Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-13 Thread Cotty
On 12/4/10, paul stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: I find this a bit odd in that video is primarily 16/9 these days. 4/3rds would have been good ten years ago. So for most projects much of the sensor would go unused. Right? Anamorphic I would guess. My Sony DVCam camera has 3 sensors, each

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-13 Thread David Mann
On Apr 13, 2010, at 6:44 AM, Tanya Love wrote: and I really have been needing a decent macro lens for ages. I think you just answered your own question... If only it was f1.8 instead of 2.8!! Oh well, it'll suffice I guess, I just wish that those damn babies would sit still in low light!

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-13 Thread David Mann
On Apr 13, 2010, at 8:01 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: wouldn't more unobtrusive be sorta like stating your gas tank is more empty than empty? It goes to -11. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/13 David Mann dm...@bluemoon.net.nz: On Apr 13, 2010, at 8:01 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: wouldn't more unobtrusive be sorta like stating your gas tank is more empty than empty? It goes to -11. Strange. Mine only goes to -E/2 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Sunning

2010-04-13 Thread Derby Chang
paul stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10903547size=lg That's got to feel excellent for her back. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: OT PESOs - Film is king, the king is dead

2010-04-13 Thread Derby Chang
Oh no. I think CRK are purposely pulling back on their service department. They used to be pretty good. Sad. Hope you get it back soon Completely agree with the ergonomics. The combo of the deep grip, thin body and simple dials totally float my boat John Coyle wrote: Derby, I've always

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-13 Thread Derby Chang
Bruce Dayton wrote: Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background. I thought I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was. This is my second daughter (the one who is always hogging my storm trooper). http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00042.htm Comments welcome

Re: PESO: Sweet Japanese Maple

2010-04-13 Thread Derby Chang
John Sessoms wrote: Went out to Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh mid-day today. Just wanted to get out and photograph SOMETHING! It's either that or cut the damn grass (which I'm going to have to do this afternoon anyway). I was struck by the color of the Japanese Maple.

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/13 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Ecke, have you been taking spelling lessons from Brooks? I'd most certainly feel very honoured had that been the case but no =P -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/12 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: MBOI http://www.dpreview.com/news/1004/10041203panasonicagaf100.asp Sounds like the logical thing to sell to existing MFT clientele. If they asked me, well before that I'd want a body with two hotshoes, one for the accessory viewfinder and one for flash. Until

Re: Little Venice: Staraja Poljana 2010...

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
They should then go out to Tomek Machnik from Krakow. Mine do. Ecke 2010/4/11 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Roman's from Tallin, in Estonia.  Which does not detract from your condolences that I assume all of us feel. Bob Sullivan wrote: Roman, My condolences on the loss of your

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/12 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: There's no improper English in the construction. John, Very much appreciate your encouragement. Quantitatively more unobtrusive appears to be less with 44.500 Google results for more unobtrusive and 126.000 for less obtrusive. However, I find more

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/13 Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com: Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background.  I thought I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was.  This is my second daughter (the one who is always hogging my storm trooper). Very nice. Change nothing about the

Re: PESO -- A lot of glass`

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/12 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: The repetition and the way the mugs are turned across the center gives it an Escherish quality, both and neither fish or fowl at the same time. Mark! even though it isn't ying-yangish in a frenzied way... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO -- A lot of glass`

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/13 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: A friend of mine knows the owner, maybe I could get him broach the subject. I'd certainly be curious to see that, your time permitting =) Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Monthly photo club photos

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/9 SV Hovland p...@heime.org: Ice fishing is probably the quitest and loneliest thing you can do. http://album.heime.org/album/sandnesfotoklubb/imgp5505.jpg Awesome! And vignetting put to very good use for once =) Luv'em both. Thanks for sharing Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-13 Thread paul stenquist
Very nice. The dakj background makes it pop. Crabapple? On Apr 12, 2010, at 11:38 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2010/04/12/my-annual-flower-photo/ enjoy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

RE: Ultra-wide zooms [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-13 Thread John Whittingham
I've had the earlier one for a few years now and I'm completely satisfied with the performance, the build quality is great too. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bong Manayon [bongmana...@gmail.com] Sent: 12 April 2010

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-13 Thread Bruce Walker
Bruce Dayton wrote: Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background. I thought I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was. This is my second daughter (the one who is always hogging my storm trooper). http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00042.htm Comments welcome

Re: PAW14 - spring 2

2010-04-13 Thread Boris Liberman
Game, set and match... Print it big, Dag! Boris On 4/11/2010 10:04 PM, DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html K20D, DA*16-50 @50mm, 1/90s, f/4.5, ISO200 DagT http://www.thrane.name -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT Chucknorium

2010-04-13 Thread Perry Pellechia
For the fellow chemists and Chuck Norris fans on the group: http://shirt.woot.com/Friends.aspx?k=13291 on sale today only! Perry Pellechia Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry --

Re: PESO - Non-Pentax Fox

2010-04-13 Thread Boris Liberman
I instantly am reminded of Jack London novels. And please pass to your son that he surely has a good eye. Also you can pass him that sometimes he does not have to really listen to what his father says ;-). Boris On 3/29/2010 5:11 AM, Tom C wrote: I thought I'd show this. My son took this

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-13 Thread Jack Davis
Glorious lighting! Lattice, not being exactly vertical with respect to your daughter, does distract me some. Jack --- On Mon, 4/12/10, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: From: Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com Subject: PESO - Lattice To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: Keeping the PESO link in subsequent emails -a plea

2010-04-13 Thread Tom C
In other news, the Vatican has forgiven the Beatles for their 'satanic messages' on the 40th anniversary of the bands breakup... On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:45 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Christine Aguila wrote: actually, I think my outlook express strips the PESO out of the

Re: PESO - Spring like many others

2010-04-13 Thread Jack Davis
Fine detail, well rendered. Jack --- On Mon, 4/12/10, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: From: Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com Subject: PESO - Spring like many others To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, April 12, 2010, 10:31 PM Another High ISO K-x

Re: Planning my trip

2010-04-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Many plan to visit the Art Institute ($18) on Saturday (10-5 hours) to see the Eggleston exhibit. Then there is a photo walk and dinner somewhere with the group. Depending on where you are staying, you may be going past your hotel. Midway Airport is 5 miles south of 'the Loop' and the show is 5

Re: PESO - Non-Pentax Fox

2010-04-13 Thread Tom C
I'll pass on your comments... I don't need to pass on the second one though... that's a given. :-) Thanks to all for your comments. He read them all and smiled. On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 7:59 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I instantly am reminded of Jack London novels. And please

Re: Sweet Japanese Maple

2010-04-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, That's very nice. The blur makes the light a bit softer. I have no problem with the 'dark space' at the top. It helps center the image in the frame. Now could you use a Singray filter like Tony... :-) Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:42 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, Those are lovely photos! Now I have to go out and take some myself. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Seems like a very sensible decision - someone mentioned the Tamron macro as an alternative.  I can give some insight on that.  

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-13 Thread Doug Brewer
Ken Waller wrote: Very nice but I'd crop out most of the branch in the URH corner, also eliminating the dark area in the LRH corner.. Yes, I believe you would. Thanks. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-13 Thread Doug Brewer
Bruce Dayton wrote: Getting nice blossoms is tough. You have done a very nice job here. thanks, Bruce. -- 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 directions.

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-13 Thread Doug Brewer
paul stenquist wrote: Very nice. The dakj background makes it pop. Crabapple? some kind of pear. Thanks. On Apr 12, 2010, at 11:38 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2010/04/12/my-annual-flower-photo/ enjoy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

I'm back!

2010-04-13 Thread mark
Returned from a few days of RR in North Carolina (recuperating from the weeks of exhibit/book/school work). We were roughing it by Cotty's definition -- getting by on only dial-up Internet. So if you sent me email and haven't had a reply yet it's just because I'm working my way through the

Re: Planning my trip

2010-04-13 Thread Christine Aguila
From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com As I understand it, the opening is on Friday from 6PM-9PM. Is there anything planned before that? No. There's a flight that gets into midway at 4PM on Friday, or for another $55, one that gets in at 3:20. Is two hours likely to be enough time

Re: PAW14 - spring 2

2010-04-13 Thread Rob Studdert
On 13/04/2010, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: To try to answer the questions I think I have to say, yes, both. I was watching the kids and saw that they started going through the puddles on their bikes (as boys often do) so I started to wonder if it could be a picture. Then I started

Re: PESO - Roller Coaster

2010-04-13 Thread Rob Studdert
On 12/04/2010, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: There is a road nearby that is just a bit hilly. Pentax K20D, Sigma 100-300/4 EX @ 300mm ISO 400, 1/100 sec @ f/8, tripod http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00012.htm Cool shot Bruce, my area of suburbia has some classic

Re: PAW14 - spring 2

2010-04-13 Thread Doug Brewer
DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html K20D, DA*16-50 @50mm, 1/90s, f/4.5, ISO200 DagT http://www.thrane.name very nice, Dag -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: I'm back!

2010-04-13 Thread Doug Brewer
m...@robertstech.com wrote: Returned from a few days of RR in North Carolina (recuperating from the weeks of exhibit/book/school work). We were roughing it by Cotty's definition -- getting by on only dial-up Internet. So if you sent me email and haven't had a reply yet it's just because I'm

Re: Keeping the PESO link in subsequent emails -a plea

2010-04-13 Thread Paul Sorenson
Time to switch to Thunderbird - The e-mail client, not the wine... ;-) -p On 4/12/2010 10:45 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Christine Aguila wrote: actually, I think my outlook express strips the PESO out of the reply thing. I'll have to watch out for that. I think the nutty Norwegians

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
What Doug says... Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Bruce Dayton wrote: Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background.  I thought I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was.  This is my second daughter (the one who

Re: PESO - Spring like many others

2010-04-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Damn It! Stop, your making me crazy with that K-x! :-) Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 12:31 AM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Another High ISO K-x shot.  I had to sneak out between downpours to hurry and get this shot. Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro ISO 1600, 1/50

Re: PESO Not another one!

2010-04-13 Thread Rob Studdert
On 13/04/2010, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Very cool, Rob. Love the color. Kx is very impressive at ISO 2000. Cheers, chrsitine Thanks for the positive comments gals and guys, I'm really liking the K-x for these relatively off the cuff panos, I think you need one Christine

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
A Bradford Pear tree perhaps? Funny, I just took some shots of ours this AM. I'll be lucky to get any as nice as your's Doug. Did you dodge out the 3 blossoms on the left? or was that just tricky lighting/composition. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 7:50 AM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com

Re: PESO - Spring like many others

2010-04-13 Thread Toine
Damn, this is nice! I hate the Kx, I prefer the high ISO noise and the lovely banding of my K20 :) Toine On 13 April 2010 07:31, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Another High ISO K-x shot.  I had to sneak out between downpours to hurry and get this shot. Pentax K-x, Tamron

PESO Ok just one more...

2010-04-13 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, The last K-x pano for a while, I promise! It consists of 2x portrait shots, again hand held using my trusty old A24/2.8 1/10th f4 @ ISO1250, I hope you enjoy the Harf. http://users.tpg.com.au/distudio/temp/Pano-IMGX01331.jpg Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel:

Re: PESO -- A lot of glass`

2010-04-13 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/13/2010 6:14 AM, eckinator wrote: 2010/4/12 John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com: The repetition and the way the mugs are turned across the center gives it an Escherish quality, both and neither fish or fowl at the same time. Mark! even though it isn't ying-yangish in a frenzied

Re: PESO Anzac pano

2010-04-13 Thread Boris Liberman
Rob, I am thinking that the person on the far right of the pano actually makes it happen. It even strikes me that they are looking in the direction of the Own tomorrow sign which is kind of neat. I sure did enjoy! Boris On 3/25/2010 1:09 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, I'm flat out at

Re: PESO - Cherry 3

2010-04-13 Thread Boris Liberman
I am wondering, Bruce, if I can convince you to re-enable me with this lens... ;-)... At least this is what your shot caused me to think... Boris On 3/24/2010 6:04 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Soft focus lenses have a feel to them that is very had to duplicate in post processing, I think because

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-13 Thread ann sanfedele
Doug Brewer wrote: paul stenquist wrote: Very nice. The dakj background makes it pop. Crabapple? some kind of pear. Thanks. looks like there are more than two... (yeah - pretty picture:-) ann On Apr 12, 2010, at 11:38 PM, Doug Brewer wrote:

Re: PESO Anzac pano

2010-04-13 Thread Rob Studdert
On 14/04/2010, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, I am thinking that the person on the far right of the pano actually makes it happen. It even strikes me that they are looking in the direction of the Own tomorrow sign which is kind of neat. I sure did enjoy! Thanks for the comment

Re: Keeping the PESO link in subsequent emails -a plea

2010-04-13 Thread P. J. Alling
You're going to need both. On 4/13/2010 9:34 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Time to switch to Thunderbird - The e-mail client, not the wine... ;-) -p On 4/12/2010 10:45 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Christine Aguila wrote: actually, I think my outlook express strips the PESO out of the reply thing.

Re: I'm back!

2010-04-13 Thread David J Brooks
Luck you. Whats the view like at the cabin this time of year.?? Dave On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:54 AM, m...@robertstech.com wrote: Returned from a few days of RR in North Carolina (recuperating from the weeks of exhibit/book/school work). We were roughing it by Cotty's definition -- getting

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-13 Thread David J Brooks
Excellent. Nailed the lighting here. Dave On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:31 PM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background.  I thought I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was.  This is my second daughter (the one who is

Re: PESO - Spring like many others

2010-04-13 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a great shot. Good detail and lighting. I'm really thinking the K-x might make a good back up camera for my wedding in July. :-) Dave On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 1:31 AM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Another High ISO K-x shot.  I had to sneak out between downpours to hurry

Re: PESO Ok just one more...

2010-04-13 Thread David J Brooks
You closed out your series very nicely.:-) Dave On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, The last K-x pano for a while, I promise! It consists of 2x portrait shots, again hand held using my trusty old A24/2.8 1/10th f4 @ ISO1250, I hope you

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-13 Thread David J Brooks
No, you had a flower shot last year to, remember. If you send it to MJ, let me know and i;ll send a cats photo at the same time Dave On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:38 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2010/04/12/my-annual-flower-photo/ enjoy -- PDML

Re: OT Amazon dot ca battery for iBook G4 14

2010-04-13 Thread David J Brooks
Looks liek the recycle of the battery did the trick. Its now good for some were in the 3 1/2 hour range. Lets see for how long. Good enough to process contest photos at PDML central at GFM Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: I'm back!

2010-04-13 Thread Miserere
On 13 April 2010 08:54, m...@robertstech.com wrote: Returned from a few days of RR in North Carolina (recuperating from the weeks of exhibit/book/school work). We were roughing it by Cotty's definition -- getting by on only dial-up Internet. So if you sent me email and haven't had a reply

Re: Chicago List Thus Far

2010-04-13 Thread Miserere
Christine, I'm not sure whether my wife will be attending dinner or not. Her parents live near Chicago an she'll be spending the day with them. How early/late do you need to know? Cheers, --M. -- http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 12 April 2010

Re: PESO - Spring like many others

2010-04-13 Thread Paul Sorenson
Once you have it in your hands it won't be a backup any more. :-) -p On 4/13/2010 9:23 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Thats a great shot. Good detail and lighting. I'm really thinking the K-x might make a good back up camera for my wedding in July. :-) Dave On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 1:31 AM, Bruce

PESO - Chaffinch

2010-04-13 Thread Tim Øsleby
I'm still struggling to keep up with volume of the list. But for good reasons. I'm among the employed again :-D I think I'm doing a good job shuffling electric gadgets to the people. But talk aside. This is a PESO post http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2010/04/chaffinch.html Throw it at me, bricks,

Re: PESO Ok just one more...

2010-04-13 Thread paul stenquist
I like the strong vertical composition. Well done. Paul On Apr 13, 2010, at 9:59 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, The last K-x pano for a while, I promise! It consists of 2x portrait shots, again hand held using my trusty old A24/2.8 1/10th f4 @ ISO1250, I hope you enjoy the Harf.

Re: PESO Ok just one more...

2010-04-13 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/13/2010 6:59 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, The last K-x pano for a while, I promise! That's good, any more like this and I'll have to start working on doing panos. It consists of 2x portrait shots, again hand held using my trusty old A24/2.8 1/10th f4 @ ISO1250, I hope you enjoy

Re: PESO - Spring like many others

2010-04-13 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/13/2010 7:23 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Thats a great shot. Good detail and lighting. I'm really thinking the K-x might make a good back up camera for my wedding in July. Yeah, back up camera. That's what I thought. That and an occasional high ISO shot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Sweet Japanese Maple

2010-04-13 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob Sullivan John, That's very nice. The blur makes the light a bit softer. I have no problem with the 'dark space' at the top. It helps center the image in the frame. Now could you use a Singray filter like Tony... :-) Regards, Bob S. YES, I could use it. NO, I can't afford it.

Completeness

2010-04-13 Thread John Sessoms
Sort of. Finally finished organizing my 2004 photography from Iraq. There's a gap from Aug 8 to Aug 18 with no images the count jumps by 36. -- 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: Chicago List Thus Far

2010-04-13 Thread Theodore Beilby
Christine, My wife's name is Diane.  See you soon. -- 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 directions.

Re: PESO - Chaffinch

2010-04-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tim, Very nice environmental protrait. Could you have him hop backwards once, so his beak was against the white background? :-) Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 11:26 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still struggling to keep up with volume of the list. But for good

Re: I'm back!

2010-04-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 10:37 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 13 April 2010 08:54,  m...@robertstech.com wrote: Returned from a few days of RR in North Carolina (recuperating from the weeks of exhibit/book/school work). We were roughing it by Cotty's definition -- getting by on only

Re: PESO - Chaffinch

2010-04-13 Thread David J Brooks
Very good shot Dave On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 12:26 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still struggling to keep up with volume of the list. But for good reasons. I'm among the employed again :-D I think I'm doing a good job shuffling electric gadgets to the people. But talk aside.

Re: PESO - Chaffinch

2010-04-13 Thread Jack Davis
Like it much, Tim! Very color coordinated, also. ;) Jack --- On Tue, 4/13/10, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Chaffinch To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 9:26 AM I'm still struggling to

Re: I'm back!

2010-04-13 Thread Cotty
On 13/4/10, m...@robertstech.com, discombobulated, unleashed: getting by on only dial-up Internet. Oh for heaven's sake. I thought you lived in a 1st world country! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: I'm back!

2010-04-13 Thread mike wilson
David J Brooks wrote: Luck you. Good job your spelling is still wobbly. -- 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 directions.

Re: PESO - Chaffinch

2010-04-13 Thread P N Stenquist
Nice shot of an attractive bird. The environment is perfect for him. I'm not wild about the negative vignetting. I think it makes the corners look a bit underexposed. Paul On Apr 13, 2010, at 12:26 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: I'm still struggling to keep up with volume of the list. But for good

Re: PESO - Chaffinch

2010-04-13 Thread mike wilson
Tim Øsleby wrote: I'm still struggling to keep up with volume of the list. But for good reasons. I'm among the employed again :-D I think I'm doing a good job shuffling electric gadgets to the people. But talk aside. This is a PESO post http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2010/04/chaffinch.html

Re: PESO Ok just one more...

2010-04-13 Thread Bruce Dayton
Very nice. I'm enjoying your panos! -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 6:59:39 AM, you wrote: RS Hi Team, RS The last K-x pano for a while, I promise! RS It consists of 2x portrait shots, again hand held using my trusty old RS A24/2.8 1/10th f4 @ ISO1250, I hope you enjoy the

Re: I'm back!

2010-04-13 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: On 13/4/10, m...@robertstech.com, discombobulated, unleashed: getting by on only dial-up Internet. Oh for heaven's sake. I thought you lived in a 1st world country! Goes on holiday to Deliverance country. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Cherry 3

2010-04-13 Thread Bruce Dayton
I would be willing to, provided you could trade me for the FA 85/2.8 Soft - pretty much a wash at that point. Yeah, those soft lenses can create some unique images. I do appreciate you selling it to me in the first place. At least it is not being wasted. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday,

Re: PESO - Chaffinch

2010-04-13 Thread Bruce Dayton
Very well done. If you could have had the finch pose just a little more to the right...grin - only little nits, but a great shot nonetheless. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 9:26:34 AM, you wrote: TØ I'm still struggling to keep up with volume of the list. But for good TØ

Re: Little Venice: Staraja Poljana 2010...

2010-04-13 Thread mike wilson
eckinator wrote: They should then go out to Tomek Machnik from Krakow. Mine do. Ecke There are others. Yet another foul joke played on a country that does not deserve it. 2010/4/11 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Roman's from Tallin, in Estonia. Which does not detract from your

Re: PESO -- A lot of glass`

2010-04-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
O. A mug shot.;-) On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 2:07 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know if I acheaved what I was trying for but what the heck https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20alotofglass.html Equipment: Pentax K20D/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9

Re: PESO -- A lot of glass`

2010-04-13 Thread P. J. Alling
AAARRGGG. That is the worst pun... (on a list known for them no less). On 4/13/2010 2:22 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: O. A mug shot.;-) On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 2:07 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know if I acheaved what I was trying for but what

Re: PESO - Chaffinch

2010-04-13 Thread AlunFoto
I like it. It's a rather messy background, but the lines of the trunks and twigs do somehow come together anyway. Great sharpness and pleasant pose. I find the beak against the darker background a more happy coincidence than do other commenteers. :-) But are you sure about the white balance? It

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-13 Thread jtainter
Tanya, are you back? We've missed you. The DA 100 macro just got a good review in Popular Photography. And I believe it is an update of the older FA 100 F2.8 macro, which I have, and which is a very good macro lens. Don't leave us again, please. You're so much fun. Joe -- PDML

PESO: Annual Columbine Shot

2010-04-13 Thread Jack Davis
Drug this out between thunder heads in order to continue my annual tradition of posting a Columbine shot. Breeze was chilly and I got a bit impatient, so went with what I had. I would liked to have positioned the front blossom somewhat further to the right, but didn't want to turn the pot and

Re: PESO: Annual Columbine Shot

2010-04-13 Thread Bruce Dayton
Beautiful, rich color. A very striking image! -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 11:42:38 AM, you wrote: JD Drug this out between thunder heads in order to continue my JD annual tradition of posting a Columbine shot. JD Breeze was chilly and I got a bit impatient, so went with

Re: PESO: Annual Columbine Shot

2010-04-13 Thread Jack Davis
Pleasing remarks, Bruce. Thanks! Jack --- On Tue, 4/13/10, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: From: Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com Subject: Re: PESO: Annual Columbine Shot To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 12:04 PM Beautiful, rich

The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

2010-04-13 Thread Miserere
I use wacky with no intention to insult those who truly are wacky. I just can't use the word I'd like to use. I'll stick with wacky and inept. So now he's got another K-x, which turns out to be the same unit he had tested previously, but thise time they gave him a 43mm Ltd to test it with because

Best photo caption ever

2010-04-13 Thread Miserere
Enjoy: http://www.americablog.com/2010/04/best-photo-caption-ever.html --M. -- http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO Not another one!

2010-04-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a neat shot. Lots of different brightness levels but all pretty well expressed. On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 6:38 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, Yet another K-x pano, this time shot during a visit to the Powerhouse Museum with my little guy Thomas. What's

Re: Best photo caption ever

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
wowsers... go go gadget gorilla suit! thanks =) 2010/4/13 Miserere miser...@gmail.com: Enjoy: http://www.americablog.com/2010/04/best-photo-caption-ever.html  --M. --    http://EnticingTheLight.com    A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
That hurts so bad... I'm going blind... have you no mercy? 2010/4/13 Miserere miser...@gmail.com: I use wacky with no intention to insult those who truly are wacky. I just can't use the word I'd like to use. I'll stick with wacky and inept. So now he's got another K-x, which turns out to be

Re: Completeness

2010-04-13 Thread AlunFoto
Completeness with gaps is proof you're human. :-) 2010/4/13 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Sort of. Finally finished organizing my 2004 photography from Iraq. There's a gap from Aug 8 to Aug 18 with no images the count jumps by 36. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

2010-04-13 Thread P. J. Alling
I read about 20 of the comments and then my head exploded. On 4/13/2010 3:26 PM, Miserere wrote: I use wacky with no intention to insult those who truly are wacky. I just can't use the word I'd like to use. I'll stick with wacky and inept. So now he's got another K-x, which turns out to be the

Re: Best photo caption ever

2010-04-13 Thread P. J. Alling
... who was dressed as a gorillia There's a story there, I tell you! On 4/13/2010 3:28 PM, Miserere wrote: Enjoy: http://www.americablog.com/2010/04/best-photo-caption-ever.html --M. -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}}

Re: Best photo caption ever

2010-04-13 Thread Bruce Walker
P. J. Alling wrote: ... who was dressed as a gorillia There's a story there, I tell you! Some monkey business I'll wager. -- 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

Re: The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

2010-04-13 Thread AlunFoto
2010/4/13 Miserere miser...@gmail.com: I use wacky with no intention to insult those who truly are wacky. I just can't use the word I'd like to use. I'll stick with wacky and inept. [...] Catch all the action here:

Re: The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

2010-04-13 Thread eckinator
2010/4/13 AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com: uhu. Just one question left, after that Will it blend? The author's brain? Your question comes late, I'm afraid =) Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: For sale (ads seen on craigslist boston) ... da 14 for $420 and fa 35 for $350

2010-04-13 Thread Miserere
On 11 April 2010 14:31, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 4/8/2010 11:26 PM, Sam L wrote: These seem like pretty good deals, so I thought I would pass the info on to the list in case anyone is looking to satisfy some LBA. http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pho/1683279614.html

Re: PESO - Spring like many others

2010-04-13 Thread Ken Waller
The thing in the LRH corner is a distraction for me. Nice light exposure tho. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com Subject: PESO - Spring like many others Another High ISO K-x shot. I had

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