RE: PESO - Don't Believe Everything You Read

2008-08-20 Thread John Coyle
Nice photo Frank - but I can't believe the need to have the messages underneath Notice! Whatever happened to common sense. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Tuesday, 19 August 2008

Re: Innocent victims of Russian Agression PHOTO BY GIORGI ABDALADZE

2008-08-20 Thread AlunFoto
It would have been physically wrong to exclude myself from the crowd of bald(ing) middle-aged men, Thibs. And a hypocrisy to exclude myself from the ignorant. Jostein 2008/8/20 Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: That shot is well done. Strong war comment. For sure It just have to be accepted

Re: OT rumours (other brands)

2008-08-20 Thread Thibouille
Any Pentax Rumours? I've heard rumours of a below-the-K200D model. Which doesn't make sense to me, K200D needs a major price drop to be competitive an even more cut down body wouldn't be marketable today, it's telling that almost every local Pentax shooter I know is shooting a K10D or

OT: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread Jens
Hello list In my camera club we had a discussion: What is monochrome? What's the official photographic definition? It seems the original definition is about painting with only one colour. Black. For instance - on white paper or canvas. This gives me a problem: Black White - that's two

Re: OT LR and scaling

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
The rulers that photoshop has on the LHS and top of the canvas, Godfrey. Is there a way to set those in LR. I have my crop tool set for aspect locked, but have no idea what size, like 8x10 etc, i'm cropping to. When i go to PS to print the photos, thats when i find out what sizes i have, and

Re: GESO - Norway 2008 - the Pentax version

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Aug 17, 2008 at 5:28 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cotty's done the Canon version. :-) Those were Canon pictures. Funny, my eyes are not burning. g http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/thumbnails.php?album=9 Pics sized to within 1024x768 px. Nice gallery and thanks for sharing.

Beautiful blog

2008-08-20 Thread Derby Chang
I have no idea who owns this blog, but I know I like. In fact, I like any photographer who has such a sensitive feeling about bokeh. http://dacafe.petit.cc/ Can anyone who reads Japanese on this list give us some insight on this marvelous shooter? D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO - Don't Believe Everything You Read

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
Yes, but can i park there.:-) Good shot, and i like the comp. Dave On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 9:02 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/5gtuqc http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SKq_RkQKKyI/C4Y/YXiaNB9iHU8/s1600-h/aug_19_08+001.jpg ;-) cheers, frank

Re: GESO: What Doug Brewer Missed

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
Great gallery Mark. 7d804767, 4916, 5103 and 5118 really stand out for me. Dave On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 7:55 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery08/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Norway 2008

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 11:17 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent work sir. I wish we had mountains fiddly bits here... They just get in the way of sea scapes. Dave Cheers, Dave 2008/8/18 Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Nearly a hundred pics! Fear not - easy to see thumbs for

Re: PESO - Don't Believe Everything You Read

2008-08-20 Thread Derby Chang
frank theriault wrote: http://tinyurl.com/5gtuqc http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SKq_RkQKKyI/C4Y/YXiaNB9iHU8/s1600-h/aug_19_08+001.jpg ;-) cheers, frank Lovely shot, Frank beavis snicker uneven bottom conditions /beavis snicker -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: GPS tracks and google maps

2008-08-20 Thread AlunFoto
THanks Subash, Link noted. :-) Jostein 2008/8/19 Subash [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:04:44 +0200 AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: just had a look at the gpsvisualizer.com site. Nice thingy... :-) -Thanks for posting the link. What happens if you choose GoogleEarth as output

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread AlunFoto
I thought the freelander sucked. :-) Jostein 2008/8/20 Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This kind of thing is simply not possible to buy... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7570655.stm -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: As the Summer Sandcastle Season Comes to an End . . .

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
If that was made from mashed potato's i would worry.;-0 Nice shot, the sky line in the background really works here. Dave On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (Though I know it's not over yet!) Hi Everyone: Since many of you are heading into a new

Park open, no trespassing... (any bizarre signs you seen?)

2008-08-20 Thread Roman Melihhov
http://roman.blakout.net/?year=2008blog=20080815220942 ^^^ This is one of these signs that doesn't make sense at first glance like park open - no trespassing... How come? I'm sure you have your own examples of signs that make you stop for a minute, grab your camera and shoot. Please post links.

Re: GESO (Boris) - Brussels part 1

2008-08-20 Thread AlunFoto
You went to Brussels and that's all you got? vbg Lots of nice shots, Boris. My favourite would be the vaccum cleaning lady. Also fun to see the shots of Galia. Man, she's growing... Jostein 2008/8/19 Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi! This is a gallery with 30 photos in it. The shots are

Re: GESO (Boris) - Brussels part 1

2008-08-20 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a gallery with 30 photos in it. The shots are mostly from Brussels but there are some more shots from Waterloo and Nivelles. I'd say you've very nicely caught the essence of the place. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne,

Re: OT: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread David Savage
Technically, neither black or white are colours. 2008/8/20 Jens [EMAIL PROTECTED]: So why is yellow and blue, or red and green etc. not acceptable within the definition of monochrome? Or is it ? Kinda goes against the definition: Mono = One Chrome is a variation of the Greek word (?) Chroma

Re: PESO - Don't Believe Everything You Read

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 2:51 AM, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice photo Frank - but I can't believe the need to have the messages underneath Notice! Whatever happened to common sense. One word: Lawyers! :-) Thanks for the kind words, John. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread Toralf Lund
John Celio wrote: I'm working on photographing some artwork for my boss, and could use a little advice. What's the best lens (or focal length) for shooting flat art? I notice others have suggested a 50 mm macro, but how about a plain M/A/F/FA 50mm 1.7? This is supposed to have better

Re: OT: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread Scott Loveless
Jens wrote: Hello list In my camera club we had a discussion: What is monochrome? What's the official photographic definition? The only way I seem to be able to understand the monochrome definition is this: In monohrome photography we paint with light in the darkness. With white on

Re: OT: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 4:20 AM, Jens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello list In my camera club we had a discussion: What is monochrome? What's the official photographic definition? It seems the original definition is about painting with only one colour. Black. For instance - on white paper or

Re: GESO: What Doug Brewer Missed

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 1:32 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19/8/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery08/ Son of a gun. Lovely gallery. I'm jealous as hell. Yeah, I'm jealous because: a) I missed GFM this year, and, b) I

Re: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jens Subject: OT: Define Monochrome Hello list In my camera club we had a discussion: What is monochrome? What's the official photographic definition? It seems the original definition is about painting with only one colour. Black. For instance - on

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: OT - Best Possible Publicity This kind of thing is simply not possible to buy... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7570655.stm It would have been better if they had driven it out. It is a Land Rover, after all. William Robb --

PESO - Suspicious Eyes?

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
http://tinyurl.com/6bcuha http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SKq-4h_rmnI/C4Q/ssCyyTQa6ws/s1600-h/aug_18_08+004.jpg Comments always welcome. Thanks! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Attn: Mark Roberts:

2008-08-20 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: http://www.thecamerastore.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=33376 It's surely a sign from the heavens. You're EVIL! -- 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: Attn: Mark Roberts:

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:15 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're EVIL! And your point would be? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited write-up

2008-08-20 Thread Cotty
On 19/8/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Yup. Maybe if I sell my FA35/2 and A35/2 I can justify it. Your cruelty knows no bounds. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ --

OT: Interesting photo(s) of earth's shadow and moon

2008-08-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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Re: DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited write-up

2008-08-20 Thread Scott Loveless
Cotty wrote: On 19/8/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Yup. Maybe if I sell my FA35/2 and A35/2 I can justify it. Your cruelty knows no bounds. Back off, Limey. -- Scott Loveless New Cumberland, PA http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: Got my book from Blurb.com

2008-08-20 Thread ann sanfedele
Walter Hamler wrote: And it looks great!! I can't believe however that after all the checking and double checking I did, I still found 2 spelling errors!!! And I didn't even write it for you!!! Oh well, I had only ordered one each of the different hardcovers. I made changes and uploaded the

Re: GESO (Boris) - Brussels part 1

2008-08-20 Thread Thibouille
Pretty nice gallery Boris but I suspect I may not be totally obejctive judging those. I will vote for ' Look what I got ' as my favourite but that's probably because your daughter and I are part of it ;) I do like much Rose of Belgium, Enjoy your summer and A street scene as well. I should sort

Re: PESO - Suspicious Eyes?

2008-08-20 Thread Jack Davis
Yep, he's a slave to fashion. Poor devil. ;)) Wouldn't change a thing, Frank. Jack --- On Wed, 8/20/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Suspicious Eyes? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, August 20,

Re: GESO: What Doug Brewer Missed

2008-08-20 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 1:32 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19/8/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery08/ Son of a gun. Lovely gallery. I'm jealous as hell. Yeah, I'm jealous because: a) I missed

Re: OT LR and scaling

2008-08-20 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] The rulers that photoshop has on the LHS and top of the canvas, Godfrey. Is there a way to set those in LR. I know of the rulers you refer to, Dave. They appear in PE5 as well. Lightroom 1.4 does not have these rulers in

Re: What Doug Brewer Missed

2008-08-20 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery08/ Yep, what we see here is Mark Roberts doing the up close beautiful once again. Lovely stuff, Mark. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: As the Summer Sandcastle Season Comes to an End . . .

2008-08-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Bruce. I added some vignetting as well, which surprisingly I ended up liking. Hope you-- especially--those beautiful kids :-) had a great summer (though I know it ain't over yet :-)). Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: As the Summer Sandcastle Season Comes to an End . . .

2008-08-20 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] If that was made from mashed potato's i would worry.;-0 Yea, Dave, when I saw it, I was thinking the same thing. It all had me worried. /;-) wink, wink Nice shot, the sky line in the background really works here.

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread Andrew Brown
I used exactly that lens to shoot some of my wife's embroideries for a show catalogue. It gave perfectly acceptable results just putting them flat and using mostly natural light. But with a DSLR you do have to have a tall tripod or a very low floor :-) On 20/08/2008, Toralf Lund [EMAIL

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
A 50mm f1.7 would work just fine. I think it is an ovedlooked lens in digital times. (effectively a 75mm f1.7) Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 7:29 AM, Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Celio wrote: I'm working on photographing some artwork for my boss, and could use a little

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Ken Waller
I love how the story is written like the vehicle was at fault! Not the driver. Typical of the not responsible for my actions mentality nowadays. From the looks of it it couldn't have rolled over as the brush kept it upright. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original

Re: OT LR and scaling

2008-08-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Those rulers are only available in the Print module when in Lightroom because that's the only place they are useful. You should know what sizes you're targeting to print to before you go to print. You set the proportions for those sizes using the Crop Tool and locking the proportions.

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I found it a great performer for what it was designed to do. Descent mode was simply astonishing when it comes to how steep an incline it could negotiate without even working hard. I miss my Freelander ... but I didn't use its special capabilities enough to warrant having it. I get more

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 20, 2008, at 5:29 AM, Toralf Lund wrote: John Celio wrote: I'm working on photographing some artwork for my boss, and could use a little advice. What's the best lens (or focal length) for shooting flat art? I notice others have suggested a 50 mm macro, but how about a plain

RE: PESO - Don't Believe Everything You Read

2008-08-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
Nice photo Frank - but I can't believe the need to have the messages underneath Notice! Whatever happened to common sense. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia Lawyers -Original Message- Sent: Tuesday, 19 August 2008 11:02 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Don't

Re: As the Summer Sandcastle Season Comes to an End . . .

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 10:31 AM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] If that was made from mashed potato's i would worry.;-0 Yea, Dave, when I saw it, I was thinking the same thing. It all had me worried. /;-)

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread jtainter
Either a macro or one of the old 50 F1.7s (same optics from ca. 1977 through recent discontinuation). The 50 F1.7 was designed for flat-field copying. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread Jens
Same with the SMC Pentax-M 1.7 50mm Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On INVALID jtainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Either a macro or one of the old 50 F1.7s (same optics from ca. 1977 through recent discontinuation). The 50 F1.7 was designed for

Re: OT LR and scaling

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
Arg, and D'oh. I never noticed the other dro down menu. Thanks Godfrey and Christine. I have it now. I had sized some photos for the fair, at what i thought was 8x10, but they were not, so when i had to resize in the Kodak Gallery software it was not correct. Close but not correct. I have them

Re: PESO - Suspicious Eyes?

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
Good title and nicely shot. Dave On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:12 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/6bcuha http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SKq-4h_rmnI/C4Q/ssCyyTQa6ws/s1600-h/aug_18_08+004.jpg Comments always welcome. Thanks! cheers, frank --

Re: OT LR and scaling

2008-08-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 20, 2008, at 11:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Thanks Godfrey and Christine. I have it now. No problem, glad to help out. Godfrey -- 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: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread jtainter
M, A, F, FA 50 F1.7--same optics from 1977 through 2004. Joe - Same with the SMC Pentax-M 1.7 50mm Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On INVALID jtainter jtainter at mindspring.com wrote: Either a macro or one of the old 50 F1.7s (same optics from

Re: PESO - Suspicious Eyes?

2008-08-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
That's quite a look! Cool stuff. :-) G On Aug 20, 2008, at 6:12 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://tinyurl.com/6bcuha http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SKq-4h_rmnI/C4Q/ssCyyTQa6ws/s1600-h/aug_18_08+004.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Sailing Sunset 3

2008-08-20 Thread Cymen Vig
I finally got a shot into the Pentax Gallery: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/home#section=ARTISTsubSection=272154subSubSection=3190751language=EN Or at Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/cymen/2712057801/ Comments welcome! -- Cymen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Sailing Sunset 3

2008-08-20 Thread Jack Davis
Good work! Had I seen this while voting, I'd have, also, given it a yes. Jack --- On Wed, 8/20/08, Cymen Vig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Cymen Vig [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Sailing Sunset 3 To: PDML@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 11:41 AM I finally got a shot into

RE: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread Bob W
It refers to different shades of the same colour. Yellow and blue, red and green are not the same colour. You could do shades of red, shades of blue, etc. which could include white. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jens Sent: 20

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread Robert Blakely
Some possible suggestions... 1.For a flat field on a flat subject, use a macro lens like the A50/2.8 I bought one from a fellow on this list. 2.If behind glass or plastic, eliminate the cover to eliminate glare, if possible. Consider polarizer w/side lighting. ... light on both sides is

redux: pentax stuff for sale

2008-08-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I thought I'd repost this in case there were any other interested parties. Several things have sold and have been removed from the list. I've only got today and four more days left before I'm out of town for three weeks; if there's something you'd like in here, we need to act quickly. :-)

gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread Scott Loveless
It seems this year has been rather short on PDML gatherings. What's up with that? And who wants to invite me over for dinner? -- Scott Loveless New Cumberland, PA http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread Paul Sorenson
Let me know the next time you're in Milwaukee... -p Scott Loveless wrote: It seems this year has been rather short on PDML gatherings. What's up with that? And who wants to invite me over for dinner? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/8/08, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: It seems this year has been rather short on PDML gatherings. What's up with that? And who wants to invite me over for dinner? I fancy an NYPDML - anyone keen? Dates I can make: week of October 13 week of November 17 -- Cheers,

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/8/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: I get more than double the fuel economy and a lot more quiet with the Prius at one third the monthly costs of operation. Oh boy. You won't know what's going to hit you ;) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: PESO - Sailing Sunset 3

2008-08-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/8/08, Cymen Vig, discombobulated, unleashed: I finally got a shot into the Pentax Gallery: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/ho me#section=ARTISTsubSection=272154subSubSection=3190751language=EN Or at Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/cymen/2712057801/ Comments welcome! Very nice indeed

Re: PESO - Sailing Sunset 3

2008-08-20 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice capture. Good work! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Cymen Vig [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Sailing Sunset 3 I finally got a shot into the Pentax Gallery:

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty wrote: On 20/8/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: I get more than double the fuel economy and a lot more quiet with the Prius at one third the monthly costs of operation. Oh boy. You won't know what's going to hit you ;) My Triumph gets better fuel economy than the

Re: gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread Mat Maessen
On 8/20/08, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems this year has been rather short on PDML gatherings. What's up with that? And who wants to invite me over for dinner? Sure, just bring stuff to grill. We finally have an evening without rain here. :-) It's only about 8 hours from

Re: gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread Scott Loveless
Cotty wrote: On 20/8/08, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: It seems this year has been rather short on PDML gatherings. What's up with that? And who wants to invite me over for dinner? I fancy an NYPDML - anyone keen? Dates I can make: week of October 13 week of

Re: MX shutter stuck open

2008-08-20 Thread P. J. Alling
I don't get that deeply into surgery, after the repair tech who CLA'd one of my MXen described how he'd hand grenaded the timing mechanism on one he used as a parts donor Andy Danzig wrote: OK. So how do I lubricate the shutter or realign an escapement? And what is CLA? I'm looking for

Re: gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/8/08, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: It seems this year has been rather short on PDML gatherings. What's up with that? And who wants to invite me over for dinner? I fancy an NYPDML - anyone keen? Dates I can make: week of October 13 week of November 17 Dude,

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 20, 2008, at 1:19 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 20/8/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: I get more than double the fuel economy and a lot more quiet with the Prius at one third the monthly costs of operation. Oh boy. You won't know what's going to hit

Re: PESO - Don't Believe Everything You Read

2008-08-20 Thread P. J. Alling
I believe that we've replaced common sense with an upgrade called litigation... John Coyle wrote: Nice photo Frank - but I can't believe the need to have the messages underneath Notice! Whatever happened to common sense. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message-

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 20, 2008, at 1:12 PM, Cotty wrote: I get more than double the fuel economy and a lot more quiet with the Prius at one third the monthly costs of operation. Oh boy. You won't know what's going to hit you ;) mmm, more quiet means I can hear what's coming better. The Freelander made

Re: OT: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread P. J. Alling
Monochrome is any single color, on a white (or black), background. That's about it, any number of intermediate shades between all Color, (or Black), and no Color, (or White), is acceptable. Jens wrote: Hello list In my camera club we had a discussion: What is monochrome? What's the official

Re: MX shutter stuck open

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 11:53 PM, Andy Danzig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK. So how do I lubricate the shutter or realign an escapement? And what is CLA? I'm looking for step by step DIY procedures, if possible. Thanks, Andy As Bong said, it's a Cleaning, Lubrication and Adjustment. On

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/8/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: The Freelander made an awful lot of road noise. you are seriously in for shock. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 10:36 AM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I love how the story is written like the vehicle was at fault! Not the driver. Typical of the not responsible for my actions mentality nowadays. snip Back when I was a lawyer, I did a very few fender-bender/whiplash cases.

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Mark Roberts
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 20, 2008, at 1:19 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 20/8/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: I get more than double the fuel economy and a lot more quiet with the Prius at one third the monthly costs of operation. Oh boy. You won't

Re: gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 3:37 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems this year has been rather short on PDML gatherings. What's up with that? And who wants to invite me over for dinner? I don't much like you guys anymore. Okay, seriously, it's been a long time since we've had a

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/8/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: I guess the Canon D1 is the reason Cotty needs a Land Rover ;-) Nope - this is the reason: http://www.seeingeye.tv/pages/eyeshots/eyeshot15.html -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: PESO - Sailing Sunset 3

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 2:41 PM, Cymen Vig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got a shot into the Pentax Gallery: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/home#section=ARTISTsubSection=272154subSubSection=3190751language=EN Or at Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/cymen/2712057801/ Comments

Re: OT LR and scaling

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 2:21 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Aug 20, 2008, at 11:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Thanks Godfrey and Christine. I have it now. No problem, glad to help out. Oh don't tell me that.:-) Dave Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Beautiful blog

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 6:37 AM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no idea who owns this blog, but I know I like. In fact, I like any photographer who has such a sensitive feeling about bokeh. http://dacafe.petit.cc/ Can anyone who reads Japanese on this list give us some insight

Re: PESO - Sailing Sunset 3

2008-08-20 Thread David J Brooks
I can see why. Super shot, great lighting and composition. Dave On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 2:41 PM, Cymen Vig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got a shot into the Pentax Gallery: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/home#section=ARTISTsubSection=272154subSubSection=3190751language=EN Or at

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread P. J. Alling
I found that the 43mm limited worked relatively well on the *ist-D stopped down a but. Toralf Lund wrote: John Celio wrote: I'm working on photographing some artwork for my boss, and could use a little advice. What's the best lens (or focal length) for shooting flat art? I

Re: Attn: Mark Roberts:

2008-08-20 Thread P. J. Alling
I don't think there's a point, just an observation... frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:15 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're EVIL! And your point would be? cheers, frank -- You get further with a kind word and a gun, than with a kind word

Re: RE: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread Jens
Thanks Bob ans William. Your opinions surely differ. I think I'll go with Williams definition. Because WHITE IS a color. Black is not. I believe monochrome means painting with one colour - usually white, but it could be any other colour. The base on which I can paint is black, which is not a

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread P. J. Alling
Oh Nos... Cotty wrote: On 20/8/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: I guess the Canon D1 is the reason Cotty needs a Land Rover ;-) Nope - this is the reason: http://www.seeingeye.tv/pages/eyeshots/eyeshot15.html -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-20 Thread P. J. Alling
That should be a bit not a but... P. J. Alling wrote: I found that the 43mm limited worked relatively well on the *ist-D stopped down a but. Toralf Lund wrote: John Celio wrote: I'm working on photographing some artwork for my boss, and could use a little advice. What's the

Re: Re: OT: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread Jens
All shades of grey. That's a good one to remember, Scott. You may be right, there. Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Aug 20, 2008 14:32 Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jens wrote: Hello list In my camera club we had a discussion: What is

Re: OT: Interesting photo(s) of earth's shadow and moon

2008-08-20 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080820.html It ~is~ an amazing shot (or shots). Thanks! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
Monochrome is any single color, on a white (or black), background. That's about it, any number of intermediate shades between all Color, (or Black), and no Color, (or White), is acceptable. Jens wrote: Hello list In my camera club we had a discussion: What is monochrome? What's the

Lenovo

2008-08-20 Thread Derby Chang
Oh, so that's what they were doing. Saw some sumos in the city the other month. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_07/08_07_sumo/01.htm Turns out it was just a Lenovo commercial http://www.lenovo.com/olympics (the sumo commerical this the third one along) -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread Rick Womer
Scott, You're welcome to join us for dinner in Philly almost anytime. Re gatherings: An NYPDML sounds great; the weekend of Oct 11-12 would work. I'm working the following weekend, and will be in the UK the weeks of Nov 10 and 17. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 8/20/08,

Re: OT: Interesting photo(s) of earth's shadow and moon

2008-08-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Aug 20, 2008, at 14:54 , frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080820.html It ~is~ an amazing shot (or shots). As one who has attempted astrophotography on several occasions,

Re: gatherings

2008-08-20 Thread ann sanfedele
Come on over Would be nice to have a PDML NY while my stuff is up at the Comfort Diner... I'm still looking for that OTHER photo I wanted to use for the SEpt thingy ann Scott Loveless wrote: It seems this year has been rather short on PDML gatherings. What's up with that? And who

Re: OT - Best Possible Publicity

2008-08-20 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty wrote: On 20/8/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: I guess the Canon D1 is the reason Cotty needs a Land Rover ;-) Nope - this is the reason: http://www.seeingeye.tv/pages/eyeshots/eyeshot15.html It has tinted windows so no one will see you dressed like that? -- PDML

PESO: Getting familiar...

2008-08-20 Thread Timber
She's getting familiar with her new phone... and I am getting familiar with my new lens (PFA 50 f1.4) http://www.flickr.com/photos/timbah/2782649066/ CC welcomed :D Cheers, .timber -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: Define Monochrome

2008-08-20 Thread Paul Ewins
In my camera club monochrome means one colour, a literal translation. There is also the standard art convention that black and white are not colours, they are shades or tones. This, unfortunately, led to the camera club deciding that monochrome allows black and white and one colour. Instead of

Re: Beautiful blog

2008-08-20 Thread Bruce Walker
Derby Chang wrote: I have no idea who owns this blog, but I know I like. In fact, I like any photographer who has such a sensitive feeling about bokeh. http://dacafe.petit.cc/ Not only are there some marvelous shots there, but the entire blog design is very clean and elegant. Too bad

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