Re: Australian web picture law

2005-08-15 Thread Juan Buhler
On 8/14/05, Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think 'draconian' is the word you are after... No, the word was precisely that: victorian, as in (and I copypaste) : Relating to or displaying the standards or ideals of morality regarded as characteristic of the time of Queen Victoria:

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
There seems to be a diffenrence between the right to photograph and the right to publish photographs. Normally publishing photographs of a minor requires a permission from the parents. In a democracy the judge/jury must consider balancing the rights of free speach for the media/photographer

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-15 Thread David Savage
On 8/15/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso21.html Comments welcomed. -Marco Geez! That camera (in front) is about the size of a 2 1/4 X 3 1/4 Crown Graphic! Looks like some kind of video camera to me. Nice picture

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 14/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: I suspect the powers (or maybe just power) think(s) that someone, somewhere mught be making something out of the cathedral and a cut should come its way. Even if it's just the Margate pensioners annual outing and old Freddie wanted a shot

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 14/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I can only remember one incident when anyone made a comment. There's a fountain in a square downtown that spurts up from ground level. In summer, kids are often seen playing in the spray. I was photographing a couple of children

Re: Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-15 Thread mike wilson
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/08/15 Mon AM 07:36:01 GMT To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Photo Vest On 14/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: I suspect the powers (or maybe just power) think(s) that someone, somewhere mught be making

Re: RE: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-15 Thread mike wilson
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/08/15 Mon AM 05:09:42 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Winder ME, anyone? Books are the one thing, thats sells the most over the computer... Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt There's at least one thing

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread John Forbes
A very sensible post, Cotty. One is reminded of the quote that War is the continuation of diplomacy by other means. As we don't need reminding, the exercise of diplomacy by conventional means is usually the best policy. Of course, I am sure that Frank judged his busybody's possible

Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-15 Thread Dario Bonazza
Hi all, I have to amend myself. Those F1 pix were shot with the SMC Pentax F* 300/4.5, not with the Sigma. http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04/02barrich.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04/08montoya.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04/09montoya.jpg

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I can only remember one incident when anyone made a comment. There's a fountain in a square downtown that spurts up from ground level. In summer, kids are often seen playing in the spray. I was photographing a

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: I know the catherdal does have a very aggressive (in the best sense) preservation policy. If too many people have been ignoring a ban on flash, it's possible that the cathedral decided to give up any possible income from photography except

Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, Dario Bonazza, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04/09montoya.jpg Nice shot Dario :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, Malcolm Smith, discombobulated, unleashed: I have a couple of observations which may be if interest. One is that, next time you might consider a slightly less adversarial reply, even if the questioner is obviously ignorant of the law. Sometimes, a friendly and reassuring

Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-15 Thread Dario Bonazza
Thanks Cotty, but nothing new there. Cheers, Dario (at work) - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 11:26 AM Subject: Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom On 15/8/05, Dario

Re: Australian hire Pentax 80-200/2.8

2005-08-15 Thread David Savage
Can't help Kevin. I've never heard of any places that hire Pentax 35mm equipment, certainly not here in Perth. I have a hard enough time getting my hands on Pentax mount lenses to buy, let alone rent. Dave On 8/15/05, Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anybody know of anywhere in

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: [...] When working, if I am filming in the street, I often get do-gooders accosting me about whether I have this permission or that permission for anything from filming a house, to filming people, to filming the sunset. I always say yes (which is a lie). Just saves time. If I

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-15 Thread keithw
David Savage wrote: On 8/15/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso21.html Comments welcomed. -Marco Geez! That camera (in front) is about the size of a 2 1/4 X 3 1/4 Crown Graphic! Looks like some kind of video camera to

Camera foam source?

2005-08-15 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Hi all, Wanting to know whether large viewfinders are really such a big deal, I recently bought a MX plus associated goodies on ebay. The MX is in well used condition and was descibed as leaking light. Having the thing in my hands, I have every reason to believe that that's true... I'd

RE: Camera foam source?

2005-08-15 Thread Don Sanderson
Best foam, and best seller, I've found is this one: http://tinyurl.com/8r96w Excellent product, he has several sizes of kit, most come with a bamboo tool and instructions. Don -Original Message- From: Lucas Rijnders [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 5:29 AM To:

Re: OT - 24 bit and 36 bit cameras ......

2005-08-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Anand DHUPKAR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In camera, to what extent 24 bit and 36 bit matter? And in case it matters, by having real photo as an improvement for color rendition, would it compensate the 24 bit color depth? In other words, other cameras having 36 bit but 6megapixels and this

Re: Australian hire Pentax 80-200/2.8

2005-08-15 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can't help Kevin. I've never heard of any places that hire Pentax 35mm equipment, certainly not here in Perth. I have a hard enough time getting my hands on Pentax mount lenses to buy, let alone rent. hmm, maybe a niche

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's easier for me to take them very early in the morning, or make yourself really really obvious - wear a hi-vi tabard - and no one will say a word! I have little 3 day jobby soon where I am the official photographer for an

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, keithw, discombobulated, unleashed: If I read you right, you do not recommend saying, Why do you want to know? ;-) That's the usual rejoinder for nosy people... yes is a shorter word - wastes less breath ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

PESO: Summer Bride

2005-08-15 Thread Michael Spivak
Any critique are welcom (as always) http://mishka.site.co.il/gallery/albums/BrideContest/CRW_4495_4.jpg Michael

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: keithw Subject: Re: The Photographer's Rights If I read you right, you do not recommend saying, Why do you want to know? ;-) That's the usual rejoinder for nosy people... While I agree with your sentiment on this one, Keith (my response in the past

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: Winder ME, anyone? Books are the one thing, thats sells the most over the computer... Pornography is the number one seller over the internet. William Robb

Re: Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-15 Thread mike wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/08/15 Mon PM 01:38:36 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Winder ME, anyone? - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: Winder ME, anyone? Books are the one thing, thats sells the most over the

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-15 Thread David Savage
I agree. For a web shot there is a lot of detail. I'd also like to add that I love the title, very apt. What was the event Marco? Dave On 8/15/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Savage wrote: On 8/15/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marco Alpert wrote:

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-15 Thread E.R.N. Reed
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: Winder ME, anyone? Books are the one thing, thats sells the most over the computer... Pornography is the number one seller over the internet. they don't sell pornography in books any more?

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-15 Thread Mark Roberts
E.R.N. Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: Winder ME, anyone? Books are the one thing, thats sells the most over the computer... Pornography is the number one seller over the internet. they don't sell pornography

PAW: People Portraits #31 - GDG

2005-08-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
while in London: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/31.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
Cotty, you are a sick man... Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, Markus Maurer, discombobulated, unleashed: Hi Bill I will buy gloves tomorrow and try your recommendation. thanks! Markus Elbow length gloves work better. Get good quality rubber. Black's nice. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ ||

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-15 Thread Margus Männik
Hi, gloves plus a tiny drop of MoS2 (molybden disulphide) oil works wonders. Put a drop of oil between filter threads and wait for about 10 minutes. After that most of filters separate freely and they do not stuck again. I've used this technique for separating filters from lenses and each

Re: PESO: Summer Bride

2005-08-15 Thread David Savage
Pretty lady. It's a nice and relaxed shot. She seems quite comfortable in front of the camera. My only though is I would have liked to have seen all of her left arm. Aside from that bit of nitpicking it's a very nice picture. Dave On 8/15/05, Michael Spivak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any

Re: PESO: Summer Bride

2005-08-15 Thread Jack Davis
Caption: He loves me, he loves me not. Very nicely lit. Jack --- Michael Spivak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any critique are welcom (as always) http://mishka.site.co.il/gallery/albums/BrideContest/CRW_4495_4.jpg Michael __ Do You Yahoo!?

Re: PESO:Doppeldecker fly's paradise

2005-08-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/11/2005 8:46:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The two bees where flying in the exact same position as Doppeldecker ;-) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3624675 The second shot was made with the same setup, I love the green color of the fly

Re: PESO: My First PESO

2005-08-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/11/2005 1:06:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, I just uploaded one of the images I shot with the *istDS. The picture was shot at twilight, with the camera resting on the handrail of a balcony. The image is of Huntington, West Virginia. I would

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
The first version is a bit washed out but the second is too dark. I'm not sure about the sharpening either has it's merits. frank theriault wrote: As a result of an off-list discussion, I modified this one that I initially posted yesterday, in two ways: First, on the original, I sharpened

Re: PESO: Others 2005 - 31p - GDG

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
It's an interesting image, but it just doesn't have a compelling composition. It sort of tells a story but not well enough. Sorry. Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Not quite a PAW shot, but I like the textures and the skew-ness of everything in this photo. It seems a photo of a world where nothing

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
This is a nice composition and really very clever, it puts me in mind of an old NewYorker magazine cartoon, often re-worked of a big fish eating a smaller fish eating a smaller fish eating a smaller ... Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso21.html Comments welcomed.

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
Which I think is amazing considering how much of it is available for free... William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: Winder ME, anyone? Books are the one thing, thats sells the most over the computer... Pornography is the number one seller over

SV: PESO: Summer Bride

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
Very,very nice, Michael. I would prefere a litle less cropping off the right hand side as well as the top. Tilting the flowers a little more in order to conciel herright arm more would benefit the total impression. But this is really peanust. It's stll a very pleasing photograph, not least du to

Re: PESO: Summer Bride

2005-08-15 Thread Powell Hargrave
My only possible criticism is that this lovely model is at your place and not mine! Beautiful. Powell http://mishka.site.co.il/gallery/albums/BrideContest/CRW_4495_4.jpg Michael

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-15 Thread Eactivist
What Paul said -- you need more detail in the shadow. If you can't do Shadows/Highlights go for somewhere between the two versions. Nice shot, frank! Marnie aka Doe In a message dated 8/14/2005 4:14:20 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Frank, There's

Re: PESO: Summer Bride

2005-08-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/15/2005 6:27:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any critique are welcom (as always) http://mishka.site.co.il/gallery/albums/BrideContest/CRW_4495_4.jpg Michael == Very, very nice. Very professional looking. Although, personally, I wish she

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
Normally it's not considered legal (considered consistent with normal, democratic practice) to prevent or forbid photographing in places with public access. Freedom of the press is basic in a democracy). So, I guess this is a private or otherwise restricted event, without public access? Many

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
I second that, Cooty, John. Remember, that even though you may photograph, you may not automtically be allowed to publish the photographs as well. Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: John Forbes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 15. august

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
Cooty? Interesting... Jens Bladt wrote: I second that, Cooty, John. Remember, that even though you may photograph, you may not automtically be allowed to publish the photographs as well. Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: John Forbes

RE: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
Thanks a lot for sharing this, Dario. Very informative. And l o a d s of excellent shots. What does YMMV mean? Sorry to hear about you bad experience with Sigma, Carlos. As you can see, not everybody agrees on this :-). Regards Jens Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt Jens Bladt

Re: PESO-The Headless Guitarist

2005-08-15 Thread brooksdj
Since we're posting musician photos today, here's one I took on the Fourth of July. Nothing wonderful about it, just thought it was funny. http://www.alphoto.com/images/headless.jpg oh, wait, here's a version for the grainy crowd:

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
I understand, Malcom. When I was young, I was never shy or embarrased to just take any pictuers I'd like. Today I have become more considered, thinking about how people may feel. Neverthelsss, photographing is still - and should be - allowed in public places. In Denmark a photographer

RE: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-15 Thread brooksdj
Thanks a lot for sharing this, Dario. Very informative. And l o a d s of excellent shots. What does YMMV mean? Your mileage may vary. Dario, these links are from the Sigma 70-210 f 2.8. If so its next on my istD list. Yes Carlos, sorry to hear

SV: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
Soory! Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 15. august 2005 19:02 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: The Photographer's Rights Cooty? Interesting... Jens Bladt wrote: I second that,

Re: MZ-s Rubber caps

2005-08-15 Thread Paulus Eriksson
Manuel, Welcome! I hope you and the 200 are doing great. Paul - Original Message - From: Manuel Magalhães [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 11:12 PM Subject: MZ-s Rubber caps Hi All, I have been reading you for quite a long time, learning

FA28/2.8: My new normal lens

2005-08-15 Thread Juan Buhler
I got the FA28/2.8 from BH last Friday, and I'm already in love! For some reason I didn't use the M28/3.5 too much in the istD. Probably a combination of the need to shoot in manual mode, the half stop less aperture, and the longer focus throw (I like shorter, even though I focus manually,

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-15 Thread Juan Buhler
Hi Frank, As others, I'd prefer something midway through both of the images. The sharp one almost looks artificial. But in any case--I hadn't had the chance to see this the first time you posted. It's fantastic! Excellent photo, and a great example of color that works, somehow it feels like in

Re: PESO: Others 2005 - 31p - GDG

2005-08-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks for the comment! If I may make a comment: There's nothing to be sorry about when offering a critique. I like receiving any form of objective, honest criticism of a photo. :-) I have been posting a picture or two every other day and seeing people's reactions to them. Some of the

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-15 Thread Dario Bonazza
Jens Bladt wrote: Thanks a lot for sharing this, Dario. Very informative. And l o a d s of excellent shots. Nothing that I hadn't already shown, but I thought it could be of some interest on this topic. Thanks Jens for liking those pictures, which is appreciated even if contents are not

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread keithw
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: keithw Subject: Re: The Photographer's Rights If I read you right, you do not recommend saying, Why do you want to know? ;-) That's the usual rejoinder for nosy people... While I agree with your sentiment on this one, Keith (my

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-15 Thread Dario Bonazza
Dave Brooks wrote: Dario, these links are from the Sigma 70-210 f 2.8. If so its next on my istD list. These are from the Sigma 70-210 f/2.8: http://www.dariobonazza.com/bodym04e.htm http://www.dariobonazza.com/gianna04e.htm http://www.dariobonazza.com/climb04e.htm

Re: FA28/2.8: My new normal lens

2005-08-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
It's good to hear that the FA28/2.8 does not disappoint. Your two photos look excellent! I agree with you about the focus speed ... since I bought the FA20-35, I've not touched the A24/2.8 due to the AF lens' faster focus even when manually operated. Hmm. A comparison of the FA28/2.8 and

Fun With Buicks

2005-08-15 Thread Doug Brewer
I was in Indianapolis this weekend, and a Buick collector's club was having a show at the same hotel, so I wandered over Saturday evening with a camera to investigate. *istD with 43/1.9 attached. Here's a little selection: http://www.alphoto.com/images/buick007.jpg

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Glen
At 05:11 AM 8/15/2005, Malcolm Smith wrote: I have to say I agreed with Frank and would have said much the same thing. I think it's the wrong approach however, but I am sick and tired of taking photographs (where I am after the buildings and not the people anyway) and comments are made.

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-15 Thread Marco Alpert
Thanks to all for the comments. This was shot with the Ds and the justifiably renowned 77mm Limited. (I can only say that if anyone is struggling over splurging for one: Do it. You will not regret it.) - Marco On Aug 15, 2005, at 3:05 AM, keithw wrote: Did you notice the girl's hair?

PESO -- Good Morning Sunshine

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
Just a pretty flower picture, well sort of... http://www.mindspring.com/~webster26/PESO_--_gms.html Technical Info: - Pentax *ist-D @ 1/250 iso 400 vmc Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f2.8 Varifocus @f5.6 -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).

Re: FA28/2.8: My new normal lens

2005-08-15 Thread Juan Buhler
On 8/15/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's good to hear that the FA28/2.8 does not disappoint. Your two photos look excellent! Thanks! Hmm. A comparison of the FA28/2.8 and the FA35/2 against the FA20-35 at 28mm and 35mm focal lengths would be very interesting. Perhaps one

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
Nice shots. I think this kind of photography works better when the automobile in question is a somewhat brighter color. Doug Brewer wrote: I was in Indianapolis this weekend, and a Buick collector's club was having a show at the same hotel, so I wandered over Saturday evening with a camera

Re: PESO: Summer Bride

2005-08-15 Thread Gonz
I like her expression. Nice lighting. I would prefer a cooler white balance tho, its a bit too warm for me. rg Michael Spivak wrote: Any critique are welcom (as always) http://mishka.site.co.il/gallery/albums/BrideContest/CRW_4495_4.jpg Michael

Re: FA28/2.8: My new normal lens

2005-08-15 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Juan Buhler wrote: I got the FA28/2.8 from BH last Friday, and I'm already in love! For some reason I didn't use the M28/3.5 too much in the istD. Probably a combination of the need to shoot in manual mode, the half stop less aperture, and the longer focus throw (I like shorter, even though I

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-15 Thread Kenneth Waller
Doug, I like most well done abstracts, regardless of the subject, but among my favorites are automotive abstracts. I especially like 013, its almost a pen ink drawing. Anything special in post capture? Nicely done, thanks for posting Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: Doug

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: keithw Subject: Re: The Photographer's Rights In Canada, you don't even have the right to face your accuser. I know that's part of our 'rights' but...I could never figure out who that benefitted... Other than to give you someone to vent your spleen

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: E.R.N. Reed Subject: Re: Winder ME, anyone? they don't sell pornography in books any more? Streaming video is the hot ticket now. Books are so last century. My ex computer builder is of the opinion that the entire reason the internet is getting

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Glen Subject: RE: The Photographer's Rights What's a photographer to do? What are some good ways to handle the common questions asked by such people, such as: Why are you taking pictures? It's a hobby. Who are you working for? (This one always

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Juan Buhler
My biggest confrontation of the sort was in the San Jose flea market, a few months ago. I was with Rolling Red (you might remember her from some brief posts here). At one point, out of nowhere, a woman came yelling at her, demanding to know why she was taking pictures of her kids. All she had done

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Juan Buhler
On 8/15/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not your concern, they are, after all, my pictures. This is Garry Winogrand's classic answer: (paraphrased) Q: Why did you take my picture? A: It's actually *my* picture, now. j -- Juan Buhler http://www.jbuhler.com photoblog at

Another one bites the dust

2005-08-15 Thread bill_n_maggie
Gentlemen (and Ladies, as I assume that there are a few of you out there as well), Greetings, it's been a long time. Nice to see a few familiar names out there still kicking. It's been a painful summer in some ways. Just bought a new house and things are a little tight. Anyhow, I have decided

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Bob W
Get a great big important-looking id card printed which identifies you as a Gentleman of Her Majesty's Press, and wear it round your neck! -- Cheers, Bob While I agree with your sentiment on this one, Keith (my response in the past has been to send the nosy ones packing with a few well

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Juan Buhler
I want to make a picture id with my name, photo, some official looking stamps and signature, and that reads: The bearer is authorized to photograph in this facility Maybe I should sell those on ebay... BTW, check out this blog: http://photopermit.org/ It's about the right to photograph in

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Bob W
I think we should actually form a list of similar questions and comments, and take suggestions about how to best handle these common situations. Unfortunately the answer depends too much on the specific situation and person involved. For the same situation it could range from Why don't

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Bob W
This is Garry Winogrand's classic answer: (paraphrased) Q: Why did you take my picture? A: It's actually *my* picture, now. Must remember that! Bob

RE: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-15 Thread Bob W
Streaming video is the hot ticket now. Streaming, or spurting? Books are so last century. My ex computer builder is of the opinion that the entire reason the internet is getting faster at such a breakneck pace is to keep up with the demand for high end video pornography.

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-15 Thread Doug Brewer
Ken, Nothing special post. Shot RAW, converted to TIFF with IrfanView, duped with PS, minimal amount of USM applied, resized and saved as JPEG. Thanks for the comment. Doug Kenneth Waller wrote: Doug, I like most well done abstracts, regardless of the subject, but among my favorites are

Re: Another one bites the dust

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: Also, I usually restrict my sales to U.S. orders only (I really hate filling out those customs forms), but if there is enough interest from the non-U.S. members of this forum, I certainly would not want to exclude people who have the good

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: I was in Indianapolis this weekend, and a Buick collector's club was having a show at the same hotel, so I wandered over Saturday evening with a camera to investigate. *istD with 43/1.9 attached. Here's a little selection:

Re: Another one bites the dust

2005-08-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Bill, great to hear from you! There's no problem with posting For Sale items or links to your own eBay auctions here. Do you still have a web site? I'd been wondering what you were up to... -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-15 Thread Doug Brewer
P. J. Alling wrote: Nice shots. I think this kind of photography works better when the automobile in question is a somewhat brighter color. Funny you should mention this. I was released from the lock-up just this morning, after being arrested trying to repaint all those cars in brighter

Re: PAW: People Portraits #31 - GDG

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: while in London: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/31.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. I smell a hip-shot! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: PESO -- Good Morning Sunshine

2005-08-15 Thread Jack Davis
I like it! Composition is well chosen. Petals appear very soft. Your choice(?) Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a pretty flower picture, well sort of... http://www.mindspring.com/~webster26/PESO_--_gms.html Technical Info: - Pentax *ist-D @ 1/250 iso

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-15 Thread brooksdj
Dave Brooks wrote: Dario, these links are from the Sigma 70-210 f 2.8. If so its next on my istD list. These are from the Sigma 70-210 f/2.8: http://www.dariobonazza.com/bodym04e.htm http://www.dariobonazza.com/gianna04e.htm

Re: PAW: People Portraits #31 - GDG

2005-08-15 Thread brooksdj
On 15/8/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: while in London: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/31.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. I smell a hip-shot! Cheers, Cotty I smell Yellow Beard

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Lewis Matthew
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also tend to be on my best behaviour in foreign countries. William Robb Bravo! Too many people aren't. Two of our closest friends fail miserably in this respect; as a result we no longer travel with them. Lewis

Re: PESO: Summer Bride

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, Michael Spivak, discombobulated, unleashed: Any critique are welcom (as always) http://mishka.site.co.il/gallery/albums/BrideContest/CRW_4495_4.jpg Michael Very nice. Personally I'd either like to see the top of her head, or go for a closer crop. Also if you're going to see the

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Bob Blakely
I would think one could photograph anything, so long as the rights of others are not violated, therefore: 1.One should be able to photograph anything which is in normal view from: Your own property. Public property. Private property wherein you have permission to

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-15 Thread Gonz
Frank, I prefer the original. Or actually, somewhere in between to be quite honest. The improved version is overly sharpened and saturated, leaving many of the details and tonal range messed up, IMO. Nice pic tho. rg frank theriault wrote: As a result of an off-list discussion, I

RE: Digital Impact on New Photographers

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
Thanks Cotty, for the update on the state of the art or image of the future. Very interesting and entertaining. Now I really feel like a dinosaur :-/ Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 13. august 2005

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed: I second that, Cooty I did get cooties once but it was only a short infection, and she was pretty good looking anyway ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

RE: Digital Impact on New Photographers

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
Will this be your next one, Cotty? I can always turn it off before the stewing pot apears! Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 13. august 2005 18:01 Til: pentax list Emne: Re: Digital Impact on New

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread Bob W
2.You have a right to make money from any such photograph, provided the act does not violate a copyright. Some people's images and some buildings are copywritten! Copywritten? A photograph is not a copy of either a building or a person, consequently a photograph of a building or a

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread P. J. Alling
I seems to me that you were the victim of assault. You were doing nothing wrong but were threatened by a complete stranger. I would have asked the police to arrest the woman so that I could press charges. Juan Buhler wrote: My biggest confrontation of the sort was in the San Jose flea

RE: Digital Impact on New Photographers

2005-08-15 Thread Jens Bladt
There you go, Cotty: http://tinyurl.com/b2sfq Any bids, please? ... And the winning bidder is http://tinyurl.com/7hmu6 Cheers Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 15. august 2005 22:30 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: Digital Impact

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