Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Nice tradition memory, Frank. Didn't I see this last year. I'll look forward to seeing it in 2011.;) I knew that I shared that memory with the list before, but I didn't realize it was last year red face. At least the photo

Re: Merry Christmas from Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 6:45 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12138510 Sweet photo! Merry Christmas back to all of you! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Dreaming Of Warmer Days [DA15 Ltd.]

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 12:48 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That has a real mood to it.  Old more than cold.  Nicely done. Agreed. The desaturated look goes really well with this. Wonderful photo! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: 2010 Quotations list is live!

2010-12-25 Thread AlunFoto
Thanks for doing this list once again, Mark. I've been away so much this year that many of the quotes are entirely new to me. And taken out of their context they get even better. Well, most of them anyway... :-) Cheers, Jostein 2010/12/25 m...@robertstech.com Greetings and holiday happiness to

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way/She's baccckk!

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 2:57 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: See if I can reply in 150 words or less.  :-) Sold Condo after 5 months. Revisited ABQ, NM and Medford, OR to  redecide if I wanted to live there. Decided Oregon was a watered-down CA, and  ABQ was way too dry after all. Didn't think

Re: New Grandmother In Love

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001...@n08/5288800301/in/set-72157625541781579/#/photos/55001...@n08/5288800301/in/set-72157625541781579/lightbox/ Caught this tonight @ our Christmas Eve service. Grandmother and

Re: Merry Christmas PDML

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:57 PM, Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net wrote: Here's wishing all of you a nice December 25th.  I don't care where you are or what your geo-political-spiritual scheme looks like, I wish you a nice day, if only just this once ;) My brother-in-law drew my name from

Re: Happy Holidays PDML!

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Well, what a year!  A bunch of us met in Chicago at our exhibition, which I would say was a success, we posted beautiful pictures, and engaged in all sorts of online mischief.  Looking forward to more of the same

I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I want to digitize slides using my DSLR. What slide copying/scanning system would be best? Or would you suggest not using the DSLR? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott --

PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
The little woman is stronger than she looks... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-arm-wrestled-my-wife_25.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice hat! On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 8:47 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The little woman is stronger than she looks... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-arm-wrestled-my-wife_25.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. 

Re: Basic image editing

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Dec 24, 2010, at 12:36 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: No, when you are done processing your RAW image, everything is automatically saved.  There's no save button to click.  But also remember that with Lightroom, if you

Re: New Grandmother In Love

2010-12-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
The snow shot is very effective. The first shot is cute beyond criticism. On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote:

Re: Basic image editing

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 5:45 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Dec 24, 2010, at 1:52 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: There are tons of Lightroom learning and training videos, podcasts and books available. You don't need a special preset to get raw image files from the camera to the

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way/She's baccckk!

2010-12-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
I got a Ratbusters song in my head. I'll work out the details. On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 3:10 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Debated that. ;-) Called the rat people instead.  Now all the roof rats seem to be gone (house was abandoned, after  all). But then it was the thermal windows, making

Re: OT Remebering

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 1:46 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Yeah but how's the spelling going ? Not good, but thanks for aking. Dave Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
Nice. We used to go down to see the Eaton';s windows as kids. Dave On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:02 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: When I was a kid growing up in Montreal, my Dad brought me downtown every Christmas season.  At the time there were no less than four grand

Re: PESO: Dreaming Of Warmer Days [DA15 Ltd.]

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 6:46 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 12:48 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That has a real mood to it.  Old more than cold.  Nicely done. Agreed.  The desaturated look goes really well with this.  Wonderful

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
It was MarshalField's windows in Chicago as a kid. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 8:24 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Nice. We used to go down to see the Eaton';s windows as kids. Dave On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:02 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I think a film scanner would be best. Used Minolta and NIkon scanners are available at bargain prices these days. On Dec 25, 2010, at 8:39 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I want to digitize slides using my DSLR. What slide copying/scanning system would be best? Or would you suggest not using

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I think you're just giving us the big fat finger:-). Good rendering of a reflection. Paul On Dec 25, 2010, at 8:47 AM, frank theriault wrote: The little woman is stronger than she looks... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-arm-wrestled-my-wife_25.html ;-) Hope you enjoy.

Re: PESO: Dreaming Of Warmer Days [DA15 Ltd.]

2010-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like the tonality. Nicely rendered as well. Paul On Dec 25, 2010, at 9:24 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 6:46 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 12:48 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That has a real mood to it.

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
A bright and cheerful photo. Nice framing. I remember the Chirstmas windows at Fields in Chicago and going downtown with my mom. Also Wieboldts on 63rd and Halsted and our neighborhood Sears store at 79th and Dorchester, which did some pretty elaborate windows, along with a lot of lavish

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I think a film scanner would be best. Used Minolta and NIkon scanners are available at bargain prices these days. I'm looking @ a Coolscan IV. At least it's USB. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Jack Davis
OUCH.. She was, however, considerate enough to leave your shutter finger in tact. Jack --- On Sat, 12/25/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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2010-12-25 Thread Jack Davis
How would one go about recording a video from the web? I'd like to save my version Pentax is Different. Memory card or disk?? Thanks and have a great day! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
Lexington does that, at least on Main St. Wreaths on all the light posts, etc. Of course, we are a postcard little town that makes some money from Xmas visits. and the nearest mall is 50 miles away. On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:02 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: When I was a

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way/She's baccckk!

2010-12-25 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, frank. :-) Marnie aka Doe In a message dated 12/25/2010 5:24:58 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: It's a Christmas miracle. Marnie's back! Nice to hear from you, Marnie. Nicer still to hear that things are working out. cheers, frank -- PDML

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way/She's baccckk!

2010-12-25 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, ann. Marnie aka Doe;-) (Well, I could go on and on about house selling/buying/fixing up, but that would be so OT. And you know PDML, stay on topic -- Photography, Pentax. Now if I could turn into a pun, that would be different.) In a message dated 12/24/2010 9:55:43 P.M.

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Nick David Wright
I haven't tried to scan a slide, but I'm very happy with my Epson V500. On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I think a film scanner would be best. Used Minolta and NIkon scanners are  available at bargain prices these days. I'm looking @ a Coolscan

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Frank, did you get married? Fun photo. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 7:47 AM Subject: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife The little woman is stronger

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Now that's a proper Christmas window. The windows this year at Macy's (once Marshal Field's) were very disappointing. Merry Christmas, Frank. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent:

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS! (w/pics)

2010-12-25 Thread Christine Aguila
http://www.caguila.com/caguila/chixmas2010/ The Macy windows in Chicago were very disappointing this year, Paul--very short on the animation, sound, and, well, character. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

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2010-12-25 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-25 10:06, Jack Davis wrote: How would one go about recording a video from the web? I'd like to save my version Pentax is Different. Memory card or disk?? If I'm understanding your question correctly, instead of clicking on the link to start viewing the video, right click and Save

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread John Celio
? I want to digitize slides using my DSLR. What slide copying/scanning system would be best? Or would you suggest not using the DSLR? You're definitely better off with a dedicated film slide scanner. Like Paul said, used Minoltas and Nikons are cheap these days, and one of the only

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nick David Wright wrote: I haven't tried to scan a slide, but I'm very happy with my Epson V500. LOL! NIck, I bought the V500 because I thought your car shot had been a slide! But I am happy with the scan I got using the slide feature... and the scanner on the whole ann On Sat, Dec

Happy Holidays! - GDG

2010-12-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
A fine holiday to everyone, and best wishes for a fine 2011! http://www.gdgphoto.com/holidaycard2010 Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
All with K5 an DA* 16-50/2.8, ISO 3200. The first two are tungsten light, the third is window light. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12142831size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12142832 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12142833 One of my dad's paintings is in the

Re: Happy Holidays! - GDG

2010-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Same to you, Godfrey. Hope you have a great day and a fabulous year. Paul On Dec 25, 2010, at 11:04 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A fine holiday to everyone, and best wishes for a fine 2011! http://www.gdgphoto.com/holidaycard2010 Godfrey -- a photo blog:

Xmas and 'A Moment to Reflect'

2010-12-25 Thread Morris Galloway
Merry Xmas to all, I say, delurking for a moment. As if the season we are in is not Reason Enough to stop and reflect... Reflect on where we have been, Reflect on where we are and where we are striving to be this time next year, - - - - - Then there is the Retirement . . . Of

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2010-12-25 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Doug! For once, I must have been one of those rare times, I actually made myself understood. ;) If I 'get it', I'll give 'it' a try. Jack --- On Sat, 12/25/10, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: From: Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com Subject: Re: To:

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2010-12-25 Thread Paul Sorenson
Jack - If you're successful et me know. All I get is a message saying the video is not downloadable from this site. Using Firefox 3 - Haven't tried IE. -p On 12/25/2010 10:33 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Doug! For once, I must have been one of those rare times, I actually made myself

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

2010-12-25 Thread Igor Roshchin
I think Paul gave the right explanation, or at least that the explanation I head the moment I read the answer. My estimates gave similar numbers, but I didn't have time to write a message, so I was sure somebody else would write it. (That's what professors often do when teach a class: they let

Re: Xmas and 'A Moment to Reflect'

2010-12-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Dec 25, 2010, at 11:10 AM, Morris Galloway wrote: Merry Xmas to all, I say, delurking for a moment. As if the season we are in is not Reason Enough to stop and reflect... Reflect on where we have been, Reflect on where we are and where we are striving to be this time next year, -

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
The shot of her painting is wonderful. We don't see too many serious faces on Gracie. On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 11:09 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: All with K5 an DA* 16-50/2.8, ISO 3200. The first two are tungsten light, the third is window light.

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Ken Waller
Looks like you're giving us the fingers ! ; - } Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife The little woman is stronger than she looks...

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25 Thread Ken Waller
When I lived in Joisey, as a kid, we'd always get to Macys in New York during the Christmas season, the window displays were simple amazing - animated, festive - the best. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

2010-12-25 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-25 11:59, Igor Roshchin wrote: I think Paul gave the right explanation, or at least that the explanation I head the moment I read the answer. Yep, the more I've thought about it the more I think Paul was right, too. I should note that a similar effect can be expected when the

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net Subject: Re: I want to digitize slides I think a film scanner would be best. Used Minolta and NIkon scanners are available at bargain prices these

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS! (w/pics)

2010-12-25 Thread Ken Waller
Nice colorful captures ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS! (w/pics) http://www.caguila.com/caguila/chixmas2010/ The Macy

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread Jack Davis
Nice, Paul. First images of Grace (especially #2) where she's beginning to show a tiny bit of age. Hope she has inherited the family's artistic genes. Jack --- On Sat, 12/25/10, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO-

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Lovely Paul! How did santa make it down the chimney with that fire in the fireplace? I love Gracie's rainbow PJ's. And the photo at the drawing board is just right. Wow I miss those days with my kids (26 years old for the youngest now). You and your girls have a wonderful holiday. Regards,

Re: [Developing films] Traces on the dry negs

2010-12-25 Thread Thibouille
Thank you John. Indeed thé water is quite hard but I wouldn't have guessed that hard water + dish washer would make things even worse. I'll fix the water and buy photoflo. Le vendredi 24 décembre 2010, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com a écrit : From: Ann Sanfedele Thibouille wrote: I

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread paul stenquist
Thanks Bob. Actually, Santa was leaving by the time I lit the fire, so he decided to go out the front door. In fact, if you look in the mirror, you can see him leaving. Paul On Dec 25, 2010, at 12:43 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Lovely Paul! How did santa make it down the chimney with that fire in

When Hams Text

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001...@n08/5290953340/#/photos/55001...@n08/5290953340/lightbox/ Alternate title: When hams have to little to do on a holiday. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Ken, What is a quality copy unit for DSLR attachment? I picked up a cheap one and wasted my money. Would you consider direct DSLR use superior or inferior to a dedicated scanner. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain

PESO: White Christmas

2010-12-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
This was a pretty Christmas morning after a night of snow. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12143335size=lg Happy Holidays to all of you and your families. Bob Lynn Sullivan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Happy Holidays! - GDG

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
Same to you, and thank you for all of the help offered this year. Dave On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 11:04 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: A fine holiday to everyone, and best wishes for a fine 2011!  http://www.gdgphoto.com/holidaycard2010 Godfrey --  a photo blog:

Re: New Grandmother In Love

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
Both are very lovely, but the Grandma shot is very nice. Great expression Dave On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote:

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
Flipping me off twice eh,.:-) Dave On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 8:47 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The little woman is stronger than she looks... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-arm-wrestled-my-wife_25.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 11:09 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: All with K5 an DA* 16-50/2.8, ISO 3200. The first two are tungsten light, the third is window light. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12142831size=lg Nice tree and room.

Re: PESO: White Christmas

2010-12-25 Thread David J Brooks
Nice winter scene Dave On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 1:31 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: This was a pretty Christmas morning after a night of snow. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12143335size=lg Happy Holidays to all of you and your families. Bob Lynn Sullivan -- PDML

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-25 Thread steve harley
On 2010-12-20 20:14 , Tanya Love wrote: Last year, my husband made it home, (bleeding and barely conscious) after having a FULL BEER BOTTLE thrown at the back of his head by a car of drunken teenagers, on his way home from work at 6pm on a Friday night. now that is horrible -- from the way you

Re: Basic image editing

2010-12-25 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 25, 2010, at 9:18 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Plus you can go back into the history of the edit anywere you like and start redos Great program Working for me so far. Looking forward to when I know how to exploit more of its power.

Re: Basic image editing

2010-12-25 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 25, 2010, at 9:20 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I have several Kelby books and find them very good, he does it step by step with pictures of the menus as he goes so you can see what everything needs ot look like. Thanks, for the recommendation Dave. Any book that has pictures in it is a

Re: PESO: White Christmas

2010-12-25 Thread paul stenquist
A pretty scene. Again, the subtle color on white snow is very attractive. Paul On Dec 25, 2010, at 1:31 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: This was a pretty Christmas morning after a night of snow. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12143335size=lg Happy Holidays to all of you and your families.

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 25, 2010, at 8:47 AM, frank theriault wrote: The little woman is stronger than she looks... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-arm-wrestled-my-wife_25.html Didn't know they made cameras for lefties.

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 25, 2010, at 11:09 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: All with K5 an DA* 16-50/2.8, ISO 3200. The first two are tungsten light, the third is window light. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12142831size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12142832

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread Larry Colen
Lovely shots, nice composition, lighting, and of course the subject is beautiful. Is the color balance just a wee bit off? Do you mean it to be? Especially in the first one, it gives it an interesting aged appearance. The first one looks about like a K-x would at 6400 with the noise on the

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread paul stenquist
Thanks Larry. I went with the native temperature of the iight to an extent. The first two shots are lit by tungsten and the Christmas tree, so I rendered them with a golden glow, but still pushed them back toward a norm. The third is window light, so I went for what that naturally tends to

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Rick Womer
So, Knarf, the title of the pic and the ring would lead one to suspect that you have gotten married. If true, congratulations! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 12/25/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
See, Digital has taken all the artistry out of photography. :-p I went with the native temperature of the  iight to an extent. The first two shots are lit by tungsten and the Christmas tree, so I rendered them with a golden glow, but still pushed them back toward a norm. The third is window

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Christine Aguila wrote: Frank, did you get married? Fun photo. Cheers, Christine Sighhh... and I (justifiably) thought it was just ME! What say, Frank? Did we miss a post? keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Rick Womer
I have used my lightbox, tripod, a macro lens, and my K10D. It provides a RAW file that is easy to manipulate, and (in turn) nice prints. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 12/25/10, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: From: Collin Brendemuehl

OT: Christmas Party for Cats

2010-12-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2010/12/25/merry-christmas-4/ -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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

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2010-12-25 Thread Brian Walters
Jack I don't think the right click - save-as method will work. All you'll get is the html file container for the Flash video. The following method should work if you use Firefox. There is a Firefox add-in called Download Flash and Video (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/53003/).

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2010-12-25 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Brian! Jack --- On Sat, 12/25/10, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, December 25, 2010, 1:32 PM Jack I don't think the right click - save-as method will

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Leon Altoff
HI Collin, I use an old Minolta macro focusing rail with a slide copy attachment on it and a DA 50 Macro. I stick an AF360FGZ flash behind pointing right at the diffusion plate of the slide copier for lighting and use my K10D in Av mode which allows me to control the flash using the compensation

Re: PESO- Christmas morning with Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 25, 2010, at 12:33 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Thanks Larry. I went with the native temperature of the iight to an extent. The first two shots are lit by tungsten and the Christmas tree, so I rendered them with a golden glow, but still pushed them back toward a norm. The third is

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

2010-12-25 Thread Paul Ewins
I couldn't be bothered to do any research at all and just used 600mm as the tire height. (Are your students this lazy Igor?) Race slicks are normally sold as being overall width by overall height by rim size. I'm used to seeing it expressed in mm x mm x inch, but the figures there are about

Re: OT: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Joseph McAllister Very good news, Stan. But it does mean putting up with this rag-tag group for many more years! A small price to pay. -- 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: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

2010-12-25 Thread Igor Roshchin
Sat Dec 25 11:26:39 CST 2010 Doug Franklin wrote: I should note that a similar effect can be expected when the tire makes not about 1/15th of a turn, but also 2/15th, 3/15th, etc. (N/15), but the contrast will be lower, and it probably wouldn't work beyond N=3 (or maybe even 2,

RE: OT: Plastic Faces

2010-12-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steven Desjardins I understand the need to overly touch up portraits, but the software Portrait Magic Professional Actions removes all evidence that the person has skin. Am I being picky or is this thing way over the top?

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Morris Galloway
For copying slides you could get a slide copy attachment, if they're still available. They are (were) available from KEH. Just make sure they send the arbor! I bought one that shipped without the arbor. Faxed them back immediately, but they would not issue a return authorization. (Cheap

Re: 2010 Quotations list is live!

2010-12-25 Thread Cotty
On 24/12/10, m...@robertstech.com, discombobulated, unleashed: Greetings and holiday happiness to you all from sunny (today) California! I've been here since Monday, getting by quite happily without 'net access. But I had to pop in to a local Starbucks to upload the new quote page so you can all

Re: 2010 Quotations list is live!

2010-12-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
Thanks Mark. Another excellent contribution to the PDML. On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 7:37 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 24/12/10, m...@robertstech.com, discombobulated, unleashed: Greetings and holiday happiness to you all from sunny (today) California! I've been here since Monday, getting

Re: Happy Holidays

2010-12-25 Thread Cotty
On 24/12/10, Bill Owens, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's wishing all of you a joyful and happy holiday season Cheers Bill - hope you and Phyllis are having a nice time with your family. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: Happy Holidays PDML!

2010-12-25 Thread Cotty
On 24/12/10, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Hope to make the next major PDML outing. It's never easy to carve out time, but I'll keep trying. Hey, Im saw 'Cars' again the other day with my son (who loves US muscle cars) - I'd still like to see the Woodward Dream Cruise ;) --

Re: 2010 Quotations list is live!

2010-12-25 Thread David Parsons
Is that what Mark! is for? On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:09 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:05 PM,  m...@robertstech.com wrote: Greetings and holiday happiness to you all from sunny (today) California! I've been here since Monday, getting by quite

Re: OT But, darling, I was searching for a present for you

2010-12-25 Thread Cotty
On 23/12/10, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: The Wife watched, and said: Dubious. Definately dubious. Then a snort, some headshaking, and she left the room. I caught her grin before she turned, though... But then again she knows Mike... :-) Mine didn't say a thing. I giggled continuously.

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/12/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: The little woman is stronger than she looks... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-arm-wrestled-my-wife_25.html Dammit Frank you're flipping me off again!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

2010-12-25 Thread Peter Loveday
Yep agreed, this is not a Moire effect, simply overlapped arcs of blurred spoke. - Peter -Original Message- From: Igor Roshchin Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2010 9:52 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects Sat Dec 25 11:26:39 CST 2010 Doug

Re: Happy Holidays PDML!

2010-12-25 Thread paul stenquist
That would be excellent. It's a fun event, that actually lasts at least a week. Paul On Dec 25, 2010, at 7:53 PM, Cotty wrote: On 24/12/10, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Hope to make the next major PDML outing. It's never easy to carve out time, but I'll keep trying. Hey, Im

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2010-12-25 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-25 16:32, Brian Walters wrote: Jack I don't think the right click - save-as method will work. All you'll get is the html file container for the Flash video. Sorry, I didn't get that it was a Flash video. Sorry, Save As won't work in that case. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) --

Re: Happy Holidays

2010-12-25 Thread Bill Owens
We had a great Christmas, Cotty. Santa brought the family a new MacBook which we're slowly learning the differences between and the PC. Bill On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 7:51 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 24/12/10, Bill Owens, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's wishing all of you a joyful

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-25 15:56, Rick Womer wrote: I have used my lightbox, tripod, a macro lens, and my K10D. It provides a RAW file that is easy to manipulate, and (in turn) nice prints. I've never actually tried it, but it seems like it wouldn't be too hard to conjure a duplication tube from a

Re: 2010 Quotations list is live!

2010-12-25 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-25 19:59, David Parsons wrote: Is that what Mark! is for? Yep, suggestions for the annual quotations list. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

2010-12-25 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-25 18:22, Igor Roshchin wrote: I don't think that it is exactly the moire effect, as there are no true interference, and there are no different-angle grids. You are, of course, correct. I was using the term moire at more of a meta level. The overlap is a sort of interference, if

RE: Someone asked about prints of event photos

2010-12-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen I got an email that someone had asked the event organizer about prints of my photos from the dance workshop a couple of weeks ago. In several years of doing photos at dance events, this is the first time that this has happened, and I've got no idea what, if anything, to

OT: Light Snow - 12/25/10

2010-12-25 Thread John Sessoms
Started around 6:30pm. I was out for my traditional Christmas Day Chinese restaurant meal. Looks like it's starting to stick on the grassy areas, but not on the roads as yet. I'm 61 years old, and this is the first time I've ever seen a White Christmas. PESO later if we get enough to be

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