The Bill Gottlieb photo collection at the Library of Congress
Hi all, Just recently I learned about another new treasure of photographs on line, which I'd like to share with you. It's the collection of Bill Gottlieb and it mainly deals with jazz photos from the late 1940s. Gottlieb was a writer and a photographer at the Downbeat (jazz) magazine and according to his wishes, his collection at the Library of Congress has now entered the public domain. This means that anyone can use them, except where rights of privacy and/or publicity may apply. (I haven't really been following the list, why I apologize if this already have been mentioned here.) Here is the start of his collection at LOC with thumbnails (at the beginning there are many clippings): http://tinyurl.com/32h8awz If you want to see or save any clippings, first click the item, then on the new page note the options to the left of the web page. This is where the collection of just photos start: http://tinyurl.com/39n58zo Note that you can enlarge the pictures on the screen up till 1024 pixels. But not only that - you can also save big size tiff versions! This is just great. :) Most of you will have seen at least one or another of his pictures on covers of jazz records and such, (mostly shot with a Speed Graphic btw). Here's a chance to see not only well known pictures but also a great load of previously unpublished ones. Being very interested in jazz and having played some, I find the collection immensly interesting and have already spent days at it. I learned about all this by chance at Flickr. Here's a link where the LOC has published a selection of Gottlieb's photos on Flickr: http://tinyurl.com/2fl2fmt This is the way every muséum, archive or other institutions holding picture collections should work. Lasse -- 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.
Rock Photographer Jim Marshall Dead
I just got this in: http://bit.ly/c6NKDt We have probably all seen some of his photos. Lasse -- 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.
Very OT: Regulations for drinking alcohol
Hi all, Since list members don't seem mind very much the OT subject of alcohol, I've got one for you. A hot local political issue has been new regulations regarding drinking alcohol in outdoors public places in town (or densely populated areas). It has now been prohibited. Would be interested in (briefly) what regulations there are in your countries and communities. Is drinking alcohol outdoors in public places allowed, or not? Lasse -- 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: Very OT: Regulations for drinking alcohol
From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:05 AM Subject: RE: Very OT: Regulations for drinking alcohol Hi all, Would be interested in (briefly) what regulations there are in your countries and communities. Is drinking alcohol outdoors in public places allowed, or not? Lasse It's practically compulsory here. Are they banning café terraces? Bob Sorry, I wasn't very specific. A restaurant etc. with right to sell alcohol will still be able to serve it and customers allowed to drink it at an outdoors terrace or ground of that specific restaurant. It wouldn't be regarded as apublic place in terms of this regulation, which mainly targets drinking in the streets, parks, beaches etc.. Lasse -- 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: -37ºC
Impressive, guys. Don't think I've experienced much colder than around -20C. Lasse From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 4:46 PM Subject: Re: -37ºC I have, somewhere here, a Polaroid shot of the weather net work red screen in January of 1996. It was -46C i believe, no wind chill. By the time i drove from our cabin in Longlac to the office, it had dipped to -52C, no wind. I got out of the truck, pounded a wood stake in the ground, just to say i worked at -52.;-) We were pipe lining for Transcanada at the time and we had to wait until it ~warmed up~ to -35 C before they could weld. Dave On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 8:29 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: That's how cold it is this morning. Gads I hate winter. 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: A giant leap... some advice welcome
Thanks, Ken. Yes, I have started looking into a number of How to:s and tutorials. I will also start to compare what the Bridge browser has to offer. I've been very satisfied in using ACDSee for more than ten years. Regarding the RAW converter, I actually still haven't been shooting much RAW, but now may be the time to start doing it. And it's typical that you run into some basic screen layout issues that annoys you. Made me go back to PS5 where I've got the layout I like... Has there been any other particular improvements of the use of tools and filters? Lasse From: Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:01 PM Subject: Re: A giant leap... some advice welcome Hi Lasse, I'm still on CS2, having arrived here a while back from PS 5 then PS 7. You'll really appreciate all the additions from PS 5. A few that I use alot (and can remember) are: + the browser - Adobe Bridge + the RAW convertor + highlight/shadow adjustment + ability to scroll multiple images at the same time It might be helpful to get a book on CS4. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Lasse Karlsson ma20...@aland.net Subject: A giant leap... some advice welcome Hi all, I hope everyone is well and not badly struck by the cold weather in many parts of the world. Up here in Scandinavia, people are mostly enjoying a proper winter, which we haven't seen for quite a few years. Anyway, there has ocurred a very small step for the art of photography, but a giant leap to me... After having been using Photoshop 5 uptil now, Santa has enabled me to start working with PS CS4. This means that I haven't been following or learned about the new versions or upgrades of PS since the v. 5. As a way to start to learn what new there is to me, I thought I'd ask those of you who have been using later versions, if you maybe could point to or list some of the new features and improvements since v.5, which you have found particularly useful to your work and which may be the most obvious improvements to me (if you can recall that far back at all... ) ). One obvious thing I already learned, is that I definitely have to get myself a new, more powerful computer... Any pointers or advice welcome. Thanks, Lasse -- 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.
A giant leap... some advice welcome
Hi all, I hope everyone is well and not badly struck by the cold weather in many parts of the world. Up here in Scandinavia, people are mostly enjoying a proper winter, which we haven't seen for quite a few years. Anyway, there has ocurred a very small step for the art of photography, but a giant leap to me... After having been using Photoshop 5 uptil now, Santa has enabled me to start working with PS CS4. This means that I haven't been following or learned about the new versions or upgrades of PS since the v. 5. As a way to start to learn what new there is to me, I thought I'd ask those of you who have been using later versions, if you maybe could point to or list some of the new features and improvements since v.5, which you have found particularly useful to your work and which may be the most obvious improvements to me (if you can recall that far back at all... ) ). One obvious thing I already learned, is that I definitely have to get myself a new, more powerful computer... Any pointers or advice welcome. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: A giant leap... some advice welcome
From: Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 3:29 PM On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 7:57 AM, Lasse Karlsson ma20...@aland.net wrote: After having been using Photoshop 5 uptil now, Santa has enabled me to start working with PS CS4. This means that I haven't been following or learned about the new versions or upgrades of PS since the v. 5. As a way to start to learn what new there is to me, I thought I'd ask those of you who have been using later versions, if you maybe could point to or list some of the new features and improvements since v.5, which you have found particularly useful to your work and which may be the most obvious improvements to me (if you can recall that far back at all... ) ). One obvious thing I already learned, is that I definitely have to get myself a new, more powerful computer... Any pointers or advice welcome. Thanks, Lasse From PS5? Proper 16 bit support, the Bridge file browser app, Adobe Camera RAW, and about a zillion other things. Changes have been massive. Thanks, that's what I suspected and why I asked :) Lasse -- 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 Anyone likes to shoot some music in NY tonight?
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 1:30 AM Subject: RE: OT Anyone likes to shoot some music in NY tonight? Won't be able to get to NYC, but where in New Bern, NC? That's only a couple of hours down the road from here. Hi John, Andy will be playing at a place called Journey in New Bern this Friday night. He thinks it is at 8 pm. Right now, during the week, he is recording with his Funtet in New York. Lasse From: Lasse Karlsson Hi all, I have a guitar player friend, Andy Fite - an American guy living in Stockholm, Sweden. He is right now visiting New York and he's going to play a solo set at The Stone at the corner of avenue C and 2nd street in NY, tonight Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.. Here's a link to the venue: http://www.thestonenyc.com/ Andy is a vey good guitar player, we've had him a number of times at local jazz festivals and he's been very successful. Not only is he playing the guitar, he also sings and writes his own music - very funny songs plus more. He is also going to do a recording with his Funtet now while in the States. Musically he's definitely in the category of talents deserving greater attention or what the phrase is. If you hear him, you'll agree. And personally I'm hoping that he'll get some wider attention during his stay. Anyway, if anyone feels like it, you'd be most welcome to go down and shoot some pictures of him playing. I haven't been asked to write this and Andy doesn't know I'm doing it. It just struck me that there may be some New York PDML:er who'd like to and would have the opportunity to attend. This of course means that there's no money offered here, only the prospect of future glory... :) (Or if it would lead to something more, who knows.) He's got some stuff on Youtube that I haven't yet checked out, but you'd find it by a search on his name. He's also on Facebook, in case you'd like to contact him. You can also get back to me during the day in case you want to. He is a very nice and friendly person. If you do go to The Stone, say hi and tell him I told you about it. (Later during his trip he's also going to visit Pittsburg and then New Bern, North Carolina, where he'll also perform and teach.) Btw. the latest I heard on Facebook was that friends and fans were asking for DVD:s of his show. Andy has not made any arrangements for that as of now, so if you got a video camera, I guess you've got a chance to make some people very happy by that too... Anyway - as I said, I'm just giving the heads up for what it's worth, in case someone would be interested, just because I like his music and would have liked to be there and shoot pictures myself. Won't be able to get to NYC, but where in New Bern, NC? That's only a couple of hours down the road from here. Also Andy doesn't return usable results on YouTube. -- 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.103/2378 - Release Date: 09/17/09 06:18:00 -- 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 Anyone likes to shoot some music in NY tonight?
From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 1:30 AM Subject: RE: OT Anyone likes to shoot some music in NY tonight? Won't be able to get to NYC, but where in New Bern, NC? That's only a couple of hours down the road from here. Also Andy doesn't return usable results on YouTube. Hi John, Unfortunately I don't have any details on where he'll perform in New Bern, but I can ask him and get back to you on this. (He said he'd both perform and teach there, why I thought maybe he'll not play at a club but maybe at some school.) If you try a search Andy Fite, you'll get a few usable results on YouTube. (No really professionally made videos, but a few funny songs though.) However you may find some more and newer things by him on MySpace, but I haven't looked that up yet. Thanks, Lasse From: Lasse Karlsson Hi all, I have a guitar player friend, Andy Fite - an American guy living in Stockholm, Sweden. He is right now visiting New York and he's going to play a solo set at The Stone at the corner of avenue C and 2nd street in NY, tonight Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.. Here's a link to the venue: http://www.thestonenyc.com/ Andy is a vey good guitar player, we've had him a number of times at local jazz festivals and he's been very successful. Not only is he playing the guitar, he also sings and writes his own music - very funny songs plus more. He is also going to do a recording with his Funtet now while in the States. Musically he's definitely in the category of talents deserving greater attention or what the phrase is. If you hear him, you'll agree. And personally I'm hoping that he'll get some wider attention during his stay. Anyway, if anyone feels like it, you'd be most welcome to go down and shoot some pictures of him playing. I haven't been asked to write this and Andy doesn't know I'm doing it. It just struck me that there may be some New York PDML:er who'd like to and would have the opportunity to attend. This of course means that there's no money offered here, only the prospect of future glory... :) (Or if it would lead to something more, who knows.) He's got some stuff on Youtube that I haven't yet checked out, but you'd find it by a search on his name. He's also on Facebook, in case you'd like to contact him. You can also get back to me during the day in case you want to. He is a very nice and friendly person. If you do go to The Stone, say hi and tell him I told you about it. (Later during his trip he's also going to visit Pittsburg and then New Bern, North Carolina, where he'll also perform and teach.) Btw. the latest I heard on Facebook was that friends and fans were asking for DVD:s of his show. Andy has not made any arrangements for that as of now, so if you got a video camera, I guess you've got a chance to make some people very happy by that too... Anyway - as I said, I'm just giving the heads up for what it's worth, in case someone would be interested, just because I like his music and would have liked to be there and shoot pictures myself. Won't be able to get to NYC, but where in New Bern, NC? That's only a couple of hours down the road from here. Also Andy doesn't return usable results on YouTube. -- 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.103/2378 - Release Date: 09/17/09 06:18:00 -- 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 Anyone likes to shoot some music in NY tonight?
Hi all, I have a guitar player friend, Andy Fite - an American guy living in Stockholm, Sweden. He is right now visiting New York and he's going to play a solo set at The Stone at the corner of avenue C and 2nd street in NY, tonight Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.. Here's a link to the venue: http://www.thestonenyc.com/ Andy is a vey good guitar player, we've had him a number of times at local jazz festivals and he's been very successful. Not only is he playing the guitar, he also sings and writes his own music - very funny songs plus more. He is also going to do a recording with his Funtet now while in the States. Musically he's definitely in the category of talents deserving greater attention or what the phrase is. If you hear him, you'll agree. And personally I'm hoping that he'll get some wider attention during his stay. Anyway, if anyone feels like it, you'd be most welcome to go down and shoot some pictures of him playing. I haven't been asked to write this and Andy doesn't know I'm doing it. It just struck me that there may be some New York PDML:er who'd like to and would have the opportunity to attend. This of course means that there's no money offered here, only the prospect of future glory... :) (Or if it would lead to something more, who knows.) He's got some stuff on Youtube that I haven't yet checked out, but you'd find it by a search on his name. He's also on Facebook, in case you'd like to contact him. You can also get back to me during the day in case you want to. He is a very nice and friendly person. If you do go to The Stone, say hi and tell him I told you about it. (Later during his trip he's also going to visit Pittsburg and then New Bern, North Carolina, where he'll also perform and teach.) Btw. the latest I heard on Facebook was that friends and fans were asking for DVD:s of his show. Andy has not made any arrangements for that as of now, so if you got a video camera, I guess you've got a chance to make some people very happy by that too... Anyway - as I said, I'm just giving the heads up for what it's worth, in case someone would be interested, just because I like his music and would have liked to be there and shoot pictures myself. Thanks, Lasse -- 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 Anyone likes to shoot some music in NY on Thursday, Sep. 17?
Hi, Bob, Couldn't decide on which reply :) 1) Darn, Bob, you opened it too early. I bet you do it on Christmas too... 2) I thought it would take the usual 8 hours for my message to show... 3) Are you still up, Bob? Go to bed, immediately! Thanks for clarifying and pointing it out, Bob. Anyway, Thursday, September 17, 2009 is what counts, whether it's your tomorrow, tonight, yesterday or the day before, last week, a few years ago or sometime during the last century... :) Lasse From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 5:16 AM Subject: Re: OT Anyone likes to shoot some music in NY tonight? Lasse, That's tomorrow night (Thursday night). It's still Wens. night over here. Maybe Mark and Ann are available. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 9:13 PM, Lasse Karlsson ma20...@aland.net wrote: Hi all, I have a guitar player friend, Andy Fite - an American guy living in Stockholm, Sweden. He is right now visiting New York and he's going to play a solo set at The Stone at the corner of avenue C and 2nd street in NY, tonight Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.. Here's a link to the venue: http://www.thestonenyc.com/ Andy is a vey good guitar player, we've had him a number of times at local jazz festivals and he's been very successful. Not only is he playing the guitar, he also sings and writes his own music - very funny songs plus more. He is also going to do a recording with his Funtet now while in the States. Musically he's definitely in the category of talents deserving greater attention or what the phrase is. If you hear him, you'll agree. And personally I'm hoping that he'll get some wider attention during his stay. Anyway, if anyone feels like it, you'd be most welcome to go down and shoot some pictures of him playing. I haven't been asked to write this and Andy doesn't know I'm doing it. It just struck me that there may be some New York PDML:er who'd like to and would have the opportunity to attend. This of course means that there's no money offered here, only the prospect of future glory... :) (Or if it would lead to something more, who knows.) He's got some stuff on Youtube that I haven't yet checked out, but you'd find it by a search on his name. He's also on Facebook, in case you'd like to contact him. You can also get back to me during the day in case you want to. He is a very nice and friendly person. If you do go to The Stone, say hi and tell him I told you about it. (Later during his trip he's also going to visit Pittsburg and then New Bern, North Carolina, where he'll also perform and teach.) Btw. the latest I heard on Facebook was that friends and fans were asking for DVD:s of his show. Andy has not made any arrangements for that as of now, so if you got a video camera, I guess you've got a chance to make some people very happy by that too... Anyway - as I said, I'm just giving the heads up for what it's worth, in case someone would be interested, just because I like his music and would have liked to be there and shoot pictures myself. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: David Bowie, 1983
Hi, Yes, I'm a bit late on this. :) As one who often shoots music, a (former) musician and general fan of music, I just want to tell you how much I like your Bowie-pictures. There are so many factors involved regarding light metering in concert lighting, that you should be proud of the results, particularly on slides of 200 ASA. How come you caught him in Germany? Were you stationed there in the military service? You also seem to have got to shoot a few from a comparatively high angle. Were you able to freely move around? It seems to me that quite a few of them may be of interest to some Bowie-publicists, I think. Have you thought of contacting any possibly interested parties? Lasse From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 7:46 AM Subject: PESO: David Bowie, 1983 Raiding the archives, slowly going through my boxes of slides. Darn, that takes a long time. 3 hours for 60 slides! From a concert back in May of 1983 in W. Germany. Pentax K-1000, Takumar 135 f/2.5 lens @ f2.5, Ektachrome 200. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/1983/bowie/content/Scan_090320_0004_large.html and, as always, the full gallery here for the gluttons: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/1983/bowie/index.html -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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: Facebook grabbing your copyright?
From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it Please check the conditions for publishing your pictures on FB and then decide. http://www.facebook.com/terms.php?ref=pf The key concept: For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos (IP content), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy and application settings: you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook (IP License). This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it. It seems that all you have to do, in case they'd use any of your pictures and you don't approve of it, is to delete that particular picture and their right to use it (the license) is thereby immediately terminated. Now let's hope that they'd still use it after deletion so that you can sue them and get some monetary compensation... Lasse -- 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: more geography help needed re those Blackstone photos
Hi Ann, Unfortunately I don't know where your pictures were taken. However, I was just thinking that one way of trying to find places where there are hotels or other prominent buildings etc. could be searching postcards sold on ebay (in case you haven't yet tried that). For instance here's a link which will give you postcards from Florida. (Maybe you alreday know how to do searches on other places. Also note that you can change the way they are sorted and presented - ending soonest, newly listed etc.) http://collectibles.shop.ebay.com/Postcards-/914/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A4%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A1205_nkw=florida_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_sop=1_sc=1 or the same link as a tiny url: http://tinyurl.com/krve7g Good luck. Lasse From: ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 7:56 AM Subject: OT: more geography help needed re those Blackstone photos anyone know where this is? Guessing Florida ... thinking west coast... before or during WWII http://annsan.smugmug.com/Friends-and-Family/Blackstone-family-vintage/8871062_7gR8M/1/627235712_vgPnz/Large and then there is this one... Miami Beach but what is the hotel? I think it is a famous old one of some sort but I haven't been to Miami in the last 40 years. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Friends-and-Family/Blackstone-family-vintage/8871062_7gR8M/1/626802603_cQGNu/Large TIA any help ann http://annsan.smugmug.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: more geography help needed re those Blackstone photos
From: ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 5:59 PM Subject: Re: more geography help needed re those Blackstone photos Lasse - Good idea bout post cards... (I certainly have been using google images with appropriate adjectives) . ... and I have collected and sold old postcards on ebay myself. It occurs to me the church might not be a church but a civic building of some sort... I was thinking some sort of monastery or convent? I've been selling on ebay for 10 years... on the whole , at least on my side of the pond (ebay USA is a thing unto itself - which is an annoyance ) google is more efficient even when looking for ebay things on ebay... Yes, now I recall that you have reported on some of your ebay activities. I haven't been using google for looking for things on ebay, but I believe you in google being efficient. I've also posted a couple of the shots on my facebook page which goes across my various communities I saw them, but they are rather small. Anyway, it's both interesting and entertaining trying to resolve photo mysteries as to where and when, particularly when sometimes you investigations are successful or you get lucky. Good luck, Lasse best, ann Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi Ann, Unfortunately I don't know where your pictures were taken. However, I was just thinking that one way of trying to find places where there are hotels or other prominent buildings etc. could be searching postcards sold on ebay (in case you haven't yet tried that). For instance here's a link which will give you postcards from Florida. (Maybe you alreday know how to do searches on other places. Also note that you can change the way they are sorted and presented - ending soonest, newly listed etc.) http://collectibles.shop.ebay.com/Postcards-/914/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A4%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A1205_nkw=florida_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_sop=1_sc=1 or the same link as a tiny url: http://tinyurl.com/krve7g Good luck. Lasse From: ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 7:56 AM Subject: OT: more geography help needed re those Blackstone photos anyone know where this is? Guessing Florida ... thinking west coast... before or during WWII http://annsan.smugmug.com/Friends-and-Family/Blackstone-family-vintage/8871062_7gR8M/1/627235712_vgPnz/Large and then there is this one... Miami Beach but what is the hotel? I think it is a famous old one of some sort but I haven't been to Miami in the last 40 years. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Friends-and-Family/Blackstone-family-vintage/8871062_7gR8M/1/626802603_cQGNu/Large TIA any help ann http://annsan.smugmug.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: Ugly event terms for photographers - What do you think?
What do you think? Igor I think that every one (like many thousand photographers) who thinks that their proposition By clicking the Submit button...etc. is ridiculous, should use the box Additional info to say By clicking the Submit button I do not at all agree...etc. What's EBC anyway? Those terms make everyone involved in the EBC look ridiculous too. Tell them so. Britney Spears tried to pull off a similar one when recently touring Sweden, demanding that all photographers transferred all rights to their pictures to her (!) after a few weeks. All major newspapers refused and not a single picture of her show was published in the papers. If I recall correctly also the Spice Girls tried to do the same a long time ago with similar results, except that they also were booed at because of that. Lasse From: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org To: PDML@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:52 PM Subject: Ugly event terms for photographers - What do you think? I just looked at a registration form of one of the swing-dance events, and was shocked by the rules they establish about taking photographs at the event: Photographs: By clicking the Submit button and registering for EBC, you agree that in return for allowing you to photograph during EBC, that you will abide by the following rules: If you post images, they CANNOT have watermarks. If you post images, EBC retains the right to use them in any way. You CANNOT sell photographs taken at EBC. If EBC requests copies, you must provide them without watermarks in ^ high-quality digital format if they originated in digital format, otherwise prints will suffice. EBC reserves the right to determine acceptable usage of photographs taken at EBC. EBC retains ownership of any and all photographs, digital, film or print, ^ taken at EBC. These rules apply to ALL photos taken at EBC, past, present and future. http://www.ibalboa.com/registration.aspx I can understand events where photography is fully prohibited (although it is somewhat strange for community-oriented events like most swing-dance events are). I understand that people who wrote this statement may not be professional event organizers... but they are greedy! They hire photographers-volunteers without any compensation and with exclusive rights to photographs... Am I too emotional about this? What do you think? 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: Ugly event terms for photographers - What do you think?
From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:24 AM Subject: Re: Ugly event terms for photographers - What do you think? I think you are all underestimating the possibilities for gross stupidity in the American Legal Process. There's nothing in contract law that says a contract has to be fair to both parties to be legal. Of course, it depends on what you mean by fair, but at least in contract law of the Scandinavian countries, a contract regarded as (something like) grossly, unreasonably unfair to a party, may be declared invalid. I'd be surprised if not a similar regulation will be found everywhere. (I'm not saying that the EBC terms constituate such a contract, though.) Lasse -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
Hi, John! Thanks. As far as I can tell I think they mainly followed what legendary Olympic founder Baron de Coubertine said: (something like:) The most important thing is not to win, but to do your best in fair competition. I don't think there was any St Helena runner this year. They were a rather small team, mainly doing golf, swimming and shooting, but not making it to any prominent positions in the charts, as far as I can tell. Spending all my time at the atheltics arena, I think I spotted a few St Helena team members only once during the week. Lasse From: John Coyle jco...@powerup.com.au To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:34 AM Subject: RE: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Hi Lasse - good to see you back. How did St. Helena do in the games (I'm very interested as I used to live there): last time they competed I think one of their runners did quite well.. John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Lasse Karlsson Sent: Wednesday, 29 July 2009 12:18 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:18 AM Subject: RE: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Recently I had the pleasure of covering a full week of athletics at what's called The (Natwest) Island Games. I guess it's the only competition/games SNIP It has to be an island of not more than 100,000 inhabitants. I think that you, and many others, may find it interesting to check these islands out here: http://www.natwestislandgames2009.ax/text.con?iPage=15m=76 Lasse -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
Hi there, Stan! Good to hear from you too! (My garden, which you saw, is getting overgrown...) Lasse From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:31 AM Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Lasse - good to hear from you! But I do hope you realize that the fact that you never unsubscribed is not too special. Many many people would like to unsubscribe but cannot figure out how to do it... stan On Jul 27, 2009, at 6:54 PM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all! Just want to say hi to you all. I hope everything is well with everyone. I guess most oldies remember me and may recall that I'm shooting Canon nowadays, but I still got some Pentax stuff somewhere. (It just struck me that, although I haven't been posting much in later years, I've actually stayed subscribed to the list for more than eleven years now (!), I believe... Hard to believe, isn't it?) Anyway, I'd say it's proving that this list is and has successfully remained a great photographer's list, no matter what equipment you're using. Recently I had the pleasure of covering a full week of athletics at what's called The (Natwest) Island Games. I guess it's the only competition/games where qualification for participating is based purely on a geological criteria - only island residents and teams can participate... :) (There were all kinds of sports, but I only did track field.) It was great fun and I have a real great collection of pictures, which I don't really know what to make of. I also happened to shoot for the Cayman Island's team, which was fun, they were very nice to get to know and I also got published on the other side of the Atlantic...:) Photography-wise I have also been doing some jazz-poster work. Last year I was the editor of a book, where I also ended up doing all the image work and the layout too. It was a rewarding experience in many respects. But I still haven't got my own photo web page, just some various uploads here and there. Btw, is there still a list of PDML-members' web pages somewhere? If so, would someone kindly point me to it? Till later, Lasse -- 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. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.34/2268 - Release Date: 07/28/09 06:00:00 -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:18 AM Subject: RE: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Recently I had the pleasure of covering a full week of athletics at what's called The (Natwest) Island Games. I guess it's the only competition/games where qualification for participating is based purely on a geological criteria - only island residents and teams can participate... :) (There were all kinds of sports, but I only did track field.) Welcome back! How did we miss that event, leaving all the glory to plucky little Aland?! We could have sent a team from GB, one from Australia, another from the Americas and perhaps, stretching the rules a little, one from Eurasia, another from Africa below the Suez. And also one from Iberia including Gibraltar and the stubby little bit of France below the Canal du Midi. I don't think Antarctica would have sent anyone - they keep themselves pretty much to themselves and their penguins. Hi Bob, thanks. I thought of explaining a bit more about the criterias, but then thought I'd leave an opening for your comments, since I know that you're a man of the world... :) Actually there were many more teams from GB than you probably thought of, and a number from the Americas as well and even from Gibraltar... Har! It has to be an island of not more than 100,000 inhabitants. I think that you, and many others, may find it interesting to check these islands out here: http://www.natwestislandgames2009.ax/text.con?iPage=15m=76 Lasse -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
Hi and thanks, Paul. I will let you know when I've finished a selection to show you. Lasse - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:28 AM Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Good to hear from you Lasse. Post some of those pics for us! Paul On Jul 27, 2009, at 7:54 PM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: -- 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.32/2266 - Release Date: 07/27/09 05:58:00 -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
From: ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:51 AM Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! [re Cotty: Lasse thank God you've come home.] you'll have to pardon Cotty, he only makes references for Brits and Yanks... No need for Cotty to be pardoned at all, he was just wagging his tail and I'm wagging mine. Us dogs recognize each other when we meet... I realized he was making reference to Lassie the dog - I saw a number of Lassie films as a kid and I also vaguely recall about Lassie being lost or away, although I didn't recall the title of this film until now. (I did see it though.) Thanks, Ann. Lasse This will enlighten you... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassie_Come_Home ann -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
In Swedish: Tummetott, Slickepott, Långeman, Gullebrand och Lille Vicke Vire... although I found me asking myself - was it really Vicke Vire? I'm starting to forget my nursery rhymes... jeez. Lasse - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 5:03 AM Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Pardon me Ann, but your wrong. He also is a finesmecher of Norwegian high poetry: Tommeltott, Slikkepott, Langemann, Guldebrand og lille Petter Spillemann -- MaritimTim -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
Hi there, Boris! Nice to hear from you. How are you, and how are things around you and your family in your politically charged area? Hope everything is well. Lasse From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 5:50 AM Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Do I remember you from some internet photography club where we met previously, sir? ;-) Welcome back, Lasse. Boris Lasse Karlsson wrote: Just want to say hi to you all. I hope everything is well with everyone. ... Till later, Lasse -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
Hi Bob, thanks. Yes, things are pretty good, all things considered. Feel tempted to borrow a phrase from a musician friend: overworked and underpaid and excluding the overworked part... :) Lasse - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 6:25 AM Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Hello Lasse, Good to hear you are doing well and still enjoying photography, even if you have deserted Pentax for Canon. Hope things are good on the island. Regards, Bob S. (aka rfsi...@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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
Thank you, Jostein! Maybe I will, at least I'll try. I think it's funny that I actually never unsubsribed, not even for a brief period of time, during these eleven years, although there may have been a year between my posts at times. There's nothing like old friends, it seems. :) (I guess that many of you know the Paul Simon song Old friends (or was it Bookends? - anyway a great song)...something like sitting on a park bench like bookends... Lasse - Original Message - From: AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 9:48 AM Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! Hey Lasse! Hope you do us the honour of delurking for a while. Cheers, Jostein 2009/7/28 Lasse Karlsson ma20...@aland.net: Hi all! Just want to say hi to you all. I hope everything is well with everyone. I guess most oldies remember me and may recall that I'm shooting Canon nowadays, but I still got some Pentax stuff somewhere. (It just struck me that, although I haven't been posting much in later years, I've actually stayed subscribed to the list for more than eleven years now (!), I believe... Hard to believe, isn't it?) Anyway, I'd say it's proving that this list is and has successfully remained a great photographer's list, no matter what equipment you're using. Recently I had the pleasure of covering a full week of athletics at what's called The (Natwest) Island Games. I guess it's the only competition/games where qualification for participating is based purely on a geological criteria - only island residents and teams can participate... :) (There were all kinds of sports, but I only did track field.) It was great fun and I have a real great collection of pictures, which I don't really know what to make of. I also happened to shoot for the Cayman Island's team, which was fun, they were very nice to get to know and I also got published on the other side of the Atlantic...:) Photography-wise I have also been doing some jazz-poster work. Last year I was the editor of a book, where I also ended up doing all the image work and the layout too. It was a rewarding experience in many respects. But I still haven't got my own photo web page, just some various uploads here and there. Btw, is there still a list of PDML-members' web pages somewhere? If so, would someone kindly point me to it? Till later, Lasse -- 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.
Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
Hi all! Just want to say hi to you all. I hope everything is well with everyone. I guess most oldies remember me and may recall that I'm shooting Canon nowadays, but I still got some Pentax stuff somewhere. (It just struck me that, although I haven't been posting much in later years, I've actually stayed subscribed to the list for more than eleven years now (!), I believe... Hard to believe, isn't it?) Anyway, I'd say it's proving that this list is and has successfully remained a great photographer's list, no matter what equipment you're using. Recently I had the pleasure of covering a full week of athletics at what's called The (Natwest) Island Games. I guess it's the only competition/games where qualification for participating is based purely on a geological criteria - only island residents and teams can participate... :) (There were all kinds of sports, but I only did track field.) It was great fun and I have a real great collection of pictures, which I don't really know what to make of. I also happened to shoot for the Cayman Island's team, which was fun, they were very nice to get to know and I also got published on the other side of the Atlantic...:) Photography-wise I have also been doing some jazz-poster work. Last year I was the editor of a book, where I also ended up doing all the image work and the layout too. It was a rewarding experience in many respects. But I still haven't got my own photo web page, just some various uploads here and there. Btw, is there still a list of PDML-members' web pages somewhere? If so, would someone kindly point me to it? Till later, Lasse -- 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: Summer greetings from Scandinavia!
I'm not quite sure of the full meaning here, but coming from you I assume it's funny, and I appreciate that. :) Sure, I'm a gluten allright. Probably for anything... (If it only had been said by a female list member, then I would probably have got really happy and exited...) Nice to hear from you, Lasse From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 3:11 AM Subject: Re: Summer greetings from Scandinavia! I've actually stayed subscribed to the list for more than eleven years now (!) Damn Lasse, you're a gluten for punishment. Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all! Just want to say hi to you all. I hope everything is well with everyone. I guess most oldies remember me and may recall that I'm shooting Canon nowadays, but I still got some Pentax stuff somewhere. (It just struck me that, although I haven't been posting much in later years, I've actually stayed subscribed to the list for more than eleven years now (!), I believe... Hard to believe, isn't it?) Anyway, I'd say it's proving that this list is and has successfully remained a great photographer's list, no matter what equipment you're using. Recently I had the pleasure of covering a full week of athletics at what's called The (Natwest) Island Games. I guess it's the only competition/games where qualification for participating is based purely on a geological criteria - only island residents and teams can participate... :) (There were all kinds of sports, but I only did track field.) It was great fun and I have a real great collection of pictures, which I don't really know what to make of. I also happened to shoot for the Cayman Island's team, which was fun, they were very nice to get to know and I also got published on the other side of the Atlantic...:) Photography-wise I have also been doing some jazz-poster work. Last year I was the editor of a book, where I also ended up doing all the image work and the layout too. It was a rewarding experience in many respects. But I still haven't got my own photo web page, just some various uploads here and there. Btw, is there still a list of PDML-members' web pages somewhere? If so, would someone kindly point me to it? Till later, Lasse -- 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 free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.32/2266 - Release Date: 07/27/09 05:58:00 -- 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.
Happy New Year Everybody Everywhere!!
Here's to a Happy New Year to everyone and that all your (at least reasonable :) ) hopes and wishes for the new year will come true! Lasse -- 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.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Hi all, Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it and all my best wishes to those of you who don't! Chocolates! Lasse -- 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: Addison Elizabeth
Hi Bill, Congratulations, both to you, the parents and Addison Elizabeth! That's a great picture. Here's to a long and happy life for the newborn. Lasse From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 6:56 PM Subject: Addison Elizabeth First photo of the new grand daughter and her parents. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=834 Bill -- 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: Old paper - to what use?
From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are you talking about photographic paper? Yes. Sorry if I used the wrong term. I don't mean modern paper made for like inkjet or laser printing, but plain old photographic paper for making regular prints in a darkroom. In that case, it's unlikely that they will be any use for inkjet printing. But you could try. I would just give them a go in the normal way of printing. It might be worth researching some recipes for contemporary developer for the older papers. Test strips first. Well, I don't have any darkroom set up and neither does it seem that I will be getting any, although I have been thinking that I might... It's just that I keep thinking about what a great picture coould be realized on this empty paper... Maybe I'll just frame one empty paper and I and anyone can project their hopes and ideas to it. I guess I just like the paper as such so much. Anyway, the boxes are nice and while thinking it over some further I might start with separating the boxes from the papers and make some good use of them. There's a guy buying an enlarger lens from me, I might ask if he wants the papers for free. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Old paper - to what use?
From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lasse - I made a hell of a mess trying to print with my inkjet on an old piece of Ilford multigrade RC. Hi Ann, What kind of mess did you make? Did the ink and the printer get messy? You could take up painting, perhaps :) Yes, I have done some and have been thinking of doing some more of that. However I don't know if photographic paper is well suited for being painted on. Thanks, Lasse ann Lasse Karlsson wrote: From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are you talking about photographic paper? Yes. Sorry if I used the wrong term. I don't mean modern paper made for like inkjet or laser printing, but plain old photographic paper for making regular prints in a darkroom. In that case, it's unlikely that they will be any use for inkjet printing. But you could try. I would just give them a go in the normal way of printing. It might be worth researching some recipes for contemporary developer for the older papers. Test strips first. Well, I don't have any darkroom set up and neither does it seem that I will be getting any, although I have been thinking that I might... It's just that I keep thinking about what a great picture coould be realized on this empty paper... Maybe I'll just frame one empty paper and I and anyone can project their hopes and ideas to it. I guess I just like the paper as such so much. Anyway, the boxes are nice and while thinking it over some further I might start with separating the boxes from the papers and make some good use of them. There's a guy buying an enlarger lens from me, I might ask if he wants the papers for free. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Old paper - to what use?
Hi Bob, and thanks. No, I haven't really thought about trading, since I think the paper may be too old to be of any real use. But I guess I could ask someone, or maybe just give them away for free to someone who at least wants to give them a try. Thanks also Godfrey and P.J. - yes, you may be right about wasting time and the trouble to fixate it just to get some white paper which still may be rather useless. I will be glad to get the boxes though, I always thought they were nice, fairly sturdy and well designed... Thanks, Lasse - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 8:38 PM Subject: Re: Old paper - to what use? Lasse, Hi, nice to see you posting. Have you considered trading the paper for some prints. Can you find someone who is still running a wet darkroom and printing service? Would they take paper in trade for some printing? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 10:41 AM, Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lasse - I made a hell of a mess trying to print with my inkjet on an old piece of Ilford multigrade RC. Hi Ann, What kind of mess did you make? Did the ink and the printer get messy? You could take up painting, perhaps :) Yes, I have done some and have been thinking of doing some more of that. However I don't know if photographic paper is well suited for being painted on. Thanks, Lasse ann Lasse Karlsson wrote: From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are you talking about photographic paper? Yes. Sorry if I used the wrong term. I don't mean modern paper made for like inkjet or laser printing, but plain old photographic paper for making regular prints in a darkroom. In that case, it's unlikely that they will be any use for inkjet printing. But you could try. I would just give them a go in the normal way of printing. It might be worth researching some recipes for contemporary developer for the older papers. Test strips first. Well, I don't have any darkroom set up and neither does it seem that I will be getting any, although I have been thinking that I might... It's just that I keep thinking about what a great picture coould be realized on this empty paper... Maybe I'll just frame one empty paper and I and anyone can project their hopes and ideas to it. I guess I just like the paper as such so much. Anyway, the boxes are nice and while thinking it over some further I might start with separating the boxes from the papers and make some good use of them. There's a guy buying an enlarger lens from me, I might ask if he wants the papers for free. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Old paper - to what use?
From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are you talking about photographic paper? Yes. Sorry if I used the wrong term. I don't mean modern paper made for like inkjet or laser printing, but plain old photographic paper for making regular prints in a darkroom. Thanks Joseph and Cotty (? :) ) for responding. Lasse Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all, I have a number of boxes of various old paper (for photocopying). They are really old - some 15 years, but also very, very old, like 40-50 years old that I got after my amateur photographer uncle died. I guess they are useless for any photocopying. However I hestitate to throw them away, simply because they still kind of look good with a nice surface and some weight to them. Any suggestions on any particular use that you can make of them? (Except for using the boxes, which are nice.) Do you know if they can be used for printing by an inkjet printer? Thanks, Lasse -- 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.
Old paper - to what use?
Hi all, I have a number of boxes of various old paper (for photocopying). They are really old - some 15 years, but also very, very old, like 40-50 years old that I got after my amateur photographer uncle died. I guess they are useless for any photocopying. However I hestitate to throw them away, simply because they still kind of look good with a nice surface and some weight to them. Any suggestions on any particular use that you can make of them? (Except for using the boxes, which are nice.) Do you know if they can be used for printing by an inkjet printer? Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Greetings from Scandinavia
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, It's been a while, but I'm still around. I hope everyone is well and got a dollar or two to buy new film... Been busy with a book and shooting horses with mostly young ladies on their backs. THATS what i';m doing wrong. Not waiting for them to get on the horse.:-0 Hi there, Dave! At times out on the horse track (or do you call it differently when they are jumping?) I was thinking of you and thought I'd ask you something about your shooting, but I forgot what it was... or maybe it was simply - How do you go about to make some money out of this? :) Welcome back. Dave Thanks, Lasse By the way, I think I spotted Bruce Springsteen on the telly the other day with some new band members. Anyone caught it and know who the guy was? Lasse -- 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: Greetings from Scandinavia
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 5/11/08, Lasse Karlsson, discombobulated, unleashed: Been busy with a book and shooting horses with mostly young ladies on their backs. Mark! Straight in at number one :-) Yo Lasse, good to hear from you. Thanks, Cotty, Good to hear from you too. (Btw. If I dare a question from the dark side as I believe it's sometimes called here on the list: Would you know of a better lens to replace my EFS 17-55/2,8 USM IS lens? I'm not entirely satisfied with it. I haven't really been following new lens releases lately.) Lasse -- 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: Greetings from Scandinavia
From: Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] mmm... Who's gonna tell him what happened with film? Whaddya mean - happened? :-) Thanks, Lasse - Mensaje original De: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's been a while, but I'm still around. I hope everyone is well and got a dollar or two to buy new film... -- 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: Greetings from Scandinavia
From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Greetings from Scandinavia Hi all, It's been a while, but I'm still around. I hope everyone is well and got a dollar or two to buy new film... You _have_ been away a long time. It's still good to hear from you. Good to hear from you too, Mike. Been busy with a book and shooting horses with mostly young ladies on their backs. Better than the other way round. Maybe. Oh, you mean like horses shooting me with young ladies on my back, or young ladies shooting me with horses on my back, or horses shooting young ladies with me on their backs, or young ladies shooting horses with me on their backs? Yeah, I guess you're right. Maybe. Lasse -- 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: Greetings from Scandinavia
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, It's been a while, but I'm still around. I hope everyone is well and got a dollar or two to buy new film... Been busy with a book and shooting horses with mostly young ladies on their backs. By the way, I think I spotted Bruce Springsteen on the telly the other day with some new band members. Anyone caught it and know who the guy was? Great to hear from you, Lasse! Thanks, Frank. Great to hear from you too. Last night I couldn't resist sitting up late following the results of the election coming in and thought I'd drop by to see this historic event be reflected here on the list. I think I'd been disappointed if I hadn't got at least a bit of a flame as per some other threads. But haven't we/you all got a bit soft by time? I just realised that come January or February, I think I've been subscribed to the list for 10 (!) years... My, my, hard to believe. I still remember The Who very well. All the best! -frank ;-) Same to you Frank, Lasse -- 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 The Dark Side gear (Was Greetings from Scandinavia)
Thanks, Cotty. Much appreciated. I do need the 2,8, and at least around 17mm at the widest and at least 55, preferably a bit longer, and also IS... I think I'll do some test shoots to check it more carefully: In some instances I didn't like what I saw, but it may have had to do with my shooting. No, I didn't know you sold your Canon gear. What happened to your Canon-fitted Pentax 85mm? I read about the Epson and I've often been thinking I'd find me something similar to just be able to go out lightly dressed. The Epson RD wouldn't really fit me though, but it got me thinking about it again. Glad to hear you like it and I can see why. It's true what already has been said a number of times on the list - you approach the world and shoot differently with different types of cameras. Having once got started in photography with an all manual Praktica and primes etc. with some upgrading, I do many times miss that kind of shooting. Thanks, Lasse From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 6/11/08, Lasse Karlsson, discombobulated, unleashed: Would you know of a better lens to replace my EFS 17-55/2,8 USM IS lens? I'm not entirely satisfied with it. I haven't really been following new lens releases lately.) Plastic and nylon hold no interest for me in lens design. I would only recommend 'L' glass as its the best Canon do. Your EFS suggests you have a 1.6 crop-sensor camera like the 40D ? Tricky. There's a few cheap jobs: http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_18-55_3p5-5p6_is_c16/ http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_17-85_4-5p6_is_usm_c16/ http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon%5F18%2D200%5F3p5%2D5p6%5Fis%5Fc16/ and yours: http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=303 If you don't like the 17-55 then unless you go for an L lens you probably won't be satisfied with anything else. Choices: 28-105/4 http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/28-105.shtml 24-70/2.8 http://www.fredmiranda.com/24-70/ I had the 24-70 and it was excellent - although not much use on a 1.6 crop body. On a 1.3 crop body it was better as a portrait lens! Of course the wider L zooms are: 17-40/4 http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php? product=3sort=7thecat=27 and 16-35/2.8 (used to be 17-35/2.8) http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/16-35.shtml Did you know I sold my Canon gear? 1DmarkII, 24-70/2.8 L, 70-200 2.8 L IS, 2X extender, 580EX flash, Quantum Turbo, angle finder C. I'm doing less stills for a while, concentrating on video. We still have an *ist DS and 18-55, some P and S cameras, and my Epson R-D1 and 3 lenses that I use for snaps :-) http://www.richcutler.co.uk/r-d1/ I pretty much agree with everything Rich says. I have Cosina Voigtlander Heliar 15/4.5, Ultron 28/1.9 and Nokton 50/1.5 lenses. I love this kit. best, -- 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: Greetings from Scandinavia
Hi Paul, Thanks, and good to hear from you too. I was thinking of you when they reported from the big celebration in the park, although I didn't think you'd be there. Yes, there is a weariness, it's global and not only of American politics. However, with this presidential election finally closed, no matter if one agrees with the outcome or not, there seems to be at least some sort of a general hope that things may turn out for the better. Only time will tell of course, but at least we can agree to hope for it to happen. So (since I haven't been following the list lately) - have you continued shooting models, your dear Grace, street photography or something else in particular? Lasse From: PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Lasse, Good to see you here again. Yeah, our flame aren't what they used to be, but that could be a good thing. No Who, Mafud or Ramsey to fan them. What's more, I think everyone is weary of American politics. We all just want it to go away for a while. Paul On Nov 5, 2008, at 6:19 PM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, It's been a while, but I'm still around. I hope everyone is well and got a dollar or two to buy new film... Been busy with a book and shooting horses with mostly young ladies on their backs. By the way, I think I spotted Bruce Springsteen on the telly the other day with some new band members. Anyone caught it and know who the guy was? Great to hear from you, Lasse! Thanks, Frank. Great to hear from you too. Last night I couldn't resist sitting up late following the results of the election coming in and thought I'd drop by to see this historic event be reflected here on the list. I think I'd been disappointed if I hadn't got at least a bit of a flame as per some other threads. But haven't we/you all got a bit soft by time? I just realised that come January or February, I think I've been subscribed to the list for 10 (!) years... My, my, hard to believe. I still remember The Who very well. All the best! -frank ;-) Same to you Frank, Lasse -- 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.
Greetings from Scandinavia
Hi all, It's been a while, but I'm still around. I hope everyone is well and got a dollar or two to buy new film... Been busy with a book and shooting horses with mostly young ladies on their backs. By the way, I think I spotted Bruce Springsteen on the telly the other day with some new band members. Anyone caught it and know who the guy was? Lasse -- 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: off-topic: Spain rules
Agree. I watched the game too. Spain is a very worthy European champion. It was a top quality game from the first minute to the last. Kudos to Germany too though, for maintaining a high level resistance, both technically and morally, despite being constantly pushed on the defensive by the brilliant Spanish offensive players. Italy, France and Holland have all got a lot to think about for national championships to come. Russia were also good and interesting, even though defeated in the semi-finals by Spain. Lasse From: Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:24 AM Subject: off-topic: Spain rules Congrats to our Spanish friends with the most impressive play of the Spanish team. I have enjoyed even more their semi-final against Russia. Henk -- 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: For experts on American cars. What car?
Hi all, Summer greetings from the Aland Islands! Since I know that many PDML-members don't mind talking a little about cars in between the camera and photo discusssions - can anybody tell me make, model and production years of the car in the photo at the link below? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7458336 Thanks, Lasse -- 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 experts on American cars. What car?
Thank you, Anthony! (And everybody else who replied.) It defnitely looks like you found it. I might add that the lady behind the car is Marilyn Monroe, probably stepping out of one of the 20th Century Fox studios, and I'm just trying to find a possible or approximate date for the shot. At first I was thinking it may have been one of her own cars, she owned and drove a few, but then I realized that it might just as well be one from a Limo service, which I know she/the studio used quite a lot. If anybody knows when this model it first hit the market you'll win a virtual Marilyn Monroe-badge. Thanks, Lasse - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 2:07 PM Subject: RE: OT: For experts on American cars. What car? Following up on Peter's knowledge, a Google image search found this: http://luxurycarphotos.tripod.com/58cadillacfleet75_pic3.jpg http://tinyurl.com/489zps It appears not to be a modification, but an original factory model, the Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75, which seemed to have a higher, squarer roofline than other Cadillac models. I'm sure when Paul Stenquist sees Lasse's photo he'll tell us the month it was built, the comp ratio of the engine and the colour of the upholstery :-) Regards, Anthony Farr -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Friday, 27 June 2008 8:31 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: For experts on American cars. What car? Lasse, I would guess that this is a 1958 Cadillac limousine of some sort. That's based on the tail fin, and the chrome side trim. I don't think it is a regular production model. The back door, back side window, and roof line look like a longer car. Here is a picture of a similar 1958 Cadillac Sedan. http://www.misterw.com/Cadillac/58Cad4Dr04.html Regards, Bob S. -- 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 experts on American cars. What car?
Thanks Paul, thanks Doug and JC. I thought Anthony nailed it as a Fleetwood Series 75, but I will check out the Eldorados from those years too. Lasse - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 3:52 PM Subject: Re: OT: For experts on American cars. What car? It appears to be a 1957 Cadillac, probably an Eldorado. It might be a 1958, but without looking at reference, I'd bet on '57. The styling changed every year in those days and both the 1956 and 1959 models are very different. Paul Stenquist On Jun 27, 2008, at 5:59 AM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all, Summer greetings from the Aland Islands! Since I know that many PDML-members don't mind talking a little about cars in between the camera and photo discusssions - can anybody tell me make, model and production years of the car in the photo at the link below? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7458336 Thanks, Lasse -- 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. -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 18.6.2008 21:08 -- 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.
RGB to CMYK
Hi all, I'm currently working as an editor of sorts of a book to be published. I've been doing text editing et cetera but also worked with the photos and illustrations. Now the printing house asks me to deliver pictures in CMYK-format. While I know about and understand CMYK, I have not previously had to do the CMYK conversion myself, why I now ask for any advice on it, in case there is someone on the list who's been working with it. Do I just check the CMYK-option in Photoshop for any photo/picture or are there other particular steps to be taken or aspects to be considered? My monitor is not professionally calibrated. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: test message
Hi Charles, I can hear you well, up here in the middle of the Eastern Lake (which is my preferred name for the Baltic Sea) in Scandinavia. Amazing. Lasse - Original Message - From: Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8:57 PM Subject: test message My messages don't appear to be making it to the PDML this morning. Can you hear me now? -Charles -- 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.
Pretty Girls Was: test message
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 10:51 PM Subject: Re: test message On 29/2/08, Lasse Karlsson, discombobulated, unleashed: I can hear you well, up here in the middle of the Eastern Lake (which is my preferred name for the Baltic Sea) in Scandinavia. Amazing. Lasse! Come on mate, let's see some pretty girls :) Ha, ha - thanks for pushing the right button. Allright - I realized I can actually use my blog at my local newspaper's site to show you some pics. I just uploaded a few summer pics for you of a favourite model from a few years back. A few more further down. Just some nice shots of a very nice young lady and a great model. You'd all love to meet and work with her. She moved to Ireland though. It may take a while for the page to load, since it loads my entire blog. There'll be a lot of stuff that you won't understand very much of. But there'll also be some pics to look at. Oh yes, if you happen to find the youtube-link for the Lennon sisters - click it! It's out of this world. http://blogg.alandstidningen.ax/LasseK/index.asp?show=all Btw, if you can make out how to leave a comment to my latest entry, please do. Lasse -- 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: The Cushman Photos -- watching a photographer progress
He, he. I knew you would get stuck in there, Paul. Good luck! (I guess you react like I did, like a kid in a goodies store. However, the site will in all likelyhood remain on line for some time, why you might just as well - also just like I did - schedule the time needed to see the collection - because you won't be able to stop until you've seen it all... :) ) As you may have noticed there is quite a useful search engine. (Many list members will start drooling by the search results of cars...) About his camera, take a look at this. http://tinyurl.com/3a2ulp More on his equipment http://tinyurl.com/2qqslk It's also interesting to look at his notebooks, with his original notes on the pictures he took. http://tinyurl.com/38ema2 Lasse From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 8:24 PM Subject: The Cushman Photos -- watching a photographer progress I've made it through 118 pages of the Chicago pics with no end in sight. This has taken me from some of his first work in 1937 all the way to 1958. It's fascinating to see how he progressed in terms of composition and creative perspective. I also noticed that his camera developed a sticky shutter in 1958 or thereabouts. Seems he had it fixed fairly soon. It's also interesting that he threw very little away -- end of roll shots, sticky shutter shots, overexposed and underexposed shots -- they're all here. The Chicago area pics start here: http://tinyurl.com/2lsrlo Paul -- 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: Charles W. Cushman, color slide photographer 1938-1969.
From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Charles W. Cushman, color slide photographer 1938-1969. Lasse Karlsson wrote: Just in case it hasn't been mentioned on the list before, i'd like to point you to a very insteresting photo collection, available on the net since a few years back. This is a link to the index (Home) page of the collection: http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/index.jsp Thanks, Lasse. There's some really interesting content there. Just to add to the discussion, Shorpy has an interesting collection of old photographs. There are quite a few 4x5 Kodachromes, as well. http://www.shorpy.com/ Thanks, Scott. I have spent an hour at the site and bookmarked it to return to it. Some amazing Kodachromes there, along with many high resolution scans of great BW photography. Lasse -- 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.
Charles W. Cushman, color slide photographer 1938-1969.
Just in case it hasn't been mentioned on the list before, i'd like to point you to a very insteresting photo collection, available on the net since a few years back. It's the life time collection of color slides shot by one Charles W. Cushman. What's interesting is that he very early started shooting color slides. He traveled quite a bit in various states and captured many scenes which will show the evolution into modern day U.S.A. He lived mostly in Chicago and in his later years also in San Fransisco, why there are particularly many photos of these cities. He also photographed a lot during a number of trips to Europe. His earliest shots are from 1938, his last shots are from 1969, a few years before he passed away. Funny thing is that there is no indication that any of his pictures ever were published nor that he was looking for getting them published. Recently I spent a week's nights browsing trough the whole collection by year. It was like watching a great documentary in many parts. Fascinating. I picked this shot from Sep. 17, 1938 in Victoria British Columbia for you as an example. http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/collections/cushman/full/P01449.jpg If you click the following link you'll get to a smaller version with info on the picture as well as other links which will give you an idea of how the collection is organized. (Note: in some instances, like this one, the image has been restored from a discolored original. In those cases you can also find the original by a link at the bottom right corner. I gave it a go at a few of them and thought I could do a better restoration than presented there.) http://tinyurl.com/33kltf This is a link to the index (Home) page of the collection: http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/index.jsp Enjoy, Lasse -- 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.
For the experts. Determening distances in a photograph.
Hi all, I'm doing some research on the earliest constructions of my hometown, Mariehamn. At the link below there is one very early photograph of the town, from around 1870. In it there are still a number of houses, farms, of the village where the town was founded in 1861. I'm trying to establish the exact location of these constructions, so that I can draw them on a current map or walk there and say: This is the south-west corner of that house, this is... etc.. (The photograph, originally in BW, is a working copy of mine, where I've added a few things in color just to help me see various parts more clearly.) The constructions which I'm interested in, are to the left, on the hill, as well as on the slope towards the photographer. I know, or will be able to pin down the exact locations of some houses, or corners thereof. Some of these have been marked with a blue x. Now, I believe that it should be possible, to actually determine the exact locations of these buildings just by going by this photograph. (Let's say it was shot with a lens equalling 50mm on 35mm film camera.) Am I correct or mistaken? If it's possible, can anybody help me out in how to go about doing it, or do I have to redo my geometry classes? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6894839size=lg Thanks for your comments, Lasse. -- 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: VuPoint scanner
From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's a small gallery of 3 of my father's photos taken in 1952 using the Veho (VuPoint) scanner. They are kodachrome slides taken with his first 35mm camera, which I think was an Argus C3. http://photo.net/photos/wowens1 Bill Hi Bill! I enjoyed watching those. (Praticularly as I am also in the process of sorting and scanning old photos (mostly slides) from the 50s. And that's some dude, all dressed up and ready to go, already at eight ...:-) (My second thought was that I too have to get me a (new) pair of pretty white shoes for next summer...) If you've got more old photos, please show them. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: My uncle's photos. Longish.
From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Stan! Good points. I wonder - no dates imprinted on the borders of the slide mounts? Standard practice for most processors here in the states... Later slides, from early 60s onward do have month and year imprinted on the borders. However those from the 50s don't. It seems that many rolls from the 50s were just processed and not mounted, which he did himself (or he may have opened the original mount and mounted them in glass frames, without making any notes on when they were processed, or shot for that matter). Two separate thoughts. 1. Long ago and far away a friend and I assembled a best of the year slide show based on slides contributed by members of our climbing club. My friend was an editor with National Geographic, and in her office she had a light table that has huge - probably 3 meters by 1 meter. Made it very easy to lay out dozens and dozens and dozens of slides, sort them, rearrange them... You might want to think about how to improvise something like that to help in your sorting. I have two table slide sorters that will allow for some 30 and 40 slides being laid out. I'd have use for a couple of more though and have been thinking of making another one by using some glass plates and small lights. Maybe I can make use of an old flatbed scanner no longer in use and put a small light in there. 2. This situation with your uncle's photos is a case where perfection should not be the standard of success! Don't worry if you cannot identify each and every person, each venue, and the dates associated. Don't think like a historian or archivist, think like a photographer! I won't worry in case some shots will remain unidentified. There are for instance landscape views which are so general it would be impossible to identify where they were shot (although in many cases (by looking at previous or later shots of the same roll) I can pretty much assume around where it must have been shot, close to certain villages or parts of town etc.). And if I have to choose between thinking like a historian/archivist or like a photographer I will of course appöy my standrad method of approaching such options and choose both of them... :) However I think that by the help of other people I will be able to pin down dates to at least seasons of a year, and in some cases months and maybe even specific dates (Midsummer night's eve, Christmas, birthdays of young and old, are the kids able to walk yet, funerals, 1st of May, dates of major construction works, new street lamp posts, different types of antennas on the roofs, almost each year from the late 50s the local harbours have had new constructions being made to it, new streets being asphalted certain years, new pavements, dates of new ferry boats and ships (almost hundreds of them...), stores or offices being opened at certain adresses, particular official events, new car models, demolitions etc., etc.). Go through and pick out interesting photos - those with good natural portraits of people, good scenic and texture and detail. Yes, that's what I will eventually do. Assemble a show and or publish a book of the photos. Get the citizens to view the results, they will be glad to help with the identification of the historical details. Get local historians and librarians involved in the historical part, and you keep on digging for the good photographs within the archive. Yes, I will go along those lines. Luckily I already personally know many people that will be of help, at the museum, people who have served in community planning, on boards of various companies and shipping lines etc. I just realized that I also could send a selection of photos to a few biologists who can give me an estimate as to when different types of trees, flowers and grass will bloom, or not yet ave done so or already did... Or a zoologist may estimate a date for young birds, or butterflies in case I'll spot any... In a few instances I think a farmer will be able to rougly guess a date depending on what farming tools are visible in a shot etc., or when cows were allowed/moved to certain areas etc.. I also realize - and I've been thinking about this many times before - that I also could make use some sort of a solar clock which would enable me to measure the angle/hight of the sunlight, since this actually will be more or less exactly repeated each year. I guess an astronomer could provide me with tables on that for each day. At least theorethically you could also accomplish this by making your own solar clock - a stick or a pole in the ground and then you you could shoot a picture of the shadow it will make each sunny day at certain times of day, both it's angle/direction and lenght, etc.. Then by looking at photos you could try to read the angle of sun light and determine around what date and time of the day it probably was shot. Or in many cases where constructions are still there I could go
Re: My uncle's photos. Longish.
From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Not by profession - he was a radio-telegraphist (literally translated from Swedish - if you know what his profession would be called in English, please report (or in German, French, Spanish and Italian too). Radio-telegraphist is OK but radio-telegrapher would be better. Thanks, Mike. I hope you manage to do something with this archive. For me, when faced with huge tasks like this, the only way is to make sure that I do _something_ every day until it is finished, no matter how small that something is. Yes, I will later try to follow that routine. However, there simply are some initial steps which needs to be done and the only way I can see me getting it done is to fully throw myself into it and get it over with fast, or there is a chance that the task might seem too big to start off on. In this case I just thought better not to think it over too much, just grab the whole mess and quickly make it manageable for further work, which can be done the way you suggest. Maybe a local museum would be interested in getting some of the donkey work (basic scanning) done in return for first consideration of the results? I've been thinking about it, but for now, until i get a basic order to it, I wouldn't like to turn it over to anybody else. Besides, I also realized that I am probably the only person who is really able to do it reasonably right at this stage - I have enough experience and knowledge of dealing with films and images and in my family there is no one else with the same knowledge of family history or of how to go about getting information needed, let alone the interest to really do the work. I took the decision to start by just doing rough scans of the earliest and most important pictures as a means to more easily sort them and get a better overview. Later I will make a selection and try to properly clean them and make some archive scans of them. I have so far limited my work to these early pictures and excluded the great amount of later photos. From the 60s onwards the slides will have processing dates which will make it easier. I will also soon sort out the earliest negatives and try to sort these out. However, they are at least in various pockets and envelopes, although in complete dissarray, why I can deal with them little by little. The early slides however needed immediate attention because of their poor and in many cases unprotected state. I will have to make some decisions though as to how to deal with the total body of photographs. Probably will set out to do one, and just one only, look through all the slides and negatives and make a selection (and maby some notes) on the spot, immediately scan the selected ones etc., till I think I've gone through it all, and then see where it leaves me. The amount of material is so huge that you run the risk of getting lost or overwhelmed by it ending up nowhere. Furthermore, all this time and work that I already spent on my uncle's pictures, is something that I'd really need to put into my own stuff, which already since long has awaited similar work. In any case, I would dearly like to see some of them myself. I will soon get back to you all with a selection or two. Maybe I ought to point out that this is not a discovery of an unknown treasure of great photography. However there is a lot of good photography with local documentary value to it, quite a lot of very good landscape and scenery photography, a lot of nice family pictures, and surprisingly (to me) many good portraits of family, friends and aquaintences. Thanks, Lasse -- 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.
My uncle's photos. Longish.
Hi all, Sorry, this got much longer than intended. Two years ago my uncle (my mother's brother) passed away. Peacefully, at around 84, I believe. He was a photographer. (Not by profession - he was a radio-telegraphist (literally translated from Swedish - if you know what his profession would be called in English, please report (or in German, French, Spanish and Italian too). He'd be in charge of tele communications for instance on a ship. However I believe he only did one trip in the mid 50:s. He got too sea sick to carry on at sea! :) So instead of travelling the high seas (which a lot of Alanders did and do, since international shipping is and has long been a major industry of Aland) he took a job at the local Coastal-radio station (literally translated). I am now happy he did, since this meant that he'd shoot a lot of pictures locally in Aland and his and my home town, Mariehamn.) After his wife also passed away last year, I first told his daughter/my cousin, that all his picture archives, negatives and prints etc., MUST be taken care of and I also offered me to do it. I actually had been emphasizing this already with my uncle (who appreciated my thoughts - but he was already starting to lose some of his intellectual capacity) as well as with my aunt/his wife, who to my horror first gave me some ambigious statements, making me wonder if she actually had disposed of it all. She had at least at times expressed thoughts like I'm so tired of all his photos and those things, I think I'm going to throw it all away (Sheer horror at the thought - not only did we, the family, know of his unique family photos of which we had been given many copies, but I also knew/thought/hoped there'd also be pictures of great local documentary value in his archives.) Luckily, it eventually turned out that his photo archives had been preserved after all... (Sigh of relief... right? :) ) Since also his daughter, living abroad, at first when having to deal with emptying and selling her parents' house, didn't seem to care that much about the photos or my enthusiasm for them, I now realize that all the time up till now, the question about my uncle's photo archives, actually has meant some considerable concern, almost stress, to me. Anyway, during the last couple of months I have been helping her cousin clearing her (family) house, as it was sold. I guess I slowly gained the trust and understanding for my views on the photos, since I now have been given my uncle's photo archives (at least as a deposition and for getting them sorted out, cleaned up and making some sort of an inventory of them). I also got a lot of other old camera and dark room stuff, some a little interesting but most of which I will have to find another home for. My uncle - Erik, by the way - had the good taste of early on - that is in the early 1950s - choosing to shoot color slides, at a time when not too many people did so around here. For a couple of weeks now I have spent most of the days and nights doing everything that possibly can be made to the most important part of the archives, that is sorting out and cleaning his earliest slides. (From all his some 60 active years there will be thousands of slides, and thousand of negatives). Well, regarding his archives there is indeed a lot more that could have been desired. Listen to this: I have yet to come across one single note of date, place or persons depicted to any of his slides, negatives or single photographs! Not one single peace of information anywhere! :) (This makes for some interesting intellectual detective work on my part. In a way I don't mind, since it is very interesting. On the other hand I'd really want to spend the time on my own projects. However, I'm starting to think there will be at least an exhibition of his photos. Maybe a book, but I'm not sure about how to finance such a project.) Yet, he was very well aware of what was considered to be even the most basic method of filing negatives and slides. From late 1940s onwards he'd subscribe to photography magazines where such things repeatedly were discussed, just as we are discussing it on this list. He was in his daily work as well as in his capacity as a local politician, very much aware of the necessity of properly filing documents of all kinds. Yet, regarding this one personally very important part of his life, he never applied even the most basic filing method. My guess is that he simply never got started, although always thinking he'd have to, and in the end never got about to start while all new pictures added mounted to an even bigger and too big a task... The only thing there (thankfully) is, are quite a few albums (still only a small part of his output) that he, on my insisting it, started to put together very late in his years (but as I indicated, he was already starting to lose his capacity to do it completely) where many of his later prints were sorted, but
Re: My uncle's photos. Longish.
I wrote: ...I have been helping her cousin Please read ...I have been helping her... Thanks, Lasse - Original Message - From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 5:31 PM Subject: My uncle's photos. Longish. Hi all, Sorry, this got much longer than intended. Two years ago my uncle (my mother's brother) passed away. Peacefully, at around 84, I believe. He was a photographer. (Not by profession - he was a radio-telegraphist (literally translated from Swedish - if you know what his profession would be called in English, please report (or in German, French, Spanish and Italian too). He'd be in charge of tele communications for instance on a ship. However I believe he only did one trip in the mid 50:s. He got too sea sick to carry on at sea! :) So instead of travelling the high seas (which a lot of Alanders did and do, since international shipping is and has long been a major industry of Aland) he took a job at the local Coastal-radio station (literally translated). I am now happy he did, since this meant that he'd shoot a lot of pictures locally in Aland and his and my home town, Mariehamn.) After his wife also passed away last year, I first told his daughter/my cousin, that all his picture archives, negatives and prints etc., MUST be taken care of and I also offered me to do it. I actually had been emphasizing this already with my uncle (who appreciated my thoughts - but he was already starting to lose some of his intellectual capacity) as well as with my aunt/his wife, who to my horror first gave me some ambigious statements, making me wonder if she actually had disposed of it all. She had at least at times expressed thoughts like I'm so tired of all his photos and those things, I think I'm going to throw it all away (Sheer horror at the thought - not only did we, the family, know of his unique family photos of which we had been given many copies, but I also knew/thought/hoped there'd also be pictures of great local documentary value in his archives.) Luckily, it eventually turned out that his photo archives had been preserved after all... (Sigh of relief... right? :) ) Since also his daughter, living abroad, at first when having to deal with emptying and selling her parents' house, didn't seem to care that much about the photos or my enthusiasm for them, I now realize that all the time up till now, the question about my uncle's photo archives, actually has meant some considerable concern, almost stress, to me. Anyway, during the last couple of months I have been helping her cousin clearing her (family) house, as it was sold. I guess I slowly gained the trust and understanding for my views on the photos, since I now have been given my uncle's photo archives (at least as a deposition and for getting them sorted out, cleaned up and making some sort of an inventory of them). I also got a lot of other old camera and dark room stuff, some a little interesting but most of which I will have to find another home for. My uncle - Erik, by the way - had the good taste of early on - that is in the early 1950s - choosing to shoot color slides, at a time when not too many people did so around here. For a couple of weeks now I have spent most of the days and nights doing everything that possibly can be made to the most important part of the archives, that is sorting out and cleaning his earliest slides. (From all his some 60 active years there will be thousands of slides, and thousand of negatives). Well, regarding his archives there is indeed a lot more that could have been desired. Listen to this: I have yet to come across one single note of date, place or persons depicted to any of his slides, negatives or single photographs! Not one single peace of information anywhere! :) (This makes for some interesting intellectual detective work on my part. In a way I don't mind, since it is very interesting. On the other hand I'd really want to spend the time on my own projects. However, I'm starting to think there will be at least an exhibition of his photos. Maybe a book, but I'm not sure about how to finance such a project.) Yet, he was very well aware of what was considered to be even the most basic method of filing negatives and slides. From late 1940s onwards he'd subscribe to photography magazines where such things repeatedly were discussed, just as we are discussing it on this list. He was in his daily work as well as in his capacity as a local politician, very much aware of the necessity of properly filing documents of all kinds. Yet, regarding this one personally very important part of his life, he never applied even the most basic filing method. My guess is that he simply never got started, although always thinking he'd have to, and in the end never got about to start while all new pictures added mounted to an even bigger
Re: My uncle's photos. Longish.
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fascinating story, Lasse! Do keep us updated on how things progress. And of course I'd love to see some of the photographs. Thanks, Mark. I will keep you updated and post some pictures as well. Lasse -- 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.
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From: George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] The detective work might make an interesting community project. You might consider scanning a number of the photos that are representative of places and times. Putting those on a public web site where community members can offer comments as to the identity and time frame may be very interesting. Hi George, That's a good idea. In fact it is such a good idea that I already thought about it. :) Though I haven't decided yet exactly how I will go about doing it. I will definitely put up a few pictures and inroduce this find on my local blog. Maybe link it to another web gallery, asking people to help out identifying buildings, places and people. Or I may approach the local news papers as well. Giving a few samples and a link. Or/and contacting the local muséum, which at times has arranged exhibitions of old photographs asking visitors to help identifying places and people. People around here seem to enjoy doing that. (I'd say that the Alanders are particularly fond of caring about their past in such a way, because they will likely find old relatives and places they have a relation to in one way or another in the pictures.) Thanks, Lasse -- 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.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fascinating story, Lasse. Good to hear from you. I hope we get to see some of your uncle's photography when yo u've sorted it out and made some scans. Happy holidays, Paul Thanks, Paul. Yes I will soon post a few samples for you all to see. I already have started scanning while trying to sort out and rebuild the original rolls of film. There is quite a great variety of transparency films: In the fifties mostly Agfacolor of different types, but also Kodachromes, Ektachromes, Ilford, Anscocolor, Adoxcolor, Perutz etc. and later also Fuji as well as others. Some of them have retained beautiful vivid colors and quality while others haven't fared that good, exhibiting severe discolorings, as well as real physical abuse of different kinds in some instances. Happy holidays to you too. Thanks, Lasse -- 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.
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From: John Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lasse, It fascinates me to go thru past family photos. I haven't been able to lately but I have this continuous desire to find all of my fathers photos at the old homestead. John Hi, John, Make that desire come true, as soon as possible. You won't regret it. (While you bitterly will, in case something happens to them before you get there...:) ) If your father is still around, bring paper and pen and make notes. If he's no longer around, track down any- and everyone available who may be able to help out in bringing those photos alive. It is a fascinating journey to make, if you will. And if you get hold of old negatives, not seldom large medium format and much more densed with information than regular 35mm film, it's amazing what you can bring out of them. (I recently bought an Epson V700 scanner which will scan any negative up to A4 size). Hell, even small Instamatic negs keep astonishing me by what can be retrieved by some digital tweaking, in case they need some. Thanks, Lasse -- 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.
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From: Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lasse- maybe a big family gathering--a bit of a photographic wing-ding somewhere in addition to the web site suggestion below. You may not get all your answers, but you just might minimize the detective work you talked about. Best of luck with your project. Cheers, Christine Hi, Christine, Thanks for your suggestion. It's a good one, except for the fact that there actually no longer is that much of a family, useful for these photos, to gather... : /. However, I have already by phone talked a lot to my aunt, a favourite relative of mine and kid sister of my uncle, now approaching her 80s, living in Sweden. And we've decided to get together come spring when she'll come visiting again. I don't want to wait that long, so I will send her a selection of photos to view and identify when she's spending Christmas with her sons (she doesn't use a computer). She will get some Christmas present for sure. Her brother shot a number of very nice portraits of her which she probably has never seen, as well as many other family pictures of her and her family. She and I (like my mother, her sister, who passed away ten years ago) both share this interest and joy of documenting and caring of everything family, so to speak. I have also talked to a number of other people, relatives of my uncle's wife as well as just people from around here who remember him, events and places etc.. I also have a list of people, friends of his (in some instances also of me) who can not only be of great help to me, but probably also will be greatly surprised with many new great pictures of themselves, their family and friends, many of which are long gone. As soon as I get a useful selection of pictures gathered I will approach them, either bringing them prints or inviting them to come by for coffee and a show at my computer screen. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Johanna V2. Cropping alternatives
The third from the left on the gallery page is the ultimate best. Boris From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] The third new one is the best crop. It just is. Thank you guys. Much appreciated. Come to think of it, the lighting arrangement was kind of funny. I had prepared for available light only, but she was late and we were fast losing light as the sun set. I did have a flash with me but knew it wouldn't work well and a few full body flash shots turned out bad, as expected. However I had brought along this flashlight (torch?) just because I knew it would turn dark. We were in a very rocky area with trees and bushes and it would be dangerous to walk back in the dark. It was a big, fat light with a handle. Anyway as we finally lost light, I thought I'd try to give it a go with the flash light. However, I hadn't brought anything to hold it. Handholding the light in one hand and shooting with the other wouldn't work either. I ended up sitting with folded legs, with the flashlight tightly between my knees, having to turn just my lower body to aim the light right, while trying to keep the camera still and focus. She also sitting down in front of me following my directions. It was a completely knew, and funny feeling experience of body control and coordination to get it right, but I did get a handful interesting shots by this arrangement, the posted one one of the best. Thanks, Lasse Lasse Karlsson wrote: Thanks again for the feedback on the first Johanna pics. I updated the Johanna gallery with tree new pictures. (Same occasion and location, just a little later, but shot with another body, lens and film type.) It's just one shot, but with two alternate croppings of it. They make out the first three pictures. The first picture is the original as it was shot. The next two are two different ways to crop it. I would be very interested to hear somebody else's view on the suggested croppings. Do they, or any of them work at all? Would you prefer any cropped version before the original? http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=782151 Just to add a bonus bait: If anyone can guess the lighting arrangement correctly, I'll buy you an icecream. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Johanna V2. Cropping alternatives
From: Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:21 AM Subject: Re: Geso: Johanna V2. Cropping alternatives I prefer #3 - there's something mysterious about it. Lighting looks like a flashlight (torch). -p Hi Paul, Thanks for the feedback. You got yourself an icecream. In fact I didn't even have to go and buy it. I already had it in the fridge. I made you a real big bowl of it . It's sitting right before me at the moment and it's all yours. You can come and pick it up right away. Bring some girls too. :) Thanks, Lasse Lasse Karlsson wrote: Thanks again for the feedback on the first Johanna pics. I updated the Johanna gallery with tree new pictures. (Same occasion and location, just a little later, but shot with another body, lens and film type.) It's just one shot, but with two alternate croppings of it. They make out the first three pictures. The first picture is the original as it was shot. The next two are two different ways to crop it. I would be very interested to hear somebody else's view on the suggested croppings. Do they, or any of them work at all? Would you prefer any cropped version before the original? http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=782151 Just to add a bonus bait: If anyone can guess the lighting arrangement correctly, I'll buy you an icecream. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Johanna
Below. I'm not a big fan of the Lensbaby itself (though I do like Holgas), but those are quite nice. I'll contact you off list with banking info. :) Scott Loveless - - - - 328's the one. Hey I can relate to the haircut ;-) Cheers, Cotty - - - - Lovely twilight shots. I would like to retire in luxury, so here's my guess. Canon 7 with the 50/f0.95, and Agfa Ultra 100. Do I win? D - - - - I can't guess at lens or film, but this one is my favorite: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6629329 Excellent work! G - - - - Agree. That's my favorite. Has sort of a timelessness to it. (Except for the hair, which I admit I do not like.) Marnie aka Doe :-) Thanks a lot for your feedback! No, Scott, it wasn't the Lensbaby. These were shot ten years ago, on July 20, 1997. Nor was it the Holga. Sorry, no money this time. :-) Derby, interesting and not at all bad a guess on your part. You get a honorary mention for this, both for good thinking and being brave to suggest it. But sorry, no euro... If memory and other indications serves me right, these were shot with a Nikomat (Like the Nikkormat a poor man's Nikon) with a regular 1970s Nikon 50/1.2, shot at /1.2 on a Konica transparency of ISO 100, I believe. (The model was a bit late, I believe she didn't fully appreciate how fast the light would disappear.) Cotty, Godfrey and Marnie, thank you also for reporting your views, which I value (of course...:-) ). Thanks, Lasse -- 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.
Geso: Johanna V2. Cropping alternatives
Thanks again for the feedback on the first Johanna pics. I updated the Johanna gallery with tree new pictures. (Same occasion and location, just a little later, but shot with another body, lens and film type.) It's just one shot, but with two alternate croppings of it. They make out the first three pictures. The first picture is the original as it was shot. The next two are two different ways to crop it. I would be very interested to hear somebody else's view on the suggested croppings. Do they, or any of them work at all? Would you prefer any cropped version before the original? http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=782151 Just to add a bonus bait: If anyone can guess the lighting arrangement correctly, I'll buy you an icecream. Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Scanning with Epson V700
Thanks, Godfrey, Have you made, or do you (or anyone) know of any tests on how the V700 does in scanning negatives compared to dedicated film scanners. Lasse From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 7:49 PM Subject: Re: Scanning with Epson V700 I drive all my scanners (Epson 2450 and V700, Minolta Scan Dual II and Nikon Coolscan IV ED) with VueScan. Far as I'm concerned, it does the best job of acquiring data. I've never used any of the OEM software for any but the Scan Dual II of the above. I settled on using VueScan exclusively too many years ago for the others. ;-) Godfrey On Nov 11, 2007, at 7:57 AM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: As mentioned in a previous post I bought the Epson Perfection V700 flatbed scanner which also scans negatives. I seem to recall there are other members using this scanner and I simply would like to get some comments on using it. I have already been scanning negatives using it's original software. But I also got the Silverfast software. However I haven't yet looked into it. What's the word on Silverfast? Any other comments, experiences, hints or advice on aspects I might overlook on the V700 very welcome. (Previously I have only been using the Minolta Dimage Scan Speed F-2800 film scanner and have never thought it to be very good, or it (bought second hand) may not be working properly.) -- 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: Negatives and plastic
From: Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 8:42 PM Op Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:09:36 +0100 schreef Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Anybody in the know about how negatives (or for that matter transparencies) go together with different kinds of plastic material? For instance in the past I've noticed that some plastic will stick to photocopied paper, absorbing the black etc., why I thought there may be very different qualities of plastics. There are very different qualities of plastics. Softeners (is that the correct english word?) are widely used in plastic sleeves you descibe, and can be harmfull to negatives. I stick to archival sleeves, especially made for storing negatives. Ciao, Lucas Thanks, Lucas, That's what I feared. Lasse -- 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.
Fall greetings from Scandinavia
Hi all, Thought I'd just drop by to say hi, since I happen to be in the neighbourhood. Around here we are currently having typical late fall weather - rainy, windy, decreasing daylight and some (quickly disappearing)snow falling. Temperature still a few degrees above Celsius zero though. Although I haven't been posting in a long time I've still stayed subscribed. It's nice to see that this list continues to be a good one, providing good advice on all aspects of photography as well as being a generally friendly community, the occasional and obviously inevitable personal thrifts aside. Good to see so many old-timers still around, good to see new members having joined. I haven't had the time to follow everyone's work as posted in PESOS, GESOS, the PUG etc. but still it is inspiring to follow how much members continue to work on improving their shooting. As some of you may recall, I'm now shooting Canon since going digital two years back. Last winter my father passed away at old age after a number of years of declining health. He left me (and my sister) some funds, why I've had the opportunity to invest in some additional photo equipment. I've bought some good lenses and accessories, the 40D camera (keeping the 20D as a second), some studio equipment, a good flatbed scanner (Epson V700), printers as well as having upgraded my computer etc.. By all this it feels like a new start in many ways. I will be able to work at a more professional level and hopefully in the long run make investments pay. I'll be back with some questions in separate messages. Till later, Lasse -- 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.
Negatives and plastic
I have been scanning some old medium format family negatives and I am also trying to get them archived better than before. I have a lot of these plastic photo sheets (what do you call them - you know regular ones with pockets for photo copies to be placed in binders?) and thought I could put the negatives in these transparent pockets. However it struck me that I don't really know whether the plastic may emit chemicals that might cause damage to negatives. Anybody in the know about how negatives (or for that matter transparencies) go together with different kinds of plastic material? Thanks, Lasse -- 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.
Scanning with Epson V700
As mentioned in a previous post I bought the Epson Perfection V700 flatbed scanner which also scans negatives. I seem to recall there are other members using this scanner and I simply would like to get some comments on using it. I have already been scanning negatives using it's original software. But I also got the Silverfast software. However I haven't yet looked into it. What's the word on Silverfast? Any other comments, experiences, hints or advice on aspects I might overlook on the V700 very welcome. (Previously I have only been using the Minolta Dimage Scan Speed F-2800 film scanner and have never thought it to be very good, or it (bought second hand) may not be working properly.) Lasse -- 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: Negatives and plastic
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Lasse Karlsson wrote: I have a lot of these plastic photo sheets (what do you call them - you know regular ones with pockets for photo copies to be placed in binders?) and thought I could put the negatives in these transparent pockets. However it struck me that I don't really know whether the plastic may emit chemicals that might cause damage to negatives. Anybody in the know about how negatives (or for that matter transparencies) go together with different kinds of plastic material? Thanks, Lasse The negative sheets that are commonly sold are 'archival' in that they won't emit anything dangerous to negatives. -Adam Thanks Adam, However, these are actually not negative sheets. They are mostly regular ones for (paper) copies of photos. But some of them may originally be intended for just anything... For instance in the past I've noticed that some plastic will stick to photocopied paper, absorbing the black etc., why I thought there may be very different qualities of plastics. Lasse -- 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: Fall greetings from Scandinavia
Thank you Cotty, Jack, Cory, Bob, Paul, Boris and Stan for welcoming me back. Much appreciated. Lasse From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 1:10 AM Subject: Re: Fall greetings from Scandinavia Good to hear from you Lasse! stan On Nov 11, 2007, at 9:20 AM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all, Thought I'd just drop by to say hi, since I happen to be in the neighbourhood. Around here we are currently having typical late fall weather - rainy, windy, decreasing daylight and some (quickly disappearing)snow falling. Temperature still a few degrees above Celsius zero though. Although I haven't been posting in a long time I've still stayed subscribed. It's nice to see that this list continues to be a good one, providing good advice on all aspects of photography as well as being a generally friendly community, the occasional and obviously inevitable personal thrifts aside. Good to see so many old-timers still around, good to see new members having joined. I haven't had the time to follow everyone's work as posted in PESOS, GESOS, the PUG etc. but still it is inspiring to follow how much members continue to work on improving their shooting. As some of you may recall, I'm now shooting Canon since going digital two years back. Last winter my father passed away at old age after a number of years of declining health. He left me (and my sister) some funds, why I've had the opportunity to invest in some additional photo equipment. I've bought some good lenses and accessories, the 40D camera (keeping the 20D as a second), some studio equipment, a good flatbed scanner (Epson V700), printers as well as having upgraded my computer etc.. By all this it feels like a new start in many ways. I will be able to work at a more professional level and hopefully in the long run make investments pay. I'll be back with some questions in separate messages. Till later, Lasse -- 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.
Geso: Johanna
I hope you can share some of your photos, even if they're from the non-Pentax world. Cory Nice to hear from you again. Show us some photos. Regards, Bob S. Since there are so many pictures being posted here, I'm surprised to get requests for even more pictures, by me. Anyway, since I've been digging up some old pictures and made some new scans I might show you a handful of some recently scanned which almost appear like new to me now. (Or maybe you only wanted recent pictures - in that case I will have to get back later.) These are some pictures of a young local friend, Johanna, - a then girlfriend of a friend - that I met one summer night. Something (I don't know if it was thanks to, or despite of her haircut) made me offer to shoot some pictures of her. Any comments welcome. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=782151 (If anyone can guess what (type of) lens and (type of) film was being used, you'll win 1 million euros.) (My quota at photo.net seems to allow me only five pictures, why I will have to find someplace else for the rest.) Thanks, Lasse -- 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: items for sale
From: J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 8:04 PM Subject: items for sale Who was it on the list that had some lens and other things for sale ? It may be me you're asking about. I just sent you a message in private. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Please, let this thread die: MSNBC Poll: Is...
I think naming a thread with a list member's name and the word a*e in the subject line is punching too far below the belt. I'm equally surprised with many list members' reactions to JCO:s posts as I am with JCO:s willingness to fight at such lenght for whatever view or statement which has been challenged. Personally I can enjoy a good fight. And JCO:s a very good fighter. Even when responding by calling names in capital letters I think he's mostly right on the mark with it. Usually it has simply been called for. And yes, I also enjoy seeing JCO being challenged. He mostly asks for it too. However, if these flames or threads get to be too much for many members, or the list, to take, I think it's not fair pointing finger at JCO only. Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: See ya later
Voff, voff. Grrr.. VOFF! Woof! Woof Shel Belinkoff wrote: Norm, it never ceases to amaze me how articulate you can be. Shel From: Norm Baugher Woof, woo woo woof! Woof -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:16 PM Hi Lasse, Good to hear from you. It must be homecoming weekend on the PDML. Hope you decide to post some spring pics. We are allowed to view Canon photos. That general permission falls under a set of guidelines known as the Cotty rules. :-) Paul Thanks for your welcome Paul, Also thanks for encouraging me to post pictures. I hope that I will do so, once I finish some other things that need my attention right now. There's been a period of very little creativity photography-wise. But I have well grounded hopes for this to change in the near future though. Thanks, Lasse On Apr 7, 2007, at 8:36 AM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all, Just want to say hi to you all and that I'm still around. Spring has arrived up here, although for the time being it's still a bit chilly and windy. But there is more light and among everything else that springtime brings along, you start thinking about how to photographically make the best use of the increased sunlight. It's nice to see that the list is running very much like it has always run, that many of you oldies are still around as well as some new blood having joined. I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) and haven't been posting for a really long time - a year, two years? However there is still a Pentax torch glowing inside, if this expression doesn't sound too silly in English. Due to lack of funds for a number of years, I haven't been able to make some needed upgrades of equipment - on all levels - which has somewhat stalled some of my plans. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) As often is the case when parents pass away, there will now be some funds coming my way, which will allow me to invest in some new equipment. I have looked into and felt tempted to buy into Pentax again. However previous experiences of shooting with different brands may lead me to staying with only Canon. We'll see. Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 6:32 PM Hi Lasse, Good to hear your still around and thanks for the update. My condolences regarding your father. Norm Thanks Norm, Good to hear from you too and that you're still around. Btw. where are you situated for the time being? Have you settled down somewhere? Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:18 PM Lasse, it is nice to have you back. Thank you Boris, nice talking to you again too. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) This is sad news indeed. My condolences. Thanks. As often is the case when parents pass away, there will now be some funds coming my way, which will allow me to invest in some new equipment. I have looked into and felt tempted to buy into Pentax again. However previous experiences of shooting with different brands may lead me to staying with only Canon. We'll see. What seems to be true is that no matter what gear one uses - the photograph is made by the photographer. The gear is secondary. Thus whatever gear you choose will matter less than what you would see through your viewfinder tripping the shutter. I fully agree with your statement. Well put. Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Oh!!! Enablement ;-). This is something that never stops, doesn't it? (Hmmm, I am confused here with the grammar - doesn't it/does it - which one is true?!) See you around. I look forward to it. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 9:50 PM Lasse, Good to hear from you. Sorry to hear about your father. Best regards, Bruce Thanks Bruce, Good to hear from you too and seeing that you're in full action. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 12:56 AM Hi Lasse, Sorry to read of your father's passing, condolences. Thanks. 20D? Flog it and get yourself a K10D - much better hardware. Yes, the K10D is finally one Pentax digital that has seriously tempted me to return to Pentax. However, there is this classic dilemma of dealing with two different brands. Or, deciding on the one or the other. Or keep your lenses and get a 1DmarkIII :-) Yes, I've been drooling over there too. However the monstrous and beasty size of it turns me off a bit. I've mostly been wanting a smaller second digital body... Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 7:38 PM Lasse Karlsson wrote: I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) Ditto - only mine is the 300D That should be a good camera. I could do well with the 300D as well, but once I could afford it I decided to shell out for the more expensive 20D for a few added benefits, like the faster frames per second, which comes handy for instance when shooting sports. But tell me (last I heard you were still shooting film, and I seem to recall thinking that the slower turnaround of shooting film may have suited your kind of shooting) - what has shooting digital meant to you and your way of shooting? I still clearly remember your earliest submissions and immediately noticing what I thought was a Sanfedele aesthetics to them, meaning that just by a few submissions I thought I saw well developed artistic eye, so to speak. Has digital worked well for you? Does the hardware - computer etc, work like you want it to? and haven't been posting for a really long time - a year, two years? However there is still a Pentax torch glowing inside, if this expression doesn't sound too silly in English. not too silly, anyway ;) and me too, actually. Due to lack of funds for a number of years, I haven't been able to make some needed upgrades of equipment - on all levels - which has somewhat stalled some of my plans. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) A difficult time -- my condolences, Lasse - Thanks. Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Thanks, Lasse I might write you off list with an offering to trade taht i can't find at the moment - in exchange for a filter or two with a 58 mm thread. Nice to see you, again Regards, ann Same to you ann, Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 4:42 AM Lasse, Hi again, you have been quiet for a long time. Hi Bob, Yes, I guess I have. I have both been busy doing other things - still shooting a great deal although for some time not quite as creatively as I had been planning on - and also the deteriorating health of my father has taken quite some time and energy. Sorry about your dad, but the time will come for all of us. Thanks. Yes, it's inevitable and rationally speaking I and my sister have accepted his passing from that point of view, although there are of course all the thoughts and feelings that comes with it when it finally happens. I guess many of you know from own experiences. Nice to hear you are alive and well. Yes, I am. Thank you. Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 4:27 AM Glad to hear from you Lasse. My condolences on the passing of your father. I know that it has been a many year struggle for you as in many ways you put your own life on hold. But the struggle is worth it, and the end is never welcome. Hi there Stan! Glad to hear from you too.Thanks. Now go out and take some pictures of the girls! That's an order I won't object to. And if anyone asks me why, I'll just tell them Stan told me to. If you can't find any, I know a bar in Marianham where they seem to just to congregate... Yes, occasionally I hang out there since they often have good bands for free. Btw. If you recall the blonde girl tending our table, she's still around, but in another (newer) bar/restaurant/nightclub where I more often go. Still traveling as often as you used to? Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Spring greetings from Scandinavia
Hi all, Just want to say hi to you all and that I'm still around. Spring has arrived up here, although for the time being it's still a bit chilly and windy. But there is more light and among everything else that springtime brings along, you start thinking about how to photographically make the best use of the increased sunlight. It's nice to see that the list is running very much like it has always run, that many of you oldies are still around as well as some new blood having joined. I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) and haven't been posting for a really long time - a year, two years? However there is still a Pentax torch glowing inside, if this expression doesn't sound too silly in English. Due to lack of funds for a number of years, I haven't been able to make some needed upgrades of equipment - on all levels - which has somewhat stalled some of my plans. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) As often is the case when parents pass away, there will now be some funds coming my way, which will allow me to invest in some new equipment. I have looked into and felt tempted to buy into Pentax again. However previous experiences of shooting with different brands may lead me to staying with only Canon. We'll see. Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS or for trade. Old stuff maybe for spares. Some Pentax.
Hi again, As I mentioned in a previous message I've got some old stuff that just take space and that I intend to get rid of one way or another. (If anyone's got any Canon EOS lenses or any other useful Canon stuff in working order, they might be considered in a trade.) For now I've got only two Pentax items to list: The 28-200 zoom. Haven't set a price yet, but I think it will be competitive for a buyer. The 500 FTZ flash. This is a very good flash, unless you need later models. A bit hesitant in letting this go. Sorry, for the moment no price set, but I think it will be a good pricefor a buyer. I also have quite a number of filters of various types and sizes, included one or two Pentax filters. Ask if interested. Also a number of odd flashes, included a big early 60-s Pentax one. Also some Pentax lens caps and hoods. Ask if interested. Non-Pentax Many of the following non-Pentax items might be considered only for spare parts. - Minolta x-300 body w MD 50/1,7. Both body and lens very clean and nice looking, except that the foam inside back plate seems partly have disappeared. However I'm not sure if the body works and do not have a battery to test it right now. If anyone shows interest I'll look into it. There might be another Minolta lens around. - Fujica AX-5 body w x-Fujinon-Z DM zoom 43-75/3,5-4,5. Body and lens clean and good looking. However I don't believe the body is working. There is a cover missing for the battery on front. - Mamiya ZM body w Mamiya-Sekor zoom 35-105/3,5-4,3. Body and lens clean and good looking. However shutter blades are damaged and would need replacement and repair. - Praktica LTL body. This was and worked liked new ten years ago when winding just jammed or was blocked. Used to be a favourite M42 body of mine and I always thought I'd get it fixed. I haven't but do believe it will be an easy fix get it going if anyone think it's worth anything. Or for spares. - Canon Prima 105 Point and shoot. (35-105/3,5-8. lens). This I believe works as it should. Looks good. - Olympus APS NEWPIC zoom 600. 30-60 lens. Looks good, everything works well. - Konica Super Zoom Zup 80 RC (Point and Shoot). 40-80 zoom lens. I believe it works well and is an able camera w IR remote control. - Canonet 28 w 40/2.8. A crack in the front finder glass. Works, but I'm not positive on shutter speeds. If interested in anything, mail me and we'll work something out. Just ask, and I will try to be as specific and correct about condition etc. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Semi OT: OCR that reads pictures
Hi all, Does anybody know of an OCR (optical character reader) that can read text from digital pictures? Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The danged final survey results, and thanks for all the fish.
Thanks for posting the results, Lon. If possible, you can add my name to the aye:s. Thanks, Lasse - Original Message - From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 8:13 PM Subject: The danged final survey results, and thanks for all the fish. JCO, please don't act up again. The list, and probably Pentax, understands your position... Here's pretty much what I will send to Pentax USA and Pentax Japan: Recently I conducted a survey on a popular mail list related to Pentax camera products. Two thirds of the respondents, who represent a small percentage of the total members on the list, responded. It's worth noting that two thirds of those who did respond think it's worthwhile to use newer lenses and older lenses - even those without an A setting - in the old fashioned way. Voters are listed by the names they use on that list. -- On the offhand chance that Pentax peeks at this list, I propose the following survey question: Would you consider an aperture sensor permitting (for K,M, and all other lenses with aperture rings) CW metering, open aperture metering in manual and Av modes a _highly_ desirable feature on a flagship K1D DLSR body? Note the emphasis on the word highly Your answer should be aye, don't care, or nay. Aye: Total 33 = Adam Maas Antti-Pekka Virjonen Bob Sullivan Bob W. Boris Liberman Brendan MacRae Cory Papenfuss Dario Bonazza Frank Theriault Gabriel Cain George Sinos Gonz J. C. O'Connell J. Munro Jan van Wijk Jens Bladt Jim Apilado Jim King Kostas Kavoussanakis Lon Williamson Marnie aka Doe Mike Wilson P. J. Alling Rob Studdert Ryan Brooks Scott Loveless Shel Belinkoff Stanley Halpin Thibouille Tim Osleby (via private email) Tom C. Vince MacBournie William Robb Don't Care: 5 = Dag T doesn't care, 1 M lens, no K lenses Dave Savage doesn't care John Francis: No, not at $100 more Paul Stenquist - originally aye vote, then waffled. Perry Pellechia, maybe... depends on cost. Nay: 6 == Bill Owens - no, buisness decision Godfrey DiGiorgi Juan Buler Lawrence Kwan Lucas Rijinders - but wouldn't buy a flagship body. Mark Roberts Nonsensical responses: == Cotty (there will be no K1D) Christian (there will be no K1D) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: JCO
From: Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 1:52 AM Subject: Re: JCO Do you really feel that the rest of us are wrong and you are the only one that is right. It is true that a few have over-reacted to your bad behavior and started acting like you do, but that does not change the fact that you are the main source of poison on this great forum. Now, this is going to be mighty interesting... (Btw. Welcome back, Daniel. Been away a while, have you?) Lasse On 10/24/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The feeling is mutual with regards To what others are posting about me. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Buysman Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 8:16 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: JCO Please JCO, stop joining this list. Go and play with some toys. I'm really disgusted by the way you polute this list! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TGPA
It looks like some withered part of some bone to me. Lasse - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 1:09 PM Subject: TGPA Anyone know what this picture is of? http://www.tgpa.ca/index_photos/new_sample24.jpg - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Way OT: How I spent my summer
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Lasse. Good to see you here. Thanks. I'm hoping this will be the beginning of the next part of my life. Well, I'll share those hopes for you. But one never knows. All we can do is to keep pounding away at it. I think writing is a habit. If you do it every day, it becomes a part of your life. It's like dieting. You just have to get started. Let's see if I can too. In fact today I contacted two publishers by telephone regarding a project I've been thinking of for a long time. Not a novel though. I will have to submit a draft or a synopsis, and we'll continue from there. Anyway, I guess there is enough headroom on the list to allow for a bit of literary OT for a change among cars, beverages, dogs and OS:s etc.: I gather you have been writing a lot, however mostly shorter things as I understand from earlier posts by you. When writing a (first) novel, you deal with a completely new aspect of writing/telling - the extended form, the development of the story etc. - has this posed problems or dilemmas to you while writing, or have you been able to write this draft without any particular agony about how to find a form which benefits your story the best? Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
Hi there, John, No complaints from me on your posts. (That is, other than the annnoying upper case letters at each linebreak.) (In fact I am slightly amazed at how you manage to stay on topic in the long run of posts and also at to what length you find it wortwhile arguing your case, so to speak. (Btw. It has also struck me that looked upon as a series (of posts), yours could actually be described as a (fairly unusual) minimalistic approach to list postings (the term used as in music and fine arts - a motif that is repeated with slight changes each time presented.) ) Not necessarily supporting it, I can also appreciate why you are using the strong language below. (To be perfectly honest I had a chuckle at it, but maybe that's just me and my peasant background...:-) ) Anyway, I go back some eight years as a member on this list (I don't recall if you were already here or if you arrived later) and just for the record I want to state that wouldn't hesitate a second to do business with you and I would have full confidence in you wanting to do it right. Good night and good morning, Lasse From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 3:30 AM Subject: RE: The JCO survey Look I don't think it's right AT ALL for you to bring up Our personal business matters on the list. THAT is far More FOUL than any four letter word name calling. I have a spectacular Reputation at ebay and I don't want people like you Trashing me for no reason because we settled that minor Dispute didn't we? You are getting really [EMAIL PROTECTED] low To make comments like that about me on this list. I do not rip people off and I am not a crooked ebay dealer. Did we come to an equitable agreement on that Issue or NOT? Now I am really f%#$%#ing pissed. That's totally uncalled for. I suggest everyone Go to ebay and check my feedback. You are a freaking Low life to say something like that especially After we settled that minor problem to a mutual agreement At the time. In fact, that's it, FUCK YOU dude! My ebay record speaks for itself, you are one full of Shit asshole lowlife to say that kind of horseshit About my business practices when there is nothing To back it up. Arguing cameras is one thing but to slander Me with this horsehit is going WAY WAY to far. P.s. FUCK YOU AGAIN! I cant believe you did that. What A freaking scumbag. SINCERELY, JCO. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:11 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: The JCO survey You've replied to me with your disgusting diatribes when I've not used any such tones with you. You have done so with others as well, often calling people dumb or idiots, and worse, for expressing their opinions, especially those opinions run counter to yours. You've replied to me with your disgusting diatribes when I have gotten fed up with you and replied in kind. Regardless of how people address you, you can choose to be civil, but you don't. In fact, one of the list members noted that he's left the list several times because of your posts. He wasn't even writing to you, just posting a general message. Your comment was Screw you, dude ... (See below) I think that your foul mouth and abusive language are so much a part of you that you aren't even fully aware of what you say or how you come across. When I bought the K50/1.4 from you on eBay, and told you the front element was lose, you replied with a challenging, abusive email. Of course, I'll never do business with you again. Shel [Original Message] From: J. C. O'Connell My replies are of the same tone as the posts Directed at me. I never start with the name Calling but I will certainly volley. jco -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff How about because of your vile, disgusting language and rude behavior. It's one thing to argue incessantly over the same point, but your style isn't fit for continuous human consumption. Shel [Original Message] From: J. C. O'Connell Screw You, dude. I don't see any reason why anyone Would need/want to leave the list because of my posts. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Way OT: How I spent my summer
That's great! Congratulations on your achievments so far. Well done to grab that bull by it's horn, so to speak... I did literature for my first round at university, have published some, have had expectations that I'd go for a novel, but haven't really tried. Yet. Maybe yours will be an example that might push me closer to trying it too. Keep us posted on your progress. Lasse From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 2:47 AM Subject: Way OT: How I spent my summer After having written several hundred magazine articles and countless advertisements, I finished the first draft of my first novel today: 70,700 words. It will probably grow a bit as I revise it, since my early revisions have found me adding more detail and transitions. But i'm very pleased with the plot structure. It's the first person, present tense narrative of a schizophrenic advertising writer who gradually grows more insane. The narrative is divided between the reality based character and his deluded counterpart. Every time the narrative switches to the alternate personality, the chapter ends and a new one begins. The working title is _Both of Us_. I think the ending qualifies as a shocker. I sketched out a plot for it many years ago and wrote a couple thousand words at one time. This summer I decided that I had to write it. I'm not getting any younger. I started in July and finished the first draft today. Feels good. Revisions kick off Monday. I've revised as I wrote, so it's pretty tight for a first draft. Hope to have it ready for submission in about eight weeks. This explains in part while I've done nothing more than photograph my granddaughter this summer. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
You think you are a street photographer...
So, you think you are a street photographer http://www.vsw.org/research/fmf/roll-h/selle-h.html Enjoy, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: You think you are a street photographer...
I might add the following links to the first one posted. http://www.vsw.org/research/fmf/roll-c/selle-c.html http://www.vsw.org/research/fmf/roll-h/roll-h-intro.html http://www.vsw.org/research/fmf/roll-c-d-intro.html I find the whole thing quite intriguing and fascinating. Then I always was interested in pictorial(?) documentaries and such. Also I find the story about this rather unknown fellow photographer from forty years back slightly touching in whatever he was out to accomplish. And he didn't even have any memory cards... Lasse - Original Message - From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 9:29 PM Subject: Re: You think you are a street photographer... I'm in two minds about it. While my personal choice is to select, crop, and edit any image before putting it on the web (or otherwise displaying it), that does mean that what *you* see is a reflection of my taste as well as a record of the events. With a set of slice of life images like these it is useful to see the entire record, with the only filter being the unavoidable one - the photographer's choice of when to take the shot. On Sun, Oct 01, 2006 at 10:49:09AM -0700, Rick Womer wrote: I hate this sort of crap--photographers (especially sports, it seems) just dumping the contents of their memory cards on the web, totally unedited. Rick --- Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, you think you are a street photographer http://www.vsw.org/research/fmf/roll-h/selle-h.html Enjoy, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW __ 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
