Re: A boy and My Dog

2008-03-15 Thread Derby Chang
William Robb wrote: One of the kids in the club, a nine year old boy, is in a class with me. Last week he asked to work Jester, I said sure Kid, knock yourself out and gave him the leash. The result was quite interesting. This week, I brought a camera, and took some pictures. Still lots

Re: PESO: coffee

2008-03-15 Thread Derby Chang
Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: thx, glad to hear that, i'll try not to overwhelm ya'all with what i send, at least in quantity :) Quantity is the least of our worries or fears here :) Welcome D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO: Leap

2008-03-15 Thread Derby Chang
Since PESOs are ultimately recycled into biodiesel anyway we should all post more... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_03/08_03_leap/01.htm Pity I didn't have a shorter lens to give the leaper context. But there you go. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc --

Re: PESO: coffee

2008-03-15 Thread Luka Knezevic-Strika
i did sorta notice that, indeed :) On 3/15/08, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: thx, glad to hear that, i'll try not to overwhelm ya'all with what i send, at least in quantity :) Quantity is the least of our worries or fears here :) Welcome D

Re: PESO - Desperation

2008-03-15 Thread Cotty
On 14/3/08, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: You guys suck. I would tend to agree. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: A boy and My Dog

2008-03-15 Thread Bob W
Might be better in black white. The blue dado and benches are quite distracting and need toning down. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: 15 March 2008 05:35 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: More hardcore night-time industry

2008-03-15 Thread Derby Chang
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/12159289 The blast furnace in the upper left has just been re-activated after its yet not so definite shut-down in 2005. By 2003, the end of the entire liquid phase in Liège had been planned for 2009. Now,

Re: PESO - No Entry/Entrance

2008-03-15 Thread Derby Chang
frank theriault wrote: Underground parking garage at night: http://tinyurl.com/yqdj3p http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R9khKeVXp1I/Br0/iPINu-UJkaM/s1600-h/mar_03_08+002.jpg Comments always welcome. Thanks! cheers, frank The photographic punctum for me in this one...a

Re: PESO: More hardcore night-time industry

2008-03-15 Thread Bong Manayon
Ditto. I was about to say that there seems to be no shadows or dark spaces at all. Details are there but without the muddy or noisy dodged-in feel to it. Excellent work. Bong On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 5:16 PM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:

Re: PESO: coffee

2008-03-15 Thread Bong Manayon
Yes, I am seeing it. Reminds me of a time while in missionary work where I found myself in a dormitory with peanut butter and bread but without any spoon/fork/knife... Cheers! :-D Bong On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 7:18 AM, Luka Knezevic-Strika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, yet another try

Re: A boy and My Dog

2008-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good one. Nice tonality and a great moment. In my what so far has been only minimal testing, I think the DA* lens I just acquired focuses faster and more accurately than my FA lenses, particularly in low light. Perhaps you should give it a try. I believe you purchased those lenses. (I'd be

Re: A boy and My Dog

2008-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
BTW, I assume you were using continuous autofocus. Correct? On Mar 15, 2008, at 1:35 AM, William Robb wrote: One of the kids in the club, a nine year old boy, is in a class with me. Last week he asked to work Jester, I said sure Kid, knock yourself out and gave him the leash. The result

Re: PESO: Leap

2008-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice. I like it tight. Did you focus manually? Paul On Mar 15, 2008, at 3:18 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Since PESOs are ultimately recycled into biodiesel anyway we should all post more... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_03/08_03_leap/01.htm Pity I didn't have a shorter lens to give

PESO: Playing in the Dark

2008-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Last night, Grace was playing on a hassock in front of me while I was watching television and playing with the DA* 50-135/2.8. The only light was from the television about twelve feet behind her and some spilling in from the kitchen. The K20D autofocus easily locked in on her right eye.

Re: k20d first impressions article

2008-03-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, You're not old enough for a senior moment. ;-) Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 10:24 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure am. It's been a long week. Rick --- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick, You're having a brain fade. Just follow the 1st link,

Re: PESO - No Entry/Entrance

2008-03-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Derby, You gotta use smaller words. It's still early in the morning here. ;-) Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 5:27 AM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: Underground parking garage at night: http://tinyurl.com/yqdj3p

Re: A boy and My Dog

2008-03-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nice photo Bill. I didn't expect to see Jester having so much fun! Of the two, he seems to be getting the most out of it! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 12:35 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the kids in the club, a nine year old boy, is in a class with me. Last week

Re: k20d first impressions article

2008-03-15 Thread David Savage
Ricks a senior in training. Cheers, Dave On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 9:42 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick, You're not old enough for a senior moment. ;-) Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 10:24 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure am. It's been a long

Re: PESO: Playing in the Dark

2008-03-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Well done Paul. Gotta love the K20D for that low light capability. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 7:25 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last night, Grace was playing on a hassock in front of me while I was watching television and playing with the DA* 50-135/2.8. The only

Re: PESO: Got one.

2008-03-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, That's rather amazing clarity and sharpness. It's truely inspiring. Thanks to your shots, I've been borrowing techniques to get better results of my own. Great stuff. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 8:44 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've tried shooting chikadees for some time

Re: PESO: Playing in the Dark

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Pretty solid 'take' for 1/6 shutter. Did you do any 'despeckling' or 'noise reduction'? Very clean! What a beautiful subject. I gather you like the DA*50~135. ;) Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last night, Grace was playing on a hassock in front of me while I was watching

Re: PESO - No Entry/Entrance

2008-03-15 Thread David Savage
Derby's talking computer games Bob. Cheers, Dave On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 9:49 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Derby, You gotta use smaller words. It's still early in the morning here. ;-) Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 5:27 AM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO: Playing in the Dark

2008-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jack. No noise reduction other than the weak setting for high ISO in the camera. Haven't even tried the strong setting yet. Weak seems sufficient. Yep, loving that lens so far. It balances great with the K20D plus battery grip. Very good wide open. Maybe I'll take it to the coffee

Re: Where do all our Pesos Go?

2008-03-15 Thread AlunFoto
Nice photo Christine. Speaking of funny placenames... Down in Florida there's a place that ought to be the world centre for anaesthetics research: Narcoosee. :-) Jostein 2008/3/15, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7056650 . . . Illinois! Hi

Re: Atlanta tornado

2008-03-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes, just read it at AOL. Hope Cory was safe. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 11:27 PM, Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just heard about a possible tornado in the Atlanta area near the Georgia Dome while a basketball tournament. Cory Waters works at the Georgia Dome. Hope he's

Re: PESO - No Entry/Entrance

2008-03-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Thanks. I didn't see that this morning. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 8:10 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Derby's talking computer games Bob. Cheers, Dave On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 9:49 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Derby, You gotta use smaller

Re: PESO: More hardcore night-time industry

2008-03-15 Thread Doug Franklin
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/12159289 The blast furnace in the upper left has just been re-activated after its yet not so definite shut-down in 2005. [...] As always, your comments and suggestions... :-) Ralf, you are a master of

Re: photoshopdisasters

2008-03-15 Thread John Celio
Made me laugh out loud, seriously http://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/ Wow, Derby, you just made my day. I've been down with the flu since Wednesday, and the boredom has been getting to me. That site was seriously funny! Thanks for the pick-me-up. This one's my favorite:

Re: PESO: More hardcore night-time industry

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Ralf, I just now picked up on this. It's one that I can almost smell. Well composed, especially with all that's going on. You, obviously, can't do anything about the building to the right, the top of which is nearly resting on the far horizon..that is, without a very tall ladder. ;) Another good

Re: PESO: coffee

2008-03-15 Thread P. J. Alling
You can always scoop out some peanut butter and jelly with your fingers, messy and the next person might object, but brewing coffee by hand... Bong Manayon wrote: Yes, I am seeing it. Reminds me of a time while in missionary work where I found myself in a dormitory with peanut butter and

Re: PESO: Leap

2008-03-15 Thread P. J. Alling
Nice capture, I expect the water is deeper than it appears. Derby Chang wrote: Since PESOs are ultimately recycled into biodiesel anyway we should all post more... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_03/08_03_leap/01.htm Pity I didn't have a shorter lens to give the leaper context. But

Re: photoshopdisasters

2008-03-15 Thread Charles Robinson
On Mar 15, 2008, at 10:41, John Celio wrote: Wow, Derby, you just made my day. I've been down with the flu since Wednesday, and the boredom has been getting to me. That site was seriously funny! Thanks for the pick-me-up. This one's my favorite:

Re: Where do all our Pesos Go?

2008-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
Sounds like a pill to take after too many PESO's ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Where do all our Pesos Go? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7056650 . . . Illinois! Hi Everyone: My husband I are on the

Re: PESO: Trumpet 2

2008-03-15 Thread Rick Womer
Didn't notice until you mentioned them; they're not blown on the original. I may have to try again with the jpg conversion. Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like the framing, but I'm not so keen on the blown highlights. Godfrey On Mar 12, 2008, at 6:24 PM, Rick

Re: k20d first impressions article

2008-03-15 Thread Rick Womer
And I've always been precocious... --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ricks a senior in training. Cheers, Dave On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 9:42 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick, You're not old enough for a senior moment. ;-) Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar

RE: PESO: Trumpet 2

2008-03-15 Thread Bill Owens
How about titling it water key? Bill I could have titled this Spit Valves, but somehow that just didn't seem appealing... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7049628size=lg K10D, DA 16-45, f/22 @ 1/8, ISO 800, RAW via LR with some straightening and mild cropping. --

Re: A boy and My Dog

2008-03-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Good shot, Jester seems to be getting the better of this arrangement. :-) G On Mar 14, 2008, at 10:35 PM, William Robb wrote: http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/J_and_J.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

PESO 2008 - 34 - GDG

2008-03-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
From a day in San Francisco ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/34-construction.jpg Under Construction - This Cafe Life 2008 Olympus E-1 + Summilux-D 25mm f/1.4 ASPH ISO 100 @ f/4.5 @ 1/15 sec Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Took a drive a couple hours ago looking for spring. This is an example of what's happening, weather wise, at the moment. Flowers are California Poppies (state flower) which hadn't felt the sun quite long enough to be fully open. Taken in the area of the Sutter Buttes which is recognized as The

Re: PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice composition, great color. Wonderful to see a bit of green. Paul On Mar 15, 2008, at 5:07 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Took a drive a couple hours ago looking for spring. This is an example of what's happening, weather wise, at the moment. Flowers are California Poppies (state flower) which

PESO: Talk With Your Hands

2008-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
The coffee shop portraits K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8, 65mm, f5, 1/400th, ISO 800. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7059189size=md. Cropped to about 60% of frame. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Glad to read that you don't resent our weather. ;-) Actually, I should post an addendum correcting the lens used info. After posting, I realized it was the FA* 28~70 f/2.8 not the DA 16~45. Love 'em both! Thanks for commenting, Paul. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice

PESO: Some Left Over

2008-03-15 Thread Rick Womer
We didn't finish the bottle of wine, and I liked the way it looked. The DOF is shallow at f/8, and the top near edge of the cork is OOF; but any smaller aperture made the clutter in the background distracting. I like the effect. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7059249 K10D, FA 50/2.8

Re: PESO: Talk With Your Hands

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Really nice human interaction moment deftly caught. Good composition. FTR, the chair back partially blocking the view is no problem for me. Nice conversion as well. A bit surprized at the DoF that produced the sharp purse image. I know you've checked the focus on the K20, so it can't be back

Re: PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread Rick Womer
Nice scene and composition, Jack. Methinks it would have benefitted a lot from a polarizer, though--the lighting is rather bright and harsh. Rick --- Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Took a drive a couple hours ago looking for spring. This is an example of what's happening, weather wise,

Re: PESO: Talk With Your Hands

2008-03-15 Thread Rick Womer
Very nice. --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The coffee shop portraits K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8, 65mm, f5, 1/400th, ISO 800. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7059189size=md. Cropped to about 60% of frame. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, Nice looking landscape. I wish the poppies were a bit further along for color. What is that strange bit of fencing? Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 4:07 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Took a drive a couple hours ago looking for spring. This is an example of what's

Re: PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread pnstenquist
That's a great lens. And somewhat rare as well, I believe. Paul -- Original message -- From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Glad to read that you don't resent our weather. ;-) Actually, I should post an addendum correcting the lens used info. After posting, I

Re: PESO: Talk With Your Hands

2008-03-15 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Jack. I'd guess the purse is almost equidisttant from the lens as her eye. Perhaps a bit to the rear. This lens did backfocus a wee bit, but at +2 adjustment on the K20D it's right on. BTW, no lens I've tested has been right at zero. I think the DA 16-45 was closest at -1. Those

Re: PESO: Talk With Your Hands

2008-03-15 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Rick. Having a lot of fun shooting lately. Paul -- Original message -- From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Very nice. --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The coffee shop portraits K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8, 65mm, f5, 1/400th, ISO 800.

Re: Where do all our Pesos Go?

2008-03-15 Thread Bong Manayon
I wouldn't mind having too many pesos ($1=P40++) ... ;-) On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 12:46 AM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like a pill to take after too many PESO's ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

PESOs: Today's :D

2008-03-15 Thread Timber
Hi list! I've had a good offer from one of my favourite hungarian hobby-photographers. Her pictures can be found at flickr under the name Szefi ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/szefi/ ). She invited me to a photo-walk today. She hates to be photographed but she was excited about the f1.2

Re: PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Hmm..I actually brightened it a tad due to its darkish appearance. My monitor has a habit of rendering somewhat dark. Gotta put the Huey to work. Thanks for comments. Jacl --- Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice scene and composition, Jack. Methinks it would have benefitted a lot from a

Re: PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Bob! I didn't really check out what was going on with the gate. I only thought of the rusty metal and cable as being a help to the scene and I wasn't curious enough to climb the fence to investigate. Jack --- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack, Nice looking landscape. I wish

Re: PESO: Talk With Your Hands

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
I'm anxious to do such tests one day. :) Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Jack. I'd guess the purse is almost equidisttant from the lens as her eye. Perhaps a bit to the rear. This lens did backfocus a wee bit, but at +2 adjustment on the K20D it's right on. BTW, no lens I've tested

Re: PESOs: Today's :D

2008-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Pleasing array of very nice shots during, what sounds like, a fun stroll. I especially like the second shot of Szefi. Jack --- Timber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi list! I've had a good offer from one of my favourite hungarian hobby-photographers. Her pictures can be found at flickr under

Re: PESOs: Today's :D

2008-03-15 Thread Rick Womer
Timber, I must say, your photography is outstanding. Your friend is really good, too. Rick --- Timber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi list! I've had a good offer from one of my favourite hungarian hobby-photographers. Her pictures can be found at flickr under the name Szefi (

Re: PESOs: Today's :D

2008-03-15 Thread Charles Robinson
On Mar 15, 2008, at 18:22, Timber wrote: Hi list! I've had a good offer from one of my favourite hungarian hobby-photographers. Her pictures can be found at flickr under the name Szefi ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/szefi/ ). She invited me to a photo-walk today. She hates to be

Re: PESOs: Today's :D

2008-03-15 Thread pnstenquist
Nice shots. Especially the first two. Your friend shows some good work as well. Paul -- Original message -- From: Timber [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list! I've had a good offer from one of my favourite hungarian hobby-photographers. Her pictures can be found at

BESO - beach

2008-03-15 Thread Tim Bray
Stands for Blog Every So Often, because that's how I publish pictures. I threatened y'all with Maui, here goes: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/03/15/Quiet -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - Suicide Ride

2008-03-15 Thread Christian
Adam Maas wrote: One-handed Brakeless Fixie. http://flickr.com/photos/mawz/2333801369/ Larger/Static: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2259/2333801369_bcbd35228f_b.jpg Yeah, well, you wouldn't catch me doing that. Nice shot! Christian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: BESO - beach

2008-03-15 Thread Christian
Tim Bray wrote: Stands for Blog Every So Often, because that's how I publish pictures. I threatened y'all with Maui, here goes: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/03/15/Quiet -T Nice composition and color... wish I was there... Christian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Talk With Your Hands

2008-03-15 Thread Christian
Paul Stenquist wrote: The coffee shop portraits K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8, 65mm, f5, 1/400th, ISO 800. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7059189size=md. Cropped to about 60% of frame. I like the tonality and depth of the shot (if there is such a thing), bu t that chair in the foreground

Re: PESOs: Today's :D

2008-03-15 Thread Christian
A really nice set of shots, Timber. Great job. Christian Timber wrote: Hi list! I've had a good offer from one of my favourite hungarian hobby-photographers. Her pictures can be found at flickr under the name Szefi ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/szefi/ ). She invited me to a

Re: PESO: Poppy Gate

2008-03-15 Thread Christian
Jack Davis wrote: Took a drive a couple hours ago looking for spring. This is an example of what's happening, weather wise, at the moment. Flowers are California Poppies (state flower) which hadn't felt the sun quite long enough to be fully open. Taken in the area of the Sutter Buttes which

Re: PESO: Talk With Your Hands

2008-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Christian. I've debated cropping it out. Your vote counts:-). Paul On Mar 15, 2008, at 11:52 PM, Christian wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: The coffee shop portraits K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8, 65mm, f5, 1/400th, ISO 800. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7059189size=md. Cropped to about