Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 3:39 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 10:44:40AM -0700, gldnbearz wrote: I wasn't quite ready to post this one, but Scott asked for it. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OX8iEmHd0pbO-unb2anClA?feat=directlink Taken through a fence so

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread gldnbearz
For me the 55-300 is a hard decision. I loved how compact the 50-200 (which I think you have) is, but since I had the 50-135, the former had to go. I have the 80-320, but there's a gap between my everyday 16-45, thus the need/want/useability(?sp) of the 55-300. It was a rental and has now gone

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread gldnbearz
I really only made it into two museums, both of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museums at the National Mall and the Hazy Center near Dulles Airport. (http://www.nasm.si.edu/) We also had a tour of the US Capitol Building. Still reviewing photos, but I would say that the DA 12-24 was well used. -

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 09:48:10PM -0700, gldnbearz wrote: I'm back from the Washington, DC, trip and evaluating photos. I did find room to fit the DA 55-300 somewhere in addition to the wide angle zooms. This fellow was spotted in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Larry Colen wrote: On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 09:48:10PM -0700, gldnbearz wrote: I'm back from the Washington, DC, trip and evaluating photos. I did find room to fit the DA 55-300 somewhere in addition to the wide angle zooms. This fellow was spotted in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread Desjardins, Steve
See, we were speaking of birds. Steve Desjardins - Original Message - From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat Sep 26 12:40:34 2009 Subject: Re: Peso: Our mascot I really only made it into two museums, both of the Smithsonian

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread Scott Loveless
On 9/26/09, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/B0CzbOCpKuVgetVGGJBgyg?feat=direc tlink What is it with cormorants? Official Bird Of The PDML. Lovely plumage. We should get the official bird together with the official cat and see which

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread gldnbearz
I was there, the bird was there... couldn't miss opportunity! - Pat On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 6:23 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty much the last thing I expected from DC and Old Town Alexandria, VA ! Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:48 PM, gldnbearz

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread gldnbearz
I wasn't quite ready to post this one, but Scott asked for it. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OX8iEmHd0pbO-unb2anClA?feat=directlink Taken through a fence so the blurry bit is me trying to focus beyond the wire. On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread Mark Roberts
Scott Loveless wrote: We should get the official bird together with the official cat and see which comes out on top. I'm ready for one less mascot. The official PDML cat? ALL cats are the official PDML cat! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread gldnbearz
Mark - will there be a section in the next PDML Annual for cats? ;o) Cormorants got in the last edition, IIRC. - Pat On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 10:46 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: We should get the official bird together with the official cat and see which

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Pretty much the last thing I expected from DC and Old Town Alexandria, VA ! Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:48 PM, gldnbearz gldnbearz.p...@gmail.com wrote: I'm back from the Washington, DC, trip and evaluating photos.  I did find room to fit the DA 55-300 somewhere in addition to

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread David J Brooks
Nice shot of the official PDML bird. BTW how do you like the 55-300, i know Jack finds it a decent lens. Dave On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 12:48 AM, gldnbearz gldnbearz.p...@gmail.com wrote: I'm back from the Washington, DC, trip and evaluating photos.  I did find room to fit the DA 55-300

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: ALL cats are the official PDML cat! I think Mike Johnston is the official judge for the PDML cat. Just send him all the cat pix you have. The cuter the better... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread P. J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: ALL cats are the official PDML cat! I think Mike Johnston is the official judge for the PDML cat. Just send him all the cat pix you have. The cuter the better... ;-) cheers, frank

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 10:44:40AM -0700, gldnbearz wrote: I wasn't quite ready to post this one, but Scott asked for it. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OX8iEmHd0pbO-unb2anClA?feat=directlink Taken through a fence so the blurry bit is me trying to focus beyond the wire. At least we

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread ann sanfedele
Mark Roberts wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: We should get the official bird together with the official cat and see which comes out on top. I'm ready for one less mascot. The official PDML cat? ALL cats are the official PDML cat! Especially Ashley! :-) ann -- PDML

RE: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread Bob W
I'm back from the Washington, DC, trip and evaluating photos. I did find room to fit the DA 55-300 somewhere in addition to the wide angle zooms. This fellow was spotted in Old Town Alexandria, VA. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/B0CzbOCpKuVgetVGGJBgyg?feat=direc

RE: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread Desjardins, Steve
Speaking of birds, how did shooting in the museums go? (This will let us know if Homeland Security checks the PDML)) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of gldnbearz Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:48 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 12:48 AM, gldnbearz gldnbearz.p...@gmail.com wrote: I'm back from the Washington, DC, trip and evaluating photos.  I did find room to fit the DA 55-300 somewhere in addition to the wide angle zooms. This fellow was spotted in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

Re: Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-26 Thread John Sessoms
From: frank theriault On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: ALL cats are the official PDML cat! I think Mike Johnston is the official judge for the PDML cat. Just send him all the cat pix you have. The cuter the better... ;-) What about a bucket