Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, I can photograph the Empire State Building, and maybe even sell copies of those photos, but I can't build another Empire State Building. Perhaps somebody could sell you a copy... Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is, and that is, I am sure, by design. Any society that lets lawyers get too high in the social structure runs this risk, and don't even think about letting them run the government. Keep them locked up like the trolls that

Holy crap, too much

2005-08-16 Thread John Celio
Hey all. Back in the day (some number of months ago), I was marginally active around here. Today, I hadn't looked at my PDML mailbox in so long, there were over 10,000 unread messages. What the heck happened? I changed jobs. Well, sorta. I'm still working at the same camera shop, but now

Re: Double Exposures using ZX-50

2005-08-16 Thread Lucas Rijnders
On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 05:27:46 +0200, Village Idiot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip I have a ZX-50 and I have two issues. First, I need to know how to keep the film from rewinding completely into the canister since I will have to load it at a later time. Hi, The rewinding on an MZ-50 stops

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

2005-08-16 Thread Carlos Royo
Jens Bladt escribió: 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 My experience with Sigma hasn't been

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I have been lurking on this list for a while so I might as well introduce myself :) As many of us I used to enjoy photography in childhood, I had some pretty crappy off-brand Pentax screw mount cameras and lenses but I did enjoy it immensely. I took a 10 year break from photography in my teens

Re: Camera foam source?

2005-08-16 Thread Lucas Rijnders
On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 02:33:27 +0200, Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Agreed, now that I look at my records I've purchased from interslice nearly as often as raven571. Thanks for pointing Jon out. Thanks for all replies, both on- and off-list. If it all works out I'll show some

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-16 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 15 Aug 2005, Doug Brewer wrote: 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

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't disagree with anything you say, Cotty. First, let me point out she wasn't an old lady, but was likely half my age (which puts her in her mid-20's). My reaction could/should have been much calmer, but I was reacting (poorly) to

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
Hi Krisjanis, welcome to the list. You make a good point. I would take it one step further and not even ask if they minded being recorded. I'd simply take out the recorder - at a strategic point - and hold it (or the mic) in an obvious manner. In fact, while filming and at the point of being

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
Tom Reese wrote: William Robb wrote: I believe any time a police officer asks you to step out of the car, or please come with me, you are being detained. If you are being detained without reason, you are then suffering from an unjustifiable arrest. ... Be as co-operative as possible,

RE: Photographers rights

2005-08-16 Thread David Oswald
I was downtown in Los Angeles one day with my ZX-5n. I never go downtown without a camera. Suddenly around the corner came some hispanic undocumented workers rights parade. My Spanish is rusty enough that I couldn't grasp 100% of what they were chanting, but the whole affair seemed kind of

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Eactivist
Funny, no one has ever challenged me when I take photographs. I wonder if this happens 10x more to men than it does to women? Marnie aka Doe (Of course, I haven't tried photographing an electrical plant yet.)

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Margus thanks a lot for your solution. Since I did not join a single lesson in chemistry, in fact, do not understand anything about molybden isulphide oil, is there a more common name for that seldom fluid ;-) A good start would be your local hardware store. Look for a

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-16 Thread David Oswald
keithw wrote: Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Margus thanks a lot for your solution. Since I did not join a single lesson in chemistry, in fact, do not understand anything about molybden isulphide oil, is there a more common name for that seldom fluid ;-) A good start would be your local hardware

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: Funny, no one has ever challenged me when I take photographs. Marn, you just look like a tourist :-) XXX Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, Krisjanis Linkevics [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If they want this to be a paranoid society Dont knock it, it worked fine for Hitler. kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Tom Reese
keithw wrote: I disagree with that. If the cop is violating someones rights without probable cause then the victim should point out that the cop is commiting a criminal act. Point it out to whom? The cop perpetrating the act? Hardly... Yes to the cop. Civil rights are meaningless if we

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread John Forbes
There's quite a lot of Hammersmith Riverside. How about meeting at a specific point, such as the Dove, or the pub closest to the bridge on the upstream side? I can't remember the name, unfortunately, and I'm only suggesting it as a meeting point, not for its merits as a pub. John On

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Glen wrote: Over the last 24 hours I have been constantly saddened by the number of posts indicating how many of you out there are having confrontations about taking pictures in public places. My troubles have been minor, but I am always surprised at the assumption that I should not be taking

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/8/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: There's quite a lot of Hammersmith Riverside. How about meeting at a specific point, such as the Dove, or the pub closest to the bridge on the upstream side? I can't remember the name, unfortunately, and I'm only suggesting it as a

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/8/05, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: Bob mentioned the Dove, so that seems like the rendezvous. I'm driving - any idea which road it's accessed from? Ta. Is this the one? http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/15/159/Dove_Inn/Hammersmith Fullers as well! Cheers, Cotty

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread Steve Jolly
Cotty wrote: Is this the one? http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/15/159/Dove_Inn/Hammersmith Yep, that's it. Been there before - it's pretty good. S

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread Steve Jolly
Cotty wrote: Is this the one? http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/15/159/Dove_Inn/Hammersmith http://london.openguides.org/index.cgi?Dove_Inn_(Hammersmith) too. S

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread Steve Jolly
Steve Jolly wrote: Yep, that's it. Been there before - it's pretty good. Apart from the food. S

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-16 Thread brooksdj
Hi Doug. Some nice shots there, but 007 and 013 are my fav's. Love the older cars. Dave 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

Re: My visit with Ann

2005-08-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: My visit with Ann You can't fool me... I don't need to.

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Krisjanis Linkevics Subject: Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction) If somebody comes up to harass me I take the voice recorder out, ask them if they object to me recording our conversation and explain that they are harassing me

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread E.R.N. Reed
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny, no one has ever challenged me when I take photographs. I wonder if this happens 10x more to men than it does to women? Marnie aka Doe (Of course, I haven't tried photographing an electrical plant yet.) At this rate, Marnie, it's starting to sound like

My photo lists

2005-08-16 Thread Bob Shell
Doug says it is cool for me to issue an invitation here, so here goes. I moderate a bunch of photographic discussion groups on BestStuff.com, as well as being their photo guru. My most popular list is the Russian Camera Users Group. Some of you may find it or the other lists interesting.

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Toralf Lund
Malcolm Smith wrote: [ ... ] In many ways it's all a nonsense; chances are in a small town you are appearing on CCTV somewhere and in a big city maybe 50, 100, 200 cameras? Not that I have any objection to that - I welcome it today - but the principle should be both ways. If you objecting to

Another one bites the dust

2005-08-16 Thread bill_n_maggie
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... 20--20 Mark Roberts Photography and writing Ah ha! I now have permission! Gamma picked up my option a couple of years back, and

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

2005-08-16 Thread Fred
I have also had Tokina and Tamron AF lenses, and in my view they have been more reliable than the Sigmas I've owned or borrowed. This has been my experience, too. However, to be honest, I have not had much experience with Sigma lenses - none with any autofocus lenses ever, and none with any

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/16/2005 6:55:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At this rate, Marnie, it's starting to sound like a lot more than 10x! I've been asked on a very few occasions not to take pictures, but always politely. (I *have* photographed an electrical plant, under

Re: Another one bites the dust

2005-08-16 Thread Fred
BTW, can anybody tell me why the messages I send to the list from Outlook Express get kicked back to me? This is the first week I've used Outlook Express, and it takes some getting used to. Maybe you are sending HTML messages, rather than plain text messages...??? Fred

The household gloves trick works well to separate filters!

2005-08-16 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Pentaxians thanks to all of you responding to my question how-to separate stuck filters, namely Graywolf, Juan, Bob, Amita and more :-) I followed William Robb's advice using household gloves (common cheap short red ones for Cotty) and it worked very well! It gives you a lot more force and

RE: PESO:Doppeldecker fly's paradise

2005-08-16 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Marnie thanks for having a look and I agree with your comments. I will remain a mystery what the two bees really did or had in mind ;-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 6:20 PM To:

Re: The household gloves trick works well to separate filters!

2005-08-16 Thread Fred
thanks William, you are the hero of the day for me ;-) Oh, great - now we'll never hear the end of it... [Just kiddin', Bill - g.] Fred

RE: PESO:Doppeldecker fly's paradise

2005-08-16 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Frank thanks for your insights ;-) I will remain a secret what the bees really did I think ... greetings Markus -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 10:14 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO:Doppeldecker fly's

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
Toralf Lund wrote: Malcolm Smith wrote: [ ... ] In many ways it's all a nonsense; chances are in a small town you are appearing on CCTV somewhere and in a big city maybe 50, 100, 200 cameras? Not that I have any objection to that - I welcome it today - but the principle should be both

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Pentaxians I tell the people that I will send photos to the local newspapers reader section when they ask what I do take the photos for and whether I work for the press. People seem to like that answer ;-) and it is not untrue. I would also say something like it's all for art if asked :-)

Re: Double Exposures using ZX-50

2005-08-16 Thread Derek
Lucas, Thanks for the advice! Derek On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 05:27:46 +0200, Village Idiot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip I have a ZX-50 and I have two issues. First, I need to know how to keep the film from rewinding completely into the canister since I will have to load it at a

Re: Another one bites the dust

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: There seem to be a fair amount of Brits here on the forum. Do you guys outnumber the Yanks now? I went to school in London and miss the place now and again. Hi Bill, Cotty here. Brit. On the list since 1998 - I don't recall you from

Re: The household gloves trick works well to separate filters!

2005-08-16 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Tue, 16 Aug 2005, Markus Maurer wrote: I followed William Robb's advice using household gloves (common cheap short red ones for Cotty) and it worked very well! It gives you a lot more force and your hands don't slip away from the tiny filter rings. I think the important thing to note is

Re: Malakoff Rockfestival

2005-08-16 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 8 Aug 2005, Boris Liberman wrote: http://malakoff.no/pictures/35/imgp2818.jpg - is very good. I really like the repetition here. Yes, but is the focus right? I think you did a fine job, especially taking into account that you had to take pain killers :-(... Wishing you well! I

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/8/05, Steve Jolly, discombobulated, unleashed: Steve Jolly wrote: Yep, that's it. Been there before - it's pretty good. Apart from the food. There's just nom pleasing some people ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: The household gloves trick works well to separate filters!

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/8/05, Markus Maurer, discombobulated, unleashed: I followed William Robb's advice using household gloves (common cheap short red ones for Cotty) Paaa. Not even any ticklers? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-16 Thread Doug Brewer
oh, you just know I'm an arteest. thanks for the comments, bud. Cotty wrote: Holy moly, you turning into one a them there pretentious artests? I'll buy that fer a dollar. First one's always the best. Love that one. http://www.alphoto.com/images/buick007.jpg All good. Well done

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/8/05, Toralf Lund, discombobulated, unleashed: Personally I dislike the surveillance cameras that are popping up all over the place. I think they represent a restriction of my personal freedom as well as a way for authorities to give the public a false sense of security, and I object to

RE: The household gloves trick works well to separate filters!

2005-08-16 Thread Tom C
Markus wrote: thanks William, you are the hero of the day for me ;-) LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! NO, IT'S WILLIAM ROBB! RUN! Before he comes back down and something splashes on you! :)

RE: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-16 Thread Tom C
I like them! A nice mini-folio. Tom C. From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Fun With Buicks Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:03:38 -0400 I was in Indianapolis this weekend, and a Buick collector's club was having a show at the

Re: Fun With Buicks

2005-08-16 Thread Doug Brewer
Hey Dave, yeah, the older cars had style. 007 and 013 seem to be the popular choices. Thanks for taking the time to look and type in a comment. Doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Doug. Some nice shots there, but 007 and 013 are my fav's. Love the older cars. Dave

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread David Oswald
Cotty wrote: On 16/8/05, Toralf Lund, discombobulated, unleashed: Personally I dislike the surveillance cameras that are popping up all over the place. I think they represent a restriction of my personal freedom as well as a way for authorities to give the public a false sense of

RE: PESO -- Good Morning Sunshine

2005-08-16 Thread Tom C
I like it. Bokeh is nice. The flowers really 'pop'. My only nit is that the center sunflower is a little worse for wear... I know it's what was there. I never realized until yesterday, that a sunflower is made up of hundreds of tinier flowers (does that make it a composite?). Each tiny

Re: PESO -- Good Morning Sunshine

2005-08-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/15/2005 11:16:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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

RE: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-16 Thread Tom C
Wow, Paul. That's nice. The colors, lines, everything! Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Cruising with Dad Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 11:40:31 -0400 Well, it's a slow list day, so I'll post another

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Glen
At 09:44 AM 8/16/2005, William Robb wrote: Excellent idea. I think I would take it a step further and not ask their permission for recording though. Why set a precedent when none is needed? William Robb Depending on what part of the world you live in, there may be no legal requirement to

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-16 Thread Tom C
William Robb wrote: I can see a lot of pros buying Pentax to get around this sort of stuff. HAR HAR, HAR, HAR

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Aug 16, 2005 at 02:30:03PM +0100, Steve Jolly wrote: Cotty wrote: Is this the one? http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/15/159/Dove_Inn/Hammersmith Yep, that's it. Been there before - it's pretty good. I've been there many, many times (almost all 25+ years ago, though).

Re: Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
Jerry, I have the lens but I also have a dial-up connection. Sorry. I have tested it on my *ist D against a brick wall at 20 mm., and at the same time tested the DA 16-45 f4 at the same focal length. The two are very close, but I would have to say that at 20 mm. the FA 20-35 is very slightly

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Bob Blakely
Yes. In most states, only one party to the conversation has to consent and that can be you if you're a party to the conversation. California requires all parties to consent. There is no criminal penalty, but you can be sued. Regards, Bob...

Re: Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I can fish out a DS RAW file this evening ... I compared the 16-45 and 20-35 at 20, 24, 28 and 35mm focal length settings. They are very very close on sharpness, in my opinion, but the 20-35 has less rectilinear distortion and nicer out-of-focus rendering quality. The 16-45 seems to go a

RE: FA28/2.8: My new normal lens

2005-08-16 Thread Jens Bladt
You have a very good photographic eye, Juan. Your shots very much non-kliche, which I like. Also from a technical point of view they a good work! Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Juan Buhler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 15. august 2005 20:16 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Re: Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-16 Thread David Oswald
I've owned both the 20-35 and the 16-45. Before going digital, the 20-35 was one of my favorite lenses. After going digital, I found that as a wide angle lens it wasn't all that wide anymore. That doesn't mean it's not a fantastic lens though. I used it a lot as a normal-ish lens, and got

Re: Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 16, 2005, at 10:17 AM, David Oswald wrote: What does that tell you? The two lenses are both so good that people have mixed feelings in choosing one over the other, perhaps. I have no mixed feelings about it. The 16-45 just didn't cut it for me ... I just about refused to carry it.

RE: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-16 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Tom. Hope to try some more tonight. Lots of cars on the Avenue now with the Dream Cruise just days away. Paul Wow, Paul. That's nice. The colors, lines, everything! Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To:

RE: Another one bites the dust

2005-08-16 Thread Don Sanderson
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 10:19 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Another one bites the dust The photos and item descriptions of the sale items should be done and the auctions started by tomorrow

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes. In most states, only one party to the conversation has to consent and that can be you if you're a party to the conversation. California requires all parties to consent. There is no criminal penalty, but you can be sued. In many places, law enforcement

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Glen
At 11:34 AM 8/16/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At that time, I will report back if I get stopped by someone fearing I am a terrorist. That is, if you are ever allowed to contact anyone outside the detention center. Remember, in the current 9-11 hysteria, you can be detained indefinitely,

RE: PAW: People Portraits #30 - GDG

2005-08-16 Thread Tom C
This is an example of a street shot I like. In fact it's a wonderful, maybe even delicious example of a genre I usually dislike! Why? It stands on it's own. It requires no words or explanation. The visual image 'says it all'. Excellent job. Maybe this means I don't dislike the genre, but

Re: PESO: More Wedding Cake Fun

2005-08-16 Thread Bob Blakely
LumiQuest 80-20 - http://www.lumiquest.com/lq872.htm, it mounts to the flash with Velcro and operates with the flash pointed up. Large openings in a 45 degree pass light to the ceiling with a cross hatch itself (white) reflecting light forward as a diffuser. It comes alone or packaged with gold

Re: Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-16 Thread David Oswald
Sorry for putting words into your mouth. ...I just was trying to summarize, and really meant to lend credance to your point of view. I can't argue the size issue; the 20-35 is more pleasant to handle for that reason, and that's why I miss it. The 16-45 fits in my small camera bag along with

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
Mark Roberts wrote: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes. In most states, only one party to the conversation has to consent and that can be you if you're a party to the conversation. California requires all parties to consent. There is no criminal penalty, but you can be sued. In

RE: PAW - Leafy Garden

2005-08-16 Thread Tom C
Hi David, I think this shot works and has captured a lot of interest. I don't usually like photos with 'sculptured' grass lawns or walkways/roads, but it works here. It may be the contrast between the wiggly line of dry leaves on the left and the straight path on the right. The sun peaking

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/16/2005 10:32:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 11:34 AM 8/16/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At that time, I will report back if I get stopped by someone fearing I am a terrorist. That is, if you are ever allowed to contact anyone outside the

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Mark Roberts
keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes. In most states, only one party to the conversation has to consent and that can be you if you're a party to the conversation. California requires all parties to consent. There is no criminal penalty,

Re: My photo lists

2005-08-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doug says it is cool for me to issue an invitation here, so here goes. I moderate a bunch of photographic discussion groups on BestStuff.com, as well as being their photo guru. My most popular list is the Russian Camera Users Group. Some of you may find it

Re: Another one bites the dust

2005-08-16 Thread P. J. Alling
Output express sends mail in rtf format IIRC by default. The list only accepts ASCII, any mail with an attachment is returned to sender. You'll have to configure outlook express to send text only. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's no problem with posting For Sale items or links to your own

Re: Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
No problem, David. I'm just a bug for small and light equipment, presuming the quality is there. ;-) Your medium-fanny-pack size bag must be a lot bigger than the Billingham L2 I normally use. DS with one lens mounted plus two others, and my usual selection of small bits (spare batteries,

Re: Another Photographer's Rights Question

2005-08-16 Thread Jens Bladt
You probably can photograph, Glen. In Denmark you could. Weather you publish these on you own website or in a newspaper is not important. The same rules apply as long as they are published. But: You can't legally publish the photographs in a way that would be offensive to the persons shown in the

Re: PAW: People Portraits #30 - GDG

2005-08-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Tom! It's good to hear such praise from someone who isn't usually inclined to street photography. In general, I find that street photography as a genre is better when it is presented in the context of several related photos. Standalone photos are much harder than, say, landscape or

RE: Another Photographer's Rights Question

2005-08-16 Thread Jens Bladt
William wrote: My understanding is that the act of photographing is fine, the act of publishing (this includes a website) is where you can run afoul of things. I don't agree. You can't! In my understanding a public website, accessible without a password or similar, is no different from any other

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread John Forbes
On this map: http://tinyurl.com/8vbq6 There is a car park under the two Ms in Hammersmith Flyover, next to the Appolo, which can be accessed on the South side of the Hammersmith one-way system, just after the Fulham Palace Road exit. Alternatively, you may be lucky enough to find

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Toralf Lund
Cotty wrote: On 16/8/05, Toralf Lund, discombobulated, unleashed: Personally I dislike the surveillance cameras that are popping up all over the place. I think they represent a restriction of my personal freedom as well as a way for authorities to give the public a false sense of

RE: Another Photographer's Rights Question

2005-08-16 Thread Glen
Thanks, for everyone's comments so far. I should have mentioned that the city festival and concert that I *might* be photographing and *might* put on my personal web space is in the USA. Any references to laws only help if they apply here. (It's my fault for not mentioning my location

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread John Forbes
That should read Apollo. J On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 19:30:58 +0100, John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On this map: http://tinyurl.com/8vbq6 There is a car park under the two Ms in Hammersmith Flyover, next to the Appolo, which can be accessed on the South side of the Hammersmith one-way

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Toralf Lund
keithw wrote: Toralf Lund wrote: Malcolm Smith wrote: [ ... ] In many ways it's all a nonsense; chances are in a small town you are appearing on CCTV somewhere and in a big city maybe 50, 100, 200 cameras? Not that I have any objection to that - I welcome it today - but the principle

Re: PAW: People Portraits #30 - GDG

2005-08-16 Thread pnstenquist
I agree with Tom on this one. I think it's my favorite from among Godfrey's recent work. The subject is just delightful, and the framing and composition are excellent. Paul Thanks Tom! It's good to hear such praise from someone who isn't usually inclined to street photography. In

Re: The household gloves trick works well to separate filters!

2005-08-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: The household gloves trick works well to separate filters! thanks William, you are the hero of the day for me ;-) yer welcome. William Robb

Re: Another Photographer's Rights Question

2005-08-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: Another Photographer's Rights Question William wrote: My understanding is that the act of photographing is fine, the act of publishing (this includes a website) is where you can run afoul of things. I don't agree. You can't!

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: keithw Subject: Re: The Photographer's Rights Yessir, I do. However, I see no danger from being watched by remote cameras, as I don't plan to ever do anything illegal! If they catch me scratching my butt, i hope they have a good laugh! ;-) The

RE: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Jens Bladt
Welcome Krisjanis Paranoid society or not, I do believe it's good to know your own rights as well as respecting and not violating the rights of other people. As photographers we are often confronted with other people questioning our rights to take pictueres. Sometimes they even manage to scare a

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Toralf Lund
[ ... ] ... as well as a way for authorities to give the public a false sense of security, I recall reading several times, several places where numerous nefarious people were stopped, felons caught, illegal acts thwarted, etc. That's a reasonable sense of security. Proven, as it were...

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Toralf Lund
David Oswald wrote: Cotty wrote: On 16/8/05, Toralf Lund, discombobulated, unleashed: Personally I dislike the surveillance cameras that are popping up all over the place. I think they represent a restriction of my personal freedom as well as a way for authorities to give the public a

RE: Photo Vest

2005-08-16 Thread Jens Bladt
I just realized that the Canon Eos vest is VERY similar to the Fotodiox vest (ebay auctions). Very nice vest, so it seems :-) http://tinyurl.com/cywqb http://tinyurl.com/dphcf I wonder if they could make me one with PENTAX and *ist D written on it :-) Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra:

RE: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread Bob W
You should appollogize. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: John Forbes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16 August 2005 19:48 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Mini London PDML That should read Apollo. J On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 19:30:58 +0100, John Forbes [EMAIL

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-16 Thread John Forbes
Here's a better map: http://tinyurl.com/6cmv9 The nearest pub to the bridge, on Lower Mall, is (I think) the Blue Anchor. The Dove is on Upper Mall. John On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 20:12:24 +0100, Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I vote for the nearest pub upstream of the bridge, but I

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Tom C
William Robb wrote: The problem is that some people just don't like Big Brother watching them all the time. For me, the concept of security cameras watching my every move is quite Orwellian. Freedoms get removed in small little bite sized pieces, not all at once. After you don't mind the

RE: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Toralf Lund wrote: But I part from my earlier notes, what I meant to say is that I only recall reading about cameras being used *after* a crime was committed. That does increase security somewhat, as it helps taking some known culprits out of circulation, so as to speak, but not by

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread P. J. Alling
It's already illegal to wear sunglasses and a hat in Banks in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They want a nice clean photo from the security cameras William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: keithw Subject: Re: The Photographer's Rights Yessir, I do. However, I see

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