Re: TA

2013-11-26 Thread Steve Desjardins
believe at all that sexuality goes away just because it's art, statue of David included. Steve Desjardins On Nov 26, 2013, at 2:45 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 26 Nov 2013, at 14:05, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Bob W wrote: That's the way

Re: Upcoming trip: NOLA

2013-11-26 Thread Steve Desjardins
Bourbon St and surroundings obviously. Also, pictures or not, I would strongly recommend the WWII museum. It's $30 but well worth it. Steve Desjardins On Nov 26, 2013, at 3:38 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: So, it looks like I'll be going on a little road trip with a friend next

Re: The Cynic's Photographic Dictionary

2013-11-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
Excellent. I know there's $$$ to be made with the first devoted selfie camera. Steve Desjardins On Nov 22, 2013, at 9:58 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/11/the-devils-photography-dictionary Enjoy. -- I don't have a problem with idiots

Re: full frame??

2013-11-03 Thread Steve Desjardins
Very true. Although I still have great admiration for Boris's pessimism :-) Steve Desjardins On Nov 3, 2013, at 1:15 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 02/11/2013 10:56 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: I'm Jewish, Bill and I pride myself in being an amateur photographer. I suppose I am

Re: Maverick OSX

2013-10-25 Thread Steve Desjardins
I got a similar warning as Rick from WL's IT'S dept. it sounds like there are some network issues and they want to see them fixed first. Steve Desjardins On Oct 24, 2013, at 10:07 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: The university that provides my paycheck issued a warning

Re: OT: Olympus E-M1 - under exposure recovery

2013-10-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
That's a nice little experiment and very pleasant results. Of course, I staying pat with the EM5 for now. I live one generation behind. Steve Desjardins On Oct 14, 2013, at 1:47 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Wrote a little something on this for the DPR mFT forum

Re: Kirk Tuck likes the K-01 ...

2013-08-14 Thread Steve Desjardins
I hate it when that happens. Steve Desjardins On Aug 14, 2013, at 1:25 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: And I had a new PZ-1 that died shooting a pig roast in light rain and under a steamy tent as the pig was carved. Sent it back to Pentax, Colorado under warranty. Regards

Re: PEso - Birthday girl

2013-07-16 Thread Steve Desjardins
Nice. Remember when 400 was high speed? Steve Desjardins On Jul 16, 2013, at 6:57 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Warning - more cat Ashley turned 8 years today. Took this with the K-5 at ISO 25600 - I'm just getting such a kick out of being able to do it. http

Re: OT: We can do it!

2013-07-05 Thread Steve Desjardins
That's such a great shot. Thanks for sharing that, Steve Desjardins On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:43 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://themetapicture.com/media/cool-women-power-photo-real.jpg Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax

Re: test

2013-06-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
Multiple choice or essay? Steve Desjardins On Jun 23, 2013, at 11:19 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: test -- 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

Re: OT: Mad Scientists

2013-06-14 Thread Steve Desjardins
They always poop like that at Disney. Steve Desjardins On Jun 14, 2013, at 9:58 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: One of my guitar playing friends sent this to me, so I thought I'd pass it along to y'all. Pro-biotic drink to give you kodachrome turds if you're sick. http

RE: Devolution

2009-01-07 Thread Steve Desjardins
Mark! (sorry, Mark, but it is a funny comment . . .) Bob W p...@web-options.com 1/7/2009 3:31 AM I did - I devolved myself back to an Australopithecine. When it finished I found I bore a remarkable resemblance to Mark Roberts. You go first, Bob ;-) Cheers, Christine

Re: Looooooooooooong Exposure

2009-01-04 Thread Steve Desjardins
A fascinating photo. I wanted to try this, but I'm still waiting for the new Pepsi* pinhole lenses from Pentax. They're supposed to be out in early February. John Celio n...@neovenator.com 1/4/2009 6:31 AM You think you've done long exposures? Not even close:

Re: Looooooooooooong Exposure

2009-01-04 Thread Steve Desjardins
of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 desjard...@wlu.edu Mat Maessen tomatoe...@gmail.com 1/4/2009 9:20 AM On 1/4/09, Steve Desjardins desjard...@wlu.edu wrote: A fascinating photo. I wanted to try this, but I'm still waiting

Re: Irony

2009-01-02 Thread Steve Desjardins
Or it could be just a slip of tungsten . . . Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com 1/2/2009 12:21 PM Yes, enduring this pun onslaught will certainly test your metal. Jack --- On Fri, 1/2/09, Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: From: Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu Subject: Re: Irony To:

Re: OT. Are you being frustrated? - You are a happy person!

2008-12-29 Thread Steve Desjardins
Yes, yes! Reduced packaging and enlarged pens! I'm always losing the damned things since they are too small. My wife says size doesn't matter, but I always catch her eyeing those big fountain pens at Staples. G. . . . Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net 12/29/2008 5:23 PM hear,

Re: Wuthering Heights

2008-12-29 Thread Steve Desjardins
Very nice. That tree with the green moss makes a striking picture. Bob W p...@web-options.com 12/29/2008 5:34 PM I spent Christmas with family in the genteel tweediness of Harrogate, then with friends in the raw Wuthering Heightsiness of a hamlet near Hebden Bridge. Here is a small gallery of

Re: PESO - sure it's been done before...

2008-12-29 Thread Steve Desjardins
What a great image. all the frames offsetting the people, including the one in the painting. Nice catch! Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com 12/29/2008 2:29 PM http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=839 enjoy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: [OT] Panasonic G1 beauty snap ...

2008-12-28 Thread Steve Desjardins
A pancake 40 would be a bit slow but would make a very small package. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 desjard...@wlu.edu sandyinchina sandyinch...@gmail.com 12/28/2008 4:28 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: 42

2008-12-28 Thread Steve Desjardins
What's the opposite of whittle? dewhittle. -- 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: It's a girl

2008-12-26 Thread Steve Desjardins
Congratulations! Now they can really gang up on you. Of course, this will require more lenses. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 desjard...@wlu.edu Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com 12/26/2008 10:38 AM

RE: Another Casualty.

2008-12-26 Thread Steve Desjardins
Adorama has a really good price on a Polaroid camera. http://www.adorama.com/PDONE6U.html?emailprice=t May want to drop it a bit more ;-) m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com 12/26/2008 2:42 PM Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: There was also the pre-Powerpoint blueprint film, whose

RE: Test Only

2008-12-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
I know my spam filter seems to eat PDML posts at random. However, it does seem to be fond of those by Bruce Dayton (seriously). Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 desjard...@wlu.edu Anthony Farr

Re: DA*60-250 f/4

2008-12-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
I wanted to give the K10D a go in the horse world. In hind site, after looking at a large number of shots and FL shot at, . . . Sorry, but this just struck me as funny. Too many PDML pun threads . . . -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Merry Christmas everyone!

2008-12-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
Best wishes to all, and to all . . . frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com 12/24/2008 10:40 AM On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 8:16 AM, Lasse Karlsson ma20...@aland.net wrote: Hi all, Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it and all my best wishes to those of you who don't! Chocolates!

Re: Merry Christmas

2008-12-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
Always adorable! My own little girl (she's 21) just wandered off to bed. Oddly enough, we're be having cinnamon rolls for breakfast, just as we have for the last 17 years or so. Could be the last time for a while. Enjoy the day, people, and take lots of pictures. PN Stenquist

Re: OT - For the Star Wars Geeks.

2008-12-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
LOL. The sad part is that it is pretty cool. If only it had the aperture simulator . . . David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com 12/23/2008 1:15 PM This may be old news to some, but I think it is way cool: http://gizmodo.com/386007/r2%20d2-projector-in-action-video-verdict-a-must-have You know you

RE: Bravo Mike.

2008-12-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
As long as they don't get married. Bob W p...@web-options.com 12/23/2008 3:19 PM Are you making prints or are you pixel-peeping? (And if you're pixel-peeping, why?) I'm not a pixel-peeper myself, but if people want to peep at pixels, where's the harm? A bit like stamp-collecting or

Re: Panasonic G1 beauty snap ...

2008-12-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
You're having far too much fun with this camera, Godfrey. If photography was supposed to be enjoyable we'd all still be using Spotmatics. Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com 12/23/2008 9:56 PM Thought this was kinda fun ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/G1_w_ZD50-200.jpg enjoy G --

Re: PESO: Cat and Pathologist

2008-12-22 Thread Steve Desjardins
A cold day is when cats and humans work best together. Nice shot of the symbiosis. Cotty cotty...@mac.com 12/22/2008 2:22 AM On 21/12/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/dec_21.jpg A quiet evening at home. Lisa relaxes with a book and one of our

Scotland-bound (was: Re: After Snowmageddon)

2008-12-22 Thread Steve Desjardins
Enjoy the holidays. May you find a Haggis in your stocking. And they say England is a cold wet place. Mild southerlies around a high pressure mean that we bask in 12 deg c for a few days. We're off to Scotland for a family break - sister lives here: http://tinyurl.com/6kgwdx Coll - small

Re: That Way

2008-12-22 Thread Steve Desjardins
I like how the angel is pointing out the exit. ;-) (Although I admit, having gone to college in the 70's, I got all excited reading Christine's comment. At least until I saw the comma ;-) Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net 12/22/2008 1:16 AM Very nice, Bong. Cheers, Christine -

Re: PESO: Cat and Pathologist

2008-12-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
maybe you should turn up the heat a bit ;-) Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu 12/21/2008 8:46 PM http://www.robertstech.com/temp/dec_21.jpg A quiet evening at home. Lisa relaxes with a book and one of our cats (Webster). Lisa has a glass of wine at hand and of course there's a pager nearby,

Re: White K2000 pics

2008-12-20 Thread Steve Desjardins
Actually, it's Admitting, you have a problem, is the first step. Doug d...@alphoto.com 12/20/2008 11:19 AM On Dec 20, 2008, at 7:54 AM, AlunFoto wrote: Then I will go and join Doug Brewer's therapy group for excessive-compulsive use of commas. :-) Jostein Admitting you have a problem

RE: Big Thanks

2008-12-19 Thread Steve Desjardins
See what you did, Christine? We are glad you're here; you might be the only cheerful (while sober) member of the PDML. Bob W p...@web-options.com 12/19/2008 11:36 AM Cormorant, cormorant, no can't say as I've heard of that. Who are you anyway? The red-footed phalacrocorax Has

Re: White K2000 pics

2008-12-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
OTOH, look how much fun we're having with this. I think it's really an Xmas present for the PDML. -- 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: White K2000 pics

2008-12-17 Thread Steve Desjardins
The big announcement, eh? I keep thinking about Captain Ahab . . . -- 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: Been away ... what was the big announcement

2008-12-17 Thread Steve Desjardins
Amen, brothers and sisters. Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com 12/17/2008 10:36 AM On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 10:24 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: So what was the big announcement on the 16th? So what? was the big announcement on the 16th. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: White K2000 pics

2008-12-17 Thread Steve Desjardins
We all slip up and tell the truth sometimes. Wander. Blunder. Discover. Blunder? Who writes this stuff for them, Canon's PR's department? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: Pentax will have some announcement this coming Tuesday December16, 2008

2008-12-16 Thread Steve Desjardins
Well, I know what brand I intend to shoot with . . . Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu 12/16/2008 9:40 AM AlunFoto wrote: 2008/12/16 Steve Desjardins desjard...@wlu.edu: Pentax Announcement: That D3 is a really nice camera but it's awfully expensive. Rifle scopes. Yesterday

Re: PDML Book information for voyeurs :)

2008-12-16 Thread Steve Desjardins
Thanks. I missed, i.e., deleted, the original email so I never saw this page. -- 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: Pentax will have some announcement this coming Tuesday December16, 2008

2008-12-16 Thread Steve Desjardins
Pentax Announcement: That D3 is a really nice camera but it's awfully expensive. -- 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: PDML Book information for voyeurs :)

2008-12-15 Thread Steve Desjardins
OK, I've looked and failed. What are the size requirements for the submissions? Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com 12/14/2008 5:31 PM I have a burning desire to comment on this. They have an ointment for that... Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From:

Re: Peso Knee pads reguired

2008-12-14 Thread Steve Desjardins
Needs a motor, maybe a V twin. I wonder how it handles at highway speeds? David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com 12/14/2008 3:21 PM On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 3:10 PM, P. J. Alling webste...@mindspring.com wrote: Knee pads, head protection, shoulder pads, fall off riding one of those and you'll

Re: Happy birthday AnnSan!

2008-12-10 Thread Steve Desjardins
Happy Birthday! Buy a cake and send us all a piece. ;-) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: Toasted Cycle

2008-12-10 Thread Steve Desjardins
and the bike will never be the same. Understatement of the month award ;-) Never seen anything like that. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/9/2008

Re: Tooo funny!

2008-12-07 Thread Steve Desjardins
There's a similar vid where Hitler wants a Honda Interceptor and they buy him a BMW. Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/7/2008 11:41 AM Thanks for this Mark. I've forwarded it to a pro Nikon friend. He has shot Nikon since the F3 days, at least, and is now shooting the D3 (D300 back up). He told

Re: PESO: A Question of Bokeh

2008-12-05 Thread Steve Desjardins
I like the one next in line with the radial blurring. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/4/2008 6:40 PM On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 3:15 PM, John Celio

RE: OT: Progress never stands still - is this the next sensor design?

2008-12-03 Thread Steve Desjardins
I with you (and Shiner Bock). Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/3/2008 4:54 PM I just passed on some technology news. Where did the beer angle come

RE: # of PDML Subscribers?

2008-12-01 Thread Steve Desjardins
BTW, to all of our new members, this is a typical evolution of a PDML thread. Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/1/2008 4:45 AM This would be a more accurate statement if the phrase before a batting collapse was deleted.. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian

Re: # of PDML Subscribers?

2008-12-01 Thread Steve Desjardins
Needling is what I do best. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/1/2008 11:58 AM On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 7:45 AM, Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: PESO(s) Signs of The Times #1 #2

2008-11-30 Thread Steve Desjardins
Ouch. Two very PJ style photos. I can easily see them in newspaper or news website, especially #1. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/29/2008 8:52 PM http://www.mapphotography.com/Paranoia/pages/signs1.htm http://www.mapphotography.com/Paranoia/pages/signs2.htm Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: PESO(s) Signs of The Times #3 #4

2008-11-30 Thread Steve Desjardins
#3 is really good. The slight motion blur makes clear that she's moving on, which is a strong statement in the context of the picture. Many businesses of all sizes are going to be abandoned and replaced, not fixed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/30/2008 10:25 AM More...

Re: PESO(s) Signs of The Times #3 #4

2008-11-30 Thread Steve Desjardins
It's Steve, but I'm honored by the comparison. ;-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/30/2008 1:33 PM In a message dated 11/30/2008 8:28:06 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: #3 is really good. The slight motion blur makes clear that she's moving on, which is a strong statement in

Re: Ben10 and Epson R-D1

2008-11-29 Thread Steve Desjardins
Of course, in 20 years that's what the cameras will look like. (Nice shot) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/29/2008 7:28 AM With the special powers

Re: Interesting photography article on BC web site

2008-11-29 Thread Steve Desjardins
There was a thread about beautiful cameras. To me, nothing can compare with wooden-and-bras LF cameras. This one was gorgeous, but I also like the look of bellows. On the other side, I never knew about Brunel until I saw a special on the Science Channel. One of those people I'd like to meet.

Re: Interesting photography article on BC web site

2008-11-29 Thread Steve Desjardins
Ah, one of those fortuitous typos. LF TLR? P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/29/2008 2:44 PM Well, I guess you could use one for the bellows material... John Francis wrote: On Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 02:16:39PM -0500, Steve Desjardins wrote: There was a thread about beautiful cameras

Re: Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-28 Thread Steve Desjardins
I thought it was Xmas and three wise guys. ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/27/2008 8:57 PM Bill Owens wrote: I see I brought out the wise guys :-) Bill What's Thanksgiving without wiseguys? ann On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 7:53 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Geez Bill,

Re: Black Friday Pentax deals?

2008-11-28 Thread Steve Desjardins
One of my favorites. I still use it as a slow normal zoom. P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/27/2008 7:44 PM Yes but I'm all set for FF Pentax, I've still got my 20-35mm FA 4.0 really nice as an ultra wide on film,. even better as a ~28 mm equivalent on APS-C and also no where near $2000

Re: # of PDML Subscribers?

2008-11-28 Thread Steve Desjardins
No, he meant 6x9. The universe is perverse in that way, as least if you play Scrabble. ;-) Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/28/2008 4:42 AM I believe he meant to say 6 x 7 i.e.: 42 Not only the answer to everything, but Pentax's chosen large medium format. What a tribute! Joseph

Re: I'm a grandad

2008-11-28 Thread Steve Desjardins
Congratulations. All the bestto your sone and daughter-in-law (and the new arrival, of course). Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/27/2008 8:40 PM My

Re: # of PDML Subscribers?

2008-11-28 Thread Steve Desjardins
the books. (And have the CDs, DVDs and MP3s - I've even got an MP3 of the *real* original episode on Magrathea, complete with the Pink Floyd reference). On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 08:06:59PM +, Merlin Who wrote: Wow, somebody read all the books :) Merlin On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 2:26 PM, Steve

Re: My New Web Page

2008-11-28 Thread Steve Desjardins
Great work. I really like the jellyfish. How did you do that? Aquarium? [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/28/2008 4:20 PM As stated previously, AOL got rid of its ftp sites for members. Which means I had to find a new place to put my photos. Since I roll my own pages and don't like advertisements,

Re: Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27 Thread Steve Desjardins
Hope everyone has a fine day. I may even move a bit later. Just enough to get a turkey sandwich. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/27/2008 10:46 AM

Re: Name that bird

2008-11-26 Thread Steve Desjardins
It's like I've intruded on an intimate moment. P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/26/2008 2:29 AM http://home.uninet.ee/~margus02/peso/chinon_set.jpg That's quite possibly the ugliest camera and lens combinations I've ever seen... Margus wrote: Hi there, I do collect old cameras. Can't

Re: # of PDML Subscribers?

2008-11-25 Thread Steve Desjardins
Yo Pavol. OK, let's just count off. One. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: By the way...

2008-11-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
You'll come back. They all do . . . Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/20/2008 11:38 PM My last post was the last in which I will entertain any

Re: PESO - What More Could There Possibly Be?

2008-11-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
I know I shouldn't go there, but . . . If you zoom in on the orb, it appears to have a cross shaped stopper, which would make this a flask of chrism, i.e., the holy hand grenade. The Infant Jesus of Prague is the most common image of flask.

Re: PESO - What More Could There Possibly Be?

2008-11-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
european those faces looked. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:18 AM, Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know I shouldn't go there, but . . . If you zoom in on the orb, it appears to have a cross shaped stopper, which would make this a flask of chrism, i.e., the holy hand

Re: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?

2008-11-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
This? http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/madone/madone69pro/ ;-) If I had the money, I know what I'd be driving... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA

Re: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?

2008-11-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
The pedals are missing. (I'll have to hide these posts from Debbie. She's the bicycle fan) frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/21/2008 5:39 PM On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 5:32 PM, Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This? http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/madone/madone69pro

Re: So you think you can drive?

2008-11-20 Thread Steve Desjardins
By relaxing I went *faster* than before and within a few laps I got my knee down for the first time (Shannonville Motorsports Park, Shannonville, Ontario - turn 3, to be precise!) Not that this is important to you. ;-) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee

Re: PESO - Cold November Day

2008-11-19 Thread Steve Desjardins
Nicely done. It looks cold. In a message dated 11/18/2008 6:43:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/11/cold-day-in-november.html Comments always welcome. Usual caveat WRT the rendering of this one - no photoshop, using

Re: PESO - Cold November Day

2008-11-19 Thread Steve Desjardins
BTW, you've posted quite a bit of good stuff lately, Frank. I find it interesting that your BW Street photography seems to be flourishing with digital.We've done film vs. digital ad nauseum, but you had a classic film style that seems to have translated well. Is there anything about digital

Re: So you think you can drive?

2008-11-19 Thread Steve Desjardins
Would you consider a marathon running? ;-) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/19/2008 8:12 AM Impressive. But personally, I don't call driving

Re: Opinions about DA 17-70/4 SDM wanted

2008-11-10 Thread Steve Desjardins
NYC is lovely in the fall. ;-) Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/10/2008 9:09 AM Paul, each time I send a lens to US of A for replacement and each time I receive one as it passes through our border, I get to pay money. After two or three replacement transactions, I'll be better of flying to

Re: Pentax 'ad' :)

2008-11-09 Thread Steve Desjardins
If she were holding a gun it would be like something out of a suspense thriller movie. If she were holding a Rebel it could be a horror movie ;-) It is a very dramatic shot. Nice work. Steve -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Professional Photography at it's Absolute Best.

2008-11-08 Thread Steve Desjardins
Just a friend of the family? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/8/2008 7:07 PM So, I assisted a friend at a wedding today. He brought his wife

Re: Message to Our American Friends

2008-11-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
This is very thoughtful comment. What have you done with Bob? ;-) Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/6/2008 12:42 PM This has been a long thread and I've resisted adding to it until now. I hope our foreign friends are pleased with our choice of a new President. I don't think President Bush is

Re: PSE 7

2008-11-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
I just never invested enough time in PSCS3 to get comfy with it. I used Micrografx Picture Publisher for a long time and just switched to PSE7. So far I like it and it more than serves my needs. It doesn't offer as much control as CS3 but I'm more able to use what it does have. Steven

Re: Photographer's hats

2008-11-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
Hey, I actually have this one: http://www.villagehatshop.com/propeller_round.html Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/6/2008 7:35 AM On 6/11/08, Bob W,

Re: Message to Our American Friends

2008-11-04 Thread Steve Desjardins
My students were very excited about the election. Even my cynical self finds that hopeful. It's the best reason to be a teacher. Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/4/2008 4:53 PM 2/3rds of my class today voted for the 1st time; they said it made them feel grown-up. Sweet to hear this,

Re: K30D

2008-11-03 Thread Steve Desjardins
LOL. This is one of those things that New Englanders and New Yorkers agree on. They are the premier professional photographic retailer in the United States, and possibly the world. They may be gruff on the phone but, hey, I grew up in New York too. So waddaya want? Pleasantries? Dis is

Re: OT Canon wins, Pentax and Nikon can only lose.

2008-10-27 Thread Steve Desjardins
Oh, this works on so many levels . . . Besides, she's not a punk rocker - she's a whiny Pop-Grunge-Hip Hop-Alternative crossover wannabe; what Britney Spears would'a been if she'd gone to Bryn Mawr. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - USA + Norway by Stef

2008-10-26 Thread Steve Desjardins
Nice. He has an eye. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/26/2008 5:31 AM Christine posting pics nicely shot by her nephew reminded me of a task I have been

Peso: The Latest in Handheld Devices

2008-10-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
http://chemistry.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ My daughter and her 3 roommates found this abandoned kitten 6 weeks ago. The mother probably left him since he was too small, and he's only survived because four human beings has catered to his every whim. The vet says he is perfectly healthy but stunted.

Re: Peso: The Latest in Handheld Devices

2008-10-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
Interesting. This used to work just fine. I wonder what changed. Thanks for the fix. -- 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: The Latest in Handheld Devices

2008-10-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
FYI, the new link (thanks to Charles) http://chemistry.wlu.edu/~desjardins/francois.jpg Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: potentially controversial: The NY Times on the Panasonic G1

2008-10-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
I just saw this and was going to send a post about it. This reviewer seems like a reasonable sort but isn't a photo-weenie like those of use here (and I saw that with great fondest for y'all.) His most serious reason for not buying the camera is that next year's model will have video

Re: potentially controversial: The NY Times on the Panasonic G1

2008-10-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
inches, assuming he just multiplied out the dimensions (5.1x3.6x2.1). So I'm confused as well. Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/23/2008 2:51 PM On Oct 23, 2008, at 13:43, Steve Desjardins wrote: His most serious reason for not buying the camera is that next year's model will have video

Re: Yee Ha!!!

2008-10-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
Christine, you really need to work up some excitement over your work. We are enthusiasts, after all. Steve Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Full Frame: what is it?

2008-10-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
The only real issue (in my mind) is the availability of wide angle lenses. It's easier to get wide angles for the FX format (Nikonese, I believe) especially since so many exist in the used market. Other than that, I'm happy with a smaller camera and the DX format. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Full Frame: what is it?

2008-10-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
- www.gdgphoto.com On Oct 21, 2008, at 4:50 AM, Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The only real issue (in my mind) is the availability of wide angle lenses. It's easier to get wide angles for the FX format (Nikonese, I believe) especially since so many exist in the used market. Other

Re: Full Frame: what is it?

2008-10-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
I prefer the Intel approach, 4/3 II. This thread is such a delightful mix of semantics, optics, and sarcasm. Reminds me of why I subscribe to the PDML. Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/21/2008 3:23 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Oct 21, 2008, at 7:02 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: I wouldn't

RE: Sony full frame A900, where's Pentax?

2008-10-20 Thread Steve Desjardins
Clearly Olympus has decided not to play the FF game either. As for Sony, remember that they are essentially Konica -Minolta with a lot more money. I really don't known how a pro level camera would help Pentax's reputation. It's not like we'd start to see a bunch of Pentax lenses at sporting

Re: OT: Black Silicone Could Change Digital Photography Forever

2008-10-13 Thread Steve Desjardins
Sounds very promising. Solar cells would be more important, but ISO 12800 with little noise would be nice too. John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/13/2008 11:54 AM http://gizmodo.com/5062412/black-silicon-discovery-could-change-digital-photography-night-vision-forever or:

Re: email woes -- list and non list related

2008-10-08 Thread Steve Desjardins
I can get this, but the letters are faint. Try typing in Bold. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/8/2008 10:40 AM ok, I find it very difficult to

Re: The old Jewish quarter of Fez

2008-10-08 Thread Steve Desjardins
The color balance looks really good to me. Nice shots, too. Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/8/2008 2:53 PM Here are some photos I took wandering around the Mellah last week: http://www.web-options.com/Mellah/ I'm particularly interested to hear your views about the colour balance in these shots.

RE: AF why

2008-10-05 Thread Steve Desjardins
Wouldn't that be great? Wistful Steve Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/5/2008 4:06 PM It's the Air Force button. It calls in an airstrike on the thing you've focused on. Be careful. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Bray Sent:

Re: What's the best way to go about this shoot

2008-10-02 Thread Steve Desjardins
And wear good boots. (I'd put a smiley, but I mean it.) -- 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.

  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   >