Re: PESO: A Ford for Ken

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 13/8/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Shot a few more pics on Woodward last night. I tried an even slower shutter speed. This one is at 7/10ths of a second, f8, ISO 400. It was shot just after the ball went down. And it's a Ford, which should please of resident Ford man, Mr.

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 13/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: There were a bunch of teenagers there who had set up an inflatable mini-tramp, and were running at top speed down the dune (half falling, mostly out of control), then jumping onto the trampoline and into the water. They looked like they

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 13/8/05, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm in the street in SF, in a flea market. Someone has an ME winder, in the box, for $6. If anyone's interested, send me an email within 10-15', and I'll grab it for you. I thought I was bad enough connecting up now and then in my Land Rover

RE: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Jens Bladt
Thanks, Don. I aguess my answer to making bad shots is: The lens isn't good enough - or - The AF is too slow. The real reason is that I'm not careful enough to make shure the speed and aperture is OK. Take a look at these. Click on the shots to examine my descriptions:

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith

2005-08-14 Thread John Forbes
Yes, I agree. It has a sort of timeless quality; could almost have been taken in the 50s. Mind you, it is Canada. :-) John On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 08:34:28 +0100, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 13/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: There were a bunch of teenagers there

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Carlos Royo
Jens Bladt escribió: A Tokina AT-X will be mine for appr. 700 Euro (870 USD) in Germany (EU: No taxes): http://tinyurl.com/cugh7 That's still a lot of money (sigh) for a 1-2 stops faster lens. But a little cheaper than than the Sigma Telephoto 70-200mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM: appr 1100 USD. (BH

SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Jens Bladt
Thanks, Carlos. (What a whife!) I agree, the F 70-210 realy is a very good lens. Sometimes I just wish I had the extra speed. So, MP Superstore shows the wrong photo. They seem to be selling the FA 2.8 80-200mm for 1400 USD? That's a very attractive price. (It's listed here at 5000 USD !! I can't

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread mike wilson
Jens Bladt wrote: This sounds to me like a very good idea. I can certainly imagine myself misplacing stuff all the time :-) BTW: The ones I like best, judging from pics and description), among those offered at ebay are: The Canon Eos vest and the Fotodiox vest (Deluxe Pro Photo Vest) Jens Bladt

Re: PESO: A Ford for Ken

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Cotty, and thanks to all who commented. Paul On Aug 14, 2005, at 3:31 AM, Cotty wrote: On 13/8/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Shot a few more pics on Woodward last night. I tried an even slower shutter speed. This one is at 7/10ths of a second, f8, ISO 400. It was shot

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: The only drawback is that it makes you look like either a dweeb or a pro. So people stare and try to charge you pro rate for photo tickets. Hi Mike, What is a photo ticket? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: PESO playground

2005-08-14 Thread Scott Loveless
Thanks for the comments, Frank. As far as the focal length, this was taken with the lens at 7.8mm. From the Pentax description .this 7.8mm-39mm lens offers a focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 37.5mm-187.5mm lens in 35mm format. On 8/13/05, frank theriault [EMAIL

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Bill Owens
Several years ago I was able to pickup a Vivitar Series I 70-210/3.5. Only 1/2 stop slower that a 2.8 and $100.00. Bill - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 6:37 PM Subject: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or

Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Carlos Royo
Hi Jens: I am afraid I can't show you any of my shots with the FA* 80-200 2.8, as so far I have been too lazy to invest some time and effort to look for an Internet server to exhibit some of my photos. I also had the chance to play with the Sigma 70-200 2.8, it is slightly sharper than the

RE: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Don Sanderson
Agreed, I've done much better with Tamron and Tokina. Don -Original Message- From: Carlos Royo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 8:59 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom snip My experience with Sigma

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: The only drawback is that it makes you look like either a dweeb or a pro. So people stare and try to charge you pro rate for photo tickets. Hi Mike, What is a photo ticket? In a lot of places now you have to pay extra

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: Photo Vest In a lot of places now you have to pay extra to take photos. You have to pay _a lot_ extra if you want to use the pictures professionally. One place I went in had a ticket for about £2, no time limit. If you wanted

Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Carlos - do you have any 2.8/80-200mm Pentax shots to show me (us)? I purchased a Tokina 80-200 AT-X Pro off a fellow list member. The results were surpising, a little soft at 200mm but good results like this

Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
I only owned two Sigma lenses, hence I cannot speak generally about Sigmas. However, the 70-210/3.5-4.5 APO Macro I owned for many years (before it was stolen) was one of my best lenses ever (both mechanically and optically), and my great appreciation for it was one of the two reasons because I

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Juan Buhler
On 8/14/05, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought I was bad enough connecting up now and then in my Land Rover for a gander - you're on the street? Don't tell me, you can get a hotspot on the back of your *ist D ?? Yep, the latest firmware update runs Firefox... the keyboard sucks though

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread P. J. Alling
I have to second that, these are fantastic lenses that can be had quiet inexpensively, though the difference is more like 2/3 stop. Bill Owens wrote: Several years ago I was able to pickup a Vivitar Series I 70-210/3.5. Only 1/2 stop slower that a 2.8 and $100.00. Bill - Original

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread mike wilson
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: Photo Vest In a lot of places now you have to pay extra to take photos. You have to pay _a lot_ extra if you want to use the pictures professionally. One place I went in had a ticket for about £2, no time

PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well, it's a slow list day, so I'll post another cruise pic. This one's a Great Grape Cuda or Challenger. I'm guessing a Challenger. ISO 400, FA 35/2, fi @ 1/3 second. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3633673size=lg

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm very happy with the performance of my Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5. Very sharp and contrasty. However, I find my self using the DA 50-200 more and more, due to its size and excellent performance. The loss of a stop plus isn't often a problem for me. However, I will pull out the Vivitar when

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith

2005-08-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 13, 2005, at 3:54 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3631907size=lg frank! You've dashed the hope of your signature line and gone sharp on us. How sad!! ... ]'-) Great shot, really. Timeless. You've caught Youth and Summer in this frame.

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 14, 2005, at 12:39 AM, Cotty wrote: I thought I was bad enough connecting up now and then in my Land Rover for a gander - you're on the street? Don't tell me, you can get a hotspot on the back of your *ist D ?? I have logged into Amazon and checked a book price or two while in a

Re: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 14, 2005, at 8:40 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Well, it's a slow list day, so I'll post another cruise pic. This one's a Great Grape Cuda or Challenger. I'm guessing a Challenger. ISO 400, FA 35/2, fi @ 1/3 second. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3633673size=lg Gads,

Re: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/8/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, it's a slow list day, so I'll post another cruise pic. This one's a Great Grape Cuda or Challenger. I'm guessing a Challenger. ISO 400, FA 35/2, fi @ 1/3 second. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3633673size=lg

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 14, 2005, at 8:44 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I'm very happy with the performance of my Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5. Very sharp and contrasty. However, I find my self using the DA 50-200 more and more, due to its size and excellent performance. The loss of a stop plus isn't often a

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: In a lot of places now you have to pay extra to take photos. You have to pay _a lot_ extra if you want to use the pictures professionally. One place I went in had a ticket for about £2, no time limit. If you wanted a pro ticket, it was

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Juan Buhler
Back in 2001, I was in San Luis Obispo during a weekend drive along the coast. In a photo store there, I found a K85/1.8 for I think $180 and a K30/2.8 for $99. I don't remember the prices exactly, but they turned out to be a bargain. I wasn't familiar with those lenses, so I went to the local

Re: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, it's a slow list day, so I'll post another cruise pic. This one's a Great Grape Cuda or Challenger. I'm guessing a Challenger. ISO 400, FA 35/2, fi @ 1/3 second. Paul

Re: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
No Chargers in this batch. A supercharged Duster, but no Chargers. I'll have to look for one later this week. Rainy weather moved in last night, so I haven't been back out, but I'm hoping it clears out by Tuesday. I'll be at home tomorrow, because my daughter and granddaughter are arriving

Re: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Godfrey. Lots of fun. On Aug 14, 2005, at 11:54 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 14, 2005, at 8:40 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Well, it's a slow list day, so I'll post another cruise pic. This one's a Great Grape Cuda or Challenger. I'm guessing a Challenger. ISO 400, FA 35/2, fi @

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: In a lot of places now you have to pay extra to take photos. You have to pay _a lot_ extra if you want to use the pictures professionally. One place I went in had a ticket for about £2, no time limit. If you wanted a pro

Re: Hopi Couple

2005-08-14 Thread Bob Blakely
From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://bob.blakely.com/Cake_4.jpg Watch out - large file! Thanks for the comments, Guys! These are the particulars I forgot to include... LX, SMCP 35-105/3.5 @ unknown/5.6, Combination soft box/bounce on camera - white ceiling. Regards, Bob...

Re: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread Powell Hargrave
Well done Paul. The kid riding shotgun is soo clear - almost sharp. Great technique. Powell Well, it's a slow list day, so I'll post another cruise pic. This one's a Great Grape Cuda or Challenger. I'm guessing a Challenger. ISO 400, FA 35/2, fi @ 1/3 second. Paul

Re: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/8/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: my daughter and granddaughter are arriving from Scotland. Happy times. Ach aye! Time for a wee dram! Have a good time. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

RE: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I have logged into Amazon and checked a book price or two while in a local bookstore with my phone... Embarassing, eh? but I hate to pay $40 for a book I can get for $25 by waiting two days. ;-) That's why

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 14, 2005, at 10:02 AM, Bob W wrote: That's why there'll be no more bricks mortar bookstores in a few years. Amazon will charge whatever they want, and we will have lost the pleasure of browsing for books. You won't be able to talk to knowledgable staff about the books. The town

RE: PESO:Doppeldecker fly's paradise

2005-08-14 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Godfrey thanks for your comment. The flowers and the fly had that saturated color, there was not manipulation done on the computer later. The red is indeed very strong ;-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 13,

RE: PESO: A Ford for Ken

2005-08-14 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Paul I find your experiments very interesting and would like to see more, maybe combined with flash? The Ford is well done. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 4:35 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re:

RE: PESO: Leap of Faith

2005-08-14 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Frank I agree with all of the comments so far. I lovely photo of a wonderful place, taken in the right moment and with a good composition. greetings Markus , as were the spectators. I snapped a few, including this one: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3631907size=lg Comments

How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Pentaxians I have two 55mm filters stuck together and would like to ask for an advice to separate them. I can not hold each of them easily to turn them because of the little ring area, is there anything I can do without damaging one of the filters? greetings Markus

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: E.R.N. Reed Subject: Re: Winder ME, anyone? I have a reverse story -- one day I happened to be looking through my recommendations list from Amazon and there was a book I'd never heard of, but it looked really, really interesting. I happened to be passing

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: How-to separate 2 stuck filters Hi Pentaxians I have two 55mm filters stuck together and would like to ask for an advice to separate them. I can not hold each of them easily to turn them because of the little ring area, is there

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 14, 2005, at 10:02 AM, Bob W wrote: That's why there'll be no more bricks mortar bookstores in a few years. Amazon will charge whatever they want, and we will have lost the pleasure of browsing for books. You won't be able to talk to knowledgable staff

RE: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Bill I will buy gloves tomorrow and try your recommendation. thanks! Markus -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 7:58 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters - Original Message -

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Glen
At 01:58 PM 8/14/2005, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: How-to separate 2 stuck filters Hi Pentaxians I have two 55mm filters stuck together and would like to ask for an advice to separate them. I can not hold each of them easily to turn them

RE: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Amita Guha
You can also try tying a piece of string tightly around one of them and using the leverage to twist it off the other. Amita

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Bob Blakely
There exists small plastic filter wrenches. They are little split ring devices with handles sticking out and take up almost no room in the bag. They come in a variety of sizes and each one fits a small range of filter sizes. I own 4 which covers most all my filter sizes. I've used them several

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Bob Blakely
This is what I use. Paste together in your browser... http://cgi.ebay.com/Lense-Filter-Wrench-2-pack-for-46-60-MM-filters-NEW_W0QQitemZ7537846308QQcategoryZ79000QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Regards, Bob... - The art of

RE: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Bob W
But even if all the local bookstores are parts of chains, there is still a good argument for buying from them rather from Amazon when you have the chance. And that is that it keeps a lot of the money local, in the wages of the staff, brings in ancillary work, such as cleaning, from the local area,

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sun, 14 Aug 2005, P. J. Alling wrote: Bill Owens wrote: Several years ago I was able to pickup a Vivitar Series I 70-210/3.5. Only 1/2 stop slower that a 2.8 and $100.00. I have to second that, these are fantastic lenses that can be had quiet inexpensively, though the difference is

Australian web picture law

2005-08-14 Thread Powell Hargrave
I hope this paranoia gets quickly trampled. http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,16202163%5E15306%5E%5Enbv%5E ,00.html

SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Jens Bladt
50-200mm is a brilliant zoom range. I'd love to have a 50-200 F2.8 :-\ Jens Bladt cand. arch. http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 14. august 2005 18:02 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: Dreaming of a fast

RE: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Jens Bladt
The Vivitar Series 1 3.5/70-210mm is MF, isn't it? To me maunal focus is not realy an option for reportage work. Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 14. august 2005 20:38 Til:

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Juan Buhler
Or, two flat rubber surfaces could work too. Try a pair of rubber flip-flops or something like that. Do as Bill said, sandwiching the filters, pressing and twisting. j On 8/14/05, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bill I will buy gloves tomorrow and try your recommendation. thanks!

Small camera and book shops, was Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote further down: Bob W wrote directly below: That's why there'll be no more bricks mortar bookstores in a few years. Amazon will charge whatever they want, and we will have lost the pleasure of browsing for books. You won't be able to talk to knowledgable

RE: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread Jens Bladt
What kind of places would that be, Mike? Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 14. august 2005 16:12 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: Photo Vest Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, mike wilson,

RE: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread Jens Bladt
LOL! That's a really good one, William ! Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 14. august 2005 16:32 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: Photo Vest - Original Message - From: mike

Re: Australian web picture law

2005-08-14 Thread Juan Buhler
Funny, when I first read that I thought Victorian was being used in an editorial manner to describe the attorney general. Then I realized it referred to the state of Victoria... j On 8/14/05, Powell Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hope this paranoia gets quickly trampled.

RE: Australian web picture law

2005-08-14 Thread Jens Bladt
Where I live there's alrady laws and regulations covering this field. Try to check out what available information the local (photo)journalist union may have on this issue. Funny enough, I have just downloaded several documents about this - a few minutes ago - from the Danish Journalist Union. I'm

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread mike wilson
Jens Bladt wrote: What kind of places would that be, Mike? Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt I've already mentioned Prague Castle/Cathedral but there are plenty of similar places that do the same. It seems to be abused by many if the attraction has a high number of

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've bought an awful lot from Amazon over the years, but almost only when I haven't been able to get the book locally (which includes the West End of London). Support your local shops. I have never bought anything from Amazon. Ever. (Sometimes I buy from

Re: Winder ME, anyone?

2005-08-14 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Most places now, the only book shops are large chains such as Chapters or BN. The small players are already forced out. We've already witnessed it happen with camera stores, it'll happen soon enough with bookstores. Ah Bill, I wish you'd had a chance to

Re: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom

2005-08-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use the SMC Pentax-F 4-5.6/70-210mm a lot. But it's often too slow. The FA 2.8 Pentax 80-200mm is almost three times as expensive as a similar Sigma lens. A Tokina 2.8 AT-X 80-200mm is only appr. 50% of the Sigma. This makes the Pentax lens is 6 times as

Re: PESO: A Ford for Ken

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Markus. I am going to try some with a bit of flash on trailing curtain shutter, but the weather has turned. I'm hoping that i have another chance to shoot a bit during the week. The cruise concludes next Saturday. Paul On Aug 14, 2005, at 1:35 PM, Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Paul I find

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/13/05, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day Frank, An absolutely stunning shot. Thanks, David. You've caught the action at the perfect moment, composition, focus DOF are all spot on. I would have normally liked to pan this type of shot, to get motion blur, and to separate the

Re: Bob Shell?

2005-08-14 Thread Mark Roberts
BTW folks: Bob Shell Defense Fund c/o Davis Associates LLC. 9502-A Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031 I'm sure anything you could contribute would be much appreciated. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/14/05, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Frank I agree with all of the comments so far. I lovely photo of a wonderful place, taken in the right moment and with a good composition. greetings Markus Markus, Cotty, Godfrey, John, Thanks for your thoughts and comments. I really

Re: PESO:Doppeldecker fly's paradise

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/12/05, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I resent this one since I got no reactions so far... sorry if you see it twice. Markus I like the second one (fly on the flower) best, because of the bright colours. The green fly is interesting. The double-decker bees are interesting (At

Re: PESO: Cruising with Dad

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/14/05, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it's a slow list day, so I'll post another cruise pic. This one's a Great Grape Cuda or Challenger. I'm guessing a Challenger. ISO 400, FA 35/2, fi @ 1/3 second. Paul http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3633673size=lg The

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Lewis Matthew
Put on a pair of rubber gloves (dishwashing latex gloves will work). Sandwich the two filters in the palms of your hands and twist them apart. William Robb Thanks, Bill. You solved my problem. Lewis _ Don’t just search. Find.

PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
As a result of an off-list discussion, I modified this one that I initially posted yesterday, in two ways: First, on the original, I sharpened only the jumper, and not the background, with the result that the background is more OOF-looking than on the print. On Version 1.1 I've sharpened the

Was Winder ME, anyone? Now bookstores.

2005-08-14 Thread Lewis Matthew
Maybe, but more likely not. Most places now, the only book shops are large chains such as Chapters or BN. The small players are already forced out. We've already witnessed it happen with camera stores, it'll happen soon enough with bookstores. William Robb I think you are right. However,

RE: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread Bob W
My local cathedral has now completely banned amateur photgraphy in its grounds. You can't even take a picture of the exterior parts that are inside the cathedral precinct. I imagine that the worst that would happen if you were caught would be eviction. You could always claim

PESO: Others 2005 - 31p - GDG

2005-08-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Not quite a PAW shot, but I like the textures and the skew-ness of everything in this photo. It seems a photo of a world where nothing quite lines up exactly. From an evening in Liverpool ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/31p.htm Comments and critique always appreciated.

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 14, 2005, at 2:01 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3634511size=lg For reference, here's the original: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3631907size=lg Hmm. I tend to like the original rendering more. I think it does a better job of

Re: Hopi Couple

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/12/05, Raimo K [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great picture! I agree with Raimo! -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: OT:Apple advise

2005-08-14 Thread Juey Chong Ong
On Aug 11, 2005, at 3:15 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: BTW, if you are going to be using an external monitor, keyboard and mouse on your desktop anyway, you might consider the PowerBook 12 instead of the 15 as it is much smaller and easier for mobility. Besides the smaller, non-widescreen

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/8/05, Markus Maurer, discombobulated, unleashed: Hi Bill I will buy gloves tomorrow and try your recommendation. thanks! Markus Elbow length gloves work better. Get good quality rubber. Black's nice. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: My local cathedral has now completely banned amateur photgraphy in its grounds. You can't even take a picture of the exterior parts that are inside the cathedral precinct. Why? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: Photo Vest

2005-08-14 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: My local cathedral has now completely banned amateur photgraphy in its grounds. You can't even take a picture of the exterior parts that are inside the cathedral precinct. Why? Because. I suspect the powers (or maybe

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Frank, There's something to be said for the new version. I like the sharpneing, and I like the reduced highlights. I would choose it over the original. But I think you can do better. In the new version, you've lost all the shadow detail in the leaper's face. I'd go back to the original and

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very inventive. A fascinating picture. Good work. Paul On Aug 14, 2005, at 6:44 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso21.html Comments welcomed. -Marco

RE: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-14 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Frank you overdid it for me. The face of the jumper is too dark now and I don't mind the background and the people there being a bit on the light and overexposed side because it draws the attention more on the main subject. Your second version is not an improvement for me therefore, maybe we

RE: PESO:Doppeldecker fly's paradise

2005-08-14 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Frank I agree with your comments, the 2 bees shot is nice for me just for the special moment and not for the exposure or composition. thanks for looking Markus -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 10:14 PM To:

RE: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Cotty I will buy gloves tomorrow and *not* try the things your where probably be thinking about when you wrote that ;-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 11:59 PM To: pentax list Subject: Re: How-to separate 2

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, Markus Maurer, discombobulated, unleashed: Hi Bill I will buy gloves tomorrow and try your recommendation. thanks! Markus Elbow length gloves work better. Get good quality rubber. Black's nice. Cheers, Cotty Then a set of glossy black knee length patent

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-14 Thread keithw
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso21.html Comments welcomed. -Marco Geez! That camera (in front) is about the size of a 2 1/4 X 3 1/4 Crown Graphic!

Re: A Ford for Ken

2005-08-14 Thread Kenneth Waller
Thanks Paul I like this series alot. Now with this Ford you're fair balanced. I think I started @ Ford the day after they stopped T production. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: A Ford for Ken Shot a few more pics on

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Joseph Tainter
This is what I use. Paste together in your browser... http://cgi.ebay.com/Lense-Filter-Wrench-2-pack-for-46-60-MM-filters-NEW_W0QQitemZ7537846308QQcategoryZ79000QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Regards, Bob... -- Bob, thanks very much. I have a 77 mm. thin Heliopan polarizer

OT - 24 bit and 36 bit cameras ......

2005-08-14 Thread Anand DHUPKAR
Folks - I have a question - Fujifilm is coming out with S9000 a new camera. This one has 9 Megapixels, 10.7x optical and 2x digital zoom. I really liked these specifications very much. I have been trying to analyze my digital requirements for quite some time and looks like this one could be a

OT - 24 bit and 36 bit cameras ......

2005-08-14 Thread Anand DHUPKAR
Folks - I have a question - Fujifilm is coming out with S9000 a new camera. This one has 9 Megapixels, 10.7x optical and 2x digital zoom. I really liked these specifications very much. I have been trying to analyze my digital requirements for quite some time and looks like this one could be a

Re: A Ford for Ken

2005-08-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
You're welcome Ken, and thanks for the comment. On Aug 14, 2005, at 8:50 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Thanks Paul I like this series alot. Now with this Ford you're fair balanced. I think I started @ Ford the day after they stopped T production. Kenneth Waller - Original Message -

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread Joseph Tainter
This is what I use. Paste together in your browser... http://cgi.ebay.com/Lense-Filter-Wrench-2-pack-for-46-60-MM-filters-NEW_W0QQitemZ7537846308QQcategoryZ79000QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Regards, Bob... -- P.S. These are 3.95-4.95 at BH. That eBay price is too high. Joe

Re: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/14/05, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Frank, snip But I think you can do better.snip Oh my God. A highschool flashback. cheers, frank vbg -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/14/05, Marco Alpert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso21.html Comments welcomed. That is very weird. I had a print done up this week with the intentions of posting it as a PAW, but had second thoughts because seeing it in print, I decided I just didn't like

Re: PESO: Others 2005 - 31p - GDG

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/14/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not quite a PAW shot, but I like the textures and the skew-ness of everything in this photo. It seems a photo of a world where nothing quite lines up exactly. From an evening in Liverpool ...

Re: GESO: An evening with the M100/2.8

2005-08-14 Thread frank theriault
On 8/12/05, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: GOD I knew he used a Pentax, but I didn't know he was on this list. If He is, He's a lurker, because I don't recall seeing any posts from Him (and I'd have likely remembered that...). vbg cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

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