Re: PESO - something bright and cheery

2009-03-28 Thread Subash
On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: http://picasaweb.google.co.in/pdml.live/Etc#5318071861541285986 I liked both the blossoms and the oil minefield. they have quite a reputation, don't they? oilfields, i believe they are also called. ;-) but i guess i got

Re: Shock

2009-03-28 Thread Cotty
On 27/3/09, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: You hooked up with Vix for some more pictures? Better. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO, mystery subject

2009-03-28 Thread Larry Colen
Can you guess what this is a picture of? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/3391120183/sizes/l/in/set-72157615924735969/ -- The fastest way to get your question answered on the net is to post the wrong answer. Larry Colen l...@red4est.comhttp://www.red4est.com/lrc

PESO, Hydrant and flower

2009-03-28 Thread Larry Colen
Normally, I look for contrasting backgrounds, but when I noticed how well matched the fire hydrant and the flowers were, I had to take some shots. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3391131145_6515b217c7_b.jpg from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157615925062979/ -- The fastest

Re: 10,000 US$ - 645D?

2009-03-28 Thread Margus Männik
Hi, I've been thinking about the idea of 645D for some time now... the more I think, the less I like it as a commercial product. It's very good technology demonstrator (look guys, what we are able to do), but I'm quite afraid, that manufacturing process will drain Pentax ability to design

Re: 10,000 US$ - 645D?

2009-03-28 Thread Margus Männik
Mark Roberts wrote: A digital medium format camera at that price would be a game-changer of tectonic proportions -- there's no way they'd limit it to Japan only. There is no idea to sell about 100 cameras all over the North America either. Professionals will never buy a camera platform that

RE: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread Bob W
I obviously I like this fence post. Anyway, this is part of the Duck Club. When I wondered about the multiple listing for it, I mentioned it probably said, duck club, own hill, duck pond, clubhouse, trains not included... http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/notrain.htm

RE: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Bob W
Hi Everyone: I found some painted art on the rocks some playful light along the Lake Michigan shore on a short photowalk last Saturday. There are 3 different renderings here. I'd be interested in knowing if you had a preference. The 2nd rendering is pretty much as seen--as they

Re: 10,000 US$ - 645D?

2009-03-28 Thread Adam Maas
2009/3/28 Margus Männik mar...@eol.ee: Mark Roberts wrote: A digital medium format camera at that price would be a game-changer of tectonic proportions -- there's no way they'd limit it to Japan only. There is no idea to sell about 100 cameras all over the North America either.

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
G'day Christine Nice subject. I think the first rendering but, like Larry, I find it a bit too blue particularly on the foreground and the rocks on the left. The BW is nice too. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:48 -0400, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I obviously I like this fence post. Yes - me too, but the train makes the image 'work'. Without the train I don't think the other elements are strong enough to hold the viewer's interest. Nicely done! Cheers Brian

Re: They're everywhere!

2009-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
On my short break a few days ago, I only saw one other person with an SLR and she was using a K20D. Another Pentax! I nearly fell over Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Fri, 27 Mar 2009

PESO - Wanna Buy a Boat?

2009-03-28 Thread Rick Womer
Many original features. Some TLC needed. Flotation not guaranteed. May be seen in Exeter docks. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8846527size=lg Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I prefer the first. Paul On Mar 28, 2009, at 12:48 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I found some painted art on the rocks some playful light along the Lake Michigan shore on a short photowalk last Saturday. There are 3 different renderings here. I'd be interested in knowing if

Re: PESO, mystery subject

2009-03-28 Thread Rick Womer
A neon sign, with a humongous greasy thumbprint on the lens. Easy. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: PESO, mystery subject To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday,

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
I prefer the 2nd. Light and color simply feel more 'realistic'. Jack --- On Fri, 3/27/09, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 9:48 PM Hi Everyone:

Re: PESO, Hydrant and flower

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Nice set, Larry. Personal preference, #2482 (center image). I like the less intrusive background. DOF well chosen. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: PESO, Hydrant and flower To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Wall Flower

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Composition is just right, Brendan. Would have preferred to see a greater DOF, however. Jack --- On Fri, 3/27/09, Brendan MacRae brendanmacrae1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Brendan MacRae brendanmacrae1...@yahoo.com Subject: PESO - Wall Flower To: pdml pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, March 27,

Re: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I obviously I like this fence post. Anyway, this is part of the Duck Club. When I wondered about the multiple listing for it, I mentioned it probably said, duck club, own hill, duck pond, clubhouse, trains not included...

way, way ot - of broken teeth and cameras

2009-03-28 Thread Luiz Felipe
First and foremost, this is off topic. Don't scroll the message down unless you agree you're not complaining about the message being not completely Pentax- related. You're warned. The recent threads about broken gear and dental issues got me in a very foul mood indeed - no, I'm not blaming you.

Re: Shock

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: You'll like the subject :-)) Is it ice cream, i like ice cream. Dave -- Cheers,  Cotty ___/\__ ||   (O)  |     People, Places, Pastiche ||=|    http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: PESO - Wanna Buy a Boat?

2009-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
Thank youn Good pic though. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:14 -0700, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Many original features. Some TLC needed.

Re: PESO - The Duck Club

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
I like the angle shot and the colours in the first one, Dave On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 11:06 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: This is obviously one of those exclusive,  hoity-toity, very-hard-to-get-into  clubs. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/dc1.htm Or a very  exclusive hard-to-move

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 4:19 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: I, on the other hand, bought a K10D, used it for a few months and then traded it for a 645. Quitter Dave -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ --

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 4:38 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Now you don't have to worry about that scanner:-). Seriously, I think you'll like it. I always thought I'd continue shooting medium format film after I bought my first *istD over five years ago. Took the D and the

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 2:49 PM, Luiz Felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br wrote: Well, look at the bright side - you know there are friends you can count on to keep safe these film cameras you're about to lay out in the cold... ;-) When i bought my first Dslr in 2001, the D1, i would only take it

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 9:05 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: That should be $300 not $4300 Dave Of course its only worth 4300 now, not the $5000 I paid for it.:-( Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada

Re: PESO - The Placard

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a good one Frank. Now the protesters want coffee breaks.:-) Dave On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 4:56 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/placard.html Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

Re: PESO - The Placard

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 5:22 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Looks like a smaller business card stuck in the right side of the door. ;) Don't know how you're able to continually find these goodies, Frank. Always look forward to them. Toronto has two streets, so he has lots to choose

Re: PESO - Wall Niche

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Nicely composed Rick. I like how the lichen frame the hole in the wall. Dave On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 5:59 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: This is from our weekend in Exeter last month.  Much of the city wall remains: some Roman, some patched or rebuilt in the Middle Ages or later.

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I found some painted art on the rocks some playful light along the Lake Michigan shore on a short photowalk last Saturday. There are 3 different renderings here. I'd be interested in knowing if you had a preference. The 2nd rendering is pretty much as

Re: PESO - Wall Niche

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: This is from our weekend in Exeter last month.  Much of the city wall remains: some Roman, some patched or rebuilt in the Middle Ages or later.  However old this stretch of the wall is, a plant calls it home.

Re: PESO 2009 - 035..038 - GDG

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
I really like the first three. Something about B%W dandelions that appeal to me. We seem to be about 2 weeks or so, behind Paul and Ken's area for spring flowers, so i hope to have shots of ours soon. Dave On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Yes, Spring

Re: PESO - something bright and cheery

2009-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
Larry Colen wrote: I liked both the blossoms and the oil minefield. Did you do something in particular to get the nice dark background to the blossoms? Or just make sure that the background was in shadow? If there is such a thing as a secret in photography, other than practice practice

Re: Golden op for night shots where ever you are

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
We are usually in bed by 8:30, so we;'ll miss it again.:-) Dave On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 5:53 AM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Gang, Tomorrow at 8:30 PM in your local timezone is Earth Hour. If you don't know what that is, quench your ignorance by googling or looking here:

Re: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
I like it. The fence post really helps out here. Dave On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 11:48 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I obviously I like this fence  post. Anyway, this is part of the Duck Club. When I wondered about the  multiple listing for it, I mentioned it probably said, duck club, own hill,

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
I like one and three. The first one has a good moos about it. Dave On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 12:48 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone:  I found some painted art on the rocks some playful light along the Lake Michigan shore on a short photowalk last Saturday.  There

Re: PESO - something bright and cheery

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 10:33 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: there was a break in the rain yesterday, so I grabbed the camera when I got home: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=1063 enjoy Great. I wanted to be in a grumpy mood all day, and you've gone and brighten my day.:-)

Re: PESO: Spring Valley Stump

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Very good Jack. Dave On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 3:35 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Was poking around the rolling green lower Sierra foothills earlier today. Happened upon this old weathered stump which I couldn't resist 'gathering'. Jack Comments appreciated.

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Amen! On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 10:56 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. I know enough to know what he is talking about - even see it in the data Larry presented. But I just take my camera out and shoot, Can't be bothered at the

Re: PESO - Wanna Buy a Boat?

2009-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Would go well with my Zodiac.:-) Nice shot Rick. The Markham Fair has a boat catagory in the photo contest, looks like i need to go to Exeter.:-) Dave On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 8:14 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Many original features.  Some TLC needed.  Flotation not guaranteed.  

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I found some painted art on the rocks some playful light along the Lake Michigan shore on a short photowalk last Saturday. There are 3 different renderings here. I'd be interested in knowing if you had a preference. The 2nd rendering is pretty much as

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Me too! On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 7:19 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I prefer the first. Paul On Mar 28, 2009, at 12:48 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone:  I found some painted art on the rocks some playful light along the Lake Michigan shore on a short photowalk

Re: PESO: Spring Valley Stump

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Dave. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Spring Valley Stump To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 6:31 AM Very good Jack. Dave On Fri, Mar 27,

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Larry, Bob, Brian, Paul, Jack, Bruce, Doug, Dave B, Bob S. I applied Doug's suggestion about warming up the 1st one a bit. It's posted here. http://faculty.ccc.edu/caguila/egyptianwarmer/index.html I didn't mind the blue in the 1st one, but boy, I think Doug offers an excellent

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Still #2. ;) Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 7:15 AM Thanks, Larry, Bob, Brian, Paul,

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
Christine Aguila wrote: Thanks, Larry, Bob, Brian, Paul, Jack, Bruce, Doug, Dave B, Bob S. I applied Doug's suggestion about warming up the 1st one a bit. It's posted here. http://faculty.ccc.edu/caguila/egyptianwarmer/index.html I didn't mind the blue in the 1st one, but boy, I think Doug

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks Still #2. ;) Truth be told, Jack, I like #2 also, but I thought the subject allowed for some playful rendering, and like Bob W. hinted at, I thought of Indiana Jones, but given the

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Doug--by the by, since I have you on the phone here, I love your Something Bright and Cheery. It has brightened and Cheered up my morning. Lovely pic. :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
Christine Aguila wrote: Thanks, Doug--by the by, since I have you on the phone here, I love your Something Bright and Cheery. It has brightened and Cheered up my morning. Lovely pic. :-) Cheers, Christine thank you -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO, mystery subject

2009-03-28 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Can you guess what this is a picture of? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/3391120183/sizes/l/in/set-72157615924735969/ That's an amoeba having sex behind some Chantilly lace. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO #009 - Yellow Galaxy

2009-03-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Mimosas... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/03/peso-2009-010.html Be brutal and honest, as usual. Boris -- 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 above and follow the

Re: PESO - something bright and cheery

2009-03-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bright and cheery! I like the out of focus repeats in the background. It's always tough to figure out what to do with those. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: there was a break in the rain yesterday, so I grabbed the camera when I got home:

PESO/GESO #011 - Trying DA* zooms

2009-03-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I realize I am posting two PESOs at once, but I seem to be on some kind of a stride lately. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/03/peso-2009-011.html Wonderful lenses, these DA* zooms, wonderful. Boris P.S. Of course brutal and honest request applies as usual. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

PESO: First Snowdrops

2009-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
The snowdrops, which are usually first to bloom here, appeared a day after the first crocus. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8849619 -- 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: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Much better. Have you looked at a vertical crop with the figure to left of frame? Might underscore the relationship between the torch and the light. Paul On Mar 28, 2009, at 10:15 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Thanks, Larry, Bob, Brian, Paul, Jack, Bruce, Doug, Dave B, Bob S. I applied

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Big LoL..of course you're allowed. I now get your passion for a more intense color. ;) Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO, mystery subject

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Shot be a voyeur photog through lace curtains. ;) Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: PESO, mystery subject To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 7:42 AM

Re: PESO/GESO #011 - Trying DA* zooms

2009-03-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, You saw the wet concrete, no? Salt is bad for cameras and lenses. Glad you survived. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! I realize I am posting two PESOs at once, but I seem to be on some kind of a stride lately.

Re: PESO #009 - Yellow Galaxy

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Honestly, has a very 3-D look and works for me overall. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: PESO #009 - Yellow Galaxy To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 7:47 AM

Re: PESO/GESO #011 - Trying DA* zooms

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Really good stuff, Boris. I'm impressed with the 50~135 as well. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: PESO/GESO #011 - Trying DA* zooms To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009,

Re: PESO: First Snowdrops

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful, Paul! These are extremely photogenic flowers. Very well composed, but had there not been the brown area in the right background, I may have liked it the slightest bit more. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist

Re: PESO/GESO #011 - Trying DA* zooms

2009-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Bob said. I'd take a damp microfiber cloth and make sure any salt residue was removed. Paul On Mar 28, 2009, at 11:16 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, You saw the wet concrete, no? Salt is bad for cameras and lenses. Glad you survived. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM,

Anyone using Silver Efex Pro?

2009-03-28 Thread Allison Viron
I got an email that Silver Efex Pro (complete with photoshop and aperture plug-in) is on sale at Adorama, and I was thinking about getting it. I know there is a free trial, and I will download that later today, but I was wondering if anyone has used it before? How do you like it? It is

Re: PESO/GESO #011 - Trying DA* zooms

2009-03-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Paul, Bob, the lens and the camera were immediately wiped off with the soft cloth. As of this moment, I see no residue on the camera and I used the lens for about 30 mins after this accident having observed no change in the lens external look. Boris Paul Stenquist wrote: What Bob said. I'd

Re: PESO - something bright and cheery

2009-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 10:33 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: there was a break in the rain yesterday, so I grabbed the camera when I got home: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=1063 enjoy Great. I wanted to be in a grumpy mood all day, and you've gone and

Re: PESO - something bright and cheery

2009-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
Bob Sullivan wrote: Bright and cheery! I like the out of focus repeats in the background. It's always tough to figure out what to do with those. Regards, Bob S. I thought of removing them from the tree, but the main group would have fallen as well. photography is all about hard choices.

Re: PESO: First Snowdrops

2009-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
Paul Stenquist wrote: The snowdrops, which are usually first to bloom here, appeared a day after the first crocus. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8849619 good job. Did you have a spotter to pick you up off the ground? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread ann sanfedele
I'm enjoying this series, Marnie ann eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I obviously I like this fence post. Anyway, this is part of the Duck Club. When I wondered about the multiple listing for it, I mentioned it probably said, duck club, own hill, duck pond, clubhouse, trains not included...

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Graydon
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 11:48:54PM -0500, Christine Aguila scripsit: Hi Everyone: I found some painted art on the rocks some playful light along the Lake Michigan shore on a short photowalk last Saturday. There are 3 different renderings here. I'd be interested in knowing if you had a

Re: Shock

2009-03-28 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: Just finished processing - jpegs up on a page tomorrow evening. You'll like the subject :-)) Cormorants _again_? -- 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 above and

PESOs: mixed media

2009-03-28 Thread Luka Knezevic-Strika
These two were photos by me, printed as a3s and intervented on by me and my girlfriend to make presents for some friends of ours. Tought you might be interested to check them out (sorry, no scanner, I just took shots of them) http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z93/posluzno/_IGP1203.jpg

Re: PESO, mystery subject

2009-03-28 Thread mike wilson
Larry Colen wrote: Can you guess what this is a picture of? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/3391120183/sizes/l/in/set-72157615924735969/ The sensor in your bounced camera? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Rick Womer
I like #1. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 12:48 AM Hi Everyone: I found some

Re: PESO: First Snowdrops

2009-03-28 Thread Rick Womer
I always enjoy your first flower shots, Paul. I'm also happy to live (both temporarily and permanently) in places where they appear a lot earlier! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist

OT A little Weston tribute

2009-03-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
From today's NY Times, Weston's grandson speaks of his memories: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/03/29/travel/20090329-weston.html?themc=th Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time http://gallery.me.com/jomac http://web.me.com/jomac/show.me/Blog/Blog.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO, Hydrant and flower

2009-03-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 05:29:51AM -0700, Jack Davis wrote: Nice set, Larry. Personal preference, #2482 (center image). I like the less intrusive background. DOF well chosen. Thanks, that's one of my favorites in the set too. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: PESO, mystery subject

2009-03-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Mar 28, 2009, at 01:14 , Larry Colen wrote: Can you guess what this is a picture of? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/3391120183/sizes/l/in/set-72157615924735969/ It's one of three things: Food (shrimp, chicken?) that is being breaded in a plastic bag. A dozen neckid oiled up

Re: PESOs: mixed media

2009-03-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 04:59:34PM +0100, Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: These two were photos by me, printed as a3s and intervented on by me and my girlfriend to make presents for some friends of ours. Tought you might be interested to check them out (sorry, no scanner, I just took shots of

Re: PESO/GESO #011 - Trying DA* zooms

2009-03-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
Hell boys. It's a K10 and a DA*. Run it under cold tap water for a minute and blow dry it! :-) On Mar 28, 2009, at 08:31 , Paul Stenquist wrote: What Bob said. I'd take a damp microfiber cloth and make sure any salt residue was removed. Paul On Mar 28, 2009, at 11:16 AM, Bob Sullivan

Re: PESO, Hydrant and flower

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2009 1:27:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, l...@red4est.com writes: Normally, I look for contrasting backgrounds, but when I noticed how well matched the fire hydrant and the flowers were, I had to take some shots.

Re: PESO Egyptian on the Rocks

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2009 5:24:35 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: I prefer the 2nd. Light and color simply feel more 'realistic'. Jack == I'm with Jack, I like the 2nd better. Marnie aka Doe :-) --- On Fri, 3/27/09, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net

Re: OT A little Weston tribute

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Enjoyed it, Joseph! Thanks, Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: From: Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com Subject: OT A little Weston tribute To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 9:41 AM From today's NY Times,

Re: PESO #009 - Yellow Galaxy

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2009 7:47:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bori...@gmail.com writes: Mimosas... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/03/peso-2009-010.html Be brutal and honest, as usual. Boris == Very nice, Boris. I like that a lot. It does sort of look like planets and

Re: OT A little Weston tribute

2009-03-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
A little more somethin somethin about the Weston's and their hometown... http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/travel/29footsteps.html?themc=th On Mar 28, 2009, at 10:18 , Jack Davis wrote: Enjoyed it, Joseph! Thanks, Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Wanna Buy a Boat?

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2009 5:14:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: Many original features. Some TLC needed. Flotation not guaranteed. May be seen in Exeter docks. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8846527size=lg Rick = I think the too

Re: PESO - The Duck Club

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/27/2009 11:37:36 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pentax...@mac.com writes: Another of those places that you'd do well to get closer to and explore. Never mind the Keep Out tire, no one's been there for ages except taggers. Nice seeing, Marnie. Thanks, Joseph.

Re: PESO: First Snowdrops

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2009 8:02:13 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: The snowdrops, which are usually first to bloom here, appeared a day after the first crocus. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8849619 Very pretty, Paul. Very nice. Marnie

Re: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2009 2:13:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, p...@web-options.com writes: I obviously I like this fence post. Anyway, this is part of the Duck Club. When I wondered about the multiple listing for it, I mentioned it probably said, duck club, own hill, duck

Re: PESO, Hydrant and flower

2009-03-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 01:17:27PM -0400, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 3/28/2009 1:27:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, l...@red4est.com writes: Normally, I look for contrasting backgrounds, but when I noticed how well matched the fire hydrant and the flowers were, I had to

Re: Shock

2009-03-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 03:55:44PM +, mike wilson wrote: Cotty wrote: Just finished processing - jpegs up on a page tomorrow evening. You'll like the subject :-)) Cormorants _again_? Cormorants dancing ballet with cats. -- The fastest way to get your question answered on the net is

Re: OT A little Weston tribute

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks much, Joe. I stopped there once many year ago because I'd read of Ansel's love for the place. After reading this, I'm going back. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: From: Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com Subject: Re: OT A little Weston tribute

Re: PESO - Wanna Buy a Boat?

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
What she said. Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com wrote: From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com Subject: Re: PESO - Wanna Buy a Boat? To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 10:25 AM In a message dated 3/28/2009 5:14:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/27/2009 11:36:59 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, nickwright1...@gmail.com writes: What have I done? What have I done! I just placed an order for a k100d super from keh. Oh no! -- ~Nick David Wright http://www.nickdavidwright.com/ == I think you'll really

Re: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread Ken Waller
A nice capture as is. I also see it working without the train by placing the top edge of the image along the distant water line. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - Train Not Included I like

Re: First Snowdrops

2009-03-28 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO: First Snowdrops The snowdrops, which are usually first to bloom here, appeared a day after the first crocus.

Re: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
Somehow I missed this. I like it, Marnie. For some reason I like the fence post kind of connecting with the train and corralling the main body of the image. Not well said, but maybe you get my drift.;) Jack --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: From: Ken Waller

Re: PESO - Train Not Included

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2009 10:56:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Somehow I missed this. I like it, Marnie. For some reason I like the fence post kind of connecting with the train and corralling the main body of the image. Not well said, but maybe you get my

Re: PESO/GESO #011 - Trying DA* zooms

2009-03-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
You first Joe... :-) On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Hell boys. It's a K10 and a DA*.  Run it under cold tap water for a minute and blow dry it!   :-) On Mar 28, 2009, at 08:31 , Paul Stenquist wrote: What Bob said. I'd take a damp microfiber

Re: PESO, Hydrant and flower

2009-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2009 10:39:24 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, l...@red4est.com writes: That's one of the interesting tradeoffs of the PESO / GESO question. It seems that artists are often the worst judges of their own work. === Not always. I usually know if I have a good shot or

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