Re: A few pics around the garden

2006-07-16 Thread Don Williams
You wouldn't believe how red some of those roses are. Fresh blood is about as close a comparison as I can offer. If you looked at the full gallery -- after I added more pictures on Friday -- did you notice the four odd ones? Don Bob Sullivan wrote: Don, Very nice flower photos. All the

Re: funny K10D story

2006-07-16 Thread John Francis
No - the new DA lenses have this feature. In fact it's even easier than the old FA lenses; there's no need to move any switch to AF mode (just move the focus ring). Canon have had this for some time - it's referred to as full-time manual focus (or touch-up). Oh, and another thing - the K10D is

Re: PESO - Aliens

2006-07-16 Thread David Savage
Ha. Love it. They're valves of some description. But I gotta' ask, why do they have coats? :-) Dave On 7/15/06, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps a bit lighthearted - didn't see the resemblance until viewing on a bigger screen. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/1000

Re: OT - Advice on free DVD playback software

2006-07-16 Thread Dario Bonazza
Adam, WMP doesn't work at all in playing DVD's on my PC (while it is capable to play mpegs). That's the reason for suspecting some extra piece of software is needed, and I asked for that. Dario - Original Message - From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Advice on free DVD playback software

2006-07-16 Thread Jason
On Sunday 16 July 2006 08:40, Dario Bonazza wrote: Adam, WMP doesn't work at all in playing DVD's on my PC (while it is capable to play mpegs). That's the reason for suspecting some extra piece of software is needed, and I asked for that. Dario Hi, Try videolan client (vlc) from

Re: OT - Advice on free DVD playback software

2006-07-16 Thread Dario Bonazza
Hi Jason, It works very well, and I'm more than happy wiith it. Thanks a lot! Cheers, Dario - Original Message - From: Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 9:50 AM Subject: Re: OT - Advice on free DVD playback software On

Re: PESO - Aliens

2006-07-16 Thread Jostein Øksne
Gave me a good chuckle, Bruce. Thanks for sharing. Jostein On 7/15/06, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps a bit lighthearted - didn't see the resemblance until viewing on a bigger screen. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/1000 sec @ f/6.7

Re: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber

2006-07-16 Thread Jostein Øksne
William Robb wrote: I tend to eschew the whole street photography thing in the same way I eschew jazz music. I don't get it, and I don't really feel the need to, either. Mark!!! Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Cloning the PESO: Harvest Shower

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've used extra canvas before, sometimes when straightening a tilted photo or when just needing a little extra breathing room along an edge or two, but I never tried adding and removing something as done in this case. I'm not sure if the small size of the image made it easier or more difficult to

Re: Cloning the PESO: Harvest Shower

2006-07-16 Thread Jostein Øksne
Shel, My impression is that it doesn't get more difficult with larger images, and not more tedious either. After all it's just a matter of brush size. What always happens to me, though, is that with larger images i start paying more attention to minute detail, and that's when the workload builds

PUG heads up

2006-07-16 Thread Jostein Øksne
Hi guys and gals, 4 days to go to the next deadline. Submission form is up and running again. Still at http://www.oksne.net/autopug/pugform.asp Cheers, Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RAW workflow

2006-07-16 Thread Bob W
Hi, how does Capture One LE compare with ACR? I don't have PS CS2 (yet?) as I'm still looking at the various options that are available. So I haven't used ACR, but I have downloaded the trial version of Capture One LE and it seems at first glance to be pretty good. One thing I don't much like

Re: DS2 extreme heat torture test

2006-07-16 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Jul 16, 2006, at 12:00 AM, David Savage wrote: Don't forget your wide brimmed hat either ;-) Sadly, I don't have one that will fit on my gigantic head. -Aaron -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A few pics around the garden

2006-07-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Don, I just gave the whole gallery another look. I don't know what you mean by the four odd ones? Regards, Bob S. On 7/16/06, Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You wouldn't believe how red some of those roses are. Fresh blood is about as close a comparison as I can offer. If you looked at

Re: funny K10D story

2006-07-16 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Jul 16, 2006, at 12:42 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: But that's not a 10MP body, is it? Hi Jens -- the K10D (not the K110D) is a 10MP body. It is a higher-end machine than the current offerings. You'd probably want it if you played with it. It'll be out in the fall. The clutch I played with

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, Now that you've photoshopped that bail on the bottom, how about fixing the bale on the left edge of the frame. You know it's kind of distracting too. ;-) Regards, Bob S. On 7/15/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Removed the lower right bale that Marnie pointed out as being

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
It looks good. Nice work. Paul On Jul 15, 2006, at 5:56 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Removed the lower right bale that Marnie pointed out as being distracting. With Paul's encouragement, I removed the bale and, now, I wish someone had spoken up sooner. (all I need is courage) I think it's better.

Re: RAW workflow

2006-07-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Adobe Camera Raw does not work on TIFF files either. No RAW converter does. Vuescan's TIFF RAW files are fundamentally different from digital camera RAW files in that they are already RGB files, they simply haven't been gamma corrected and color adjusted/inverted for film characteristics.

Re: DS2 extreme heat torture test

2006-07-16 Thread David Savage
On 7/16/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jul 16, 2006, at 12:00 AM, David Savage wrote: Don't forget your wide brimmed hat either ;-) Sadly, I don't have one that will fit on my gigantic head. LOL. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/15/2006 3:04:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Removed the lower right bale that Marnie pointed out as being distracting. With Paul's encouragement, I removed the bale and, now, I wish someone had spoken up sooner. (all I need is courage) I think it's

Re: Cloning the PESO: Harvest Shower

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
Paul, Did you happen to see my post Harvest Shower per Marnie? I removed the lower right bale. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent. Very good work. It's quite easy, isn't it? And it can save a poorly framed photo. I also use this technique to eliminate elements I

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
There are, also, a couple bales that could be repositioned, but I want to keep that tension as some term it. :) Jack --- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack, Now that you've photoshopped that bail on the bottom, how about fixing the bale on the left edge of the frame. You know it's

Re: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber

2006-07-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/7/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.web-options.com/P7150791s.jpg My God, it's Cotty! Cheeky barsteward. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
Marnie, I gave you heading credit for pointing out the offending bale. Made this shot in about 1982 and the bale arrangement had long since been accepted. Like your Big Barn. I downloaded and tried leveling it, but lost the top of the hill. Not good. Perhaps could be done with an enlarged canvas.

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/16/2006 6:52:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, I gave you heading credit for pointing out the offending bale. Made this shot in about 1982 and the bale arrangement had long since been accepted. Like your Big Barn. I downloaded and tried leveling

Re: OT - Advice on free DVD playback software

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/15/2006 7:04:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, Any advice for a good (and possibly free) DVD playback software for XP? I need no special feature, only plain reliable DVD player leaving your PC alive. Tucows has a lot of them, but... which one

Re: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/15/2006 1:39:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ... a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing (John Keats) http://www.web-options.com/P7150791s.jpg Bob == I'd crop closer to his feet and turn down the contrast just a tad. Other

Re: Epson P-4000 image tank

2006-07-16 Thread Amita Guha
I just pulled the trigger on this. Can't wait to get it. Thanks again for all the help! Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/15/2006 7:26:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Interesting, in a macabre way. Bad light, but the victim is fully exposed. I generally pass on these shots. They're easy, but cruel in a way. If the shot is truly artful with fantastic light and an

Re: Pictures from the Insects' Life

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/15/2006 1:39:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I remember AnnSan was asking about website hosting pictures with mating bugs. Did somebody submit pictures to this or any similar site? http://www.whatsthatbug.com/love_among_bugs.html I had a chance to

K10D battery grip? (Was Re: funny K10D story)

2006-07-16 Thread Stan Halpin
Aaron (or others) - do you know (or could you tell from the body base plate) if the K10D is planned to have an add-on battery grip like the *ist-D? Stan On Jul 16, 2006, at 7:19 AM, Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Jul 16, 2006, at 12:42 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: But that's not a 10MP body, is it?

Re: GESO - Red, White and Blue Kites

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/7/2006 11:20:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On July 1 - the local kite club held their Red, White and Blue Festival. Here's a link to a few photos from the event: http://georgesphotos.net/gallery/1638381 This is a friendly bunch of guys. They had

Re: K10D battery grip? (Was Re: funny K10D story)

2006-07-16 Thread David Savage
I wonder the same thing. Though I've never seen a shot of the K10D's base plate. Dave On 7/16/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aaron (or others) - do you know (or could you tell from the body base plate) if the K10D is planned to have an add-on battery grip like the *ist-D? Stan --

Re: GESO: Flags Fireworks

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/5/2006 12:05:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Some photos from the 4th: http://neovenator.livejournal.com/106360.html John Celio Nice shots! Very 4th of Julyish. Gee, batting eyelashes, I wish my camera could do that too. Sorry, had fun

PESO: Wild Oats

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
Marnie's barn (with it's front in shadow) reminded me of this. Mamiya 6 w/50mm f/4.1L. Location: Yuba County, Northern California. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=132 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the

RE: RAW workflow

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
No ... it's a RAW converter and TIFF files are not RAW files. The advantage of ACR is that it's integrated into PS, so it's not as though you're using two different programs, but different modules of the same program. The user interface with ACR and PS is very similar, and, at least from my POV,

Re: Pictures from the Insects' Life

2006-07-16 Thread David Savage
Pervert! ;-) Dave On 7/16/06, Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I remember AnnSan was asking about website hosting pictures with mating bugs. Did somebody submit pictures to this or any similar site? http://www.whatsthatbug.com/love_among_bugs.html I had a chance to take a picture

Re: GESO - Musicians

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/10/2006 8:29:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now, for something different from me. Taken last Tuesday at our 4th of July celebration. http://www.alphoto.com/070406/page1.htm enjoy, Doug Now that I am ready to look at GESOs, yours no longer

Re: K10D battery grip? (Was Re: funny K10D story)

2006-07-16 Thread Mark Roberts
David Savage wrote: On 7/16/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aaron (or others) - do you know (or could you tell from the body base plate) if the K10D is planned to have an add-on battery grip like the *ist-D? I wonder the same thing. Though I've never seen a shot of the K10D's base

Re: GESO: Austin, TX, July 4th weekend

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/7/2006 6:03:52 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As you guys know, Nate and I went to Austin last weekend. Sadly, we didn't get to meet Gonz, but we did spend a very pleasant couple of hours with John Munro and his wife over breakfast. They are great people

Re: GESO: Flags Fireworks

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It could, if you used a Pentax LOL Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://neovenator.livejournal.com/106360.html Gee, batting eyelashes, I wish my camera could do that too. Sorry, had fun reading blog responses. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K10D battery grip? (Was Re: funny K10D story)

2006-07-16 Thread David Savage
Good to know. Would be sweet if uses the D-BG1, though I'm not holding my breath on that. Dave On 7/16/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Savage wrote: I wonder the same thing. Though I've never seen a shot of the K10D's base plate. Rumor mill says it *will* have an

Re: RAW workflow

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I'll second that for the umpteenth time only because I know there are those here who have not read the book and who complain about the extra time and difficulty involved in processing RAW files. And, for those using PS CS, there's Real World Camera RAW with Photoshop CS. Shel [Original

Re: funny K10D story

2006-07-16 Thread Adam Maas
Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Jul 16, 2006, at 12:42 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: But that's not a 10MP body, is it? Hi Jens -- the K10D (not the K110D) is a 10MP body. It is a higher-end machine than the current offerings. You'd probably want it if you played with it. It'll be out in the

Re: Geso: July 1st fun shots

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/2/2006 12:55:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/index.htm Just some fun shots to share. Comments welcome Enjoiy Dave Looks like fun. If you ever print or anything, though, you ought to adjust

Re: Geso: July 1st fun shots

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Just head up north a couple of counties - Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Mendocino. Now that you can, make a nice day trip or an over night out of it. The Mendo fair in Anderson Valley is my favorite - a real Old Tyme County Fair in a wonderful setting. It's been a while since I've attended, but even for

Re: GESO - Musicians

2006-07-16 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jul 16, 2006, at 10:44 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that I am ready to look at GESOs, yours no longer seems to be there. Bummer. Marnie ;-) Yup. Figured if it was that bad, I didn't want innocent surfers to get snared on it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Fuji Superia Realia 100

2006-07-16 Thread Tom C
Well get this Jack. I love both Velvia and Reala. That's kinda perverse, huh? I guess I can see the good in both. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Fuji Superia Realia 100

Re: So. Whos getting the K10d right away or are we waiting.

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've been thinking about it, and would probably wait a bit until the early adapters use the camera and report on it, and if it looked good, would wait for the price to come down a bit. It would be great if there were more information about it now. Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: RAW workflow

2006-07-16 Thread Bob W
I intend to buy it. In fact, I browsed through it in Foyles today, along with a couple of other Raw books. I didn't buy it today because it was the CS, not CS2, version. Probably doesn't make much difference, but I'd like to have matching versions. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message-

RE: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber

2006-07-16 Thread Bob W
In a way, all photography is voyeurism. [...] Refusing to photograph the homeless and otherwise, would on the flip side, would be like denying their very existence. Which could be considered a form of denial. [...] But, definitely, looking at pictures of the homeless and down

Re: Ballet

2006-07-16 Thread Doug Brewer
The short answer would be: It depends. There are so many choices and compromises in any image that one set solution does not fit all. I guess the fix would be to try the shot with different framing/DOF/ etc and then choose the one you like best in the editing stage. Doug On Jul 15, 2006, at

RE: RAW workflow

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Makes a ~big~ difference. The CS version doesn't cover Bridge, which is a major difference between CS and CS2. Plus there are different features in the ACR converter - more features in the CS2 versions. Shel [Original Message] From: Bob W I intend to buy it. In fact, I browsed through

Aperture

2006-07-16 Thread Doug Brewer
Godfrey and anyone else, I've been sorely tempted to try out Aperture for my Mac at home, as it looks to be a pretty good program. Have any of you run it through any sort of testing? thanks, Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: RAW workflow

2006-07-16 Thread Bob W
Ah! Good job I didn't buy it then! Ta. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: 16 July 2006 17:39 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: RAW workflow Makes a ~big~ difference. The CS version

RE: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Bob W
I think bales look too modern. You should turn them into sheaves. And where are the peasants? It would be the work of a few seconds to cut 'n' paste these two in there: http://www.barbizon-france.com/english/Pages/Barbizon/peintur/jfmill/a ng2.html -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message-

Re: Aperture

2006-07-16 Thread Adam Maas
I've played with it. The interface is superb, the RAW conversion quality is so-so and it uses the same obtuse backend format as iPhoto, only permits one library on one drive, doesn't allow for offline storage and has no provisions for an adequate backup strategy beyond simply cloning the

Re: Aperture

2006-07-16 Thread Ryan Brooks
Doug Brewer wrote: Godfrey and anyone else, I've been sorely tempted to try out Aperture for my Mac at home, as it looks to be a pretty good program. Have any of you run it through any sort of testing? thanks, Doug I've used it on and off in the original version (1.0) and a

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/16/2006 9:46:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think bales look too modern. You should turn them into sheaves. And where are the peasants? It would be the work of a few seconds to cut 'n' paste these two in there:

GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Charles Robinson
Had an opportunity to shoot a local band for their first concert in 3 years. Funny thing was, I walked away from the show just kicking myself that I hadn't gotten any halfway-decent shots at all. I figured maybe 5-10 acceptable images would turn out if I was lucky. The shooting was

Re: Aperture

2006-07-16 Thread Stan Halpin
I just walked into my Apple store one day a couple of months ago, fired up one of the G5's with a large display attached, downloaded some RAW images I had put onto a CD, and played to my heart's content. No need to wait for a official demo. A guy wandered over to ask if I wanted help, I said

RE: Another eekBay steal!

2006-07-16 Thread Jens Bladt
Incredible. I paid 41 GBP for mine - about three times as mcuh (incl. shipping). It's a great lens, BTW. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Don

RE: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
URL produces file not found. Just as well, first thing you know someone will right a song about bringing in the sheaves. Jack --- Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think bales look too modern. You should turn them into sheaves. And where are the peasants? It would be the work of a few seconds

Re: Fuji Superia Realia 100

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
Well, OK, you're halfway there. I'll leave the perverse line alone. :)) Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well get this Jack. I love both Velvia and Reala. That's kinda perverse, huh? I guess I can see the good in both. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/7/06, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: URL produces file not found. Just as well, first thing you know someone will right a song about bringing in the sheaves. Bob's links always appear broken in my email app. http://www.barbizon-france.com/english/Pages/Barbizon/peintur/jfmill/

Re: Aperture

2006-07-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 16, 2006, at 9:36 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: I've been sorely tempted to try out Aperture for my Mac at home, as it looks to be a pretty good program. Have any of you run it through any sort of testing? I have only played with Aperture v1.1 a very little bit since it only supports the

RE: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Bob W
URL produces file not found. Just as well, first thing you know someone will right a song about bringing in the sheaves. Bob's links always appear broken in my email app. http://www.barbizon-france.com/english/Pages/Barbizon/peintur/jfmill/ ang2.html -- I do it specially for you,

Re: GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Robert and Leigh Woerner
i like!!! you did great! number ___0299 looks like one of the BeeGees Charles Robinson wrote: Had an opportunity to shoot a local band for their first concert in 3 years. Funny thing was, I walked away from the show just kicking myself that I hadn't gotten any halfway-decent shots

Re: GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
You have some very nice shots here. Good work. And you can't ask for mujch better light than magic hour shade. I like these. Paul On Jul 16, 2006, at 1:06 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: Had an opportunity to shoot a local band for their first concert in 3 years. Funny thing was, I walked away

Re: Ballet

2006-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
And apparently for many if not most, a fix isn't needed here. I looked at this several different ways. I like the DOF treatment as shot. This is the way two objects a few feet apart are seen by a long lens. Whether the near flower is at top or bottom of frame is irrelevant for the most

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Cotty. (?) Jack --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 16/7/06, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: URL produces file not found. Just as well, first thing you know someone will right a song about bringing in the sheaves. Bob's links always appear broken in my email app.

Re: Aperture

2006-07-16 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
On 16.07.06, at 18:36 , Doug Brewer wrote: I've been sorely tempted to try out Aperture for my Mac at home, as it looks to be a pretty good program. Have any of you run it through any sort of testing? I have been testing it along with beta version of Adobe's Lightroom. Finally I choose

Re: Ballet

2006-07-16 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jul 16, 2006, at 2:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: And apparently for many if not most, a fix isn't needed here. I looked at this several different ways. I like the DOF treatment as shot. This is the way two objects a few feet apart are seen by a long lens. Whether the near flower is at top

Re: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber

2006-07-16 Thread Kenneth Waller
Mostly agree except for I learned to appreciate Scotch, I don't need to do more. For me its small batch Bourbon - elixir of life. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber - Original

Re: OT - Advice on free DVD playback software

2006-07-16 Thread Christian
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like PowerDVD. Although they all work pretty much the same. PowerDVD came with something I bought/got and I've found it the easiest to use with the nicest skins. But it's really a matter of personal preference. Just try one or two. Not sure PowerDVD

Re: GESO - Red, White and Blue Kites

2006-07-16 Thread George Sinos
Thanks, That's my favorite shot of the bunch. See you later, gs http://georgesphotos.net On 7/16/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/7/2006 11:20:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On July 1 - the local kite club held their Red, White and

Re: Ballet

2006-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
No apology necessary. It was a worthwhile discussion, and it serves to illustrate that we all see things differently. Paul On Jul 16, 2006, at 2:38 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: On Jul 16, 2006, at 2:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: And apparently for many if not most, a fix isn't needed here. I

Re: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber

2006-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
I can go either way on this one, although I tend to lean toward Scotch. If for no other reason, it seems lighter and certainly less sweet. Paul On Jul 16, 2006, at 2:43 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Mostly agree except for I learned to appreciate Scotch, I don't need to do more. For me its

Re: OT(ish): Scan Dual IV prices?

2006-07-16 Thread Toralf Lund
Well, that translates to about US$320. Last new prices I saw on this scanner at BH Photo was about $265. They are now listing refurbished units for $189 but are out of stock. Right. $265 + shipping + tax would be quite a bit more than $320 (or equivalent.) With a base price of $189,

Re: Snap du jour: the honey-heavy dew of slumber

2006-07-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 7/16/2006 9:37:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd also like to point out that it is not a picture of a down-and-out. It's a picture of a person who was asleep on his feet in an interesting composition. Regards, Bob I was reacting to Paul's

Re: follow up on DS speed test

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Godders wrote: I look forward to seeing the timing data. That is, in my opinion, always the bottom line vs software tools feedback given the very different hardware and software environments. I also ordered one of those FireWire readers that Paul mentioned so I'll be doing some more

Re: Harvest Shower per Marnie

2006-07-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/7/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I have my email program set to insert a linebreak automatically after 70 (?) characters. This is so that it doesn't appear as a continuous single line to people with certain email programs. It's not smart to enough to recognize a long URL and send it

Re: GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 16, 2006, at 13:28, Robert and Leigh Woerner wrote: i like!!! you did great! number ___0299 looks like one of the BeeGees I wonder what Dan Wilson (the subject of that photo) would think if I told him that. Yikes! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis,

PESO don't eat like a pig!

2006-07-16 Thread Igor Roshchin
... 'cause you are a bird! (who cares that you can't fly?!) http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/CentralCoastCA/IMGP3490sm.jpg (ostriches) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Some plastic (definitely) not from Pentax

2006-07-16 Thread Toralf Lund
I'm actually rather pleased with this: http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=247312 - But maybe you have to consider the type of equipment used. A hint is in the subject line ;-) (Pictures not from a Pentax is all right for PESO, aren't they?) - Toralf -- PDML

RE: PESO where wine comes from

2006-07-16 Thread Igor Roshchin
Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:13:14 -0700 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Both of these are good concepts, if somewhat commonly seen for California farmland. The way you framed them is fairly static ... by that I mean, too much sky, too much centered and balanced for my taste. A little less sky, a

Re: PESO don't eat like a pig!

2006-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Those guys could be steaks in a matter of minutes. Anyone hungry? On Jul 16, 2006, at 4:59 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: ... 'cause you are a bird! (who cares that you can't fly?!) http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/CentralCoastCA/IMGP3490sm.jpg (ostriches) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Some plastic (definitely) not from Pentax

2006-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great shot. A Holga no doubt. Paul On Jul 16, 2006, at 5:02 PM, Toralf Lund wrote: I'm actually rather pleased with this: http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=247312 - But maybe you have to consider the type of equipment used. A hint is in the subject line ;-)

Re: PESO - Water Warp

2006-07-16 Thread Tom C
Canoe. Is that a Canadian Consolation Prize??? Thanks. :-) Tom C. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Water Warp Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:04:08 -0600 - Original Message

RE: PESO where wine comes from

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Ahhh ... that's part of the problem. For the web, it's generally better to use sRGB. That issue has been discussed her many, many times, so I won't rehash it again. Shel [Original Message] From: Igor Roshchin It is possible that some half an hour-an hour later the color gamma would'be

Re: PESO where wine comes from

2006-07-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 16, 2006, at 2:09 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Thank you both for commenting. You're welcome. PS. Godfrey: as for dynamism, let me offer to your attention the picture from another image that I just posted in a different thread (don't eat like a pig). LOL ... Funny but not really a

Re: PESO: Wild Oats

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
If I don't ask for comments, it's because I've forgotten to do so. So, I invite all to provide me the benefit of your reactions to any of my uploads. Thanks, Jack --- Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marnie's barn (with it's front in shadow) reminded me of this. Mamiya 6 w/50mm f/4.1L.

Re: PESO: Wild Oats

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It looks awful! No detail in the dark areas, the overall tone is flat and lifeless. It's posted as a BMP file. Was that your intent? Shel [Original Message] From: Jack Davis Marnie's barn (with it's front in shadow) reminded me of this. Mamiya 6 w/50mm f/4.1L. Location: Yuba

Re: PESO: Green River, Utah

2006-07-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/14/2006 7:13:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/2646/display/6152995 This was taken about 30 minutes after my wife and I nearly got struck by lightning at Dead Horse Point. Comments

Re: follow up on DS speed test

2006-07-16 Thread Igor Roshchin
Sun Jul 16 15:30:31 EST 2006 Shel Belinkoff wrote: I 'd like to see those results as I'm sometimes impatient when files are downloading. I just ordered the 150X Transcend 2GB card. Surprise, surprise! Soon after your last message NewEgg sent me an email noting that the price on the

Re: follow up on DS speed test

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
A Treo 650 is what? A phone? A game? Has the Treo been configured to handle a 2GB card. A lot of reviewers think that just any card will work in their product without having checked to see if the item has the firmware that's able to handle the card. We already know the card works well with

Re: follow up on DS speed test

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hmmm ... I may have been a little hasty. I checked around and it's quite possible that my readers won't work with the 2GB cards. Glad I took a moment to investigate further. Thanks again. Shel [Original Message] From: Igor Roshchin http://tinyurl.com/rqx6a This means that some other

Re: PESO: Wild Oats

2006-07-16 Thread Jack Davis
You're right about there being no detail in the dark areas. What's a BMP file? Scanned (wimp flatbed) as a jpg. Contrast was upped slightly to add depth and encourage a denser black. Thus the desired dark areas. Thanks, Shel --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It looks awful! No

Re: PESO: Wild Oats

2006-07-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/BMP.html Shel [Original Message] From: Jack Davis You're right about there being no detail in the dark areas. What's a BMP file? Scanned (wimp flatbed) as a jpg. Contrast was upped slightly to add depth and encourage a denser black. Thus the desired dark

Re: GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Amita Guha
On 7/16/06, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/2006_July_Semisonic Great shots, Charles! I really like #0357. Even though there's a mic blocking the drummer's face, the base player looks like he's in motion, which is cool. I also like 0877 because of

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