Dramatic. A nice composition.
Paul
On Nov 5, 2012, at 11:49 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
What were the temps like?
The temps were generally in the mid 60's during the day low 50's during the
night, but the clear, sunny days made it seem even warmer. Luckily we had
only a half day of
Thanks, Frank!
Its a rather Knarfian shot, come to think of it, except that it's in color.
Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW
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Sent: Monday, November 5, 2012
I found myself faced with one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had.
Make coffee first, then go vote or go vote come home to make a
leisurely breakfast?
Finally compromised on stopping at the store around the corner to fill
my travel mug on the way to the polls.
I seed my duty and
A friend of mine found this a few inches below the ground's surface by a
tree in his yard:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631938645371/
It's somewhere between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball and
weighs about 1.5 - 2 lbs (maybe a little more) and gives the
Twitter is normally where you should report your food and bev
anecdotes, but as this also contains US politics, the PDML is the
right choice. Carry on!
I hope they at least serve good coffee at your local store.
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 8:58 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I found
From: Brian Walters
Quoting Bob W p...@web-options.com:
It seems to me that what's called for here is some experimentation and an
extraordinary plenary PUG showing all possible uses of the MF and MF-1, so
come on boys, get out the Vaseline, the ring-flash and the mirrors, and
let's see what you
It's a fossilized toad. A little known hazard of sitting still in one
place for too long.
On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 10:04 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
A friend of mine found this a few inches below the ground's surface by a
tree in his yard:
The aggregate content suggests it might b a lump of asphalt spilled by a
construction worker.
Paul
On Nov 6, 2012, at 9:16 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
It's a fossilized toad. A little known hazard of sitting still in one
place for too long.
On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 10:04
Puts me in mind of that old Who song. Very unexpected, so very cool, Rick.
On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 10:02 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote:
I took a photo walk yesterday in the park.
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16570167
(K-5, FA 24-90)
Comments always appreciated.
Nice colour, texture and detail, George.
How about straightening the right-hand column a little, enough to
remove the bright triangle in the upper-right corner anyway? I mean by
removing the perspective distortion in Ps (or even Lr).
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 8:39 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com
I don't buy his argument, but I like his shots.
Thanks, Tim.
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 12:08 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote:
From one of my fave photogs, four renditions of a semi-NSFW portrait:
http://blog.alexwaterhousehayward.com/2012/11/four-one-alexandria-quartet.html
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is back to normal. An e-mail to Josh was next, but since it is
working fine now, we will see...Joe
I checked my own page, Paul's, Joe's, and Tom's, and they all came
up right away.
Have you sent an email to
Frank, Tone wise nice, but I would like to see the boy with his id in hand..Joe
Have no idea why I like this one:
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/11/untitled.html
But I do.
Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome (but not expected with this one).
;-)
cheers,
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All on Spotmatic spII, some velvia, some ektar 100
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM, Luka Knezevic-Strika
lukastr...@gmail.com wrote:
Teufelsberg for cafebabel:
http://www.cafebabel.co.uk/images/911/teufelsberg-berlin-gentrified-devils-mountain//
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It's fine at other speeds, but at slow speeds, it doesn't come back down again
after the shot.
To get it to come down I have to advance the film, and take a shot at a fast
speed.
It's not sticking up. I can pull it down with a fingernail, but as soon as I
let go it springs up again.
I'm
Rick, nice lighting, nice photo..Joe
The Prime Time theme for the PUG had me go through many shots on
my computer. This is one of the PUG rejects, taken in Oxford in
February 2009.
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16567262size=lg
(K10D, FA 50/1.7)
Comments always appreciated.
Walt, I see a face in number 8446..Joe
The aggregate content suggests it might b a lump of asphalt spilled
by a construction worker.
Paul
On Nov 6, 2012, at 9:16 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
It's a fossilized toad. A little known hazard of sitting still in one
place
We did our duty a couple weeks ago during the early vote here in WI so
leisurely coffee this morning was a no brainer.
To all the US PDMLers...*get out there and vote today*. Don't ever say
your vote doesn't count!!
-p
On 11/6/2012 7:58 AM, John Sessoms wrote:
I found myself faced with
I could be a fossilized feline head...1-1-_WJG8443
Or a fossilized toad...3-3-_WJG8445
Or a fossilized turtle...5-5-_WJG8447
In any case, it's definitely male...6-6-_WJG8448
-p
On 11/6/2012 8:16 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
It's a fossilized toad. A little known hazard of sitting still in one
Dag, Eyes sharp, nice..Joe
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html
Pentax K-5, A50mm 1:1.2, 1/80, f/1.2.
I bought a new focus screen from http://www.focusingscreen.com
because the original was not sufficiently exact for manual focus
with large aperture lenses. Using
I shall not speculate on the workings of your inner mind that dictates
what you like or dislike. However I think it hints of a story ( the very
presence of a civilian and a police car is always cause for speculation)
is he just talking to the nice officer or is the car empty and may be
Charming couldn't be better if you posed them. Maybe just a little lower
angle but you caught them at a perfect time.
pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
Message: 1
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:02:08 -0800 (PST)
From: Rick Womerrwomer1...@yahoo.com
To: Pentax Listpdml@pdml.net
Subject: PESO - Accordion
Peter,
Interesting stuff. I'll have a longer look later.
I've wandered by the bunkers in central Illinois where my granny made
shells for WWII.
It was the only time she took a paying job - with 2 sons in the army...
Regards, Bob S.
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 12:53 AM, Peter Jordan
Move your cursor from right to left to change before image to after image.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/specials/hurricane-sandy-before-after-photos/
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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Day 9 of Sandy. Still no lights, heat, refrigeration, telephones, TV
or internet at home. My heart leap in my breast (G) as I drove home
last night, and saw that the stoplights at US 22 and Readington Road
(which leads to our street) were finally working!!! Alas, by the time
I turned off
John,
Voted then Mickey D's for breakfast...
'Wanna be' congressional rep called at 8 am to get us out to vote.
I hate the robo-calling and all the negative ads we've been subjected to.
(But the best was the one hammering the 'righteous Tea Party congressman'
for being a deadbeat dad who owed the
On 5 November 2012 10:32, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote:
G'day All,
In the lead up to Halloween I collaborated with a local body painter
models to produce some suitably dark images. Here is one I just got
through processing:
http://500px.com/photo/17485597
Comment critiques, as
I headed out early to the voting station...only to remember that I'm
forced to pay taxes in this country, but not allowed to choose who
decides how to spend them. Had to turn back home.
Best option for me would've been to have coffee FIRST, then I would've
known NOT to go out to vote. Alas, I
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms
I found myself faced with one of the most difficult decisions I've ever
had.
Make coffee first, then go vote or go vote come home to make a
leisurely breakfast?
Finally compromised on stopping at the store around the
The hoodie is an undercover cop
B
I shall not speculate on the workings of your inner mind that dictates
what you like or dislike. However I think it hints of a story ( the
very presence of a civilian and a police car is always cause for
speculation) is he just talking to the nice officer
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos
Some of the old buildings in the downtown area are fancier than others.
A few of them have very decorative stonework. These aren't stone.
They look more like castings than carvings, but they still add lot of
character to
From: Daniele Procida
It's fine at other speeds, but at slow speeds, it doesn't come back
down again after the shot.
To get it to come down I have to advance the film, and take a shot at
a fast speed.
It's not sticking up. I can pull it down with a fingernail, but as
soon as I let go it
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Miserere
That one's OK, David, but this one is terrific (in a literal sense,
almost):
http://500px.com/photo/16349853
An enjoyable series, and a fun way to pass Halloween (which I rarely
find fun).
The best way to enjoy Hallowe'en
On 6/11/12, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed:
'Owz about that then?
Now then!
http://blackwatertown.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/jimmy-pumpkin.jpg
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steve Cottrell
On 6/11/12, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed:
'Owz about that then?
Now then!
http://blackwatertown.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/jimmy-pumpkin.jpg
I thought he only liked baby carrots...
B
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Thanks, Don! They knew I was there shooting, but carried on as though i wasn't.
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http://photo.net/photos/RickW
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From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com
To: pdml@pdml.net
Cc:
Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: PESO - Accordion Lesson
I find it difficult to imagine how you put up with it. I suppose we all
would if we had to, because there's no choice, but it certainly makes one
appreciate even more the benefits of modern life, and also our
vulnerability.
B
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net]
Thanks.
I have uploaded a larger version to skydrive. Click on the show original
button.
Stig Vidar Hovland
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 12:42 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re:
It just needs a Clean Lube and Adjustment, by a /competent/ technician.
Note the word competent. Should cost less than $100 US probably about
$50. There are an awful lot of bits in an MX that will fly about in lots
of different directions if you get it wrong. I know of a couple of
places
who makes the sensor for the pentax k5?
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Didn't they switch to a Sony sensor in the K-5? gs
George Sinos
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www.georgesphotos.net
plus.georgesinos.com
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote:
who makes the sensor for the pentax k5?
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On Tue, Nov 6, 2012, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:
It just needs a Clean Lube and Adjustment, by a /competent/ technician.
Note the word competent. Should cost less than $100 US probably about
$50. There are an awful lot of bits in an MX that will fly about in lots
of
On 11/6/12 16:24, Daniele Procida wrote:
It's fine at other speeds, but at slow speeds, it doesn't come back down again
after the shot.
To get it to come down I have to advance the film, and take a shot at a fast
speed.
It's not sticking up. I can pull it down with a fingernail, but as soon
.. if not, I'll be closing submissions on Thursday.
The number of submissions now stands at 30.
The details:
Theme: Prime Time (non zoom photography).
Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/
Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html
The main requirements
Miserere,
I think you'd be welcome to become a citizen and vote.
Regards, Bob S.
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:
I headed out early to the voting station...only to remember that I'm
forced to pay taxes in this country, but not allowed to choose who
decides
It can be terra cotta, or cement castings. Bob S.
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote:
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos
Some of the old buildings in the downtown area are fancier than others.
A few of them have very decorative
Don't close until the number of submissions is prime. One more will
get you 31 which would be great as it's not only numerically prime but
also a Pentax (Limited) prime.
(I'm filling-in for Larry who seems to MIA.)
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 3:08 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote:
Yes.
J
From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: K5 sensor
Didn't they switch to a Sony sensor in the K-5? gs
George Sinos
gsi...@gmail.com
http://www.georgesphotos.net/
Sony.
Cheers,
—M.
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On 6 November 2012 15:22, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote:
Yes.
J
From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Thanks, Bob. I'll include your note with my application for citizenship ;-)
Cheers,
—M.
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On 6 November 2012 15:13, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:
Miserere,
Frank,
Most often, that's ALL a man can do.
Great capture! [sic]
Cheers,
—M.
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http://EnticingTheLight.com
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On 4 November 2012 12:25, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
well sony makes dslrs, what if for market reasons sony decides to cut pentax
off of sensors. What would pentax do then?
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos
Sent:
My wife just called to say power was finally restored an hour ago!
Of course, we are expecting a Nor'easter tomorrow, with winds up to 65
mph . . . .
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 2:33 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote:
I find it
Before we moved, we used to get a lot of trick-or-treaters. We would
put a nightgown and night cap on our Alaskan Malamute, to look like
the wold of Little Red Riding Hood. Most kids thought it was funny,
but a few got scared.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On
You MUST be a Democrat, Bob! G
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote:
You got that wrong. You should have had coffee, gone out, voted, come home.
Leisurely breakfast. Go out. Vote again.
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Yes I agree, it was hopeless to use and being able to focus on the sceeen was a
great improvement.
I could use the LCD, but I hate that, especially since I would probably have to
change glasses half of the time. It makes me look forward to a good electronic
viewfinder.
Dag Thrane
Thanks :-)
Actually the right eye is a little more in forcus than the left. With this
shallow DOF it is almost impossible to get both perfectly sharp.
Dag Thrane
http://www.thrane.name
5. nov. 2012 kl. 13:58 skrev Walt ldott...@gmail.com:
Agree with Paul. It's a wonderful image.
One of
Quoting Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com:
Don't close until the number of submissions is prime. One more will
get you 31 which would be great as it's not only numerically prime but
also a Pentax (Limited) prime.
Too late. Just got two more submissions. The next Pentax prime (in
both
Quoting J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net:
well sony makes dslrs, what if for market reasons sony decides to cut pentax
off of sensors. What would pentax do then?
Go cosying up to Samsung again?
Nikon uses Sony sensors as well. I suspect Sony makes good money out
of selling sensors to
Seems the Oly E-M5 uses a Sony sensor too. Can't remember off the top
of my head who makes Fuji's sensors, or even if anyone knows for sure,
but I don't think they're Sony made. If they are, they are at least
Fuji-designed. I'm pretty sure Pentax uses off-the-shelf Sony sensors
(so not
I can imagine the intense feelings wandering around this plant must've
evoked in you, Peter. Thanks for sharing the pictures and the story.
Cheers,
—M.
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On 6 November
On 6/11/12, Miserere, discombobulated, unleashed:
Can't remember off the top
of my head who makes Fuji's sensors, or even if anyone knows for sure,
but I don't think they're Sony made
To my knowledge, Fuji 'developed' the EXR CMOS sensor using its own
resources and technology but it doesn't
On 6/11/12, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed:
There are an awful lot of bits in an MX that will fly about in lots
of different directions if you get it wrong.
Mark!
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On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 2:35 PM, SV Hovland pdml...@heime.org wrote:
Thanks.
I have uploaded a larger version to skydrive. Click on the show original
button.
Stig Vidar Hovland
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On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
On 6/11/12, Miserere, discombobulated, unleashed:
Can't remember off the top
of my head who makes Fuji's sensors, or even if anyone knows for sure,
but I don't think they're Sony made
To my knowledge, Fuji 'developed' the
On 6/11/12, Bruce Walker, discombobulated, unleashed:
Should be easy, Steve. Just pull yours out, flip it over and read
what's on the back. The sensor I mean -- before Bob W gets any ideas.
Found an interesting post here...
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/15136943
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Got my email response just now with a link and product key. Also
included was this remark:
Incorrectly included in that email was a reference to your qualifying
for a free copy of HDR Efex Pro 2. While that message was incorrectly
included, we do wish to fulfill that commitment to you. Click on
Like, Dislike ?
A self portrait on a black walnut tree.. Joe
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16567262size=lg
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As the title says:
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/11/queen-car-at-night.html?m=0
Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
Cheers,
frank
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Stuff it Bob, Keep this off the list.
On 11/6/2012 10:39 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Looks like Obama is back as US President.
Romney, the challenger, had some serious problems.
1. He is so rich that didn't relate to the average 'Joe in the
street.' ($250 million personal wealth)
2. To get the
political commentary to follow
Well, that's a relief.
political commentary concluded
Cheers,
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Tonight, a few times I saw CNN on TV, the guy was staying toward the
side of the screen, while a banner/projection screen was in the middle
of the screen.
What's interesting is how much of the barrel (?) distortion that is
typical for the wide lenses (zooms) was seen.
I think, it is the first
Ive seen tv lenses priced in the $30K range, they better not distort!
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Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 12:03 AM
To: PDML@pdml.net
On Nov 7, 2012, at 7:30 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote:
You got that wrong. You should have had coffee, gone out, voted, come home.
Leisurely breakfast. Go out. Vote again.
As they say: vote early, vote often.
Dave (don't blame me, I voted for Kodos)
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On 6 November 2012 06:53, Peter Jordan pjp...@btinternet.com wrote:
I cam across these by accident yesterday.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cycleologist/sets/72157607766753951/with/2915281383/
Apart from having a few good shots in them, they bring back some intensely
personal memories. About
The link seems to be to Rick's door numbers picture...
On 7 November 2012 02:36, jn289 jn...@verizon.net wrote:
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That's your first mistake, if you were an illegal you'd be on the fast
track to citizenship now.
On 11/6/2012 12:56 PM, Miserere wrote:
I headed out early to the voting station...only to remember that I'm
forced to pay taxes in this country, but not allowed to choose who
decides how to spend
Thanks for sharing, Bob.
Jostein
Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks like Obama is back as US President.
Romney, the challenger, had some serious problems.
1. He is so rich that didn't relate to the average 'Joe in the
street.' ($250 million personal wealth)
2. To get the
Oh, well. Thanks for sharing you too, P. J.
P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:
Stuff it Bob, Keep this off the list.
On 11/6/2012 10:39 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Looks like Obama is back as US President.
Romney, the challenger, had some serious problems.
1. He is so rich that
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