RE: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Bob W
PAA = CCB Thus it starts. The proliferation of alphabet acronyms that leads to complete communication breakdown. On 11/28/2011 8:18 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I still say that we should have two types of submissions: PESOs (pictures posted for enjoyment and sharing) and IFQ:

RE: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Bob W
[...] Did you know that every time I do a studio shoot a kitten dies? -- William Robb I think I read somewhere that you don't have to cover them in magnesium to make them flash anymore, you can get some sort of electronic thing. Probably not as effective, but might be worth

Re: I got blogged, Head On

2011-11-29 Thread Walt Gilbert
Some great shots, Derby! I really enjoyed that. Hard to pick a favorite, but it's between the first shot and the third, I think. But I do like them all. -- Walt On 11/28/2011 12:41 AM, Derby Chang wrote: http://headon.com.au/node/7495 OK, full disclosure. The blog editor is a good

Re: PESO - Preening

2011-11-29 Thread Brian Walters
On Monday, November 28, 2011 9:56 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: There's not much happening down by the Lake these days; about the only animals around are waterfowl (I saw a couple of grebes and a bufflehead duck, but wasn't able to get a good shot of either) and gulls.

Re: PESO - Bryce Canyon Sunrise Point

2011-11-29 Thread Brian Walters
On Monday, November 28, 2011 1:37 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: Taken on 11/24 at Bryce Canyon NP, shortly after sunrise. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14704478size=lg Amazing rock formations. A spectacular image with great contrast between the rocks and the snow. Cheers

Re: GESO: Little River Rail Trail

2011-11-29 Thread Brian Walters
On Monday, November 28, 2011 10:52 PM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: Little River is the name of a small town on Banks Peninsula, about halfway between Christchurch and Akaroa. There used to be a railway that ran from there to Christchurch city, but its use was discontinued in

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: Thus it starts. The proliferation of alphabet acronyms that leads to complete communication breakdown. PAA = CCB OMG! -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Nov 29, 2011, at 6:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Bob W wrote: Thus it starts. The proliferation of alphabet acronyms that leads to complete communication breakdown. PAA = CCB OMG! WTF? -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Mark C
On 11/29/2011 12:38 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: Pretty sure it was our Cory Waters that spawned PESO. Don't know what happened to Shel, though. I do think that Shel was the one who raised the point about posting photos vs talking about them - don't know about

Re: I got blogged, Head On

2011-11-29 Thread Derby Chang
Thanks for looking, those who looked. Bob, no wife, but I would hope if I had one, I'd show her The Americans or Women Are Beautiful and she would groove with it. Brian, actually, Head On is quite a small c catholic photo festival, very inclusive, and it isn't hard to have a show under the

RE: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread J.C. O'Connell
SNAFU! -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul

Rainy days and K5

2011-11-29 Thread Derby Chang
I haven't used much Pentax gear this year, but there is still a lingering first love affection. Last weekend it was bucketing down for most of Saturday morning, and the beautiful light was hard to give up. I think I'll have to get me one of these all-weather gadgets soon.

Re: I got blogged, Head On

2011-11-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Big congrats, Derby! Great job and well deserved. Cheers, Christine On Nov 29, 2011, at 7:01 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Thanks for looking, those who looked. Bob, no wife, but I would hope if I had one, I'd show her The Americans or Women Are Beautiful and she would groove with it.

Re: Can anyone work out what this is?

2011-11-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Me too! Cheers, Christine On Nov 28, 2011, at 6:16 PM, Michael Beacom wrote: I vote for Vampire Trap. Cheers Mike On Nov 28, 2011, at 6:25 PM, Bob W wrote: I considered one of my photos of this for the upcoming PUG. It's in a rather out-of-the-way graveyard on the West Coast

Re: PESO - Preening

2011-11-29 Thread Jack Davis
Dramatic catch, Frank. Framing well chosen. Not surprisingly, I'd like to make out a bit more head and eye detail. Nice lighting, otherwise. Jack - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, November 28,

Re: PESO - Preening

2011-11-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks Jack. Both you and Brian mentioned the dark face, and I really didn't know how much I should do about it. I do like it darkish as it is in accord with the light conditions, but perhaps just a bit of detail will work better. I'll give it a go and if something workable comes of it I will

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I miss Shel as well. G He was always blunt, and occasionally rude, but he made interesting and useful comments on images posted here, and his point of view always gave us something to think -- and talk -- about. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Hey - Ashley reads the list with me! Watch your mouth! ann On 11/29/2011 03:20, Bob W wrote: [...] Did you know that every time I do a studio shoot a kitten dies? -- William Robb I think I read somewhere that you don't have to cover them in magnesium to make them flash anymore, you

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Shel was an interesting guy with a lot of photography experience. I shot with him here in Chicago and met him later in San Francisco when Lynn I visited. I believe he suffered from serious bouts of depression. He offered to do a photo critique when we were starting the PESO or PAW postings. It

Re: PESO - Preening

2011-11-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Its difficult, Frank -- the water is perfect, but the swan .. not so much.. well it would be difficult for me in photoshop anyway - its worth working on - is this the only frame that is close to this in composition that you took? ann On 11/29/2011 09:36, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Rainy days and K5

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice images. I REALLY like the last one, of the water splashing. Very interesting point of view, and a great job catching the action of the water! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 8:23 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I haven't

Re: OT: For anyone wanting lightroom 3.0

2011-11-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: Collin Brendemuehl http://columbus.craigslist.org/pho/2725296524.html I don't know this person, or if it is a good deal. Thought it might be useful, though. Could be a killer deal. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

PESO - Longview

2011-11-29 Thread Tom C
Another from Bryce. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14709072size=lg Tom C. -- 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: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: Rick Womer Do I want to know what IFQ stands for? Image for Qritique? -- 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: Rainy days and K5

2011-11-29 Thread kwaller
The first image, of the ships on the water, is a stunner. I only wish the one ship, partially hidden by the tree wasn't. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Subject: Rainy days and K5 I haven't

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Brewer On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: / /I don't know what ever happened to him, but a grand PDML'er named Shel Belinkoff once posted that we all talk about photos but never actually share them and suggested that we post a picture every so often - and thus was born the PESO,

re Bryce Canyon

2011-11-29 Thread Don Guthrie
I think the lighting really adds to the openness of the scene and the snow drifts accentuate the lines. All in all well captured. n Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: Taken on 11/24 at Bryce Canyon NP, shortly after sunrise.

Re: Kindle Fire

2011-11-29 Thread Don Guthrie
As a confirmed Kindle user and Prime customer I bought a Fire. I like it. I consider it a great Kindle reader with benefits. I can check email or listen to music when I am out and about as long as I have wi-fi. Its small size makes more likely I will have it with me when waiting for the doctor

Re: PESO - Longview

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
Thunderbird decided to label this a junk. Having looked at it, even if it weren't a fine photograph, I would be envious of being able to visit such vistas easily. I don't like to envious, perhaps I should have believed Thunderbird. BTW I hate you. On 11/29/2011 11:28 AM, Tom C wrote:

OT: pick 'n' pluck foam supplier?

2011-11-29 Thread Darren Addy
Curious as to whether or not anyone has a favorite online source for pick 'n' pluck (cube) foam for camera cases. I've got a decent case that I'd like to reconfigure for my Spotmatics/Takumars kit, but living in the middle of Nebraska there probably aren't a buttload of local suppliers for the

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
On 11/29/2011 12:05 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Doug Brewer On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: / /I don't know what ever happened to him, but a grand PDML'er named Shel Belinkoff once posted that we all talk about photos but never actually share them and suggested that we post a picture

OT Kindle Fire

2011-11-29 Thread Don Guthrie
P.J. Oh I agree. If I wasn't already g buying the majority of my books and music from Amazon or intended to start I would not buy the Fire just because it was a cheap tablet. One reason I like the Fire is it's in color which makes it much better for reading Kindle photo books that I own.

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
I contacted Shel a couple of years ago, it seems. He seemed to be happy to hear from a list member but didn't respond to my second or third e-mail (can't remember which and that was two upgrades and a hard drive crash ago).. He intimated that he had some health and financial concerns that

Re: OT: pick 'n' pluck foam supplier?

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
A while ago I was trying to find a source for closed foam, (the safe kind), to redo a metal camera case I have to work for my current equipment. I couldn't find a local source and on line prices were almost high enough that replacing the entire case was a viable option. Maybe things have

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Charles Robinson
On Nov 25, 2011, at 18:06, William Robb wrote: I tried to give a critique one time and was told to accept the photograph on it's own merits, and either accept it for what it was or STFU. And now you know why most every photograph that is shown here, whether it be a stunning landscape or a

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
So, can we agree that on a PESO or GESO or PUG entry or whatever, if the poster invites criticism, those who have an opinion of any sort are free to express it, and to give positive or negative feedback, as long as the comments are directed to the merits or failings of the image, and not personal

Re: PESO - Longview

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice, although not as dramatic or compelling as the Bryce sunrise image you posted previously. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 11:28 AM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: Another from Bryce.

Re: OT: pick 'n' pluck foam supplier?

2011-11-29 Thread Stan Halpin
Porters Camera. http://www.porters.com/ It;s been 3-4 years since I bought some, am assuming they still have it . . .. stan On Nov 29, 2011, at 12:23 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Curious as to whether or not anyone has a favorite online source for pick 'n' pluck (cube) foam for camera cases.

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Mark Roberts
P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I contacted Shel a couple of years ago, it seems. He seemed to be happy to hear from a list member but didn't respond to my second or third e-mail IIRC, Shel is the guy who bought a 77 Limited from Bill Robb and never paid for it. This might

[All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Thibouille
The teacher asked to do some work about a legal issue concerning legal rights of photographs use. As he showed us a couple short movies on the topic and because I believe that street shooting is indeed a fundamental of photography, I'd like to know: * the status of street shooting in your

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Dario Bonazza
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: So, can we agree that on a PESO or GESO or PUG entry or whatever, if the poster invites criticism, those who have an opinion of any sort are free to express it, and to give positive or negative feedback, as long as the comments are directed to the merits or failings of

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 11/29/2011 12:41, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: So, can we agree that on a PESO or GESO or PUG entry or whatever, if the poster invites criticism, those who have an opinion of any sort are free to express it, and to give positive or negative feedback, as long as the comments are directed to the

OT: Olympus BioScapes 2011 Gallery

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://olympusbioscapes.com/gallery/2011/index.html Aside from technical and scientific merit, many of this photographs are stunning abstract images. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Kindle Fire

2011-11-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I have one. It's just great for photosites and books. Of course, i have a Kindle already so all of my ebooks are with Amazon now. I find it works just fine for browsing, email, reading, and videos. The print is borderline too small at times, but so far on the readable side. Even better, I can

Re: OT: Kindle Fire

2011-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 9:25 PM, Walter Hamler hamlerwal...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone out there using the Kindle Fire?  I ordered one today after reading a review on Z-Net that highly touted it. Walt Can;t help, i ordered a Kobo TOUCH for Liz, its wrapped up as we speak.:-).:-) Dave --

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:41 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: So, can we agree that on a PESO or GESO or PUG entry or whatever, if the poster invites criticism, those who have an opinion of any sort are free to express it, and to give positive or negative feedback, as long as

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I don't know, Ann. It seems to me that the comments have been rather polite and non-critical of late. Six or nine months ago, I received some detailed and pointed constructive criticisms on a number of images, but that hasn't been the case for the last few months. As a result, I find myself

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
Shel could be an evil, evil man. I could give Dobo a call. Dave -- Don't lose heart!  They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Rainy days and K5

2011-11-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Those were lovely shots. The mood of a rainy day is well conveyed. For some reason, I particularly like the first one. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 8:23 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I haven't used much Pentax gear this year, but there is still a lingering first love affection. Last

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
NO! Please, anything but that. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 1:51 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I could give Dobo a call. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT: Kindle Fire

2011-11-29 Thread Paul Sorenson
Thinking about getting a Fire for my SO. Is the font size adjustable? -p On 11/29/2011 12:42 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I have one. It's just great for photosites and books. Of course, i have a Kindle already so all of my ebooks are with Amazon now. I find it works just fine for

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Keith Mosier
I’ve been out of the loop lately: not even able to lurk. Larry, the brain dump is a very good start. Your rules actually apply to a lot of life in general. There are a lot of good comments in this thread. The only reason I post photos is to get feedback from a group of people who collectively

Re: CDR Archive Transfer

2011-11-29 Thread steve harley
on 2011-11-28 19:56 Mark C wrote Just thought I'd share with the list a few comments about transferring images off CD's... interesting info; a couple of thoughts: * the CDs that appeared not to have errors may still have had subtle errors you haven't noticed * it would be nice to have a

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Street photography has been controversial in the USA since Robert Frank published The Americans in the late 1950s. It has ridden a roller coaster of acceptability and legal permissions/legal challenges on the basis of invasion of privacy, national security, popular opinion, etc etc ever since. The

Behind the green window.

2011-11-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Here's one of attempts to find beauty in the alleys of the world. http://donspix.posterous.com/#!/ Please comment good or bad if you have time. I can take it. If you like the photo I take comfort in my choice. If you don't like it I analyze the photo in the light of your rejection but it

Re: OT, Underwater nudes

2011-11-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 28, 2011, at 23:13 , Walt Gilbert wrote: On 11/27/2011 9:57 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I don't often find a genre of photography that is new to me. I stumbled across a link to one of his photos on someone else's flickr feed, and was impressed by his work on several levels. Probably

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Larry Colen
On 11/29/2011 10:49 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I don't know, Ann. It seems to me that the comments have been rather polite and non-critical of late. Six or nine months ago, I received some detailed and pointed constructive criticisms on a number of images, but that hasn't been the case for

Re: OT: pick 'n' pluck foam supplier?

2011-11-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
Not sure about the pick pluck kind, but while living in California a few years ago, I was guided by my old studio partner to a custom bedding supply store. Large sheets of closed cell foam, which they had in stock, set me back about $145, 2007 prices. I was able to re-foam three briefcase

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Jack Davis
Deal! Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:30 AM Subject: Re: Giving and taking criticism On 11/29/2011 12:41, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: So, can we agree that on a PESO or

Re: Behind the green window.

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the composition, and you have certainly portrayed the subject as well as you could. That being said, I don't find any beauty in this particular ally, and therefore the subject leaves me cold. It doesn't have the zing of your Triple X or Forever Locked, for example. Just one man's

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: Daniel J. Matyola So, can we agree that on a PESO or GESO or PUG entry or whatever, if the poster invites criticism, those who have an opinion of any sort are free to express it, and to give positive or negative feedback, as long as the comments are directed to the merits or failings of

Re: Behind the green window.

2011-11-29 Thread Charles Robinson
On Nov 29, 2011, at 13:47, Don Guthrie wrote: Here's one of attempts to find beauty in the alleys of the world. http://donspix.posterous.com/#!/ I think this kind of photo (buildings/structures) always works better for me with a straight-on composition, so you can see the elements laid

RE: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: Thibouille The teacher asked to do some work about a legal issue concerning legal rights of photographs use. As he showed us a couple short movies on the topic and because I believe that street shooting is indeed a fundamental of photography, I'd like to know: * the status of street

PESO: Sleeping Kitty

2011-11-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
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Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Jack Davis
I imagine there are those who comment largely to allay the poster's possibly experiencing self doubt as a result of the image receiving few if any responses. They may feel innocuous to be preferable to dismissal.   Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com

Re: PESO - Preening

2011-11-29 Thread Jack Davis
Frank, do you have another uncropped version of this image which includes all of the swan's neck shadow?   Jack - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:18 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Preening

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Paul Sorenson
Although I haven't heard *too* much about restrictions here in Wisconsin, I have a tendency to agree with John...There are a lot of people who think they know the law and bellow about restricting where you can take pictures and who you can photograph. One thing I find ludicrous, though, is

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
ignorant officious assholes ... I like it! I'll write a macro for my editor. ;-) I remember the security guard at Museo de Orsay (forgive my spelling ...) in Paris telling me that I couldn't use my Leica. I then pulled out my Minox C and asked if I could photograph them ... and they said sure! So

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
It's a bit higher threshold for the shooter. Taking a photograph of a legislator being a fool is easier on the photographer than filling one full of lead, no matter how richly deserved. On 11/29/2011 4:22 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Although I haven't heard *too* much about restrictions here in

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Cotty
On 29/11/11, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: I remember the security guard at Museo de Orsay (forgive my spelling ...) in Paris telling me that I couldn't use my Leica. I then pulled out my Minox C and asked if I could photograph them ... and they said sure! So I took all my photos

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2011-11-29 13:18, Dario Bonazza wrote: (I'm not sure I succeeded in expressing my thought so well, but perhaps you'll get it) I think you expressed it pretty darned well, Dario. And I completely agree with what you say regarding building a community of the like-minded. For me, it's

Re: PESO - Preening

2011-11-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yeah, this is the only frame where the swan isn't doing silly things like sticking its head underwater to eat or something else unphotogenic. I'll work on it a bit more, see what I can do with it, but I don't want to brighten him too much. Don't want to get too far from what he actually looked

December PUG - Last Call

2011-11-29 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Time is running out. So far 14 submissions for the theme The Ravages of Time I'll be closing submissions on Friday so get 'em in folks! Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main requirements are:

Re: PESO - Preening

2011-11-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
No, and I'm not too happy about that. Actually didn't get that many of this guy before he turned tail and swam away. Usually I'm pretty careful to get reflections in the frame but this time I just missed it. Were I critiqueing this, I'd certainly mention the cut off reflection. ;-) cheers,

Re: Behind the green window.

2011-11-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Don Guthrie wrote: Here's one of attempts to find beauty in the alleys of the world. http://donspix.posterous.com/#!/ Wow. I *love* that shot! Best thing on that page by far. (Sorry that's the worst I have to say about it...) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2011-11-29 16:22, Paul Sorenson wrote: John, do you have a plug-in that will automatically enter ignorant officious assholes so you don't have to keep typing all those letters? *(VBG)* Time for another acronym: IOA. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2011-11-29 1:07, Rob Studdert wrote: A FB community page or organisation page (I co-manage one) can have a number of admins which negates that need for handovers etc. Nice. I've never done that (FB community/organization page) so I wasn't aware. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Philip Northeast
One of the problems in Australia, and other countries with a Federal system of government, is the conflict between state and national(Commonwealth) laws. So this applies particularly to Tasmania, an Australian state. Privacy laws apply to information, so medical records and other personal

PESO -- Memorial Bench, Stony Creek, Connecticut

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
Once again I had to spend a couple of hours in Stony Creek, it is quite likely the most photogenic village on the central Connecticut shoreline. Like Madison, people can donate a bench as a memorial to a loved one or cause, but Stony Creek's are more permanent

Re: OT: Kindle Fire

2011-11-29 Thread Philip Northeast
It is on my new basic Kindle - and it is very useful Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 30/11/11 6:14 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Thinking about getting a Fire for my SO. Is the font size adjustable? -p On 11/29/2011 12:42 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I have one. It's just

Re: Giving and taking criticism

2011-11-29 Thread William Robb
On 29/11/2011 9:12 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Hey - Ashley reads the list with me! Watch your mouth! I'm not shooting in the studio all that much any more. I'm thinking of the kittens. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Thibouille The teacher asked to do some work about a legal issue concerning legal rights of photographs use. As he showed us a couple short movies on the topic and because I believe that

Re: December PUG - Last Call

2011-11-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 11/29/2011 17:09, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Time is running out. So far 14 submissions for the theme The Ravages of Time I'll be closing submissions on Friday so get 'em in folks! yes,dear ann Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here:

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread William Robb
On 29/11/2011 9:17 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: I expect a different level of photos from Bill Robb or Mark C. or Frank and can offer sharper criticism. With less experienced photographers, it isn't so much criticism as encouragement. That was, I believe, Shel's reasoning behind his harsh

RE: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Shel could be an evil, evil man. I could give Dobo a call. You'll find some help here: http://www.arcane-archive.org/faqs/summonspells.php B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
On 11/29/2011 6:45 PM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Shel could be an evil, evil man. I could give Dobo a call. You'll find some help here: http://www.arcane-archive.org/faqs/summonspells.php B But is there a good

RE: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Bob W
I expect a different level of photos from Bill Robb or Mark C. or Frank and can offer sharper criticism. With less experienced photographers, it isn't so much criticism as encouragement. That was, I believe, Shel's reasoning behind his harsh critique. The photographer had an extremely

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread Mark C
I believe that the general rule in the USA is that you can take a photo in any public place of anyone but you cannot use an image of someone commercially without their consent. You *can* use the photo for journalistic, editorial or artistic purposes. Public BTW mean owned by the government -

PESO -- The Sacrifice.

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
All this talk about banal images made me want to post one, at least intentionally as opposed to unintentionally http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20thesacritice.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 Limited. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally

Re: [All countries ] Street shooting and Image use (legal/rights) influence

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
True enough, though theoretically public means owned by the public, places actually owned by the government are different. A small but important distinction. On 11/29/2011 7:08 PM, Mark C wrote: I believe that the general rule in the USA is that you can take a photo in any public place of

Re: CDR Archive Transfer

2011-11-29 Thread Mark C
On 11/29/2011 2:41 PM, steve harley wrote: interesting info; a couple of thoughts: * the CDs that appeared not to have errors may still have had subtle errors you haven't noticed Yes - some of the files copy OK but are corrupted. Not many but they show up. I would no be surprised if I opened

Re: PAW--Week 47--Woman in Storefront Window

2011-11-29 Thread Mark C
Nice shot - the store lighting is great and the fabric in the background gives the image a nice feel. Please take it - cryptic, no? Mark C On 11/26/2011 7:41 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Caught this while downtown yesterday. Lots of people out, fun energy--none of that Walmart pepper spray

Re: Behind the green window.

2011-11-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Well you know I like this one - I said so before :-) funky old stuff interests me - and the geometry is good - colors work. A friend of mine years ago wrote a poem entitled Beauty Lurks actually. Wish I could quote it for you. ann On 11/29/2011 14:47, Don Guthrie wrote: Here's one of

Re: PESO -- The Sacrifice.

2011-11-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
You posting one of Dave's images? On Nov 29, 2011, at 16:12 , P. J. Alling wrote: All this talk about banal images made me want to post one, at least intentionally as opposed to unintentionally http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20the sacritice .html Equipment: Pentax K20D

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
As I recall, the photo wasn't particularly bad. But Shel's critique was aimed directly at the photographer, without any real discussion of the image. It was way out of line. There's never a need for a personal attack. Paul On Nov 29, 2011, at 6:43 PM, William Robb wrote: On 29/11/2011 9:17

Re: December PUG - Last Call

2011-11-29 Thread Brian Walters
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:36 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 11/29/2011 17:09, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Time is running out. So far 14 submissions for the theme The Ravages of Time I'll be closing submissions on Friday so get 'em in folks! yes,dear

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Mark C
On 11/29/2011 12:27 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I contacted Shel a couple of years ago, it seems. He seemed to be happy to hear from a list member but didn't respond to my second or third e-mail (can't remember which and that was two upgrades and a hard drive crash ago).. He intimated that he

Re: Behind the green window.

2011-11-29 Thread kwaller
The only thing I find objectionable about this image is the inclusion of the 'brackets' along the LH edge. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Subject: Behind the green window. Here's one of

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 6:47 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/29/2011 6:45 PM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Shel could be an evil, evil man. I could give Dobo a call. You'll find some help

Re: PESO -- Memorial Bench, Stony Creek, Connecticut

2011-11-29 Thread kwaller
For me this image would have more impact if it ended just above the bench with a little of the water above it. - isolate, simplify define - Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO

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