OT: The Hazards of being a stock photography model

2022-11-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
https://digg.com/internet-culture/link/abigail-johnson-stock-photography-model-guardian-PSQRt1fjZk ? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pd

Re: Bong's Model Phantom -- Better Link

2019-03-28 Thread Bulent Celasun
://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun Daniel J. Matyola , 28 Mar 2019 Per, 18:59 tarihinde şunu yazdı: > > I copied Bong's original FaceBook post about the model onto my Squarespace: > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-

Re: Bong's Model Phantom -- Better Link

2019-03-28 Thread Alan C
Very nice. All you need to do now is Photoshop one of you old film images alongside! Alan C On 28-Mar-19 05:58 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I copied Bong's original FaceBook post about the model onto my Squarespace: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2019/3/28/bongs-phantom

Bong's Model Phantom -- Better Link

2019-03-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I copied Bong's original FaceBook post about the model onto my Squarespace: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2019/3/28/bongs-phantom Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

PESO: free model

2018-09-02 Thread Henk Terhell
While taking some pics of flowers in a dune valley, this vagrant darter (I think) landed on my pants begging me to take some pics. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/43500280805 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

A new old Pentax model

2018-03-14 Thread collinb
It's the Ed. https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/50251631 look at the 2nd pic. :0 Happy pi day! Collin -- 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.

A new old Pentax model

2018-03-14 Thread collinb
It's the Ed. https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/50251631 look at the 2nd pic. :0 Happy pi day! Collin -- 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.

OT: Enhancing the figure model

2016-09-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Bruce's models are always in top form, but for those photographers who have to deal with less perfect subjects, here is one (humorous) solution: http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/dyson.html Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: GESO Model A

2016-07-18 Thread David J Brooks
; a timeless fashion, not showing any trace of current time. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <pentko...@gmail.com> > Subject: GESO Model A > > >> http://www.caughti

Re: GESO Model A

2016-07-18 Thread Ken Waller
Nice captures Dave. I like, that for the most part you captured the cars in a timeless fashion, not showing any trace of current time. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <pentko...@gmail.com> Sub

Re: GESO Model A

2016-07-17 Thread David J Brooks
thanks Bob. The village of Little Britain is only a few 100 people so its relatively quiet. Dave On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 12:29 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > That's a really nice gallery. Beautiful cars in a lovely setting. > > B > >> On 17 Jul 2016, at 13:47, David J Brooks

Re: GESO Model A

2016-07-17 Thread Bob W-PDML
That's a really nice gallery. Beautiful cars in a lovely setting. B > On 17 Jul 2016, at 13:47, David J Brooks wrote: > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2016-modela/album/index.html > > A small (30) gallery from Saturday > > Colour shots K-5 and Sigma 17-70 > > B shots

Re: VESO Model A

2016-07-17 Thread Christine Aguila
Fun! The car belch at the halfway point was particularly effective. :-) Cheers, Christine > On Jul 16, 2016, at 12:55 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > > A short film from yesteryear: > > https://youtu.be/BL0I4-T7dps > > Dave > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. >

GESO Model A

2016-07-17 Thread David J Brooks
http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2016-modela/album/index.html A small (30) gallery from Saturday Colour shots K-5 and Sigma 17-70 B shots Fuji X30 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML

Re: VESO Model A

2016-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yep. Feels like period film. Well done. Paul via phone > On Jul 16, 2016, at 6:53 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > Excellent! > >> On 16 Jul 2016, at 18:56, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> A short film from yesteryear: >> >> https://youtu.be/BL0I4-T7dps >>

Re: VESO Model A

2016-07-16 Thread Bob W-PDML
Excellent! > On 16 Jul 2016, at 18:56, David J Brooks wrote: > > A short film from yesteryear: > > https://youtu.be/BL0I4-T7dps > > Dave > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

VESO Model A

2016-07-16 Thread David J Brooks
A short film from yesteryear: https://youtu.be/BL0I4-T7dps Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: Model A Woody

2016-02-04 Thread John
a few years ago (in a much warmer month) along with others in a Nebraska Model A Club that stopped by to tour the auto museum & restoration facility. I'm afraid that I don't know the exact year. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/24148997704/ I tried it in monochrome, but have to say th

Re: PESO: Model A Woody

2016-02-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
cle which I thought that some might enjoy. I don't know the exact > year, but it was a visitor to my place of employment a few years ago > (in a much warmer month) along with others in a Nebraska Model A Club > that stopped by to tour the auto museum & restoration facility. I'm > a

PESO: Model A Woody

2016-02-03 Thread Darren Addy
going back through some old image folders and found this vehicle which I thought that some might enjoy. I don't know the exact year, but it was a visitor to my place of employment a few years ago (in a much warmer month) along with others in a Nebraska Model A Club that stopped by to tour the auto m

Re: PESO: Model A Woody

2016-02-03 Thread John
ow up to the windows all around it.) :) Anyway, I was going back through some old image folders and found this vehicle which I thought that some might enjoy. I don't know the exact year, but it was a visitor to my place of employment a few years ago (in a much warmer month) along with others in a Nebraska

Re: PESO: Model A Woody

2016-02-03 Thread Rick Womer
might enjoy. I don't know the exact >> year, but it was a visitor to my place of employment a few years ago >> (in a much warmer month) along with others in a Nebraska Model A Club >> that stopped by to tour the auto museum & restoration facility. I'm >> afraid that I do

Re: PESO: Model A Woody

2016-02-03 Thread P.J. Alling
along with others in a Nebraska Model A Club that stopped by to tour the auto museum & restoration facility. I'm afraid that I don't know the exact year. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/24148997704/ I tried it in monochrome, but have to say that a good part of the beauty of

Re: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-21 Thread P.J. Alling
At least he didn't electrocute himself, while taking out an electrical substation sending a large area back to the 19th century for a visit, while playing, as regularly used to happen. He just had a good time. On 7/21/2015 10:40 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: naughty beastie! ann On 7/16/2015

Re: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-21 Thread ann sanfedele
naughty beastie! ann On 7/16/2015 10:21 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: When squirrels go bad... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-33541502 B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-17 Thread John
Hawks are fine, but coyotes ... seems like the cure is worse than the disease. On 7/16/2015 7:17 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Coyotes and Hawks have solved the problem here. Rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels have ceased to be the problem they were ten years ago. Paul via phone On Jul 16, 2015,

Re: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I wonder if the model got compensated in golden nuts. :-) Igor On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 10:21 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: When squirrels go bad... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-33541502 B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-16 Thread Bob W-PDML
When squirrels go bad... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-33541502 B -- 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: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
LOL! Squirrels can be quite destructive. Besides, they drive my dog crazy. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 10:21 AM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: When squirrels go bad...

Re: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We have fewer squirrels around our place than 1- years ago, when there were at their peak. Part of the solution was the Fox Family that moved into the neighborhood. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 7:17 PM, Paul Stenquist

Re: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-16 Thread Knarf
Caffrey's, eh? I'm not impressed... Cheers, frank On 16 July, 2015 10:21:18 AM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: When squirrels go bad... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-33541502 B -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. --

Re: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-16 Thread Bill
On 16/07/2015 8:21 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: When squirrels go bad... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-33541502 B A friend of mine has had his cable and telephone lines chewed through probably half a dozen times by squirrels, and he has lost his power a couple of times.

Re: OT: picture posed by model

2015-07-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Coyotes and Hawks have solved the problem here. Rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels have ceased to be the problem they were ten years ago. Paul via phone On Jul 16, 2015, at 7:09 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 16/07/2015 8:21 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: When squirrels go bad...

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-30 Thread Darren Addy
Good point Matthew. True. Thanks for the kind words Rick. It's funny because that shot was the last of a series in the same general location and almost an afterthought. I didn't think it would really be worth it because the sun was against me, throwing most of the tractor (from this perspective)

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-30 Thread Darren Addy
Flickr's approach probably makes more sense. But as one who tries to think vertical when appropriate, it is probably smart to share more verticals on Google+. I received a notification this morning that this image (John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie) was chosen by a moderator of the (very

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-30 Thread Rick Womer
probably makes more sense. But as one who tries to think vertical when appropriate, it is probably smart to share more verticals on Google+. I received a notification this morning that this image (John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie) was chosen by a moderator of the (very large

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-30 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sat, May 30, 2015 at 11:09 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I believe that the majority of people rarely turn their cameras to a vertical orientation, horizontal is the default and probably widely outnumbers verticals in images produced The default depends whether their camera

PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Darren Addy
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/18207974972/ Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- 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: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Paul
Very nice. With the b/w rendering it may have been taken 75 years ago. When I was a kid many farmers were still using these old tractors and paved, rural roads had signage stating Tractors with lugs prohibited. -p On 5/29/2015 8:51 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Mark C
A great slice of Americana there - nice shot. Mark On 5/29/2015 9:51 AM, Darren Addy wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/18207974972/ Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Really nice Darren. Super rendering and the sky and the buildings on the horizon work very well. Chris On 29 May 2015 at 14:51, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/18207974972/ Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. -- Life is too

Re: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Ken Waller
Subject: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/18207974972/ Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Jack Davis
: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 6:51:38 AM Subject: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/18207974972/ Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. -- Life is too

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Jack Davis
WOW! Really well done with what appears to be a terrific lens. BW conversion, very nice. J - Original Message - From: Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 9:21:05 AM Subject: Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-29 Thread Darren Addy
into the image. Feels right! Jack - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 6:51:38 AM Subject: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy

Re: Interesting Business Model

2015-03-25 Thread John
I think it's some kind of SCAM aimed at ripping off eBay *before* they rip off prospective buyers. On 3/24/2015 10:06 PM, Mark C wrote: For years my standard approach to ebay was to search for pentax lens and sort from highest to lowest price so that the unobtainable stuff showed up first. I

Re: Interesting Business Model

2015-03-24 Thread Mark C
For years my standard approach to ebay was to search for pentax lens and sort from highest to lowest price so that the unobtainable stuff showed up first. I tused to work but for the last several years there are items that are simply ridiculously overpriced showing up at the top of the list.

Re: Interesting Business Model

2015-03-23 Thread Tom Reese
smells like fraud to me. My guess is that they're looking for people to send them an email. They'll reply and offer a lower price if the sale is conducted privately then never ship the item. I doubt that the supposed seller even has the stuff. On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 6:42 PM, steve harley

Re: Interesting Business Model

2015-03-23 Thread Darren Addy
Most if not all of the sales and good feedback are probably to sock-puppet accounts they set up themselves. On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 5:46 PM, Tom Reese tomreesep...@gmail.com wrote: smells like fraud to me. My guess is that they're looking for people to send them an email. They'll reply and

Re: Interesting Business Model

2015-03-23 Thread steve harley
On 2015-03-21 16:48 , Brian Walters wrote: I keep coming across this EBay seller who lists lots of new items, but at prices that seem to border on the absurd. They get good feedback but who would buy a K-7 with kit lens (for example) for $A2095.69? Or a Q with two lenses for $A1117.91? Or a

Interesting Business Model

2015-03-21 Thread Brian Walters
I keep coming across this EBay seller who lists lots of new items, but at prices that seem to border on the absurd. They get good feedback but who would buy a K-7 with kit lens (for example) for $A2095.69? Or a Q with two lenses for $A1117.91? Or a K-5II with 18-135 DA for $A2,847.53?

Re: Interesting Business Model

2015-03-21 Thread P.J. Alling
I know the Au Dollar has lost a bit of value against the US since it was at par a couple of years ago, but those prices seem to be between 1.5 to 2 times too high. Hell with the rebates shown at BH it would be less expensive to order them from New York.

Model number of new FF DSLR Body

2015-02-05 Thread J C OConnell
It's anyone's guess what the model number will be ( I doubt it will be a K1) but once they come out with a pro model with all the bells and whistles, DLX would be an obvious choice. jco On 2/5/2015 2:54 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote: P.J. Alling wrote: I think Leica already makes one of those

Re: Model number of new FF DSLR Body

2015-02-05 Thread John
That would work. On 2/5/2015 3:46 PM, J C OConnell wrote: It's anyone's guess what the model number will be ( I doubt it will be a K1) but once they come out with a pro model with all the bells and whistles, DLX would be an obvious choice. jco On 2/5/2015 2:54 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote: P.J

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-15 Thread Darren Addy
The Tamron 54B arrived today (sans Pentax Adaptall) so I can take some shots with it once I put that on. I'm afraid I don't own the 55-300mm to do a comparison with that lens. I do plan on doing a comparison with my Bigma (and maybe the vintage preset 300mm f6.3 Takumar, which I also have). It

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-15 Thread Jack Davis
Hi, Bipin! PopPhoto did a subjective Test on both the DA 300 prime and DA55-300 soon after they came out. The 55-300 absolutely blew away the prime. I wrote PP and ask if the were tested to the same standards. I was assured the were! Jack Sent from my iPhone On Jan 15, 2015, at 9:27 AM, Bipin

Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-15 Thread Bipin Gupta
Thanks Zos for the convincing reply. I mentioned the Pentax 55-300 as the DxO Mark web site had the following to say:- DA 55-300 vs DA* 300 f4 How much real gain is there in upgrading to the star prime, over the consumer zoom? I would have assumed the improvement is large, but DxOMark says

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-15 Thread Zos Xavius
The 55-300 is good, but its not going to be fair to compare it to a prime at 300mm. I would imagine it is going to get crushed in a comparison. This is apparently one of the highest resolving MF 300mm lenses out there. On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 4:33 AM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Some

Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-15 Thread Bipin Gupta
Some legacy lenses are truly amazing - well built, perhaps all metal, sharp etc. Just wondering how does this one compare to the Pentax DA HD 55-300 WR at the tele end in image quality. I do not wish to mention the DA * 300mm or the FA versions, as these are very expensive. The Pentax Web Store

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-15 Thread John
You can make a really fat rubber band shim by cutting a section out of an old bicycle inner-tube On 1/14/2015 5:49 PM, Darren Addy wrote: That thread I linked to earlier said that it will be a little loose but the gap can easily be made up with something like a couple of rubber bands, or

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-14 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: Regarding a tripod collar, I found this thread: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/2888491 recommending a Lens Collar for Canon EF 70-200mm/F4L from ebay. They also come in black. I bought a couple of the black ones that I am using for some other

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-14 Thread Darren Addy
That thread I linked to earlier said that it will be a little loose but the gap can easily be made up with something like a couple of rubber bands, or something similar, and then clamping over that (so it will be unseen). -D On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 4:43 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-14 Thread Zos Xavius
was not previously aware of: The Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 Flat Field (model 54B), an Adaptall2 lens. The two big things it has going for it are lightness and close focusing capabilities. I have one of those - as well as the 2x adapter. I haven't used it for some time, though - manual focussing of long

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-14 Thread Zos Xavius
apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: I tripped across a manual focus lens last night that I was not previously aware of: The Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 Flat Field (model 54B), an Adaptall2 lens. The two big things it has going for it are lightness and close

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-14 Thread Darren Addy
/camera_settings.htm On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 2:18 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: I tripped across a manual focus lens last night that I was not previously aware of: The Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 Flat Field (model 54B), an Adaptall2 lens

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-13 Thread steve harley
On 2015-01-13 8:56 , Darren Addy wrote: I tripped across a manual focus lens last night that I was not previously aware of: The Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 Flat Field (model 54B), an Adaptall2 lens. [...] Best of all, the one I found was $79 shipped. sound like you got it from the seller on Denver

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-13 Thread Darren Addy
a manual focus lens last night that I was not previously aware of: The Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 Flat Field (model 54B), an Adaptall2 lens. [...] Best of all, the one I found was $79 shipped. sound like you got it from the seller on Denver craigslist (though perhaps listed somewhere else as well); i

Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-13 Thread Darren Addy
I tripped across a manual focus lens last night that I was not previously aware of: The Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 Flat Field (model 54B), an Adaptall2 lens. The two big things it has going for it are lightness and close focusing capabilities. The 54B is surprisingly light at 610 grams. For comparison

Re: Enablement: Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 model 54B

2015-01-13 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: I tripped across a manual focus lens last night that I was not previously aware of: The Tamron SP 300mm f5.6 Flat Field (model 54B), an Adaptall2 lens. The two big things it has going for it are lightness and close focusing capabilities. I have one

Re: for automotive geeks - chick magnet, hot red Model H -1952

2014-10-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Eric Weir Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:13:30 -0700 wrote: On Oct 19, 2014, at 11:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Chick magnet Model H (1952). http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR22927.jpg ;-) My grandfather had one 'a them-and an M. Eric, and this one was photographed near A and M (TX

Re: for automotive geeks - chick magnet, hot red Model H -1952

2014-10-23 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 23, 2014, at 1:14 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Eric Weir Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:13:30 -0700 wrote: On Oct 19, 2014, at 11:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Chick magnet Model H (1952). http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR22927.jpg ;-) My grandfather had one

Re: for automotive geeks - chick magnet, hot red Model H -1952

2014-10-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Eric Weir Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:06:02 -0700 wrote: On Oct 23, 2014, at 1:14 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Eric Weir Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:13:30 -0700 wrote: On Oct 19, 2014, at 11:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Chick magnet Model H (1952). http

Re: for automotive geeks - chick magnet, hot red Model H -1952

2014-10-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
19, 2014 at 10:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Chick magnet Model H (1952). http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR22927.jpg ;-) Cheers, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: for automotive geeks - chick magnet, hot red Model H -1952

2014-10-21 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 19, 2014, at 11:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Chick magnet Model H (1952). http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR22927.jpg ;-) My grandfather had one 'a them—and an M. -- Eric Weir Decatur

for automotive geeks - chick magnet, hot red Model H -1952

2014-10-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Chick magnet Model H (1952). http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR22927.jpg ;-) Cheers, Igor -- 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: for automotive geeks - chick magnet, hot red Model H -1952

2014-10-19 Thread Darren Addy
Obligatory link to She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWu4aynBK7E On Sun, Oct 19, 2014 at 10:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Chick magnet Model H (1952). http://42graphy.org/misc/_IR22927.jpg ;-) Cheers, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: A little model

2014-09-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
...@photocapturesbyjeffery.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: A little model Message-ID:53f6c42d.6000...@photocapturesbyjeffery.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Last night had a little visitor, a walking stick, on our back deck railing. It hung out awhile

Re: PESO: A little model

2014-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
a little visitor, a walking stick, on our back deck railing. It hung out awhile so of course I just had to get the camera out seeing as it seemed to want to be my model. http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p466861514/ee8c1e8e -- Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http

Re:PESO: A little model

2014-08-22 Thread Don Guthrie
Johnsonjefferyjohn...@photocapturesbyjeffery.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: A little model Message-ID:53f6c42d.6000...@photocapturesbyjeffery.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Last night had a little visitor, a walking stick, on our back deck railing

Re: PESO: A little model

2014-08-22 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: A little model Message-ID:53f6c42d.6000...@photocapturesbyjeffery.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Last night had a little visitor, a walking stick, on our back deck railing. It hung out awhile so of course I just had to get the camera out

Re: PESO: A little model

2014-08-22 Thread Jeffery Johnson
to want to be my model. http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p466861514/ee8c1e8e -- Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twitter.com/PhotoCaptures Bringing joy and happiness to lonely and depressed walls

PESO: A little model

2014-08-21 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Last night had a little visitor, a walking stick, on our back deck railing. It hung out awhile so of course I just had to get the camera out seeing as it seemed to want to be my model. http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p466861514/ee8c1e8e -- Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http

OT - Adobe and the subscription model.

2013-09-09 Thread George Sinos
A few weeks back I signed up for the $9.99/mo introductory deal for Photoshop CC. I figured I would decide whether to drop the subscription when the price went up at the end of the introductory offer. Of course, Adobe's recent announcement of the photographer's package sweetened the deal. The

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-05 Thread Joseph McAllister
time, but when we had time to spare we just called the major agencies and asked for a model or two from their head-shot book. I usually spoke of the phone with the girls to give them an idea of my interests, which gave them ideas on what clothes to bring and what lighting to make up for. I

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-03 Thread Bruce Walker
pretty much said it all, and I agree with him. I'll add a few words. Re approaching models. I often read advice to meet models beforehand but I've yet to do that. When I initially approach a model I have a complete shoot design, we discuss that and arrange a time and location and then we meet

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-03 Thread Walt Gilbert
http://petapixel.com/2012/12/11/a-collection-of-free-sample-legal-forms-for-photographers/ http://www.thephotoargus.com/resources/free-legal-contracts-and-releases-for-photographers/ I got the ones I use from this book (CD was missing so I got the book for 75% off):

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-03 Thread Walt Gilbert
Just spotted the email, Bruce. Many thanks! I had a tough time finding photos that I thought were reasonably representative of my best work and germane to doing model shoots. Hopefully, the ones I chose will create a decent impression. Thanks again for the tip sheet. I do appreciate

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-03 Thread John
finding photos that I thought were reasonably representative of my best work and germane to doing model shoots. Hopefully, the ones I chose will create a decent impression. Thanks again for the tip sheet. I do appreciate it! -- Walt On 8/3/2013 8:05 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Walt my friend, watch your

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-03 Thread Walt
better. On 8/3/2013 10:32 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Just spotted the email, Bruce. Many thanks! I had a tough time finding photos that I thought were reasonably representative of my best work and germane to doing model shoots. Hopefully, the ones I chose will create a decent impression. Thanks again

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-03 Thread Walt Gilbert
at such parties feature out-stretched tongues, bottles held aloft, and ironically struck bodybuilder poses. -- Walt On 8/2/2013 3:33 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Walt, I think you're the only photographer at a 'Photo Party'. It's a model party to have their pictures taken. Regards, Bob S. On Fri

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-03 Thread Bill
On 03/08/2013 9:14 AM, Walt wrote: Finished? Hell, I'm not sure my portfolio is even started! ;) My biggest difficulty has been deciding which of my images are appropriate to the context. The vast majority of my portraiture is casual/unposed, environmental stuff -- hardly any of which is

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Bill
On 01/08/2013 8:29 PM, Walt wrote: I decided to go ahead and sign up for an account (currently awaiting approval) over there to see if I might be able to find a local model or two to pose for me. As it happens, there seems to be quite a few lovely ladies looking for photographers to pose

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Larry Colen
The problem with Model Mayhem is that almost everyone on it seems to be a poser, in one way or another. On Thu, Aug 01, 2013 at 09:29:58PM -0500, Walt wrote: I decided to go ahead and sign up for an account (currently awaiting approval) over there to see if I might be able to find a local

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Bill pretty much said it all, and I agree with him. I'll add a few words. Re approaching models. I often read advice to meet models beforehand but I've yet to do that. When I initially approach a model I have a complete shoot design, we discuss that and arrange a time and location and then we

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread John
On 8/1/2013 10:29 PM, Walt wrote: I decided to go ahead and sign up for an account (currently awaiting approval) over there to see if I might be able to find a local model or two to pose for me. As it happens, there seems to be quite a few lovely ladies looking for photographers to pose

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
On 8/2/2013 1:20 AM, Bill wrote: I've been on Model Mayhem for a few years (wrphoto). I've found that the best approach is the most forward approach. I'm up front that this is a hobby, and that I am pretty much a GWC (most of the togs on MM fit the same description), after that, if I find

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
I was kind of surprised by that myself. The comments left by photographers in the models' portfolios reveal an awful lot, don't they? -- Walt On 8/2/2013 3:59 AM, Larry Colen wrote: The problem with Model Mayhem is that almost everyone on it seems to be a poser, in one way or another. On Thu

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
models beforehand but I've yet to do that. When I initially approach a model I have a complete shoot design, we discuss that and arrange a time and location and then we meet there. Always bring food/snacks and drink for the model(s), MUA, hair stylist. As Bill said, leave the makeup

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Walt
On 8/2/2013 10:14 AM, John wrote: On 8/1/2013 10:29 PM, Walt wrote: I decided to go ahead and sign up for an account (currently awaiting approval) over there to see if I might be able to find a local model or two to pose for me. As it happens, there seems to be quite a few lovely ladies

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-02 Thread Bill
did offer to assist me on shoots whenever I need it. Better than nothing. Unless you and the model are actually friends, having an assistant along is a good idea. Often, models will want to bring an escort for their safety, having an assistant has the same effect on your safety

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