Re: Re: Delivery Failure Messages

2006-02-03 Thread mike wilson
From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/03 Fri AM 05:55:44 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Delivery Failure Messages It's somebody subscribed to the list from an account that incorrectly reports delivery failures to the original submitter, not to the 'envelope

Re: Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread mike wilson
From: Gautam Sarup [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/03 Fri AM 04:21:46 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: I'm an idiot Scott, You're not the only one around. I have a roll to which I've done exactly the same thing in a PZ-1p. Tell me how the results turn out. Cheers,

RE: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Jay, My best wishes are with you and your daughter. Through your photos I have come to know, in a very small way, your family. Please keep us posted on Nicole's situation. Let us know if there's anything we can do ... Shel [Original Message] From: Jay Taylor PDML'ers, Please say a

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
My best wishes that Nicole's health returns to normal quickly!!! Godfrey On Feb 2, 2006, at 11:06 PM, Jay Taylor wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the

Re: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread mike wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/02 Thu PM 11:57:38 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open - Original Message - From: John Francis Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread David Savage
On 2/3/06, E.R.N. Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don Sanderson wrote: Don't feel bad Scott, you have no idea how many times I've tried to chimp when using a film body lately! ;-) As a sign of the times, I don't think my children understand why that doesn't work. These same children

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the hospital this evening. We do not know what is wrong with her. She's been experiencing headache, chest pain and elevated heart rate. She

Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread David Mann
On Feb 3, 2006, at 10:34 PM, David Savage wrote: These same children refer to vinyl LPs as big CDs. I feel *very* old. Whats an ell pee?? Now that I think about it, I don't have any pre-recorded music on an analogue medium. I would like to buy a good turntable someday. Most of my

Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Juan Buhler
Does anyone know if the Vivitar 24mm/2.8 is any good? How does it compare to, say, the K24mm/3.5? Thanks, j -- Juan Buhler Water Molotov: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com Slippery Slope: http://color.jbuhler.com

Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:34:22 +0100 schreef David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 2/3/06, E.R.N. Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don Sanderson wrote: Don't feel bad Scott, you have no idea how many times I've tried to chimp when using a film body lately! ;-) As a sign of the times, I don't

Re: Delivery Failure Messages

2006-02-03 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 3, 2006, at 12:55 AM, John Francis wrote: It's somebody subscribed to the list from an account that incorrectly reports delivery failures to the original submitter, not to the 'envelope from' address. This is a failure commonly found in poorly written mail systems. Oh, I see,

Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 3, 2006, at 5:25 AM, Juan Buhler wrote: Does anyone know if the Vivitar 24mm/2.8 is any good? How does it compare to, say, the K24mm/3.5? Depends on which one. Vivitar is a marketing company, not a lens maker, and their lenses have come from a number of different suppliers at

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jay, May God return your daughter to good health and a full recovery speedily. Dealing with an illness of your child is difficult. Keep thinking positive thoughts. Regards, Bob S. On 2/3/06, Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you

RE: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Juan, Vivitar quality is all over the place. Different companies have made the lenses under the Vivitar name, and unless you know who made which lens, you'd only be guessing at what to expect. The Series 1 lenses have an excellent reputation, unless you have a later Series 1 lens which was

Re: Delivery Failure Messages

2006-02-03 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Bob Shell wrote: On Feb 3, 2006, at 12:55 AM, John Francis wrote: It's somebody subscribed to the list from an account that incorrectly reports delivery failures to the original submitter, not to the 'envelope from' address. This is a failure commonly found in poorly

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
You have my prayers and best wishes. Paul On Feb 3, 2006, at 2:06 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the hospital this evening. We do not know what

Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:29:12 +0100 schreef Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: snip There's a listing for cult lenses somewhere on the 'net, and it provides some good info. That would be http://medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html, a must read. Jim Colwell's SplosDB lists third party lense with

Re: PESO - A Visit to the Orthodontist

2006-02-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
LOL If only my old Spotmatic could talk ... Thanks, Tim. Shel [Original Message] From: Tim Sherburne Shel, maybe you need to consider a career as a porn photographer? ;) Kidding aside, it's altogether a frame well done. SB http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/ortho.html

Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread David Savage
On 2/3/06, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 3, 2006, at 10:34 PM, David Savage wrote: These same children refer to vinyl LPs as big CDs. I feel *very* old. Whats an ell pee?? Now that I think about it, I don't have any pre-recorded music on an analogue medium. I would like

Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread David Savage
On 2/3/06, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Op Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:34:22 +0100 schreef David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Whats an ell pee?? Think of it as audio-film :o) -- Regards, Lucas LOL Ah yes. Prone to scratching, needs to be handled with care etc. etc. Dave

Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Fri, 03 Feb 2006 13:05:08 +0100 schreef David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 2/3/06, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Op Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:34:22 +0100 schreef David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Whats an ell pee?? Think of it as audio-film :o) LOL Ah yes. Prone to scratching,

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Carlos Royo
I'm not a religious person, Jay, but you can be sure that your daughter Nicole is and will be in my thoughts, and I wish her a fast and complete recovery, and the best for all your family in this difficult moment. Let's hope everything turns to be a minor problem. Carlos

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Jay Taylor wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the hospital this evening. We do not know what is wrong with her. She's been experiencing headache, chest pain and

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought the bullet, #12. My wife is going to shoot me :-). What the hell, you only live once. Gotta find a tent now. Yee ha! Looking forward to meeting you, Paul. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Perry Pellechia
You and your daughter have my prayers as well. On 2/3/06, Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the hospital this evening. We do not know

Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Mark Roberts
Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if the Vivitar 24mm/2.8 is any good? How does it compare to, say, the K24mm/3.5? I had a Vivitar 24/2.8 once. It was about 10 years ago and I didn't have a Pentax 24 for comparison so I can't really tell you how it rates on that basis.

Re: Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/03 Fri PM 01:22:47 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good? Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if the Vivitar 24mm/2.8 is any good? How does it compare to, say, the K24mm/3.5? I

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Rick Womer
Paul, Just behind you at #15. Rick --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought the bullet, #12. My wife is going to shoot me :-). What the hell, you only live once. Gotta find a tent now. Yee ha! Looking forward to meeting you, Paul. -- Mark

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
Sounds good Sir. Looking forward to meeting old and new faces. Frank and I (me?) are que #41. This time i have a receipt and program to show the border folk. Maybe this years crossing will be less than a week.LOL Dave (I have a tent) Brooks [EMAIL

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Derby Chang
Jay Taylor wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the hospital this evening. We do not know what is wrong with her. She's been experiencing headache, chest pain and

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
I look forward to meeting you as well, Mark. I've missed too many of these. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought the bullet, #12. My wife is going to shoot me :-). What the hell, you only live once. Gotta find a tent now. Yee ha! Looking forward to meeting you, Paul. -- Mark Roberts

Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 3, 2006, at 8:35 AM, mike wilson wrote: Soft across the frame and with the flare resistance of a circa1972 Led Zeppelin groupie. ROFLMAO! Bob

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
On Thu, Feb 02, 2006 at 09:48:20PM +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought the bullet, #12. My wife is going to shoot me :-). What the hell, you only live once. Gotta find a tent now. Paul If you have problems, I've got a wide selection of

Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread dagt
fra: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 2/3/06, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 3, 2006, at 10:34 PM, David Savage wrote: These same children refer to vinyl LPs as big CDs. I feel *very* old. Whats an ell pee?? Now that I think about it, I don't have any

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds good Sir. Looking forward to meeting old and new faces. Frank and I (me?) are que #41. This time i have a receipt and program to show the border folk. Maybe this years crossing will be less than a week.LOL Dave (I have a tent) Brooks Paul, DON'T SLEEP IN

Re: For those thinking of buying a used...

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
- Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: For those thinking of buying a used... Bill, Have you ever thought of a new repairman? Regards, Bob S. I used Pentax Canada. In retrospect, I wonder if they didn't use old stock

Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Cory Papenfuss
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Mark Roberts wrote: Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if the Vivitar 24mm/2.8 is any good? How does it compare to, say, the K24mm/3.5? I had a Vivitar 24/2.8 once. It was about 10 years ago and I didn't have a Pentax 24 for comparison so I can't

SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Cory Papenfuss
Hey all. The recent query on the Vivitar made me remember that I'm not too satisfied with my Kiron/Vivitar 28mm f/2. I've been looking (i.e. ebaying) for an inexpensive SMC 28mm. As much as I'd like the f/2, it's too expensive and difficult to find. It appears that there are a few

Re: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Although it's not fast, the K28/3.5 is very good. Extremely sharp throughout the range. The Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 is a real prize, although hard to find. Paul On Feb 3, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Cory Papenfuss wrote: Hey all. The recent query on the Vivitar made me remember that I'm not too

WTB: Photoshop Elements 3 for Windows

2006-02-03 Thread Carlos Royo
Hello all: If someone has a Photoshop Elements for Windows, version 3 which doesn't need and want to sell it, I am ready to buy it for a reasonable price. My scarcely used Windows partition in my PC has Windows 2000 Pro SP4 installed, and can't run the latest Elements v. 4. I have donwloaded

Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Fred
As others have said, the Vivitar stuff was made by lots of different companies. ...And the quality of Vivitar products has varied greatly over the years. This is also true specifically for the Series 1 lenses, too. While they were almost always of very high calibre in the 70's and

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Cesar
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Feb 02, 2006 at 09:48:20PM +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought the bullet, #12. My wife is going to shoot me :-). What the hell, you only live once. Gotta find a tent now. Paul If you have problems, I've got a wide selection of

Re: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Cory Papenfuss
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: Although it's not fast, the K28/3.5 is very good. Extremely sharp throughout the range. The Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 is a real prize, although hard to find. Paul I was looking at that when I got the f/2 Vivitar. I found conflicting reviews on

Re: OT: NYT article on Digital Cameras (PMA)

2006-02-03 Thread Christian
Tom C wrote: Pentax was also slow out the gate, but not as slow. Now though, they are slow in introducing an upgrade path to the *ist D. This can't be gaining them customers. Pentax is not trying to keep customers with an upgrade path. They seem more inclined to gain new entry level

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 09:01:23 US/Eastern, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds good Sir. Looking forward to meeting old and new faces. Frank and I (me?) are que #41. This time i have a receipt and program to show the border folk. Maybe this years crossing will be less than a

Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

2006-02-03 Thread Christian
Juan Buhler wrote: Does anyone know if the Vivitar 24mm/2.8 is any good? How does it compare to, say, the K24mm/3.5? Couldn't tell you how it compared, but I had a Vivitar VMC 24mm 2.8 Vivitar manual focus lens. I bought it new maybe 11 years ago. It performed pretty well: good contrast

PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread Gonz
My youngest, she loves drama and this was her chance to act out a little in front of the camera. I didnt make it entirely Black and White. Trying to get an old portrait look. Do I need to desaturate more? http://www.g0nz.com/4imgs/data/media/1/anframe.jpg Comments, critiques, etc. welcome.

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread frank theriault
On 2/3/06, Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. snip Jay, I'll be thinking about your daughter and your family. Here's hoping that it all turns out for the best. -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I'm so pissed I cant get there this year -- The only thing I'm reading on PDML is GFM stuff - I have it in a separate folder - Paul will be alright sleeping in Chainsaw Dave's tent as long as Chainsaw is not sleeping in it too :) Anyone with in 50 feet of where Dave sleeps will indeed need

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 09:01:23 US/Eastern, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds good Sir. Looking forward to meeting old and new faces. Frank and I (me?) are que #41. This time i have a receipt and program to show the border folk.

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds good Sir. Looking forward to meeting old and new faces. Frank and I (me?) are que #41. This time i have a receipt and program to show the border folk. Maybe this years crossing will be less than a week.LOL

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Joseph Tainter
Jay, of course! Hopefully it is something minor. A few years ago a friend of mine wound up in the hospital for a weekend with similar symptoms. It turned out to be a thyroid problem. (Not suggesting that is your daughter's problem, just that her problem may not be any worse.) Joe

Re: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Fred
I've heard the [K|M]28/3.5 is sharper than the 2.8? The K 28/3.5 (and this is also true of the K 35/3.5) is one of the best Pentax wide-angles (IMHO). A little slow, of course, but excellent sharpness, contrast and distortion, and available for generally a low price (although this does vary a

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open Frank, is it Canada Customs i need to register my gear with.?? Take anything that has serial numbers to Canada Customs and get them to card them. What this means is

Re: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Fred Subject: Re: SMC 28mm lens query Although you refer to the 2.8, there are several versions of Pentax 28/2.8's, and I understand they do vary quite a bit in quality. We like to denigrate the M28/2.8s, but they aren't all that bad either. William

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Mark Roberts
Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone with in 50 feet of where Dave sleeps will indeed need earplugs or some very good sleepytime meds Bill Owens is on the mend so perhaps he'll brew up some sleepytime meds :) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread Mark Roberts
Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My youngest, she loves drama and this was her chance to act out a little in front of the camera. I didnt make it entirely Black and White. Trying to get an old portrait look. Do I need to desaturate more? http://www.g0nz.com/4imgs/data/media/1/anframe.jpg

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Gonz
My prayers are with you and your daughter. Jay Taylor wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the hospital this evening. We do not know what is wrong with her. She's

Re: I'm an idiot

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
My GFM roll of HIE was shot using my PZ-1, 28-105 and #25 Red.. Turned out fine. I put a piece of aluminum foil, just a hair bigger than the DX window over the window and pressed it into the cavity. Then i put a piece of electrial tape over that. No noticable edge fogging that i could see.

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread frank theriault
On 2/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Frank, is it Canada Customs i need to register my gear with.?? I dunno, I think so. I'm not bothering to register, because my stuff is so old and beaten up, no one would think that it's new. I think that registration is just to get

RE: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread Tom C
Very nice Gonz. Frameable and displayable AS-IS in my opinion. Tom C. From: Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO PAW Another soft shot Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:14:59 -0600 My youngest, she loves drama and this was her chance

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Mark Roberts wrote: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone with in 50 feet of where Dave sleeps will indeed need earplugs or some very good sleepytime meds Bill Owens is on the mend so perhaps he'll brew up some sleepytime meds :) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Jack Davis
You got it! Jack --- Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the hospital this evening. We do not know what is wrong with her. She's

RE: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: You remember how hard it was getting back ~into~ Canada last year? Security? What security? LOL Have you got a passport at last, or are you going UPS? g Malcolm

Re: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Jack Davis
Cory, Although we all know that there is a QC variable that applies to everything, the image produced by my SMC-M 28/f2.8 has never disappointed me. I've also, never compared it to any other versions or makes of the 28mm, so how do I know..? My feeling is that it might come in second against my A*

MX screen in my istD - another question

2006-02-03 Thread herb greenslade
Hi Every once in a while I look at the PUG archives, sometimes out of curiosity, and other times to see if I can get some particular info. This time a bit of both, but what caught my attention was the discussion on the above subject. I have an *istDS and would like to know if someone has

Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread Gonz
Mark Roberts wrote: Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My youngest, she loves drama and this was her chance to act out a little in front of the camera. I didnt make it entirely Black and White. Trying to get an old portrait look. Do I need to desaturate more?

Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread Gonz
Tom C wrote: Very nice Gonz. Frameable and displayable AS-IS in my opinion. Thanks Tom. I think I will. Tom C. From: Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO PAW Another soft shot Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:14:59 -0600 My

Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Gonz Subject: PESO PAW Another soft shot My youngest, she loves drama and this was her chance to act out a little in front of the camera. I didnt make it entirely Black and White. Trying to get an old portrait look. Do I need to desaturate more?

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread frank theriault
On 2/3/06, Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you got a passport at last, or are you going UPS? g Believe it or not, they actually issued me a passport! g cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

RE: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, The image looks a bit too reddish on my monitor. Ran it through a couple of color checkers to verify - so it's not my monitor calibration that's off. I fiddled a bit with the color inPS and found something that looked a bit more natural. Of course, color is such a subjective thing wrt what

RE: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-03 Thread Tim Øsleby
I'm not much of a prayer. But you and your family are in my thoughts. Hope it turns out being a minor thing. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original

RE: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Don Sanderson
I'll second the K28/3.5, it has a very unique look which has been called a 3D Look. I've been calling the effect Presence for the way the subject is rendered compared to OOF areas. Here's a sample: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Froggie28_35.htm Don -Original Message- From: Paul

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
Hi there, I'm a long time reader, first time poster... (shy guy) This might help regarding Canada Customs http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/bis/bis109-e.html Take care From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: GFM Nature

Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
If Gonz was going for an old color look, like from old slides, especially those that have faded over the years, then I might agree with you. But, as an old look based on BW photography, not even close, IMO. Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb The colour reminds me of some

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
Hi there, I'm a long time reader, first time poster... (shy guy) This might help regarding Canada Customs http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/bis/bis109-e.html Take care Thanks Fernando. I spent an hour on that site looking for that info, and

RE: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Why, if I didn't know any better, I'd think it was one of them new fangled limited lenses I heerd tell about ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Don Sanderson I'll second the K28/3.5, it has a very unique look which has been called a 3D Look. I've been calling the effect Presence for the

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
Mark Roberts wrote: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone with in 50 feet of where Dave sleeps will indeed need earplugs or some very good sleepytime meds Bill Owens is on the mend so perhaps he'll brew up some sleepytime meds :)

Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread Gonz
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi, The image looks a bit too reddish on my monitor. Ran it through a couple of color checkers to verify - so it's not my monitor calibration that's off. I fiddled a bit with the color inPS and found something that looked a bit more natural. Of course, color is such a

RE: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Don Sanderson
It's not a Limited but at $50.00 it's Special! Actually it seems that in Pentax lenses pretty much any one that's a 3.5 is pretty special. ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 11:45 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open Believe it or not, they actually issued me a passport! g Once you get that LLB after your name, it doesn't matter what you do, you've got an in with the system.

Re: SMC 28mm lens query

2006-02-03 Thread Cory Papenfuss
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Jack Davis wrote: Cory, Although we all know that there is a QC variable that applies to everything, the image produced by my SMC-M 28/f2.8 has never disappointed me. I've also, never compared it to any other versions or makes of the 28mm, so how do I know..? My feeling is

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Kenneth Waller
I got my passport in the mail a couple of weeks ago, so maybe we'll have an easier time of it at the border. Just remember to leave the chainsaw at home! ; ) Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend

Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

2006-02-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot If Gonz was going for an old color look, like from old slides, especially those that have faded over the years, then I might agree with you. But, as an old look based on BW photography, not even

Re: PESO: Drama

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! http://www.robertstech.com/temp/pages/2006-01.htm :) Drama-tic in-deed. ;-)

Re: PAW - Spring Mist

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Old-timers might remember this one as I'm pretty sure I showed it a few years ago. I've recently re-scanned it... http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/printsdb/view.php?p=203t=1 Dave, this is very good. Do you have huge print made of it? Boris

Re: Paw Another Con Road shot

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Dave, a nice winter scene ruined IMHO, by the inclusion of the guard rail. Maybe you should have given the wide angle a rest ;} Ken, my thoughts exactly... Evidently, Dave wanted to include the rail for some reason... I fail to imagine such a reason... Boris

Re: Peso: Go Figure

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Please note: By clicking on the below link, you are agreeing that you are of legal age to view a picture of a naked female Homo Sapien, are aware that the picture you are about to see is a picture of a human female wearing no clothing, and will not feign shock or surprise, or take

Re: PESO: Another Dawg Picture

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! We had an obedience trial this weekend. This fella did really well for his boss. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/dawgpictures/turboribbons.html Technical (such as there is any) istD, FA50/1.4 1/60th at f6.3 Lighting by Metz. Bill, I am not expert in K9 photography. Yet, I

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
I have Franks pass. He HAS to take me.g Dave I got my passport in the mail a couple of weeks ago, so maybe we'll have an easier time of it at the border. Just remember to leave the chainsaw at home! ; ) Kenneth Waller - Original Message

Re: PESO: (Panorama Ever So Often)

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! It's winter in Denmark: http://www.jensbladt.dk/pano/newfile6.html Jens, you got Julia's head spinning... I am not that weak, but with enough time spent against this work, my head would be spinning too... Excellent. Boris

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
My pleasure Dave, I know what are talking about, some time ago I was lucky to find it after spending more that 30min. in the website and once I got it I kept the link. Glad it helped. Bye PS: If you happen to do the whole thing at Pearson I would be interested in knowing your experience.

Re: PAW - Memorial for Janie

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! The day after Christmas, Janie Creba went shopping in downtown Toronto with her mother. A gunfight erupted in broad daylight, right in the middle of Toronto's main shopping area. Janie was killed by a stray bullet. The event galvanized and shocked a city which saw a record number of handgun

Re: PAW - At Chester Station

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I know I only did a PAW on Saturday, but I got this one printed up, too, and I'm away next weekend, so I don't think I'll have a PAW next week, so I'm posting this early. Besides, I kind of like it (if I can be so immodest) g: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4073757size=lg

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

2006-02-03 Thread brooksdj
Seems a lurker, who will be attending the GFM NPW, has mentioned to me he has an extra tent and 2 sleeping bags if need be. Also offered to ~smoke~ out some tasty foods for us. BTW i will have an ibook with me. I'm sure we'll have plenty of laptops to supply those with out.? Dave

Re: PESO - People of the dune

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html The spice must flow! I agree with those who suggested cropping some off the top. Boris

Re: PESO: Another Dawg Picture

2006-02-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman Subject: Re: PESO: Another Dawg Picture Bill, I am not expert in K9 photography. Yet, I think the fact that dog's eyes are black holes is not really too good... I gave him some catchlights for the picture I'm giving to his boss. The

Re: PESO PAW - At Der Wienerschnitzel

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/wiener.html (largish file ~200KB - sorry) Comments welcome ... I cannot say I dislike sausages... I intake them few times a week, every week. However, Shel, you have me at loss here. One could say this guy (judging from his belly) had few hot

Re: PESO: Same subject - Summer and Winter

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! This is fun: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/92285158/ Regards Jens, how did you mark the spot? What was done in order to make the mark stay for half a year? ;-) Fun shot! Boris

Re: PAW - Rainbow Near Reefton

2006-02-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I've shown this one before [a few years ago], but I came across the slide again the other day while continuing my scanning project. This is the quick snap I took before getting out the medium format gear. I did get a 6x7 shot but the lighting had changed and the rainbow had faded a

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