Re: GESO after dinner photo walk

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 22, 2012, at 11:57 PM, Bob W wrote: I've been in a bit of a photographic funk lately, not really excited about anything I've gotten. I tried to shake it off by going for a walk around Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz after dinner, then a quick drive down to the wharf. I misread that

Re: OT: What to see in southeastern Australia? (Melbourne/Sydney)

2012-02-23 Thread David Mann
On Feb 23, 2012, at 8:24 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Bob W p...@web-options.com: Australia has a collection of unpleasant insects and snakes whose sole purpose in life is to kill you, so you probably want to watch out for them. I was wondering when someone was going to mention them,

PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set-72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his laundry yesterday, and this ducting caught my eye. I tried a few different things with it. It's hard to get the same interesting shade of orange I saw

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Jack Davis
I'd suggest that the only hope for it is to start by eliminating the white down the right edge. Might flip it to horizontal, either to the right or left, and assign some significance to the center separation and tilt of the half of the ducts. My sense is, however, that I haven't the imagination

Re: Question: Sell K7 to buy K-01?

2012-02-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
I appreciate the advice about KEH. They really aren't my first choice at all, but their email sparked this line of thought. I would certainly try the PDML first. My problem is that the K7 gets almost no use anymore, as I tend to grab the E-P2 or X-10. This leads me to wonder if I should sell

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Bong Manayon
What Jack said... But if you have a chance to do it again, I would shoot it from an angle closer to the wall on the left and lower to be as perpendicular as possible to the middle two, that way they all have more or less equal 'weight' and then flip it to the horizontal (either way--but am biased

RE: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set- 72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his laundry yesterday, and this ducting caught my eye. I tried a

OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread David Savage
G'day All, One more from last weekend: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING* http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6774473126_01f4efc4f3_o.jpg Comments and/or critiques welcome. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread David Savage
On 23 February 2012 22:00, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set- 72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread David J Brooks
Nice, the lighting is very nice. Dave On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 9:26 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, One more from last weekend: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING* http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6774473126_01f4efc4f3_o.jpg

Re: GESO after dinner photo walk

2012-02-23 Thread David J Brooks
Nice set there. Dave On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 2:49 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I've been in a bit of a photographic funk lately, not really excited about anything I've gotten.  I tried to shake it off by going for a walk around Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz after dinner, then a quick

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread p. j. alling
Nicely done. As Dave said well lit. I really hate you. On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 9:26 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, One more from last weekend: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING*

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Wonderful light, but I have to wonder if it isn't a wee bit oversaturated. Paul On Feb 23, 2012, at 9:26 AM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, One more from last weekend: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING*

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread David Savage
It's over split toned...there's a difference :-D On 23 February 2012 23:41, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Wonderful light, but I have to wonder if it isn't a wee bit oversaturated. Paul On Feb 23, 2012, at 9:26 AM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, One more from last weekend:

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I should amend my previous comment and say I find it a wee bit oversaturated for my taste. Saturation is a subjective element. But I would want to lose the vibrant red streaks in the hair and the red tonality in the skin. But very nice work overall On Feb 23, 2012, at 9:26 AM, David Savage

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Bruce Walker
Excellently done, Dave. Good balance of shadow depth and detail. On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 9:26 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, One more from last weekend: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING*

Re: OT: What to see in southeastern Australia? (Melbourne/Sydney)

2012-02-23 Thread Darren Addy
Our tour also included Canberra and I would NOT recommend it, particularly if time is precious. I would have MUCH rather had another two days in Melbourne or roving around Sydney than that long slog. Being a fairly recently manufactured capital city, Canberra is far too modern to be interesting

Re: OT: What to see in southeastern Australia? (Melbourne/Sydney)

2012-02-23 Thread Stan Halpin
A travel/adventure writer, Bill Bryson, has done a series of books including hitchhiking in Europe, through-hiking the Appalachian Trail, and traveling through Australia. I thought the Australia book was a good read. I particularly enjoyed his description of Canberra, and having read it I was

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/2/12, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING* http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6774473126_01f4efc4f3_o.jpg Comments and/or critiques welcome. Love it but am crying out for some more thigh (arent we all). I

Re: PESO -- Pot hole

2012-02-23 Thread kwaller
I've seen similar holes adjacent to/or in flowing bodies of water - I was told they were formed over many years by the moving action of pebbles caused by water flowing over them. I've posted images of these that were formed in the Carp river in the Porcupine Wilderness State Park, in the Upper

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread kwaller
Nah. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: PESO Laundry Room, comments please Here's one that I just can't decide about:

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread kwaller
Received an email from KEH with among other things - KEH News: We have RAISED our buy prices on tons of digital camera bodies, lenses, and accessories! We are paying the highest market prices in order to increase our digital product inventory. So if you have been thinking about selling or

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 23, 2012, at 10:57, Cotty wrote: On 23/2/12, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING* http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6774473126_01f4efc4f3_o.jpg Comments and/or critiques welcome. Love it but am

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread Mark Roberts
kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Received an email from KEH with among other things - KEH News: We have RAISED our buy prices on tons of digital camera bodies, lenses, and accessories! We are paying the highest market prices in order to increase our digital product inventory. So if you have been

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Larry Colen wrote: Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set-72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his laundry yesterday, and this ducting caught my eye. I tried a few different things with it. It's hard to get the same interesting

Re: Cold Day

2012-02-23 Thread Don Guthrie
Thanks Dave. I had my mittens on. Message: 14 Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:21:01 -0500 From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Cold Day Message-ID: cak9cphlt-vivgx1hv7v1ce0nsiuan5r1vtxdgwms4+p27qs...@mail.gmail.com

Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Went to the zoo yesterday- had to get out... Didn't get much -- most stuff far too soft - spent frames upon frames on a bufflehead .. ugh but i was kinda pleased with this kookaburra

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 23, 2012, at 11:39, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Went to the zoo yesterday- had to get out... Didn't get much -- most stuff far too soft - spent frames upon frames on a bufflehead .. ugh but i was kinda pleased with this kookaburra

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/23/2012 11:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set-72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his laundry yesterday, and this ducting caught my eye. I tried a few different things with it.

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread kwaller
Very nice capture - certainly not the typical zoo shot ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Peso - they'll never find me here Went to the zoo yesterday- had to get out... Didn't get much

Re: Cold Day

2012-02-23 Thread Don Guthrie
I was there looking for roosting Eagles. I found the nest but no Eagles so I will be returning soon often. In the next 30 days when the ice goes out migrating pelicans will be stopping there. So I will have plenty of opportunity to prove what a lousy bird photographer I am. Quoting

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Of course, I was just going to write how much I like the blues and greens. On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Feb 23, 2012, at 11:39, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Went to the zoo yesterday- had to get out... Didn't get much -- most stuff far too soft -

Re: PESO -- Pot hole

2012-02-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
interesting geometric composition; if the bottom of the pothole were black, it might be a little more surreal Then it would be a black hole. (Also bored) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Went to the zoo yesterday- had to get out... Didn't get much -- most stuff far too soft - spent frames upon frames on a bufflehead .. ugh but i was kinda pleased with this kookaburra

Re: Question: Sell K7 to buy K-01?

2012-02-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 5:37 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I appreciate the advice about KEH.  They really aren't my first choice at all, but their email sparked this line of thought.  I would certainly  try the PDML first.  My problem is that the K7 gets almost no use

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread p. j. alling
No one listens to the PDML! Their main weapons are sarcasm and snark... Their two main weapons are sarcasm, snark and undying loyalty to Pentax... Their three main weapons are sarcasm, snark, undying loyalty to Pentax and... Their four main weapons are... On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM,

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Doug Brewer
On 2/23/12 4:10 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set-72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his laundry yesterday, and this ducting caught my eye. I tried a few different things with it. It's hard to get the

Leica M but which one?

2012-02-23 Thread Thibouille
I slowly convinced myself I needed to try a Leica (was hard actually). I don't wanna try alternatives *before* the M, if the M is nice but doesn't justify the cost, I'll look into Voigtlander and such. So, fot those who indeed shot with an M, what should I look for? Buying new is out of the

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very graceful and appealing image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 9:26 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, One more from last weekend: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING*

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Jack Davis
Pleasing, Ann. Not being familiar with the Kookaburra's beak color, am unable to comment. Head and beak are rendered nicely sharp. I, also,see an acceptable touch of blue. Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc:

RE: OT: What to see in southeastern Australia?

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
Looking at the number of suggestions, I want to warn against something I always have a problem with - trying to do *too much* on one trip. You end up with many of the things you really want to do not getting the attention they deserve; especially as the end of the trip nears. Better to plan

Re: Leica M but which one?

2012-02-23 Thread p. j. alling
If you're using film, forget about a meter with a Leica and learn the characteristics of Tri-X, Most of my shooting with the Spotmatic II and Tri-X was well beyond the metering capability of the camera. In fact the first time I had a camera who's meter was even close to as good as a trained eye

PESO - Bricks and Shadows

2012-02-23 Thread George Sinos
The afternoon sun casts dramatic shadows along the downtown skyline. I particularly like this detail. This shadow only appears for a few weeks in the winter due to the orientation of the buildings and the low angle of the sun in the sky. This photo has been in my library since 2007. This version

Re: PAW111 - Nothing

2012-02-23 Thread DagT
Thanks P.J. Frank and Larry. Sorry, but nothing remains uncropped :-) DagT Den 21. feb. 2012 kl. 03:26 skrev P. J. Alling: You managed to make nothing look interesting. I'm really going to stop looking at your PESOs now. On 2/20/2012 6:10 PM, DagT wrote:

GESO after dinner photo walk

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen I've been in a bit of a photographic funk lately, not really excited about anything I've gotten. I tried to shake it off by going for a walk around Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz after dinner, then a quick drive down to the wharf. While there isn't anything particularly

PESO: Winter Bloom

2012-02-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have two orchid plants. Both were blooming when purchased. One is now four years old and appears healthy but has never bloomed again. The other one is just a year old and bloomed this week for the first time. I shot a pic of a single bloom lit by the window behind it. A bit of distraction in

RE: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set-72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his laundry yesterday, and this ducting caught my eye. I tried a few different things with it. It's hard to get the same interesting

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Darren Addy
Comments please? Not sure how indelicately I can put this, but it's crap. Acknowledge and move on. Time spent on this image could be better spent creating new images. No one is doing you any favors encouraging you to spend more time on it. (This is only one man's opinion, however it is the correct

Re: Leica M but which one?

2012-02-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I bought both of my thread-mount Leicas on ebay. No problem if you only deal with people who have numerous sales and a 100% rating. If you buy a meterless Leica, you can get a meter that attaches to the flash shoe or use a handheld meter. A handheld incident meter is superior to most in-camera

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Paul Stenquist I should amend my previous comment and say I find it a wee bit oversaturated for my taste. Saturation is a subjective element. But I would want to lose the vibrant red streaks in the hair and the red tonality in the skin. But very nice work overall I think that's

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Cotty On 23/2/12, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: *WARNING* If offended by nudity, don't click on the link below */WARNING* http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6774473126_01f4efc4f3_o.jpg Comments and/or critiques welcome. Love it but am crying out for some more thigh (arent

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread p. j. alling
You obviously hang out with the wrong class of people... On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 2:16 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Paul Stenquist I should amend my previous comment and say I find it a wee bit oversaturated for my taste. Saturation is a subjective element. But I would

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Charles Robinson On Feb 23, 2012, at 11:39, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Went to the zoo yesterday- had to get out... Didn't get much -- most stuff far too soft - spent frames upon frames on a bufflehead .. ugh but i was kinda pleased with this kookaburra

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: p. j. alling No one listens to the PDML! Their main weapons are sarcasm and snark... Their two main weapons are sarcasm, snark and undying loyalty to Pentax... Their three main weapons are sarcasm, snark, undying loyalty to Pentax and... Their four main weapons are... *MARK* Well

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Bruce Walker
In the foreground introduce a young, lightly and sloppily dressed woman, slouched smoking in a beat-up looking lawn-chair, then process it to look like a Polaroid. Add lots of grain. It's Art man. The hipsters will eat it up. On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 4:10 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:

Re: PESO: Winter Bloom

2012-02-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Nice shot and well staged, good point of focus. I especially appreciated the uncluttered background. If the other orchid is a phalaenopsis like this one, put them both in ths same light and just wait. We have a bunch in a north facing bay window that bloom regularly/continuously. If the

RE: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Bob W p...@web-options.com: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set- 72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his laundry yesterday, and this

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
I seem to remember awhile back the PDML was being monitored by someone associated with KEH. -Original Message- From: p. j. alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: prices No one listens to the PDML! Their main weapons are sarcasm and snark... Their two main weapons are sarcasm,

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Ann Sanfedele
You're right, it is a bit too blue... I've adjusted it and am about to replace the first one... It has to do with the lighting in the enclosure, but looks a bit better warmed up a triffle. thanks, Chalres good catch! ann On 2/23/2012 12:47, Charles Robinson wrote: On Feb 23, 2012, at 11:39,

Re: PESO: Winter Bloom

2012-02-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
Nice capture Paul. -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO: Winter Bloom I have two orchid plants. Both were blooming when purchased. One is now four years old and appears healthy but has never bloomed again. The other one is just a year old and

Re: Leica M but which one?

2012-02-23 Thread Thibouille
Thank you. I was suspecting such an answer, and I admit I'm very happy with it :) Less money, and I'll be forced to train my meter so to say. May Kodak live long enough for my Tri-X needs. 2012/2/23 p. j. alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: If you're using film, forget about a meter with a Leica

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread Doug Brewer
On 2/23/12 3:51 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I seem to remember awhile back the PDML was being monitored by someone associated with KEH. One of our former members, John Deloach, was an employee of KEH, but I don't think it had to do with monitoring the list. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 2/23/2012 12:51, Steven Desjardins wrote: Of course, I was just going to write how much I like the blues and greens. hah! well - I did adjust it slightly (at 4pm Feb 23) .. I agreed with charles it was a bit TOO blue. ann On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Charles

Re: GESO after dinner photo walk

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 23, 2012, at 10:58 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Larry Colen I've been in a bit of a photographic funk lately, not really excited about anything I've gotten. I tried to shake it off by going for a walk around Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz after dinner, then a quick drive down to the

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 2/23/2012 12:58, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Went to the zoo yesterday- had to get out... Didn't get much -- most stuff far too soft - spent frames upon frames on a bufflehead .. ugh but i was kinda pleased with this

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/23/2012 4:02 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: On 2/23/12 3:51 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I seem to remember awhile back the PDML was being monitored by someone associated with KEH. One of our former members, John Deloach, was an employee of KEH, but I don't think it had to do with monitoring the

Re: Peso - they'll never find me here

2012-02-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
It is better. On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 2/23/2012 12:58, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com  wrote: Went to the zoo yesterday- had to get out... Didn't get much -- most stuff far too soft

Re: PESO: Winter Bloom

2012-02-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Feb 23, 2012, at 2:54 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Paul, Nice shot and well staged, good point of focus. I especially appreciated the uncluttered background. If the other orchid is a phalaenopsis like this one, put them both in ths same light and just wait. We have a bunch in a north facing

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/2/12, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: I thought of mentioning that but didn't want to sound greedy or creepy (or something). Happy to oblige :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/2/12, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: That is a very graceful and appealing image. Daniel J. Matyola, Master of Understatement :)) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO: Winter Bloom

2012-02-23 Thread Jack Davis
Nice do on the softening. Totally well done, Paul. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:03 AM Subject: PESO: Winter Bloom I have two orchid plants. Both were blooming

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/2/12, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: It does sort of cry out for a vertical panorama I think the point is that Dave wants to show us a photographically aesthetic image, recorded with carefully placed and balanced lighting, superbly executed framing, showing us all a respected

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid)
The D1 will work with AIS lenses? I've got some glass that I wish Icould play with more easily than messing with film. I've got film bodies I'd rather play with than my Nikon bodies. David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM, John Sessoms

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid)
Btw, if you look at the set, I did try a BW treatment. Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/23/2012 11:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set-72157629070296314/ A friend was

RE: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid)
I am not a pipe. Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Here's one that I just can't decide about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6776651850/in/set- 72157629070296314/ A friend was doing his laundry

Re: OT PESO - Figure (NSFW)

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
You could be right, but I am NOT going to UN-subscribe. From: p. j. alling You obviously hang out with the wrong class of people... On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 2:16 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Paul Stenquist I should amend my previous comment and say I find it a wee

Re: GESO after dinner photo walk

2012-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen On Feb 23, 2012, at 10:58 AM, John Sessoms wrote: ZA Y ART would be the best, were it framed a little better. Do tell? How would I improve the framing? Based on memory, since the link now produces a No photos here... message, and it Couldn't find a user matching

Re: PESO Laundry Room, comments please

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 23, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Comments please? Not sure how indelicately I can put this, but it's crap. Acknowledge and move on. Time spent on this image could be better spent creating new images. No one is doing you any favors encouraging you to spend more time on it.

Live and learn

2012-02-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Looks like my choice of the K-r for a commercial environment was not well-considered. Initially I was going to be shooting cleaned parts. But as time has gone on the situation has changed. Now I'm handling parts that are still covered in tranny fluid. And that has migrated to the camera. A

Re: Live and learn

2012-02-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'm not even sure a K5 would survive. I don't think weather sealing if aimed at hydrocarbon based compounds which can react with plastic or rubber components. Maybe an assistant to handle the parts while you handle the camera would work better. On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 5:29 PM, Collin

Re: prices

2012-02-23 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 4:49 PM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid) l...@red4est.com wrote: The D1 will work with  AIS lenses? I've got some glass that I wish Icould play with more easily than messing with film.  I've got film bodies I'd rather play with than my Nikon bodies. Don't

Re: PESO: Winter Bloom

2012-02-23 Thread David J Brooks
Well done. Dave On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I have two orchid plants. Both were blooming when purchased. One is now four years old and appears healthy but has never bloomed again. The other one is just a year old and bloomed this week for

Re: Live and learn

2012-02-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'm not even sure a K5 would survive. I don't think weather sealing if aimed at hydrocarbon based compounds which can react with plastic or rubber components. Maybe an assistant to handle the parts while you handle the camera would work better. Pentax did speak in terms of the camera handling a

Re: PESO - Bricks and Shadows

2012-02-23 Thread David J Brooks
Wow, thats a lot of bricks. Dave On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 1:49 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: The afternoon sun casts dramatic shadows along the downtown skyline. I particularly like this detail. This shadow only appears for a few weeks in the winter due to the orientation of the

Re: Live and learn

2012-02-23 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 5:50 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Pentax did speak in terms of the camera handling a fluid environment as well as dust issues.  But still, I think I'm going to ask for hand cleaner towels in my studio.  It's cheaper than constantly repairing

Re: Live and learn

2012-02-23 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/23/2012 4:50 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I'm not even sure a K5 would survive. I don't think weather sealing if aimed at hydrocarbon based compounds which can react with plastic or rubber components. Maybe an assistant to handle the parts while you handle the camera would work better.

Re:Leica M but which one?

2012-02-23 Thread Jim King
Thibouille wrote on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:21:15 -0800 I slowly convinced myself I needed to try a Leica (was hard actually). I don't wanna try alternatives *before* the M, if the M is nice but doesn't justify the cost, I'll look into Voigtlander and such. So, fot those who indeed shot with an

RE: Leica M but which one?

2012-02-23 Thread Bob W
I slowly convinced myself I needed to try a Leica (was hard actually). I don't wanna try alternatives *before* the M, if the M is nice but doesn't justify the cost, I'll look into Voigtlander and such. So, fot those who indeed shot with an M, what should I look for? Buying new is out of the

Re: Live and learn

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 23, 2012, at 2:29 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Looks like my choice of the K-r for a commercial environment was not well-considered. Initially I was going to be shooting cleaned parts. But as time has gone on the situation has changed. Now I'm handling parts that are still

Re: Leica M but which one?

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
Light meters are for sissies. On Feb 23, 2012, at 10:21 AM, Thibouille wrote: I slowly convinced myself I needed to try a Leica (was hard actually). I don't wanna try alternatives *before* the M, if the M is nice but doesn't justify the cost, I'll look into Voigtlander and such. So, fot

Re: PESO - Bricks and Shadows

2012-02-23 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2012-02-23 13:49, George Sinos wrote: http://georges.posterous.com/bricks-and-shadows I like it. It almost has a feeling of being a painting. -- Doug Lefty Franklin NutDriver Racing http://NutDriver.org Facebook NutDriver Racing Sponsored by Murphy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Live and learn

2012-02-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
You could probably do a bit with ziplock bags, clear packing tape, screen protectors or some variation of the above. I'd also recommend picking up an IR shutter release, and maybe some latex gloves for when you're handling parts. I have the IR release. It has been quite helpful. Latex gloves

PESO Where are you?

2012-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
Just for fun. Snapped this on my way home from lunch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6778147608/in/set-72157629439805329 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO - Bricks and Shadows

2012-02-23 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/23/2012 4:50 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Wow, thats a lot of bricks. Dave That's what I was thinking. I've never seen anything quite like it and wondered if my eyes were playing tricks on me. -- Walt On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 1:49 PM, George Sinosgsi...@gmail.com wrote: The afternoon

Re: PESO Where are you?

2012-02-23 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/23/2012 5:25 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Just for fun. Snapped this on my way home from lunch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6778147608/in/set-72157629439805329 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est Ha! That's just too cool. Did you happen to see Daphne around, by any

Re: OT: What to see in southeastern Australia? (Melbourne/Sydney)

2012-02-23 Thread David Savage
Get out of the small states (NSW, Tas Vic) everything is a long way from anything. On 24 February 2012 00:33, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: A travel/adventure writer, Bill Bryson, has done a series of books including hitchhiking in Europe, through-hiking the Appalachian

Re: PESO - Bricks and Shadows

2012-02-23 Thread Darren Addy
What a *terrific* image! Well done on the HDR, sir. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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 Where are you?

2012-02-23 Thread David J Brooks
Rats rat Dave On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Just for fun.  Snapped this on my way home from lunch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6778147608/in/set-72157629439805329 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO Where are you?

2012-02-23 Thread Darren Addy
Did you give him a Scooby Snack in exchange for signing a model release? Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.

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