Re: Mac Noob Question

2008-10-06 Thread David Mann
On Oct 6, 2008, at 5:22 PM, Cotty wrote: There's a really simple way to avoid iPhoto and manage your pictures manually, with no hindrance from iPhoto, and you still get to see your pics using 'Preview' (a small application that lets you view pictures that comes with the OS). FWIW the built-in

RE: AF why

2008-10-06 Thread John Coyle
On my *istD, I use it mainly when I have a dedicated auto flash fitted: it spurs the flash into reading the lens data and setting its coverage to the selected focal length of the lens - at least when it's a zoom lens. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- On Sat, Oct

RE: Windows question

2008-10-06 Thread John Coyle
You'll find this will happen if you have two versions of some MS programs, including Access, on the PC. It's nothing to worry about, but you may want to remove the older version to stop it happening. Could it be an issue where you have a beta version installed as well as the regular one? HTH

RE: Off Topic: Question of literature

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
Aldous Huxley is also a good suggestion - he was influenced strongly by Yevgeny Zamytatin ('We'). George Orwell, too. Although they only use 'sci-fi' loosely as a mechanism for political comment, the writing is exceptional. Especially Orwell's - I consider him to be one of the top

Re: Off Topic: Question of literature

2008-10-06 Thread Subash
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 8:40 AM, Subash [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: +1. :-) apart from animal farm and of course 1984, there's this essay i read (long back) on shooting an elephant in burma or something close to that (title) which was just brilliant. have to hunt it up again bless the Net.

Re: Off Topic: Question of literature

2008-10-06 Thread Subash
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 1:40 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it's called Shooting An Elephant. Very good essay. Back in the 70s you could get a 4-volume set of his collected essays, journalism and letters, which I had. I was a teenager at the time and I can't even begin to describe how

Re: Stolen Equipment

2008-10-06 Thread mike wilson
From: Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/10/05 Sun AM 01:15:07 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Stolen Equipment Thank you, William A., John Francis, Mike Wilson, John Sessoms, P.J., Boris, Cotty, Derby, Godfrey, Doug, Bob Sullivan, Christine, and anyone I missed

Re: GFM sold

2008-10-06 Thread AlunFoto
You Americans... Eating green beans and baked potato off a bumper? Sheesh... :-) Jostein 2008/10/6 Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There's a place for all God's creatures, Right here next to the green beans and baked potato. -bumper sticker CW Paul Sorenson wrote: PETA - People Eating

RE: When you've gotta go...

2008-10-06 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/10/05 Sun PM 07:15:00 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: When you've gotta go... Having returned from Fez only 4 hours ago I know just how he feels... Bob She. You went there for a sex change? Hope you documented

Re: PESO - Cotswold Stone

2008-10-06 Thread mike wilson
From: Subash [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/10/06 Mon AM 04:24:17 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Cotswold Stone On Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:30:28 -0400 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subash wrote: http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/landscapes/images/pic28.html

Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
While looking through the 1,000+ photos I took in Fez last week I noticed quite a few that probably would not appeal to Mike Johnston, and are not normally my cup of tea either, come to that. Fez has quite a large population of feral cats, living off scraps and presumably also keeping down the

Re: PESO - Cotswold Stone

2008-10-06 Thread AlunFoto
Bob, It's a self-service cereal shop. Follow the stone fence to the cashier. Nice pic, Cots! Jostein 2008/10/5 Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Quite nice, but it would be better if it was a shopping centre. Ages since I posted a pic, so why not. Archetypal midsummer Brit landscape with a stone

Re: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread Carlos Royo
Bob W escribió: While looking through the 1,000+ photos I took in Fez last week I noticed quite a few that probably would not appeal to Mike Johnston, and are not normally my cup of tea either, come to that. Fez has quite a large population of feral cats, living off scraps and presumably

Re: PESO - Cotswold Stone

2008-10-06 Thread Subash
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 3:38 PM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AFAIK, Cotty still has both ears. But is barking. And an artist. Nearly there. all he needs is a little friendly gauguinesque (?) nudge any volunteers? :) regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread Mme RD
Bob W a écrit : While looking through the 1,000+ photos I took in Fez last week I noticed quite a few that probably would not appeal to Mike Johnston, and are not normally my cup of tea either, come to that. Fez has quite a large population of feral cats, living off scraps and presumably also

PESOs: a break

2008-10-06 Thread Bong Manayon
A break because (1) my work had me staring at a computer too long and (2) for one day the rains stopped to show a sunset... http://www.flickr.com/photos/bongmanayon/2909215427/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bongmanayon/2909215423/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bongmanayon/2909215413/ Oh, I will be

Photography help in Fez

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
When I arrived in Fez I found that I had forgotten to pack my spare batteries and battery chargers, so I had arrived with only the battery in the vertical grip. When I'd stopped hyperventilating I set off for the French-built part of town, which is a modern city, in the hope of being able to pick

RE: PESO - Cotswold Stone

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
it is a lovely picture actually. I can almost hear Vaughan Williams in the background somewhere. It sums up one of the aspects of this country I really love. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of AlunFoto Sent: 06 October 2008 11:58

Re: Mac Noob Question

2008-10-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
I bought iLife '08 to get iWeb, but I'm now using iPhoto and iDVD to make slide shows. I give slide shows to my wedding customers, and they're a big hit. Slide shows of play days are a big hit with Grace as well:-). Paul On Oct 6, 2008, at 1:37 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: If you don't

Re: GFM sold

2008-10-06 Thread P. J. Alling
Not a bumper but Manifold Destiny, (I just love that title) http://www.amazon.com/Manifold-Destiny-Guide-Cooking-Engine/dp/0375751408 AlunFoto wrote: You Americans... Eating green beans and baked potato off a bumper? Sheesh... :-) Jostein 2008/10/6 Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: Mac Noob Question

2008-10-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Mac Noob Question There's a really simple way to avoid iPhoto and manage your pictures manually, with no hindrance from iPhoto, By a PC? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: OT - Why the LHC broke.

2008-10-06 Thread Anthony Farr
-Original Message- From: John Francis Yep. Totally new, and much *much* better. I've driven both. Even viewed through the rose-tinted glasses of nostalgia the original mini definitely had it's share of rough edges. It'd be a disgrace if the new Mini wasn't very much

Re: Photography help in Fez

2008-10-06 Thread Rick Womer
I really like both photos--very atmospheric, and the lighting of the portrait is lovely. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 10/6/08, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Photography help in Fez To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net

Re: GFM sold

2008-10-06 Thread AlunFoto
LOL. And banana-split is something you accomplish by placing it in the exhaust pipe? :-) Jostein 2008/10/6 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Not a bumper but Manifold Destiny, (I just love that title) http://www.amazon.com/Manifold-Destiny-Guide-Cooking-Engine/dp/0375751408 AlunFoto wrote:

Re: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread Subash
On Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:08:05 +0100 Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fez has quite a large population of feral cats, living off scraps and presumably also keeping down the population of rats and mice. Here are a few of them: http://www.web-options.com/Fezcats/ Bob, really liked this one:

Re: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread ann sanfedele
these(pun alert) jump out at me ... as two I love (and M J wouldn't dislike, I don't think) http://www.web-options.com/Fezcats/content/_9288941_large.html http://www.web-options.com/Fezcats/content/_A049957_large.html This one is definitely one NOT to show Mike if you value your virtual life

Re: PESOs: a break

2008-10-06 Thread Jack Davis
You certainly took good advantage of the time and elements available to you. Like all three, but Fiery Horizon is special. Exposure, horizon and placement of the ship are very well chosen. Jack --- On Mon, 10/6/08, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-06 Thread Rick Womer
B That's a nice shot! I'm ambivalent about the birds--you might try cropping the left and top to get rid of them, which would also make the waves crashing against the jetty more dramatic. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 10/5/08, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From:

Re: Photography help in Fez

2008-10-06 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
This is exactly why I love the use AAs in K200D, K100D, Ds,... Very nice pictures BTW. - Mensaje original De: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 6 de octubre, 2008 14:29:52 Asunto: Photography help in Fez When I arrived in Fez I found

Re: PESO - Evening in Montana

2008-10-06 Thread Doug Brewer
Boris Liberman wrote: Doug, back in good old 1994 I went to my first trip abroad. Among other things I visited the Universal Studios Hollywood park. And there of course, I took a ride around the props town. You know, when you pass through various times and eras and buildings have only their

Re: PESOs: a break

2008-10-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bong, All three are pretty pictures. I especially like the 1st and 2nd for the feeling they give. Including the lights on the crain and ship give a real nice touch to the photos. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 7:28 AM, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A break because (1) my work

Re: Photography help in Fez

2008-10-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob, Nice portrait. He has an interesting pattern of wrinkles! Batteries and charger go in my bag first, since a trip to GFM where I forgot the laptop charger. :-( Looks like a good trip to Fez. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 7:29 AM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I arrived in

Re: PESO: Granddad

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Both shots are wonderful Dave On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 8:19 PM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#387436825_8ZPVV-XL-LB Another one shot at the cemetary. Decided to render this one in BW. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot, and well timed. Dave On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 1:50 PM, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Kind of opposite to Cotty's lovely Cotswold Stone, both in feeling and location At this time of year this is typical weather in the south east.

Re: PESOs: a break

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
All three are very good, well composed and exposed. The second is my fav Dave On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 8:28 AM, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A break because (1) my work had me staring at a computer too long and (2) for one day the rains stopped to show a sunset...

Re: Photography help in Fez

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Both of those are very good Bob. Did the same in Vegas in 2007. Dave On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 8:29 AM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I arrived in Fez I found that I had forgotten to pack my spare batteries and battery chargers, so I had arrived with only the battery in the vertical grip.

Re: Its up to the PDML now

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Well the fair is done for another year, and it was a good one. Weather held out and i won a few ribbons. One 1st, two 2nds, Two 3rds, a 4th and a 5th, from 22 entries. I'm happy. Dave On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Sep 22,

RE: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
Thanks Ann. I haven't done any post-processing on them (except for the chocolate-box kittens). The first is a failure really because it's not sharp - the light levels were too low and it has camera shake and the kitten is a bit of a blur. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Its up to the PDML now

2008-10-06 Thread Rick Womer
Wow! Congratulations! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 10/6/08, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Its up to the PDML now To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, October 6, 2008, 10:58 AM Well the

Re: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread ann sanfedele
Bob W wrote: Thanks Ann. I haven't done any post-processing on them (except for the chocolate-box kittens). The first is a failure really because it's not sharp - the light levels were too low and it has camera shake and the kitten is a bit of a blur. Bob yup :-)My three faves

RE: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
Hi Ann, the one with the meat is for amusement only - can't be many people who've seen a kitten eat a whole camel before! Bob Bob W wrote: Thanks Ann. I haven't done any post-processing on them (except for the chocolate-box kittens). The first is a failure really because it's not

Q about RAW

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
Do RAW files include the colour space that the photo was shot in? After leaving my batteries at home last week, and just before buying a new one, my camera battery expired. When I put the new battery in the previous camera settings were gone and I had to restore them from memory. I set it up to

Re: Its up to the PDML now

2008-10-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Hey Dave, You gotta leave some prizes for the simple folks. :-) Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 9:58 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well the fair is done for another year, and it was a good one. Weather held out and i won a few ribbons. One 1st, two 2nds, Two 3rds, a 4th

Re: Mac Noob Question

2008-10-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/10/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: But the question, as I read it, was I have my files in iPhoto ... how do I use them in something else? Absolutely right. My alarm went off at 4.58 am as I had to be in London for 9am this morning - it was 5.15 and the caffeine hadn't

Re: Mac Noob Question

2008-10-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/10/08, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: FWIW the built-in Quick Look feature is very good if you have 10.5 (Leopard). Ahar, I shoulda mentioned that I'm running 10.4.11. YMMV :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Festival for children

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
A couple of days before the end of Ramadan there is a special festival for children. The girls in particular are dressed up in new clothes, given new henna tattoos, paraded around in miniature bridal chairs, and made a big fuss of. It's very appealing, and the people of Fez are crazy about

Re: Q about RAW

2008-10-06 Thread Adam Maas
RAW files do not have a colour space until they are converted in post processing. While they might get tagged with one, that really only refers to the colour space of the embedded JPEG. You're having an export colour space issue, not an import ossie. -Adam On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Bob W

Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread John Celio
Back when I was an art student and was in my first photography class, my professor (Alice Shaw, www.aliceshaw.com) was giving a slide show about famous fine art photographers and their creative processes. One photographer she mentioned, whose name I wish I could remember, would take photos and

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
While it might be a good philosophy when trying to cull the gallery, it doesn't do much for the learning to improve your shooting. It is by examining the shots while you still remember details of shooting that helps you learn how to improve your skills. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, October

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Brian Walters
Interesting thoughts, John. I think there's something in this idea. I've certainly got a number of images that I worked on not long after taking them and I wonder now what I saw in them. But conversely, I've noticed that when I review older images some time later (even a couple of years later),

RE: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
I wouldn't put something aside for that long, although returning to stuff later certainly helps. I think it's very useful to submit work to others for critical judgement, provided they know the subject and you trust their opinions. Bob [...] What sort of philosphy do you have when working

Re: Festival for children

2008-10-06 Thread Carlos Royo
Bob W escribió: A couple of days before the end of Ramadan there is a special festival for children. The girls in particular are dressed up in new clothes, given new henna tattoos, paraded around in miniature bridal chairs, and made a big fuss of. It's very appealing, and the people of Fez are

Re: The beginning of the end for street photography?

2008-10-06 Thread Gonz
On 10/5/08, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4/10/08, ann sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I think there has been lots more mischief created by the ease with which one can use a cell phone to clandestinely photo strangers on the street and blast them to the world on the web.

PESO - Offhanded Complement

2008-10-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
From a recent set of portraits I took of my daughter, my wife wanted some small, cheap prints done. This is a job for Walmart. So I went in and put the digital order in. When my wife went to pick them up, they wouldn't release them because they looked 'too professional'. In a way, it was

Insurance Good News

2008-10-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
It turns out that my insurance coverage (still haven't found the actual policy - just coverage limits) is replacement value. With a good addendum. Once my equipment's replacement costs are estimated by an independent company (I hope) I will be paid that amount without question for my

Re: Insurance Good News

2008-10-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Boy, those last couple of choices really make the decision hard grin. I used to shoot 67ii's (had two of them) and most of the lenses. I let them go back when they actually had some value. So I'm saying that I wouldn't bother with that equipment at this point (unless you really love using it).

Re: Insurance Good News

2008-10-06 Thread Adam Maas
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 4:55 PM, Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It turns out that my insurance coverage (still haven't found the actual policy - just coverage limits) is replacement value. With a good addendum. Once my equipment's replacement costs are estimated by an independent

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Norm Baugher
I disagree, Winogrand would wait sometimes a year before he developed his film. He thought that it gave him a more perspective view of his photos because he was less attached. Norm Bruce Dayton wrote: While it might be a good philosophy when trying to cull the gallery, it doesn't do much for

Re: Insurance Good News

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 4:55 PM, Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What would a PDML'r do? Replace my rarely used 67 gear? Y N No Replace my great 35mm lenses? Y N Yes Buy new DA* optics for DigitalY N and sell my LXs and PZ-1 Tough call. Sell all the gear I

Re: PESO - Offhanded Complement

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Lovely smile and eyes. Would they be concerned that the files were being ripped off maybe,.?? Dave On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 4:47 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From a recent set of portraits I took of my daughter, my wife wanted some small, cheap prints done. This is a job for

Re: Festival for children

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Great set Bob, very colourful I like this one. http://www.web-options.com/Fezfest/content/_9289080_large.html Dave On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A couple of days before the end of Ramadan there is a special festival for children. The girls in particular are

Have you experenced this double image?

2008-10-06 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, I some images produced bt my K20D + DA 50-200 I have notices a strange blur, actually closer to a double image, in some pictures. They are not enough frequent to send it immediately to a warranty repair, but enough to try to understand its causes. Here you have three 100% crops:

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Curiously enough, today I reviewed several selected pictures form a 2005 trip and to my surprised I liked quite a lot of them. I really expected not to like many, specially since I'm becoming too used to 'digital grainless' and sharpness. Both are lacking in my oldest pictures due to the

Re: PESO - Offhanded Complement

2008-10-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
No, the issue for labs is that if they reproduce something that is copyrighted they are on the hook for it. If a customer came in with copyrighted material and said it wasn't, the lab is still liable if they reproduce it. So they either need a sworn statement from the photographer on company

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:12 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree, Winogrand would wait sometimes a year before he developed his film. He thought that it gave him a more perspective view of his photos because he was less attached. Norm I do the same thing, only I'm just lazy.

Re: PESO - Offhanded Complement

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Hum, would not have thought about that. FWIW i have never been asked, so take that as you may. g Dave On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:22 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, the issue for labs is that if they reproduce something that is copyrighted they are on the hook for it. If a

Re: Have you experenced this double image?

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
I can see what looks like a second chair image to the right, but nothing on the other two. All three are OOF or motion blur, at least thats what it looks like to me. Dave On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:20 PM, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I some images produced bt my K20D + DA 50-200

Re: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Good set of photos Bob. I like the compositions of all, but this one really stands out for me http://www.web-options.com/Fezcats/content/_9288941_large.html Dave On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:08 AM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While looking through the 1,000+ photos I took in Fez last week I

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Norm Baugher
Dave, stop drinking beer during the day :) Norm David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:12 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree, Winogrand would wait sometimes a year before he developed his film. He thought that it gave him a more perspective view of his photos

Re: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 11:35 AM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Ann, the one with the meat is for amusement only - can't be many people who've seen a kitten eat a whole camel before! He's got teeth this big,. Dave Bob -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:30 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, stop drinking beer during the day :) Which one. Dave Norm David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:12 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree, Winogrand would wait sometimes a year before

Re: PESO - Offhanded Complement

2008-10-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Don't know how accurate this is, but I have heard about a photog that would give his clients the means to get prints done at labs and then encouraged them to do so. He would then turn around and sue the labs for copyright violations. Pretty low, if really true. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday,

Re: AF why

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 6:33 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only if they can spare a plane, luckily they're a bit busy these days. Our plane is busy this month, so i'll just keep using the shutter button for AF, till it gets back. Dave Bob W wrote: It's the Air Force button. It

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:12 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree, Winogrand would wait sometimes a year before he developed his film. He thought that it gave him a more perspective view of his photos because he was less attached. Norm Yeah, and he died with something like

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Adam Maas
That depends on what sort of skills you're trying to develop. Winogrand's method is good for compositional skills, the opposite for technical skills where quick feedback can tell you if you're doing it right. -Adam On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:12 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Norm Baugher
Bass on Mondays? David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:30 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, stop drinking beer during the day :) Which one. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Offhanded Complement

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Oh man that is sooo low. Sounds a bit like my maneg competion for the shows. I always wondered why i would see new faces shooting after 1-2 shows. Found out Saturday, he bounces the cheques, and they obviously don't come back. Thats lw to. Dave On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:32 PM, Bruce

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bass on Mondays? Ok, trout Tuesday it is., Dave David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:30 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, stop drinking beer during the day :) Which one. Dave --

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Norm Baugher wrote: Bruce Dayton wrote: While it might be a good philosophy when trying to cull the gallery, it doesn't do much for the learning to improve your shooting. It is by examining the shots while you still remember details of shooting that helps you learn how to improve your skills.

So OT its made a circle and returned.

2008-10-06 Thread David J Brooks
Any one on the list knowledgeable in unions, start ups, voting in, voting out, that sort of thing. PLEASE reply off list if you do, i have a question. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Norm Baugher
Which is fine Frankie, but I also like the other view. I just developed a few rolls from last year, what I thought would be good or bad was totally different when I didn't have the quick emotional attachment to them. Interesting, that's what I don't like about digital. Norm frank theriault

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Norm Baugher
Okay, just save me one of those weird Canadian beers for GFM next year... Norm David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bass on Mondays? Ok, trout Tuesday it is., Dave David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 5:30 PM,

Re: Would you like to see some kittens?

2008-10-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Bob: This one has some serious potential. http://www.web-options.com/Fezcats/content/_9309597_large.html I'd straighten out that vertical an tighten the crop. Having said that, these are pretty great too: http://www.web-options.com/Fezcats/content/_A029826_large.html and

Re: Photography help in Fez

2008-10-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice portrait, Bob. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 7:29 AM Subject: Photography help in Fez When I arrived in Fez I found that I had forgotten to pack my spare

Re: Have you experenced this double image?

2008-10-06 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Well, if it is motion blur it is different to the one I have experienced with my previous non-stabilized DSLR, that's why I find it strange. (and I have many other pictures blurred in the 'traditional' way) thanks, Jaume - Mensaje original De: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para:

Re: Festival for children

2008-10-06 Thread Christine Aguila
This one's a doosey! http://www.web-options.com/Fezfest/content/P9289005_large.html This one's nice also http://www.web-options.com/Fezfest/content/_9289080_large.html Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Offhanded Complement

2008-10-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Another lovely one Bruce. First I've heard of this kind of situation before. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 3:47 PM Subject: PESO - Offhanded Complement From a

Re: PESOs: a break

2008-10-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Bong: All are nice, but I think my fave is the ship (2nd one). Colors composition are lovely. Also, I think the 2nd one has a stronger sense of mood. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent:

DA*50-135 Lens Cap

2008-10-06 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Hi everyone I recently got myself involved with the acquisition of a DA*16-50 and a DA*50-135. Hard work but I got them!! Sold my MZ-s and and battery grip and... more stuff than I'd like, but got those beauties!! The next step is to sell the house in order to get an 24'' iMac. I think that

Re: PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-06 Thread drew
Thanks to everyone that commented or just had a look I took Christine and Ricks advice and had a crop at it, also had a play with levels to give a little more life. Better??? http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/2920156526/ Thanks again all. Drew. David J Brooks wrote: Great shot,

Re: PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-06 Thread Christine Aguila
I like it better. Wow, the wave really pops, doesn't it. Real nice Drew! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 5:28 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Stormy sea Thanks to everyone that

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Jack Davis
I always take a studied look at everything I shoot immediately upon processing/downloading. I learned a long time ago not to throw things out because of an initial feeling my expectations were not meant. I've sometimes found that the image stands on its own when I'm further from the moment.

OT - Guitars

2008-10-06 Thread Cotty
Oh Font Of All Knowledge That Is The PDML, Anyone here swing an axe? My son plays an acoustic 6 string, and has professed a desire for an electric. I would like to get him a surprise for his birthday in a few weeks so am doing my research. I am minded to look for a Telecaster, probably a Mex as

Re: PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-06 Thread Jack Davis
I'm going to be the exception, of course, but I sort of related to the birds in their circumstance of dealing with the heavy weather. Jack --- On Mon, 10/6/08, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Stormy sea To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Insurance Good News

2008-10-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/10/08, Joseph McAllister, discombobulated, unleashed: What would a PDML'r do? Replace my rarely used 67 gear? Y N N Replace my great 35mm lenses? Y N Y Buy new DA* optics for DigitalY N and sell my LXs and PZ-1p? N Sell all the gear I now own and Y N get a

Re: Philosophy

2008-10-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/10/08, John Celio, discombobulated, unleashed: What sort of philosphy do you have when working with your photos, both old and new? Interesting you should mention this. Very recently I was looking back through my archive for some pictures of our old house from a couple of years ago. We were

RE: PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
I enjoyed it before - enjoy it more this time. It feels very real, especially the colour and texture of the sea. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of drew Sent: 06 October 2008 23:29 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO:

RE: Insurance Good News

2008-10-06 Thread Bob W
Buy a digital camera, plus the 2 final options, and shoot some amusing photos for your descendants to sell on eBay. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph McAllister Sent: 06 October 2008 21:55 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Have you experenced this double image?

2008-10-06 Thread Doug Franklin
Jaume Lahuerta wrote: I some images produced bt my K20D + DA 50-200 I have notices a strange blur, actually closer to a double image, in some pictures. They are not enough frequent to send it immediately to a warranty repair, but enough to try to understand its causes. Here you have three

Re: PESO - Offhanded Complement

2008-10-06 Thread Doug Franklin
Bruce Dayton wrote: From a recent set of portraits I took of my daughter, my wife wanted some small, cheap prints done. This is a job for Walmart. So I went in and put the digital order in. When my wife went to pick them up, they wouldn't release them because they looked 'too professional'.

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