Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread David Savage
I'm not spirit snob. I'll drink whatevers on offer. Beer, wine, vodka, whiskey I'm not fussy. It's all the same for effect. :-) Cheers, Dave On Dec 27, 2007 12:58 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, Tom has a point in that our discussions of booze sometimes border on the

Re: Recently Accepted for the Pentax Gallery

2007-12-27 Thread David Savage
On Dec 27, 2007 6:43 PM, Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David J Brooks wrote: I'm fragile, photo wise.:-) The briefest of looks at the gallery and those which have been shown here, yet rejected, make you wonder if there is a PDML grudge. Anyway, it's the end of the year nearly and

RE: Recently Accepted for the Pentax Gallery

2007-12-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
David J Brooks wrote: I just had another rejected the other day. Its obvious what i think are my best photos, are not everyone else's.:-) I'v pretty much given up on sending anything else in. I'm fragile, photo wise.:-) The briefest of looks at the gallery and those which have been

Re: Recently Accepted for the Pentax Gallery

2007-12-27 Thread AlunFoto
Paul Stenquist wrote: I noticed a shift away from nature and landscape in recently accepted images after our conversation here. I wouldn't be surprised if someone from Pentax Gallery reads the list. Immediately following our conversation I submitted a pic of Grace blowing bubbles that had

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
I prefer anything to Chivas. It's way too sweet for a scotch whiskey. Paul On Dec 26, 2007, at 11:26 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: Sipping an eggnog spiced with a bit of Lauders as I write this... I actually prefer Lauders to Chivas Regal. I have bought a few bottles of single malt in my day, usually

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like Laphroaig, but it's definitely an acquired taste. Ten year old Laphroaig is probably the most peaty and medicinal of the Islay single malts. It tastes like it's been in a fire :-). Good stuff. On Dec 26, 2007, at 11:28 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: I'll raise a glass to Laphroaig! Always

Re: Recently Accepted for the Pentax Gallery

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 27, 2007 4:52 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 27, 2007 6:43 PM, Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David J Brooks wrote: I'm fragile, photo wise.:-) The briefest of looks at the gallery and those which have been shown here, yet rejected, make you wonder if

Re: PESO: ...a little late

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
Ditto Dave On Dec 26, 2007 7:57 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty much my feelings as well. Nice going. -- Bruce Tuesday, December 25, 2007, 8:55:44 AM, you wrote: JD Nice, Bong! I agree with your soft restful reaction. JD Congratulations for not removing the two

Re: OT: OMG...

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
Pardon.? Sorry, i had to. :-) Dave On Dec 26, 2007 6:36 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Part of freedom of speech, is the freedom to not be forced to listen. Doug Franklin wrote: graywolf wrote: some reason the people who start yelling Freedom of speech never want to

Re: Peso Spikes

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
Purhaps the angle at which i shot it. The front spikes and limb is focused, but i quess it is obsqured by the all white back. I have others, i'll see how they look. Thanks Dave On Dec 26, 2007 6:40 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's interesting, but lacks a center of focus in some

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread mike wilson
From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/12/27 Thu AM 02:02:39 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit Yep, the Chevis Regal of Bourbons. Expensive so it must be good. Just like Heineken beer. Not that I will ever know for sure as I can not

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread mike wilson
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/12/27 Thu PM 01:00:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Spirit Snobs On Dec 27, 2007 4:07 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not spirit snob. I'll drink whatevers on offer. Beer, wine, vodka,

Re: PESO - The Sheppard Line

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like it. The girl peeking in from right of frame makes it something more than an ordinary look at a subway platform. Paul On Dec 27, 2007, at 8:44 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2bba2p http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R3OluI8j2YI/BL4/

battery question follow-up

2007-12-27 Thread Scott Loveless
Thanks for all the replies. It was Eneloop that I couldn't remember. We've been using Energizer batteries and chargers for a few years. They're all weaker than they were when new. Some won't take a charge at all anymore. It's a PITA trying to keep track of the batteries that are good. With

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread Scott Loveless
frank theriault wrote: And, I have many friends here on this list. Happy Holidays to all of you! But what about me?!?! g Happy New Year Frank! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread Stan Halpin
The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor pricing and availability within the U.S. In the U.S., some states, like North Carolina and Virginia are blessed with state-run liquor stores. In those states there is no option but to buy your spirits from the state-run ABC

Re: Peso: Another Stephanie

2007-12-27 Thread wendy beard
I think it looks pretty good, processing and all. Wendy On Dec 25, 2007 3:40 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, same one, actually, but another picture. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/new/steph2.html I'm playing with a plug in that is supposed to make skin tones

Re: Peso: Another Stephanie

2007-12-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re: Peso: Another Stephanie Which plug ins are you using? Dave put me on to this one: http://www.imagenomic.com/pt.aspx The shot I just posted in a blend of 3 layers all treated differently by the plug in. I've also tried Kodak's

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread Jack Davis
I think Cinza has discovered her catnip mouse.(?) Cute tent..and Patches is actually using it. (unusual!) Thanks for Holiday wishes and please accept mine in return. Jack --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And, I have many friends here on this list. Happy Holidays to all of you!

Re: Holiday PESO's

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
Missed this one. Nice cat and present shot Stan. Cute kitty. Good shot on the turkey. Its a hen so she is safe from dinner, at least up here.:-0 Dave On Dec 24, 2007 10:05 AM, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and other best wishes as appropriate. To

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 27, 2007 4:07 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not spirit snob. I'll drink whatevers on offer. Beer, wine, vodka, whiskey I'm not fussy. It's all the same for effect. We must have been separated at birth.:-) Bailey's is out ragously expensive in the liquor stores. The

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2007-12-27 Thread keith_w
Stan Halpin wrote: Sipping an eggnog spiced with a bit of Lauders as I write this... I actually prefer Lauders to Chivas Regal. I have bought a few bottles of single malt in my day, usually in airport Duty Free shops. But I have never bought any of the really high dollar Scotch. My

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
I'm with you Wendy. Can't stand the stuff. Dad worked for CIBC, very high up, and would recieved oddles of Scotch every Christmas. He learned to like it. Dave On Dec 27, 2007 10:50 AM, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate scotch of any age. Can't stand the taste of the stuff. When I

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread Jack Davis
To my taste, Chivas has a thin bite finish that relegates it to just OK status. Was once my choice, prior to developing an experienced pallet. IOW, one that blends well with my chemistry. ;) Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I prefer anything to Chivas. It's way too sweet for a

Re: PESO 2007 - 53a - GDG

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 26, 2007 5:42 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Something about this one talks to me. You can get help for that now, i hear.:-) http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/53a.htm Comments and critique, and a good pair of handwarmers, always appreciated. One of the

PESO - The Sheppard Line

2007-12-27 Thread frank theriault
http://tinyurl.com/2bba2p http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R3OluI8j2YI/BL4/XzDwJi6cyrQ/s1600-h/dec_27+004.jpg Don't know why I like this one, but I do. It was just a throw-away shot, but once I looked at it, something worked for me. Once I did the grainy conversion to BW, it worked

Re: Peso Spikes

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 26, 2007 5:43 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shot, Dave. Very nice. Hoary frost is what we used to call it. We had it this morning as well, but I never made it out with the camera. Paul Thanks Paul. I could not remember the name, thanks. Went to an open house after i

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread David Savage
On Dec 27, 2007 11:17 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And, I have many friends here on this list. Happy Holidays to all of you! Bah humbug. :-D Right back atcha. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread David Savage
On Dec 28, 2007 12:42 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: shuffle off to fridge Right. Will do./suffle off to fridge Try some poured over ice cream. yummy Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread frank theriault
And, I have many friends here on this list. Happy Holidays to all of you! My Christmas was wonderful. This was the first with my partner. This year my two youngest daughters spend the weekend before Christmas with us, and we had a little Christmas celebration with them. I have loads and loads

Re: Peso: Another Stephanie

2007-12-27 Thread Doug Franklin
wendy beard wrote: I think it looks pretty good, processing and all. Wendy On Dec 25, 2007 3:40 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, same one, actually, but another picture. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/new/steph2.html The skin, lips, and eyebrows look airbrushed

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 27, 2007 9:01 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/12/27 Thu PM 01:00:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Spirit Snobs On Dec 27, 2007 4:07 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit Quebec has a more Liberal approch to sales, as do the Western Provinces. HAR!! I have a hunch that Brad's Brownshirts are going to change things around a bit. In Saskatchewan, all alcoholic beverage sales are

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread Stan Halpin
Lets see: digital SLR; in-focus pictures with minimal if any blur; a pleasant Christmas with family and pets... Next thing we know you'll be wearing a dark grey suit with red power tie as you ride your single-speed through the streets of Toronto! Merry Christmas Frank and all the best in

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
Looks like a lot of us had cat-tastic Christmases.:-) Good shots Frank Dave On Dec 27, 2007 9:17 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And, I have many friends here on this list. Happy Holidays to all of you! My Christmas was wonderful. This was the first with my partner. This

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread wendy beard
I hate scotch of any age. Can't stand the taste of the stuff. When I was younger and the family holidayed in Scotland we would visit a distillery or two. Interesting but also a little odd as neither of my parents liked scotch either. In my Dad's line of work, he used to employ various contractors

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread Scott Loveless
Stan Halpin wrote: The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor pricing and availability within the U.S. In the U.S., some states, like North Carolina and Virginia are blessed with state-run liquor stores. In those states there is no option but to buy your

Peso Spikes 2

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6774551 Another in the series. Manitoba Maple tree bud. K10D, FA 100 f2.8, LR adjustments and exported as email file. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 27, 2007 10:26 AM, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor pricing and availability within the U.S. stan In Ontario, beer is bought from The Beer Store. Wine and Spirits from the LCBO(Liquor Control Board of Ontario).

Re: PESO - The Sheppard Line

2007-12-27 Thread Jack Davis
It may be the couple on the near right. The girl has a look that they may have just been discovered behind the pillar. Frame is comfortabally filled with activity, as well.(?) Works for me, also...for some reason. Jack --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2bba2p

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread Jack Davis
Have to admit not having completely read all such posts, but am here to add that years ago Iowa not only had state owned/controlled liquor stores, but each qualified buyer (21 yrs) was issued a ration book which was shown and duly noted by the clerk at the time of purchase. I remember my Dad

Re: Another Stephanie

2007-12-27 Thread William Robb
Thanks to everyone who took the time to look and comment. I'm getting closer to a portraiture treatment that I am happy with. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: PESO: ...a little late

2007-12-27 Thread Bong Manayon
Thanks guys! Bong On Dec 27, 2007 9:20 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ditto Dave On Dec 26, 2007 7:57 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty much my feelings as well. Nice going. -- Bruce Tuesday, December 25, 2007, 8:55:44 AM, you wrote: JD Nice,

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 27, 2007 11:09 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit Quebec has a more Liberal approch to sales, as do the Western Provinces. HAR!! I have a hunch that Brad's Brownshirts are going to change

Re: Recently Accepted for the Pentax Gallery

2007-12-27 Thread frank theriault
On Dec 27, 2007 4:52 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no conspiracy against the PDML. Just Dave. There is clearly a conspiracy against PDML Canadians. cheers, frank ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 27, 2007 11:10 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 28, 2007 12:42 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: shuffle off to fridge Right. Will do./suffle off to fridge Try some poured over ice cream. yummy BurpYer ways to latte.:-) Dave Cheers, Dave --

Re: PESO - The Sheppard Line

2007-12-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The part of this photo I like is the expression and faces in the lower-right against the shapes of the pillar. I'd want a more selective zone of focus and less emphasis on the rest of the photo to really make it click. Godfrey On Dec 27, 2007, at 5:44 AM, frank theriault wrote:

Re: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread Ken Waller
And should I drop it, the plastic bottle doesn't break.:-) A real plus when one falls ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 10:58 PM

PESO 2007 - 53b - GDG

2007-12-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Very close to the last of it for 2007 now ... ! http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/53b.htm Comments, critique, etc always appreciated. enjoy, Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Liquor is widely available in Michigan. You can even purchase it at grocery stores and pharmacies. Thank goodness:-). Paul On Dec 27, 2007, at 11:29 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Have to admit not having completely read all such posts, but am here to add that years ago Iowa not only had state

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread Ken Waller
I'll drink whatevers on offer. Beer, wine, vodka, whiskey I'm not fussy. The best are the ones bought for me! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Spirit Snobs I'm not spirit snob. I'll drink

Re: PESO 2007 - 53b - GDG

2007-12-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Now *that's* a heady compliment! thanks Bob! G On Dec 27, 2007, at 12:22 PM, Bob W wrote: That's a really good photo - maybe the best of yours that I've seen. Really well observed. Why, it's almost like a Buhler! http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/53b.htm -- PDML

Re: OT: OMG...

2007-12-27 Thread Ken Waller
The issue as I see it is not with those that kill file him, but with the others that won't let it go respond. Happens often around here. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: OMG... On Dec 26, 2007

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread graywolf
Gor! Blimely too! I am glad I do not live up there. North Carolina has one of the higher booze taxes too. The thing with the US is that taxes on booze varies from state to state and even from county to county. Graywolf (Tom Rittenhouse) Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:

Re: Recently Accepted for the Pentax Gallery

2007-12-27 Thread Ken Waller
The large-aperture and longer focal lenght tele-lenses are very modestly represented by comparison. Ya think cost may have some bearing on this ? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Recently Accepted for the

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread mike wilson
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/12/27 Thu PM 04:10:07 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Spirit Snobs On Dec 28, 2007 12:42 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: shuffle off to fridge Right. Will do./suffle off to fridge Try some

RE: PESO 2007 - 53b - GDG

2007-12-27 Thread Bob W
That's a really good photo - maybe the best of yours that I've seen. Really well observed. Why, it's almost like a Buhler! -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: 27 December 2007 19:56 To: DUG; PDML List;

Re: Recently Accepted for the Pentax Gallery

2007-12-27 Thread Jack Davis
I think it's mainly due to the photographer's wife. ;-/ Jack --- Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The large-aperture and longer focal lenght tele-lenses are very modestly represented by comparison. Ya think cost may have some bearing on this ? Kenneth Waller

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread P. J. Alling
Thanks Frank same to you. If Mike Johnson were dead, we could attach a couple of magnets to him and wrap his coffin with copper cable and recharge the *ist-D batteries. (In other words cute cat shots). frank theriault wrote: And, I have many friends here on this list. Happy Holidays to all

Re: PESO 2007 - 53b - GDG

2007-12-27 Thread Christine Aguila
I dig it! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED]; PDML List PDML@pdml.net; PAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; SeePhoto Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 1:56 PM Subject: PESO 2007 - 53b - GDG Very close

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread P. J. Alling
It's not a blue or red state thing, besides Penn. is a red state, it just plays a blue state on TV. Scott Loveless wrote: Stan Halpin wrote: The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor pricing and availability within the U.S. In the U.S., some states, like North

Re: Peso Spikes

2007-12-27 Thread Christine Aguila
David: What I love is the gray white together--very lovely, but I'd like to see the subject bigger, close up--but that probably has more to do with my bad eyes and not your photography. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread Eactivist
Happy Holidays to you too, frank! Interesting, never seen a cat tent before. Cute. Marnie aka Doe :-) === And, I have many friends here on this list. Happy Holidays to all of you! My Christmas was wonderful. This was the first with my partner. This year my two youngest

Re: Peso Spikes 2

2007-12-27 Thread P. J. Alling
This one I like better, though I think the first could have been more interesting. David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6774551 Another in the series. Manitoba Maple tree bud. K10D, FA 100 f2.8, LR adjustments and exported as email file. Dave -- I am

Re: PESO - The Sheppard Line

2007-12-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/27/2007 5:44:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://tinyurl.com/2bba2p http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R3OluI8j2YI/BL4/XzDwJi6cyrQ/s1600- h/dec_27+004.jpg Don't know why I like this one, but I do. It was just a throw-away shot,

Re: PESO 2007 - 53b - GDG

2007-12-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/27/2007 12:00:40 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Very close to the last of it for 2007 now ... ! http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/53b.htm Comments, critique, etc always appreciated. enjoy, Godfrey = Interesting shot,

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread P. J. Alling
You can't see the cattle prod just out of frame keeping here in... Jack Davis wrote: I think Cinza has discovered her catnip mouse.(?) Cute tent..and Patches is actually using it. (unusual!) Thanks for Holiday wishes and please accept mine in return. Jack --- frank theriault [EMAIL

Re: PESO 2007 - 53b - GDG

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well seen, nicely framed. Very heavy shadows with little detail, but that could be a good thing here. Certainly one of my favorites from among the people pics you've shown. Paul On Dec 27, 2007, at 2:56 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Very close to the last of it for 2007 now ... !

Re: PESO 2007 - 53b - GDG

2007-12-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/12/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Very close to the last of it for 2007 now ... ! http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/53b.htm Comments, critique, etc always appreciated. Excellent! Very well observed. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

RE: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Ewins
BYO was pretty common in Australia as the licensing laws were gradually loosened up. It's still around as a sort of halfway there thing for small restaurants that can't be bothered with stocking a range of beer and wine for six tables or if the owner isn't interested in jumping through the hoops

RE: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread pnstenquist
I remember trying to get a good pour in Australia bars. If one ordered a scotch on the rocks, the result was wet ice cubes. We tried doubles. Not much better. To get a pour anything like one gets in the states, the order was a quadruple scotch on the rocks, please. Paul --

Re: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread P. J. Alling
Sulfites are actually naturally occurring in wine as a by-product of fermentation. If you've very allergic to them there are no sulfite free wines. Paul Ewins wrote: BYO was pretty common in Australia as the licensing laws were gradually loosened up. It's still around as a sort of halfway

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Macro I picked up an m42-to-49mm reversing ring today and got to try out my new bellows. Using a 50mm lens and very little bellows extension, I took this shot of my computer monitor (no cropping):

Re: Peso Spikes 2

2007-12-27 Thread pnstenquist
I much prefer David's original post. The highlights approach white yet there's a sense of dreary cold. It's a nice representation of hoary frost. Paul -- Original message -- From: Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is nice but too my eyes looks

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread pnstenquist
I dunno Mark. It looks a bi pixelaed to me:-). Paul -- Original message -- From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] I picked up an m42-to-49mm reversing ring today and got to try out my new bellows. Using a 50mm lens and very little bellows extension, I took this

Re: Peso Spikes 2

2007-12-27 Thread Alastair Robertson
This is nice but too my eyes looks underexposed. The ice should be white not grey - something like this http://picasaweb.google.com/kiwibiologist/PESOEdits/photo?authkey=8x9LUmVld_M#5148782048625643234 which I will delete in 24 hours or less if you want Alastair On 12/28/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL

Re: Peso Spikes 2

2007-12-27 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 27, 2007, at 16:25, Alastair Robertson wrote: This is nice but too my eyes looks underexposed. The ice should be white not grey - something like this http://picasaweb.google.com/kiwibiologist/PESOEdits/photo?authkey=8x9LUmVld_M#5148782048625643234 which I will delete in 24 hours or

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: From: Mark Roberts I picked up an m42-to-49mm reversing ring today and got to try out my new bellows. Using a 50mm lens and very little bellows extension, I took this shot of my computer monitor (no cropping): http://www.robertstech.com/temp/macro.jpg That's sort of

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, Happy holidays to you too. I'm glad to see things going your way. :-) It's a good year for the PDML! Regards, Bob S. On Dec 27, 2007 4:30 PM, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The same to you, you big pooka Graywolf (Tom Rittenhouse) Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:

Re: PESO - The Sheppard Line

2007-12-27 Thread P. J. Alling
Except for the grain being a bit too regular,. and the fashions, (if you could call it that), it has the feel of something from the 40's. frank theriault wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2bba2p http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R3OluI8j2YI/BL4/XzDwJi6cyrQ/s1600-h/dec_27+004.jpg Don't

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread graywolf
The same to you, you big pooka Graywolf (Tom Rittenhouse) Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/ --- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Macro

2007-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
I picked up an m42-to-49mm reversing ring today and got to try out my new bellows. Using a 50mm lens and very little bellows extension, I took this shot of my computer monitor (no cropping): http://www.robertstech.com/temp/macro.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread Bob W
That's enough to drive a man to drink! Bob The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor pricing and availability within the U.S. In the U.S., some states, like North Carolina and Virginia are blessed with state-run liquor stores. In those states there

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Macro http://pug.komkon.org/01feb/pixels.html I remember it well. That's the shot I was thinking of! I can't believe how long ago I did that one. If it made the Feb 01 PUG, I probably shot it towards the end of December 2000.

RE: K10D, AF button question

2007-12-27 Thread Rod Connan
I understand this setting simply as a means to disable AF on half press. Thus, repeated 1/2 presses of the shutter release do NOT cause the AF to activate, so long as you have the AF button pressed. Too hard for my simple mind in the opportunistic type of shooting I enjoy so I do not use that

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
David J Brooks wrote: Max headroom lives.:-) So, now i know what i need to find. Are these available in stores still or just eekbay. I have the istD, the m42 bellows the adaptor, and a 50mm lens. I found mine at a local camera shop with stock from the 1960's still on their shelves, but you can

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
Max headroom lives.:-) So, now i know what i need to find. Are these available in stores still or just eekbay. I have the istD, the m42 bellows the adaptor, and a 50mm lens. Dave On Dec 27, 2007 5:17 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I picked up an m42-to-49mm reversing ring today and

RE: Christmas Spirit

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Ewins
No, she's not so allergic that the naturally occurring amounts are a problem, it's generally the extra sulphur-dioxide added by the manufacturers that is the problem (shows up as preservative 220 on the label). Since this can be anything up to 20 times the naturally occurring level and there is no

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: From: Mark Roberts http://pug.komkon.org/01feb/pixels.html I remember it well. That's the shot I was thinking of! I can't believe how long ago I did that one. If it made the Feb 01 PUG, I probably shot it towards the end of December 2000. Well, it's clearly very old:

Re: Peso Spikes 2

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Paul. Thats what i was trying for. Just enough bright to see the crystals Dave On Dec 27, 2007 5:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I much prefer David's original post. The highlights approach white yet there's a sense of dreary cold. It's a nice representation of hoary frost. Paul

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 27, 2007 6:43 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Max headroom lives.:-) So, now i know what i need to find. Are these available in stores still or just eekbay. I have the istD, the m42 bellows the adaptor, and a 50mm lens. I found mine at a local

Re: Peso Spikes 2

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 27, 2007 5:52 PM, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 27, 2007, at 16:25, Alastair Robertson wrote: This is nice but too my eyes looks underexposed. The ice should be white not grey - something like this

Peso Spikes 3

2007-12-27 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6776072 On the lilac bush. Maybe one more to come, but thats it.:-) Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Dec 27, 2007 at 02:58:17PM -0500, Ken Waller wrote: I'll drink whatevers on offer. Beer, wine, vodka, whiskey I'm not fussy. The best are the ones bought for me! Kenneth Waller Cue old joke (seasonal tie-in - I've seen this in a Christmas cracker): Q: How much can a Scotsman

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread John Francis
Not to mention that they were in colour ... :-) On Thu, Dec 27, 2007 at 09:34:40AM -0600, Stan Halpin wrote: Lets see: digital SLR; in-focus pictures with minimal if any blur; a pleasant Christmas with family and pets... Next thing we know you'll be wearing a dark grey suit with red

Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to All My Friends

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
What he said. It's nice to hear that things are working out for you, pal. Paul On Dec 27, 2007, at 6:07 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Frank, Happy holidays to you too. I'm glad to see things going your way. :-) It's a good year for the PDML! Regards, Bob S. On Dec 27, 2007 4:30 PM, graywolf

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Macro I can't believe how long ago I did that one. If it made the Feb 01 PUG, I probably shot it towards the end of December 2000. Well, it's clearly very old: Your shot is of a CRT monitor! ;-) I believe I just recently

Re: Macro

2007-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yep. I immediately thought of that shot when Mark posted his. Pretty amazing. Paul On Dec 27, 2007, at 6:32 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Macro http://pug.komkon.org/01feb/pixels.html I remember it well. That's the shot I was

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread graywolf
But no one can drink like the girl in Raiders of the Lost Ark. I seem to recall a similar joke to yours. Q. How much can an Irishman drink A. Only as much as he can get. Graywolf (Tom Rittenhouse) Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/

Re: OT: Spirit Snobs

2007-12-27 Thread Sandy Harris
John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cue old joke (seasonal tie-in - I've seen this in a Christmas cracker): Q: How much can a Scotsman drink? A: Any given quantity. Talking of good whiskey, there's the tale of a Scots lad who has been visiting a friend, gets well plastered on some

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