Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
Some nice work there. My faves were the Gray's Lily Profile and the Daniel Boone Scout Trail. -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, June 29, 2008, 6:41:25 PM, you wrote: MR http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery03/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Back from NC

2008-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 29/6/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Wow. What a week. Nice one Mark. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 29/6/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery03/ Lovely pics. You like your fungus. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: off-topic: Spain rules

2008-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 29/6/08, Mike Hamilton, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, I must admit that I don't even care for football. My response was simply competitive instinct! :) Now are you talking about the game with a round ball and an ability to suddenly hit the ground rolling in pain at the mere brush of an

Re: OT: Sweep Revenge

2008-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/6/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: I was going to have Grace pose with a broom, but he's in bed. Paul, is there something you've been keeping from us? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Henk Terhell
Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her team, with the K10D and FA 50/1.4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/2619389362/ Henk -- 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

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Toralf Lund
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To get serious about this, the ISO number doesn't just multiply the signal. There are other factors, most notably heat, that determine how much noise will acompany that multiplication. I'm not sure I understand that. You mean, the gain stage adds noise? Well

Re: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/6/08, Henk Terhell, discombobulated, unleashed: Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her team, with the K10D and FA 50/1.4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/2619389362/ Nice shot! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

RE: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Bob W
Brilliant shot! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henk Terhell Sent: 30 June 2008 08:14 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)! Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Toralf Lund
Paul Stenquist wrote: I don't know why it works from a technical point of view, but it works:-). The K20D yields very good high ISO pics with noise control set to the minimum. If I get the results I want, I don't worry a lot about why I got them. If you are just a happy user of a

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Toralf Lund
P. J. Alling wrote: Some sensors handle the boost much better than others, Yes, but wouldn't that be because there is less noise to begin with? I.e they have better performance at *all* ISOs? and the choices in processing made by the manufacturer, (as well as hardware), can affect the

RE: GESO - Harrisburg Critical Mass

2008-06-30 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/28 Sat AM 08:35:22 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: GESO - Harrisburg Critical Mass rather a small turn-out, but I guess these things have to be going for some time before they actually achieve critical mass. Bob

Re: A tale to share

2008-06-30 Thread mike wilson
It's a good job you didn't know that you can buy stop bath at any decent grocery From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/28 Sat AM 07:21:36 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: A tale to share G'day All, I had a mission today. Buy some stop bath for

Re: OT: Photographic Weapon?

2008-06-30 Thread mike wilson
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/28 Sat PM 12:53:27 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Photographic Weapon? I just read the first page, and I figured it out immediately. Seems like a long way to go for what is essentially a practical

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
No, it's not the result of image processing you could apply in PhotoShop. I shoot only RAW. The RAW data is far superior. It's apparently the result of a sensor that generates less heat at high ISO than the K10D sensor. Paul On Jun 30, 2008, at 3:45 AM, Toralf Lund wrote: Paul Stenquist

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
No. Less satisfactory high ISO performance in some cameras the result of noise generated at the time the data is recorded. Camera processing choices come into play to a significant degree only when shooting jpegs. I've yet to shoot a jpeg with the K20D. Paul On Jun 30, 2008, at 3:51 AM,

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Derby Chang
Toralf Lund wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: Some sensors handle the boost much better than others, Yes, but wouldn't that be because there is less noise to begin with? I.e they have better performance at *all* ISOs? and the choices in processing made by the manufacturer, (as well

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Jos from Holland
For sensor it makes no difference if you have high iso setting with low light and aperture wide open or bright sun with small aperture. Both cases sensor receives little light and noise contriutes significantly Amplification does not improve signal to noise ratio, because both are amplified

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Toralf Lund
Derby Chang wrote: Toralf Lund wrote: [ ... ] Indeed. But one of the questions I was asking was really, is the output on the poorer performers just a result of bad processing choices that might be fixed on the outside? - Toralf Not quite. The voltages coming out of the

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread Toralf Lund
Paul Stenquist wrote: No, it's not the result of image processing you could apply in PhotoShop. I shoot only RAW. The RAW data is far superior. Isn't some of the noise reduction logic applied even in raw mode? It's apparently the result of a sensor that generates less heat at high ISO

Re: PESO -- Not so Koy

2008-06-30 Thread Jack Davis
Peter, enjoyed taking the hike with you. Well seen and caught images of a beautiful and serene area. Jack --- On Sun, 6/29/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO -- Not so Koy To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday,

PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
My middle daughter, Catherine, graduated from high school last Thursday. Of all the photos I took that evening, this one's my favourite: http://tinyurl.com/4msyne http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SGjVNB54jSI/Ca0/_9MtYPK1KsU/s1600-h/jun_30_08+023.jpg I'll likely post a few others in

Re: off-topic: Spain rules

2008-06-30 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: off-topic: Spain rules On 29/6/08, Mike Hamilton, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, I must admit that I don't even care for football. My response was simply competitive instinct! :) Now are you talking about the game with a round

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Really enjoyed this. Gray's Lily looks like an ancient relative of the common tiger lily. Could be. It was discovered in 1841 (on Grandfather Mountain, in fact) by famed botanist Asa Gray. It's classified G3, which means there are only between 21 and 100 occurrences

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread P. J. Alling
Toralf Lund wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: Some sensors handle the boost much better than others, Yes, but wouldn't that be because there is less noise to begin with? I.e they have better performance at *all* ISOs? Well yes, obviously. and the choices in processing made by the

Re: OT: Photographic Weapon?

2008-06-30 Thread P. J. Alling
Since I get to choose weapons, I choose blunderbusses and balloons... mike wilson wrote: From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/28 Sat PM 12:53:27 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Photographic Weapon? I just read the first page, and I figured it

Re: PESO -- Not so Koy

2008-06-30 Thread P. J. Alling
Well it was more of a meander. I would have put together a small gallery, but that would have required some forethought. Jack Davis wrote: Peter, enjoyed taking the hike with you. Well seen and caught images of a beautiful and serene area. Jack --- On Sun, 6/29/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL

GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in Toronto. It used to be called Gay Pride, but now it's just Pride. So many more than just gay men and women participate, it just makes sense to call it Pride. It all culminates with a huge parade, which I usually avoid. The best pix are to be had on

Re: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Henk, That's a nice low perspective and pose of the girls. The light from behind them is great as are the expressions! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 2:14 AM, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her team, with the K10D and FA

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread pnstenquist
The K20D may well display less noise at low ISO as well, but noise isn't really a factor in this range. If you don't see it, it isn't worth worrying about. I can say for sure that the K20D is less noisy than the K10D at ISO 400. At ISO 200, I can't recall having ever noticed noise with either

Re: PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, That's an interesting and different commentary on HS graduation. It took me a while to figure out she was holding an umbrella. It makes a nice memory of time and place. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 8:01 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My middle daughter,

Re: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Doug Brewer
Henk Terhell wrote: Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her team, with the K10D and FA 50/1.4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/2619389362/ Henk that's a classic -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread P. J. Alling
This shot captures what looks to he a poignant moment. Frank you're an old softy... frank theriault wrote: My middle daughter, Catherine, graduated from high school last Thursday. Of all the photos I took that evening, this one's my favourite: http://tinyurl.com/4msyne

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread pnstenquist
Underexposure and correction in conversion always results in severe noise. Don't kow why. But I know it happens, so I avoid it. And yes there is some noise reduction logic applied to high ISO images in the K20D. You are able to choose a level. I have mine set to weak, I believe. However, the

Re: PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread pnstenquist
Nice shot. Congratulations to you and your daughter. Now you have college tuition to look forward to:-)). Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] My middle daughter, Catherine, graduated from high school last Thursday. Of all the

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread pnstenquist
Nice work. The second from the bottom is my favorite Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in Toronto. It used to be called Gay Pride, but now it's just Pride. So many more than just gay

RE: OT: Photographic Weapon?

2008-06-30 Thread Anthony Farr
How Magnificent. Regards, Anthony Farr -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Monday, 30 June 2008 11:20 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Photographic Weapon? Since I get to choose weapons, I choose

Re: Back from NC

2008-06-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Bruce Dayton wrote: Wow! Sounds like a major week. Hope you recover quickly (if not already). Looking forward to seeing some pics. Good luck on the unmentionables... That's all right. I wore padded bicycle shorts... ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Photographic Weapon?

2008-06-30 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes Quite. Since he's German, I guess I'll have to stand in for the Frenchman. Anthony Farr wrote: How Magnificent. Regards, Anthony Farr -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Monday, 30 June 2008 11:20 PM To:

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread Christian
Amazing work, frank. Christian frank theriault wrote: This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in Toronto. It used to be called Gay Pride, but now it's just Pride. So many more than just gay men and women participate, it just makes sense to call it Pride. It all culminates with a huge

Re: Peso 60 mph church

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
Humm, maybe i;'ll print that one out. We DO have a church catagory in the Fair's photo contest. This one should catch their eye.:-) Dave On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 9:04 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave: That's kind of cool. I'd love to see it bigger. Cheers, Christine

Re: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Henk: Brilliant shot. The girls are adorable! Make sure they all get prints. Each will treasure that shot--especially when they come of age! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June

Re: Peso 60 mph church

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 3:46 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found this going through my pilot car shots. I thought it was kind a neat, and saved it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2618388685/ Church on Highway #2 coming into Duluth from Hurley Wis. That's a pretty cool

Re: PESO -- Dragon Fly!

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Peter: Of all your PESOs this morning, I think I like this best followed by the deer. Great dear pose. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:34 AM Subject: PESO --

Re: Old New

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 10:17 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 28-Jun-08, at 10:47 PM, David Savage wrote: 2008/6/29 William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Old New Define cold and blustery... I had change out of

Re: Peso 60 mph church

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Frank. I have a lot of drive and pan shots, but sometimes i got lucky Dave On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 10:28 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 3:46 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found this going through my pilot car shots. I thought it was

Re: PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Frank: Love the context: open lockers, with a bit of trash on the floor--yep, we're done with this place-- The portrait has a quiet mood--reflective--very nice! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Utica Silo

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Peter. I'm going to try Paul Sorenson's filter suggestion too. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 10:07 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Utica Silo Very nice conversion. I

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
Good ones Frank. The first one is my favorite. I like the angle you shot this one at, and the glasses. The somber facial expresion in the second last one is good. Dave On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 9:30 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in

Re: PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread Jack Davis
Provocative photo. From her body language I get, OK, Dad..now what?..or..come on Dad, let it go, we have to leave now. Congratulation! Beautifully conceived a rendered. Jack --- On Mon, 6/30/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO -

Re: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks all for the friendly comments. I was so fortunate not needing to creep on my cracking knees for this pic because that tenniscourt is on eye-level. Henk Bob Sullivan schreef: Henk, That's a nice low perspective and pose of the girls. The light from behind them is great as are the

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Outstanding street portraits, Frank. I think the 1st is my favorite followed by +008--the woman with phone helmet. Yes, I enjoyed these. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 30,

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
lovely, pictures, Mark. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 8:41 PM Subject: Re: Back from NC - Now with photos http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery03/ --

Re: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Carlos Royo
That's a very good photo. I bet it would look even better after being converted to BW. Carlos Henk Terhell escribió: Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her team, with the K10D and FA 50/1.4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/2619389362/ Henk -- PDML

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread Carlos Royo
A very good gallery of portraits, Frank. Thanks for showing them. Carlos frank theriault escribió: This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in Toronto. It used to be called Gay Pride, but now it's just Pride. So many more than just gay men and women participate, it just makes sense to call

Re: Old New

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Dave: Thanks. I thought your picture nice even though I didn't know what it was, and now that I know, I still think your picture is nice :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 29,

Re: Sweep Revenge

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Go Sox! C - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 9:46 PM Subject: OT: Sweep Revenge Sox take three from the Cubbies. The world is now back to normal. I was going to have Grace pose with a broom, but he's

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, Those make an excellent collection of portraits. It's surprising how many keepers you have. You should look for a venu to display them. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 8:30 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in Toronto. It used

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 9:41 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery03/ Exquisite, Mark, just lovely! Especially the bike shots. Italian CF. Mmmm... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Excellent work, Frank! I like them all, there are a couple where the rendering might be improved a little bit. Good stuff! Godfrey On Jun 30, 2008, at 6:30 AM, frank theriault wrote: This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in Toronto. It used to be called Gay Pride, but now it's just

Re: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Henk Terhell
Carlos, it is a long time ago I watched football in BW :) Henk Carlos Royo schreef: That's a very good photo. I bet it would look even better after being converted to BW. Carlos Henk Terhell escribió: Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her team, with the K10D and

Re: GESO - Harrisburg Critical Mass

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 9:36 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The very first Harrisburg Critical Mass ride took place tonight. Went very well. Of course, I brought a camera and took a few snaps during the ride. Pentax 750z on 'P', I'm feeling lucky with Picasa. Nothing special,

Re: 1.7 Teleconvertor and DA 70 Lens

2008-06-30 Thread Tyler Heibeck
I tried it with the 77mm Limited and the results were good, more than usable. However, not as good as without the TC (as expected). Actually it made for a nice, but slow compact telephoto. I ended up getting an FA 135/2.8 so I don't have much need for that TC-lens combo anymore. Tyler On Mon,

PESO 2008 - 103 - GDG

2008-06-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Yesterday morning ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/103-to_the_body.jpg To The Body! - San Francisco Pride 2008 Olympus E-1 + Summilux-D 25mm f/1.4 ASPH ISO 100 @ f/2 @ 1/320 sec Comments and critique always appreciated. Back story to this one: --- I was walking in the Castro

Re: Why to buy a K20D?

2008-06-30 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 01:38:37PM +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Underexposure and correction in conversion always results in severe noise. Don't kow why. But I know it happens, so I avoid it . . . It happens because noise is (by definition) pretty much random. If you underexpose by two

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery03/ Exquisite, Mark, just lovely! Especially the bike shots. Italian CF. Mmmm... Yep, CF, Italian or otherwise, is fine stuff. Aluminum is stiff but really passes the vibration of the road through.

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread Tim Bray
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 6:30 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This past weekend was Pride Weekend here in Toronto. It used to be called Gay Pride, but now it's just Pride. So many more than just gay men and women participate, it just makes sense to call it Pride. Wow, a smile for

Re: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Tim Bray
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 12:14 AM, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her team, with the K10D and FA 50/1.4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/2619389362/ Aww, that's both adorable and somehow heroic. Thanks. -T -- PDML

Re: PESO: we are the champions (not Spain)!

2008-06-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
Cute shot - could have used some fill to bring up their faces a bit - cute nonetheless. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, June 30, 2008, 12:14:10 AM, you wrote: HT Picture which I took last week of my granddaughter with her team, with HT the K10D and FA 50/1.4. HT

Re: GESO - Portraits of Pride

2008-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/6/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Comments always welcome and thanks in advance! Great set of pics Frank, I like 013 and 005 the best. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/6/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://tinyurl.com/4msyne http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SGjVNB54jSI/Ca0/_9MtYPK1KsU/ s1600-h/jun_30_08+023.jpg I'll likely post a few others in upcoming days, but until then your comments on this one are appreciated. Love

Re: PESO 2008 - 103 - GDG

2008-06-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/6/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/103-to_the_body.jpg To The Body! - San Francisco Pride 2008 Olympus E-1 + Summilux-D 25mm f/1.4 ASPH ISO 100 @ f/2 @ 1/320 sec Full of life, great shot mate. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ ||

Peso Infrared horse show photo

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
I took the G3 to the last day, Sunday of the three day show. The sun was out for a while in the morning, so i took a few shots with it during a warm up fro the first division. Knowing the shutter lag is slow on these PS's i timed my shot as the front legs hit the ground just in front of the jump.

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
Wonderful collection of photos. Not your typical tourist shots.LOL All are well composed and lit. Good job Dave On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 9:41 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery03/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 3:02 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 29/6/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery03/ Lovely pics. You like your fungus. Smooth talker you. Dave -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

Got myself a new Pentax lens

2008-06-30 Thread Mark Roberts
I just received a Pentax T132 achromatic (two-element) close-up lens. BH had a used one for $59.00 so I thought I'd go for it. It appears to be in perfect condition. It's a +0.76 diopter lens, made for the 67 system but I'm hoping it works reasonably well on the FA-80-200/2.8 (I know people

Re: PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
Thats nice. The open lockers, good symbolizing. Dave On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 9:01 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My middle daughter, Catherine, graduated from high school last Thursday. Of all the photos I took that evening, this one's my favourite: http://tinyurl.com/4msyne

Re: PESO - Graduation

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 9:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shot. Congratulations to you and your daughter. Now you have college tuition to look forward to:-)). Maybe not. Erin is in year 6, of a year off school, to see what she wants to do. :-) Dave Paul -- Original

Re: Work flow to convert a BW film negative to a digital file for PUG

2008-06-30 Thread wendy beard
unfortunately they don't do business with customers outside of the US On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 4:25 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jos from Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want to select before scanning. I expect 5 to 10 % that I will want to

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread ann sanfedele
A little less crazed - so I'm back skimming list a bit... really enjoyed this whole big GESO - and I like the way the page is set up, too Userfriendly to all HTML stuff. I don't know the answer to your Flower what is it But I can tell you the name of the shelf fungus in this photo:

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip It's amazing how different the physiology differs between running and cycling. This year I did much more bicycle training but I was still getting passed by people who I'm sure wouldn't be within an hour of me in a

Re: PESO 2008 - 103 - GDG

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 12:45 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday morning ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/103-to_the_body.jpg To The Body! - San Francisco Pride 2008 Olympus E-1 + Summilux-D 25mm f/1.4 ASPH ISO 100 @ f/2 @ 1/320 sec Comments and critique

Re: Peso Infrared horse show photo

2008-06-30 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 30-Jun-08, at 11:53 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I took the G3 to the last day, Sunday of the three day show. The sun was out for a while in the morning, so i took a few shots with it during a warm up fro the first division. Knowing the shutter lag is slow on these PS's i timed my shot as

On the Ones We Missed

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
I suspect that the talent on this list misses very few shots, but in the off chance there are some funny stories about missed shots, I'd be very interested in reading them--if you are interested in sharing them.I've even got a story of my own: While walking down Clark street in Chicago

Re: Peso Infrared horse show photo

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow, Dave, that's really great!!! Good work there. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net; Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Barbara Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Yvette Sheppard [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sarah Bedford-James

Re: PESO 2008 - 103 - GDG

2008-06-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Godfrey: Great story great picture. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PAW Picture-A-Week project [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; SeePhoto Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED]; PDML List PDML@pdml.net; DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: If you remember, Mark, that's exactly what happened when we went for our brief (about 40 miles?) ride from the cabin in NC. I was horrendously out of shape, having busted my collarbone the previous autumn, and had only been back on my bike for about a month (and had

Re: Peso Infrared horse show photo

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 2:27 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 30-Jun-08, at 11:53 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I took the G3 to the last day, Sunday of the three day show. The sun was out for a while in the morning, so i took a few shots with it during a warm up fro the first

Re: Peso Infrared horse show photo

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks. A one day show coming up this Sunday. If its nice out, i'll try some more. Dave On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 2:33 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, Dave, that's really great!!! Good work there. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread Mark Roberts
ann sanfedele wrote: A little less crazed - so I'm back skimming list a bit... really enjoyed this whole big GESO - and I like the way the page is set up, too Userfriendly to all HTML stuff. Always :) I don't know the answer to your Flower what is it But I can tell you the name of the

Re: Peso Infrared horse show photo

2008-06-30 Thread pnstenquist
That works! You nailed the timing, and the high contrast result is quite appealing. Well done sir. Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] I took the G3 to the last day, Sunday of the three day show. The sun was out for a while in the

Re: On the Ones We Missed

2008-06-30 Thread ann sanfedele
Sounds like you needed video for this one :-) I have tons of missed shots stories -- some because I wasn't carrying the camera, some because I wasn't fast enough, had the wrong lens, ran out of film, batteries died, etc... or whoever was driving the car I was in wouldn't stop. Lots more

Re: Peso Infrared horse show photo

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Paul. It was done in LR on the PC , and this is the first time using the PC, and it looks a bit bright. the ibook and LR seem to jive more. Dave On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 2:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That works! You nailed the timing, and the high contrast result is quite

Re: PESO 2008 - 103 - GDG

2008-06-30 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 30-Jun-08, at 10:45 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Yesterday morning ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/103-to_the_body.jpg Looks fantastic! Great photograph! :) Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah yes, but this time I was getting my butt kicked by *in shape* cyclists. That makes me feel much better. Sort of. I think... Yes, but right now your cardio capacity is still far better than mine, and you've got two years

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 3:19 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah yes, but this time I was getting my butt kicked by *in shape* cyclists. That makes me feel much better. Sort of. I think... Yes, but right now

Re: Back from NC - Now with photos

2008-06-30 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah yes, but this time I was getting my butt kicked by *in shape* cyclists. That makes me feel much better. Sort of. I think... Yes, but right now your cardio capacity is still far better than

Re: OT: Photographic Weapon?

2008-06-30 Thread mike wilson
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/30 Mon PM 01:19:48 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Photographic Weapon? Since I get to choose weapons, I choose blunderbusses and balloons... Cunning ploy but Herr von Bismark will not, on this occasion,

Another little friend (DA300 wide open 1:1)

2008-06-30 Thread Margus Männik
Hi again, K20D, DA300/f4 wide open. Original shot in jpeg (sorry...), no manipulations besides cropping and resaving in PS CS2 (jpg quality level 10). Not an art, not an intended nature photography, just to show the sharpness wide open. Not bad... or what?

Re: Another little friend (DA300 wide open 1:1)

2008-06-30 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 3:55 PM, Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi again, K20D, DA300/f4 wide open. Original shot in jpeg (sorry...), no manipulations besides cropping and resaving in PS CS2 (jpg quality level 10). Not an art, not an intended nature photography, just to show the

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