM, David Mann wrote:

I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or thereabouts), 
most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of Australia.  There's an 
accompanying book but that's in storage with the rest of our possessions while 
our house is being repaired.

The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between glass 
which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them in my medium 
format scanner because I didn't want to take them apart.

I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I have no 
idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso

Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.

I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small handwritten 
label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently it's in Queensland.

Cheers,
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Sounds like a cool project... I guess cows don't make good gandy dancers.

On 2/18/2014 6:59 PM, David Mann wrote:

I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or thereabouts), 
most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of Australia.  There's an 
accompanying book but that's in storage with the rest of our possessions while 
our house is being repaired.

The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between glass 
which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them in my medium 
format scanner because I didn't want to take them apart.

I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I have no 
idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso

Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.

I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small handwritten 
label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently it's in Queensland.

Cheers,
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Re: GESO - Highlights from a Current Exhibit / Visitation

2014-02-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola

Those are very special images.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 5:50 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:
 Thanks, Paul. There are some older images in there but I still managed to
 inclue a few new ones. I never printed the Chipmunk before (a 2009 shot
 taken with a K-10D) and was happy with how it came out.

 Mark

 On 2/16/2014 9:02 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:

 The show stuff is great. Visitation is interesting. Would like to see the
 prints.

 Paul via phone

 On Feb 16, 2014, at 8:54 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:

 I haven't been making many new photos lately, but did hang an exhibit of
 about 30 images at a gallery linked to a local retreat center. Here are some
 highlights:


 http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/highlights-of-a-current-exhibit

 This is my third exhibit in this space. These days I actually work for
 the organization that sponsors the retreat center, which wasn't the case for
 the last two shows.

 I also broke out some film and got back to work on the Visitation
 project. Here's a new shot taken with a Pz-1p on Kentmere 400 and developed
 in HC110:

 http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php?blog=8

 CC always appreciated.

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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run


On 2/18/2014 6:14 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

On 2/18/2014 14:26, Bob W-PDML wrote:

On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:



On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.


Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
well advised to read this first:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water




The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.

B


As Bob said.. and your eyes... and your pets lungs and eyes.

I had never heard of this stupid event before this thread.  Alas, my
googling The Color Run got me to a page advertising -
The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique
paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.
Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run
has exploded since our debut event. We have more than tripled our
growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+ countries in 2013.

(Aside to Alan, -not ONLY in America- it appears.)

There is a list of an awful lot of cities in the USA , however, for
these horrors to be perpetrated across the country.. Healthiness?
Individuality?

At least it aint happening in New York City. Knock wood.

ann



While looking to find out what the powder was, I found that there are
several competing organizations hosting these events. Looks like
Raleigh is going to have at least three of them in this coming year.
Don't know how many of them will end up coming into my neighborhood
blocking off streets.

I did find out that the powder is food grade corn starch dyed with
food coloring. Probably won't hurt you if you get it on your skin, but
I'm not so sanguine about getting it in your eyes or breathing it in.

The most interesting thing I found out about them is their corporate
sponsor is a brand of laundry additive for removing stains.

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Re: PESO: Ex-Cow


On 2/18/2014 6:59 PM, David Mann wrote:

I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or
thereabouts), most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of
Australia.  There's an accompanying book but that's in storage with
the rest of our possessions while our house is being repaired.

The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between
glass which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them
in my medium format scanner because I didn't want to take them
apart.

I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I
have no idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso

Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.

I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small
handwritten label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently
it's in Queensland.

Cheers, Dave




They met of a bridge at midnight
They shall never meet again
For she was a north-bound cow
And he was a south-bound train.

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Re: Peso x three

2014-02-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola

I also like the Oxbridge Station best;  fine image.

Dan Matyola
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 Thanks paul, it is a cool looking station. Built in 1904 for GTR

 Dave

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 wrote:
 All nice. Oxbridge is my favorite.

 Paul via phone

 On Feb 17, 2014, at 4:57 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote:

 Went out for a photo drive today on Family Day. Nice weather, cool and
 crisp, lots of snow still and sunny.

 Antiques:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17686304

 Uxbridge:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17686305

 H H Goode and Sons:
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17686306

 K-5 with D FA 16-45 f 4
 99% talked into getting the 17-70 f4.



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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

2014-02-18 Thread David Parsons

I shot one a year and a half ago.  You guys are really blowing this
out of proportion.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/sets/72157630592112576/

Stay upwind and stay out the color bombs, and you will be fine.  I had
dust on my gear and clothes, and what little didn't brush off my
clothes, came out in the wash no problem.  I even changed lenses while
shooting.

The company that did the one I attended uses mall parking lots and
fairgrounds and other fairly open spaces.  They didn't close off any
streets, just the mall parking lot before it opened on a Sunday
morning.

On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 9:28 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:
 On 2/18/2014 6:14 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

 On 2/18/2014 14:26, Bob W-PDML wrote:

 On 18 Feb 2014, at 17:13, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:


 On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote:

 IIRC, they specifically mentioned sensitive electronic devices like
 cameras and parked automobiles might be at risk of damage.


 Indeed. Anybody who's considering photographing a Color Run would be
 well advised to read this first:


 http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water



 The question of what it does to your lungs is probably more important.

 B


 As Bob said.. and your eyes... and your pets lungs and eyes.

 I had never heard of this stupid event before this thread.  Alas, my
 googling The Color Run got me to a page advertising -
 The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique
 paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.
 Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run
 has exploded since our debut event. We have more than tripled our
 growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+ countries in 2013.

 (Aside to Alan, -not ONLY in America- it appears.)

 There is a list of an awful lot of cities in the USA , however, for
 these horrors to be perpetrated across the country.. Healthiness?
 Individuality?

 At least it aint happening in New York City. Knock wood.

 ann


 While looking to find out what the powder was, I found that there are
 several competing organizations hosting these events. Looks like
 Raleigh is going to have at least three of them in this coming year.
 Don't know how many of them will end up coming into my neighborhood
 blocking off streets.

 I did find out that the powder is food grade corn starch dyed with
 food coloring. Probably won't hurt you if you get it on your skin, but
 I'm not so sanguine about getting it in your eyes or breathing it in.

 The most interesting thing I found out about them is their corporate
 sponsor is a brand of laundry additive for removing stains.


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PESO: Trillium

Two photos of a pretty little flower.  I've been meaning to take these for the 
past week but whenever I remembered to go out the light wasn't right.

I think it's a trillium, anyway.  If not, I expect to be corrected!

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/766/#peso
http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/767/#peso

Both taken handheld with the K10D and FA100mm f/2.8 Macro.  I underexposed a 
bit to preserve detail in the petals then brightened them up a little in 
Photoshop.

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Re: Mini GESO - Ice and Wind

On Feb 18, 2014, at 6:39 pm, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

 The temps have warmed a bit since these photos were taken several weeks 
 ago. It's -4C and snowing tonight. Looking at several inches before it's over 
 tomorrow. 
 
 35C is pretty hot by our standards. Hope you're drinking lots.

Pretty hot for us, too.  I think I've only experienced one hotter day when it 
got up to about 40 a few years ago.  Normally the hottest we'll get is about 
32.  In this part of the country the heat is thankfully very dry and we had 30% 
humidity.

I filled my Spinal Tap* to 11 before going out for my run.  It ran out within 
the last km so I managed it quite well.  When I got back I slammed down a 
couple of glasses of iced water then sipped on a couple of glasses of Nuun 
during the evening.  No worries with dehydration which has sometimes been an 
issue for me when training in hot weather.  I don't want to know what my core 
body temperature was!

Today's much milder, about 20C.

 My partner really really wants AC by next summer. I may have to somehow 
 squeeze the money from somewhere...

We use ours all the time during the winter as it's such an efficient heater.  
We got it for free after Mother Nature cracked our chimney and it's much better 
than the gas fireplace.  Trouble is, we now want to get rid of the fireplace 
but we have to pay to have that done ourselves.

Cheers,
Dave

* Something like a Camelbak but made by a local company... until they 
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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

On Feb 19, 2014, at 1:57 pm, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote:

 I'm incensed that they didn't recognise cultural differences by re-naming it 
 ColoUr Run - or am I just being a grumpy old fart?

I thought the same thing so we have two grumpy old farts here.

Cheers,
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Re: PESO: Ex-Cow

Yeah it's quite interesting, I just wish I had some more documentation.  I've 
done 57 so far and have maybe another 15-20 to go.  Some were shot in colour 
but have faded quite a lot.

I was thinking something along the lines of 11001010110110101110.

Cheers,
Dave

On Feb 19, 2014, at 2:47 pm, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:

 Sounds like a cool project... I guess cows don't make good gandy dancers.
 
 On 2/18/2014 6:59 PM, David Mann wrote:
 I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or 
 thereabouts), most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of Australia.  
 There's an accompanying book but that's in storage with the rest of our 
 possessions while our house is being repaired.
 
 The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between glass 
 which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them in my medium 
 format scanner because I didn't want to take them apart.
 
 I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I have 
 no idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.
 
 http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso
 
 Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.
 
 I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small 
 handwritten label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently it's in 
 Queensland.
 
 Cheers,
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Re: PESO: Ex-Cow

If it's been there long enough it could be a cheezburger.

Dave

On Feb 19, 2014, at 1:28 pm, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:

 LOL-cows just didn't go viral.
 
 
 On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 6:59 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
 I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or 
 thereabouts), most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of Australia.  
 There's an accompanying book but that's in storage with the rest of our 
 possessions while our house is being repaired.
 
 The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between glass 
 which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them in my medium 
 format scanner because I didn't want to take them apart.
 
 I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I have 
 no idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.
 
 http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso
 
 Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.
 
 I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small 
 handwritten label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently it's in 
 Queensland.
 
 Cheers,
 Dave
 
 
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Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

2014-02-18 Thread Alan C

-Original Message- 
From: Ann Sanfedele

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Subject: Re: OT - Photographer vs. The Color Run

(Aside to Alan, -not ONLY in America- it appears.)

ann

I was referring to the litigation, not the event itself.

In one of those Incredible Race episodes, the contestants were involved in 
a similar colour festival in India.

Probably the idea for the Colo(u)r Run came from there.

Alan C

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Re: PESO: Ex-Cow

2014-02-18 Thread Alan C

I think Dan had it:   Oxbridge!

Alan C

-Original Message- 
From: David Mann

Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 1:59 AM
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Subject: PESO: Ex-Cow

I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or 
thereabouts), most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of Australia. 
There's an accompanying book but that's in storage with the rest of our 
possessions while our house is being repaired.

The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between glass 
which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them in my medium 
format scanner because I didn't want to take them apart.

I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I have 
no idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso

Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.

I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small 
handwritten label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently it's in 
Queensland.

Cheers,
Dave

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Re: Ex-Cow

2014-02-18 Thread Ken Waller

'Utter Disaster'

Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - 
From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com

Subject: PESO: Ex-Cow

I've been roped into scanning some old slides from the 1920s (or 
thereabouts), most of which are from a Commonwealth tour of Australia. 
There's an accompanying book but that's in storage with the rest of our 
possessions while our house is being repaired.

The slides are a weird format, about 6x7ish, and are mounted between glass 
which is taped together.  I've made up an insert to hold them in my medium 
format scanner because I didn't want to take them apart.

I just came across this one and words fail me.  How it got up there I have 
no idea.  I am starting to think that someone's playing a joke.

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/765/#peso

Warning: the photo features a deceased cow.

I would love to hear some captions :)  This slide has a very small 
handwritten label which I'm mostly unable to decipher.  Apparently it's in 
Queensland.

Cheers,
Dave

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Re: Ex-Cow