Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks Boris. It was shot just as you see it. The background is grass, well beyond the DOF limit. I believe the DA50-200 lens was at f5.6 and 125mm. Paul -- Original message -- From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul was it *shot* this way or did you process it somehow? I find it extraordinary beautiful, which given the amount of flower pictures posted recently is rather strange, don't you think? ;-) Boris Paul Stenquist wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Paul was it *shot* this way or did you process it somehow? I find it extraordinary beautiful, which given the amount of flower pictures posted recently is rather strange, don't you think? ;-) Boris Paul Stenquist wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Really solid photograph, Paul. I can't decide which is better, the creamy background or the crisp foreground. -Brendan --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks Rob. It's the DA 50-200. A lot of lens for the money. Paul On May 8, 2007, at 10:32 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 09/05/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg LOL, that's actually quite an nice flower shot Paul. The colour and density of the buds is extraordinary, I don't know that I've ever seen a flower like this before, smooth as a baby's butt bokeh too ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/PESO http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks Godders. The fragrance is wafting in my patio door. One of the great joys of spring. Paul On May 8, 2007, at 10:20 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On May 8, 2007, at 7:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). I did, a little while ago. Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Very nice. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks, Fernando. Yes, the DA 50-200 is probably my most used lens. It's perfect for wandering around outside with Grace. Paul On May 8, 2007, at 11:54 PM, Fernando Terrazzino wrote: I like the light and contrast of the image, very pleasing. And you did this with a consumer zoom... (was the DA50-200 right?). You make me feel bad... my DA50-200 is sleeping in a drawer ;-( On 5/8/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- 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: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks Ken. She's really into bubbles now. She's just really discovering the world outside the house. She was almost too young to appreciate it last year. Paul On May 8, 2007, at 11:28 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Nice capture Paul, the look in her eyes is magical ! Bubbles can do that for a child her age. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks, Brendan. On May 9, 2007, at 2:29 AM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Really solid photograph, Paul. I can't decide which is better, the creamy background or the crisp foreground. -Brendan --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Feels a little bottom heavy, but a pleasant shot. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Maybe the cats.(?) :) Jack --- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, what about all the birds Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg 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 __ 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Pretty. That's really nice. Wendy On 5/8/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Paul Stenquist wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul Thats beautiful! - Are you submitting stuff ot Horticultural mags? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks Ann. No, horticultural mags. I did write and photograph a gardening article for Dallas' Home magazine, but that's the extent of my florid production. Paul -- Original message -- From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul Stenquist wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul Thats beautiful! - Are you submitting stuff ot Horticultural mags? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
That's the loveliest photo of a Lilac bloom I've ever seen. Seriously. I believe we have French Lilacs at our house. Not sure which ones are French, as several varieties are planted side-by-side. How can you tell? Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 22:15:40 -0400 Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
If the list goes to hell with pix like this, who would complain? This is gorgeous, Paul--crisp foreground detail and texture with beautiful background, perfect exposure, and pleasing composition. If my azalea pix from the weekend were on slides instead of a hard drive, I'd burn them in frustration. Rick --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Well done Paul ! Hard to fault. Available light ? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture If the list goes to hell with pix like this, who would complain? This is gorgeous, Paul--crisp foreground detail and texture with beautiful background, perfect exposure, and pleasing composition. If my azalea pix from the weekend were on slides instead of a hard drive, I'd burn them in frustration. Rick --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul 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
RE: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks Tom. I only know the plants name because tit was tagged as a french lilac when I bought it at a nursery. It's blooms are larger than the typical lilac that I see around here, and the flowers are a lighter, slightly bluer shade than the locally common variety. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's the loveliest photo of a Lilac bloom I've ever seen. Seriously. I believe we have French Lilacs at our house. Not sure which ones are French, as several varieties are planted side-by-side. How can you tell? Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 22:15:40 -0400 Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Thanks Rick. Azaleas are a tough shot. The plants are inherently busy and frequently have some frost damage. At least they do here, and that's if they even manage to survive the winter. Paul -- Original message -- From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] If the list goes to hell with pix like this, who would complain? This is gorgeous, Paul--crisp foreground detail and texture with beautiful background, perfect exposure, and pleasing composition. If my azalea pix from the weekend were on slides instead of a hard drive, I'd burn them in frustration. Rick --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
On 5/8/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul I love lilacs!! Their my favourite flower (I think it's that scent). If you guys have them now, we should have them in a week or so here in Toronto. Lovely, seasonal shot, Paul. thanks, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Thanks Frank. Yes, ours just opened up this weeking. Couple of seventy F plus days did the trick. Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 5/8/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul I love lilacs!! Their my favourite flower (I think it's that scent). If you guys have them now, we should have them in a week or so here in Toronto. Lovely, seasonal shot, Paul. thanks, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Not sure which ones are French, as several varieties are planted side-by-side. How can you tell? Which way are they leaning ? Left or right ? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture That's the loveliest photo of a Lilac bloom I've ever seen. Seriously. I believe we have French Lilacs at our house. Not sure which ones are French, as several varieties are planted side-by-side. How can you tell? Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 22:15:40 -0400 Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
On May 8, 2007, at 7:15 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). I did, a little while ago. Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Very nice. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
On 09/05/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg LOL, that's actually quite an nice flower shot Paul. The colour and density of the buds is extraordinary, I don't know that I've ever seen a flower like this before, smooth as a baby's butt bokeh too ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/PESO http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
very nice Paul! very smooth and pleasing Russ On 5/8/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I hope this isn't another flower picture
Nice capture Paul, the look in her eyes is magical ! Bubbles can do that for a child her age. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Hey, what about all the birds Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg 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
Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture
I like the light and contrast of the image, very pleasing. And you did this with a consumer zoom... (was the DA50-200 right?). You make me feel bad... my DA50-200 is sleeping in a drawer ;-( On 5/8/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5946233size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
