Bill is the man

2011-03-20 Thread Derby Chang
I know street fashion is not so hot on this list. But not everyone can do what Bill does; kudos to him I say. Anyone who can get Anna Nuclear Wintour to go wobbly is tops in my books. http://www.slate.com/id/2288743/ My feeble emulation

Rubber enablement

2011-03-20 Thread Derby Chang
I wasn't planning on going shopping today, but it happened. So in an annex popup to a vintage fashion store run by a friend, I saw a bag. Rubber Killer is the label, and they recycle truck tyres. The strap is a recycled seat belt. I know I'm crossing the gender accesory line, but I love it

Re: X100 video review

2011-03-19 Thread Derby Chang
On 18/03/2011 9:18 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Amusing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-VoXxwGWYcfeature=youtube_gdata -T Argh...I now really need to have one. That's quite a lovely love letter to Hong Kong as well. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML

Re: PESO: Black Cat on Frozen Lake

2011-03-17 Thread Derby Chang
On 17/03/2011 6:19 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: From a recent trip to easternmost Turkey. http://500px.com/photo/437321 Bulent - http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun

Re: More films going the way of the dodo ?

2011-03-17 Thread Derby Chang
On 16/03/2011 8:32 AM, Thibouille wrote: Maybe someone could check if he has insider informations ? My reseller told me that although not official yet, Fuji is stopping Neopan 400/1600 (100 still around for now). Fuji APS-C (ouch, I meant APS) film is dead. Kodak still left with APS but at

Re: Yowayowa!

2011-03-09 Thread Derby Chang
On 8/03/2011 6:20 PM, Tim Bray wrote: From the About: yowayowa camera woman = natsumi Lives in Tokyo with two cats. Photographs mainly levitating self-portraits (and cats not levitating). yowayowa is a Japanese term meaning weak or feeble. Since I'm yowayowa, it's really heavy to carry SLR

Re: Overnight snow time lapse (Pentax W90)

2011-03-09 Thread Derby Chang
On 8/03/2011 12:52 AM, Joe Wilensky wrote: Sorry, here's a non-Facebook link: http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101211 Joe You have a bit of David Lynch in you, Joe. Didn't know the W90 could do that. Hmmm...could consider getting one -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: OT - Li Wei

2011-03-09 Thread Derby Chang
On 9/03/2011 10:13 AM, Cotty wrote: My son pointed me towards the work of Li Wei. Don't recall mention of him on here - have we seen him before? What's the collective thought? http://www.liweiart.com/ I think they are quite beautiful and joyous. I'd love to have the nuns shot on my wall.

Miss Anielia

2011-03-09 Thread Derby Chang
Since we are on a levitating theme, Miss Aniela is quite adept at them, but she hasn't had a levitating series for a while. Miss them much http://missanielablog.com/ -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Miss Anielia

2011-03-09 Thread Derby Chang
On 9/03/2011 10:17 PM, Derby Chang wrote: Since we are on a levitating theme, Miss Aniela is quite adept at them, but she hasn't had a levitating series for a while. Miss them much http://missanielablog.com/ Sorry, to compound my Jane Bowen gaff, it's actually Miss Aneila -- der

Re: OT - Li Wei

2011-03-09 Thread Derby Chang
Har! (enough Petaluma for me tonight) On 9/03/2011 10:23 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: What did those poor nuns ever do to you? -- Walt On 3/9/2011 5:11 AM, Derby Chang wrote: On 9/03/2011 10:13 AM, Cotty wrote: My son pointed me towards the work of Li Wei. Don't recall mention of him

Re: PESO - Toy University

2011-03-07 Thread Derby Chang
Thanks for looking, those who did. Yup. It was the 35mm/2.8 tilt shift While mucking around at uni (Sydney U, where I got my toy degrees), I popped into the Nicholson museum to have a look at Exposed http://sydney.edu.au/museums/whatson/exhibitions/nich_current.shtml It is so nice to look

PESO - Toy University

2011-03-05 Thread Derby Chang
Right. That's my T/S pics for the year, then http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_03/11_03_toyuni/index.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Fuji audio pr0n

2011-02-14 Thread Derby Chang
The sound of the X100 shutter - could that be the sound of angel wings beating? I'd love to use the GF1 as a street shooter, but it's just too darn loud. I can see an X100 with my name on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhkaHDMkzTo Such sexy round blades

Re: OT GESO - Lucky

2011-02-14 Thread Derby Chang
/11_02/11_02_lucky/08.htm - Original Message - From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:27 AM Subject: OT GESO - Lucky Long live film http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_02/11_02_lucky/01.htm Aww

Re: PESOs Itsy bitsy

2011-02-14 Thread Derby Chang
On 14/02/2011 5:26 PM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend of mine wanted help expanding her comfort zone and asked me to do a photo session with her. It was a combination of silly, tango, fetish and figure. Here's on with her wearing a necklace of plastic handcuffs from dollar tree:

OT GESO - Lucky

2011-02-13 Thread Derby Chang
Long live film http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_02/11_02_lucky/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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

Re: PUG runner-up - simple morning pleasures (PESO)

2011-02-07 Thread Derby Chang
On 7/02/2011 6:00 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: This was my second choice for the February PUG: http://science.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Mixed-2011/Life_s_SimplePleasures-2_IR14779.jpg or http://bit.ly/g1lN7k Enjoy this pleasure! ;-) Igor I was pleased. But oh my. I think there is a some

Re: PESO - Subway Jesus - Take 2

2011-02-07 Thread Derby Chang
On 6/02/2011 8:11 AM, frank theriault wrote: Taking Ann's suggestion, I lightened Jesus' face a bit. Taking Sasha's suggestion, I recropped - not to take out the partial TTC logo on the left, but to take out the partial window on the right. I also left in the original tilt. I de-noised the

Re: peso chi fog pic

2011-02-07 Thread Derby Chang
On 23/01/2011 4:09 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: I've been sitting on this one, wavering. Comments welcome. If you don't like it, feel free to say so. No prob. Cheers, Christine http://www.caguila.com/caguila/chicagofog2/content/_IGP5487_large.html Soo late on this one. I bet someone has

OT PESO - Sailor's Thai

2011-02-02 Thread Derby Chang
Happy new year, everyone http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_02/11_02_sailorsthai/index.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

OT PESO - Bike Remorse

2011-01-25 Thread Derby Chang
http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_01/11_01_bikeremorse/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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

one more OT PESO - book browsing

2011-01-25 Thread Derby Chang
I have been criticised for my gender imbalance. Will address this. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_01/11_01_bookbrowsing/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Well, I have a used 6 x 7 . . .

2011-01-21 Thread Derby Chang
On 21/01/2011 4:05 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: on hold at a neighborhood camera store here in Chi Town, and I'm thinking about it. For $549.00 I get the camera a 90mm lens. I have read about the camera know about the Mirror Lock Up issue. I have found and downloaded 6 x 7 user manual I

OT PESO - Jeggings

2011-01-15 Thread Derby Chang
And something for the bike fans too... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_01/11_01_jeggings/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: What are the photo or pentax discussion fora of interest?

2011-01-15 Thread Derby Chang
On 16/01/2011 5:48 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I really want to keep a very low internet profile so I don't post anywhere but here these days. In the PDML, no one can hear you scream -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New videos of the Fuji X100

2011-01-14 Thread Derby Chang
On 14/01/2011 8:25 AM, Miserere wrote: Mainly for Cotty, but anyone's free to look and lust: http://enticingthelight.com/2010/09/19/fujifilm-finepix-x100-where-the-hell-did-this-come-from/#videos The 2nd video shows a look through the viewfinder in real world usage. Or at least as real world

Re: I made a Blurb

2011-01-14 Thread Derby Chang
Not problem at all. Those are definitely a cut above the usual travelog photos. Very enjoyable, Brian On 15/01/2011 7:31 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Thanks Bob and Mark. Bob - Western Australia is renowned for its spectacular wildflowers. The annual influx of visitors on wildflower tours

Re: Report on Vivian Maier's Chicago exhiit from PDML's man on the scene

2011-01-14 Thread Derby Chang
On 15/01/2011 1:10 AM, Miserere wrote: And by man I mean woman, PDML's own Christine A.: http://enticingthelight.com/2011/01/14/vivian-maier-chicago-exhibit-a-review/ Thanks Christine! —M. Well done, Christine. A good read. -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: He's back.

2011-01-13 Thread Derby Chang
On 13/01/2011 3:34 AM, William Robb wrote: And that's all I have to say about that. William Robb At last. Have you submitted for the PDML annual? D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Jeff Carter

2011-01-13 Thread Derby Chang
, Christine Aguila wrote: Interesting! Thanks for posting, Derby. What's crazing? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 4:04 PM Subject: Jeff Carter Popped into the Jeff

Re: That 3D look some are talking about ...

2011-01-13 Thread Derby Chang
On 8/01/2011 12:54 AM, Thibouille wrote: ...with some lenses (Pentax of course). I know this has been debated quite much and that it is somewhat weird to talk about 3D in a photograph but... man, my C330 does throw at me exactly that in its waist level finder and 80mm/2.8 lens. Is that the

Re: I made a Blurb

2011-01-13 Thread Derby Chang
On 7/01/2011 11:30 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Great stuff, Derby. It looks fantastic. Let us know how if you're happy with it when it arrives. Thanks Brian I'm quite happy with the way the book turned out. Blurb have changed their shipping arrangements, so instead of waiting a month or

OT PESOs - More pork pies for Christine and Frank

2011-01-13 Thread Derby Chang
http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_01/11_01_moreporkpie/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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

Re: Vivian Maier Opening Reception

2011-01-10 Thread Derby Chang
On 10/01/2011 3:16 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Here's a quick gallery of photos from the opening reception. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/pdmlmaier/index.html Hey, thanks Christine. There's lots of chat amongst my streety friends about Maier, and I'm chuffed I could show

Re: GESO - Canadian Hats Week 4

2011-01-10 Thread Derby Chang
Porkpies have been everywhere last two summers down here. I love how they can both both dressy and fun casual at the same time. They look a treat with the girls in loose tops and shorts at music festivals. Mums like them too http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_01/11_01_porkpie/01.htm

Re: OT Photos of 1920s Australian convicts

2011-01-10 Thread Derby Chang
On 10/01/2011 9:33 PM, mike wilson wrote: Can anyone work out what the notations are? http://www.laboiteverte.fr/portraits-de-criminels-australiens-dans-les-annees-1920/ Nah, these aren't those unreliable imported convicts. They're the superior-quality home-grown crims. The Sydney Police

Steve Huff likes the K5

2011-01-10 Thread Derby Chang
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/01/10/the-pentax-k5-digital-camera-review/ Elsewhere on his site, he is giving away Seal's M9. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Stylin' and Not

2011-01-10 Thread Derby Chang
On 9/01/2011 12:56 AM, paul stenquist wrote: A coffee shop portrait K-5, DA* 60-135, f11, ISO 3200 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12217970size=lg The Friar look is very stylin', methinks. Crisp shot. You probably have read the NYT article on Laptopistan, right?

Jeff Carter

2011-01-10 Thread Derby Chang
Popped into the Jeff Carter show at the State Library a few days ago. http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/exhibitions/2011/beach_bush_battlers/index.html http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/get-out-and-push-why-country-people-never-get-bogged-down-20110102-19d12.html The show is

Re: The Sartorialist

2011-01-09 Thread Derby Chang
On 8/01/2011 10:14 AM, Cotty wrote: On 8/1/11, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: Yes, going out there every day and letting yourself fall in love is exactly what it feels like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5NgG5koPZU Absolutely first rate video. Superb, love the insight. Thanks

Re: GESO - Canadian Hats Week 4

2011-01-08 Thread Derby Chang
On 8/01/2011 10:42 PM, frank theriault wrote: Only four new shots for Real Canadians Wearing Real Hats this week (short week due to the holidays. Here's my fave: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-post_08.html (scroll down and click on the image) Here's the blog:

The Sartorialist

2011-01-07 Thread Derby Chang
Yes, going out there every day and letting yourself fall in love is exactly what it feels like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5NgG5koPZU I'll slip in an OT PESO while I'm here http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_01/11_01_unshaven/01.htm D -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: PESO - Keep the TTC Gum-Free

2011-01-06 Thread Derby Chang
On 6/01/2011 10:31 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/01/keep-ttc-gum-free.html Another subway shot. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank I remember reading about the amusing Toronto subway etiquette posters. They should be collectors items.

Re: I made a Blurb

2011-01-06 Thread Derby Chang
On 6/01/2011 11:11 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: On 11-01-05 6:39 PM, Derby Chang wrote: I finished a Blurb this morning. Going to make myself a strong cup of tea now. http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/1905398 Excellent, Derby! Extremely strong material in there. I *really* love

Re: Eclips of rising sun

2011-01-05 Thread Derby Chang
On 5/01/2011 12:13 AM, Toine wrote: I was lucky: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/155-eclipse Toine Wow. So beautiful. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: 2010

2011-01-05 Thread Derby Chang
On 4/01/2011 10:49 AM, Bob W wrote: Here are some of the photos I took during 2010. Rather annoyingly all the best ones were shot with my mobile phone. http://www.web-options.com/Pick2010/ Bob Good choices, all. I like your 4-people theme. D -- der...@iinet.net.au

I made a Blurb

2011-01-05 Thread Derby Chang
I finished a Blurb this morning. Going to make myself a strong cup of tea now. http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/1905398 -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - MOMA Stairway

2011-01-03 Thread Derby Chang
On 3/01/2011 2:22 PM, Rick Womer wrote: A shot across the atrium of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12176013 (K7, FA 50/1.7) Rick I quite like the Japanese scroll look of this. Intriguing. D -- der...@iinet.net.au

First lesson for 2011

2011-01-03 Thread Derby Chang
Do not use developer that has turned the colour of Sanka coffee. It will not work. Opened up a fresh bottle of Ilfosol-3 and saved 2 rolls, at least. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_01/11_01_sk8terboi/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML

Re: OT GESO - C41 on the street

2011-01-02 Thread Derby Chang
On 31/12/2010 10:59 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 6:04 PM, Derby Changder...@iinet.net.au wrote: Haven't been shooting much C41 lately - it's been tri-x for me mostly. So I thought I'd burn off what I had in the fridge, to make room for more tri-x. Summer is so much fun

Re: Windy City Walking [25 imgs - DA15, FA31, FA43, DA*55]

2011-01-02 Thread Derby Chang
On 31/12/2010 7:25 AM, Andrew Allen wrote: I appreciated a recent look at some Chicago street shots rediscovered, documenting 1950's Chicago. I think Chicago can be described as a street photographers wet dream - it's an amazing and seemingly endless city. Here is my small take on the city

Re: Boris PESO #1 - Fisheye fun

2011-01-02 Thread Derby Chang
On 2/01/2011 4:47 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2011/01/peso-2011-01-fisheye-fun.html Nikon D300 and Nikkor 10.5 FE are fun! Be brutal and honest. Boris Fisheyes are like yachts. Much better to have a friend to has one than to own one yourself (coming from

Re: Happy New Year with gratitude

2011-01-02 Thread Derby Chang
On 1/01/2011 1:36 PM, Eric Weir wrote: I just wanted to wish everyone on this list a Happy New Year, New Years Day and all year long, and to express my deep gratitude for the generosity and patience with which you've responded to my endless questions since I came out of hiding here. I have

OT GESO - C41 on the street

2010-12-30 Thread Derby Chang
Haven't been shooting much C41 lately - it's been tri-x for me mostly. So I thought I'd burn off what I had in the fridge, to make room for more tri-x. Summer is so much fun http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_12/10_12_c41/index.htm Happy new year, everyone. I'm off to the markets for

Re: PESO: Two benches

2010-12-23 Thread Derby Chang
On 23/12/2010 9:02 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: It's definitely winter weather here in the midwest USA. I hear the northern parts of Europe are also suffering, especially travelers. Here's a little scene from the arboretum on a snowy morning. Comments/critiques welcome

Re: Adorama

2010-12-22 Thread Derby Chang
On 22/12/2010 2:55 PM, Eric Weir wrote: You may remember my asking for feedback on a Manfrotto Compact Ball Head 496 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate a while back. At the time I inquired the head was being offered at Adorama with a $50 rebate. The offer was clear. It is still in effect.

Re: GESO well, that was silly

2010-12-22 Thread Derby Chang
On 22/12/2010 7:08 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Driving 50 miles on a rainyish night to shoot pictures of the moon through clouds, on a tripod that isn't really up to the task, when everyone knows that stacking teleconverters doesn't work.

OT GESO - Painters

2010-12-20 Thread Derby Chang
Missed the last train after the office Christmas party, so hung around the station and did a little series http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_12/10_12_painters/index.htm D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT PESO - 0.95 and be there

2010-12-20 Thread Derby Chang
f0.95. If you gottem, use em, I say On 16/12/2010 7:23 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: f0.95? On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 3:13 PM, Derby Changder...@iinet.net.au wrote: On 16/12/2010 12:16 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I've been really curious about this lens since I saw it on the 43rumors

Leica freedom train

2010-12-20 Thread Derby Chang
Following on from Cotty's vid... I had vaguely heard this story but didn't know the details. http://www.kehblog.com/2010/12/leica-freedom-train.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT PESO - 0.95 and be there

2010-12-15 Thread Derby Chang
http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_12/10_12_lo_hol/01.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-15 Thread Derby Chang
On 15/12/2010 9:05 AM, Cotty wrote: Hi folks, Last month I went to Auschwitz and filmed a large school party on a visit there. Some might be interested to see a 22 minute film I put together - my personal thoughts about what I saw and filmed. http://www.seeingeye.tv/pages/auschwitz.html or

Re: OT PESO - 0.95 and be there

2010-12-15 Thread Derby Chang
On 16/12/2010 12:16 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I've been really curious about this lens since I saw it on the 43rumors site. What's the exposure info on this shot? It looks a little soft in the handheld fashion, but that works for this shot. For all I know, you took it in the dark. On Wed,

Re: PESO--La Piscine

2010-12-06 Thread Derby Chang
On 6/12/2010 12:57 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Another from nocturnal Paris. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12049494size=lg (K7, DA 16-45, ISO 1600, handheld) Rick SighRomy Schneider Such an evocative shot. More nocturnes, please -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: Sigma 20/1.8 and 24/1.8

2010-12-05 Thread Derby Chang
On 5/12/2010 9:46 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Hi All, I wonder if anybody had experience with either of these two lenses: Sigma 20/1.8 and 24/1.8? I see mixed reviews elsewhere.. I am especially interested in their performance when wide open. Igor Hi Igor, I'm guessing you mean the current

Re: GESO: Romania/Austrika

2010-12-05 Thread Derby Chang
On 2/12/2010 1:09 PM, Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: A short photo-essay in diptychs from my trip to Austria and Romania: http://www.lukaknezevicstrika.com/gallery.html (click on the first slideshow - austria romania) cc welcome Most excellent, Luka. I quite like the no-caption aesthetic that

Re: GESO: Grinderman in concert

2010-12-05 Thread Derby Chang
On 25/11/2010 9:03 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: I went to 1st Ave last night... Cameras weren't exactly allowed - don't know why the guy at the door didn't TELL me that when I had my bag inspected. But I got nabbed later by one of the stage managers. It turns out the official photo policy

OT GESO - Uchi lounge

2010-12-01 Thread Derby Chang
I am still digging the Nokton. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_12/10_12_uchi/index.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: My book is up on blurb

2010-12-01 Thread Derby Chang
On 1/12/2010 11:41 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Thanks a bunch. Hopefully this is even better: http://www.blurb.com/books/1790067 Not only did I come up with some improvements, but Ann also made some suggestions. Whether or not it could be better still, I think that it's time to give up on

OT GESO - The Cricketer's Arms (25mm Nokton)

2010-11-24 Thread Derby Chang
Woo hoo. I picked up one of only ten 25mm f0.95 Noktons in the 2nd batch imported into Australia. What a lovely lens. Still don't much like using EVF, but it'll do if the results keep turning out this way. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_11/10_11_cricketers/index.htm --

Re: PESO - Her Audience

2010-11-22 Thread Derby Chang
On 23/11/2010 6:34 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 3:04 AM, Derby Changder...@iinet.net.au wrote: The sweep of the three lumpy bumpy heads and the squirrel, the suggestive curve of the hydrant pipe, the amused half smile of the gent...love it. Oh, and the legs too I think

Re: PESO - Her Audience

2010-11-16 Thread Derby Chang
On 14/11/2010 11:39 PM, frank theriault wrote: After seeing the Erwitt exhibit I had the opportunity to walk around my old neighbourhood and do a bit of street shooting. Didn't get much, but this one was fun: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/11/her-audience.html Hope you enjoy.

Ex-tree enablements - Jazz, Herman Leonard

2010-11-16 Thread Derby Chang
It took ages to arrive to finally be published, but so worth it. What a time that must have been. He had access everywhere, and all the the stars within a few blocks. Gorgeous gorgeous. I don't miss cigarettes in small enclosed areas, but darn they look beautiful on film.

Recent enablement - the Notorious B.I.G.

2010-11-11 Thread Derby Chang
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Punk with a Pentax

2010-11-09 Thread Derby Chang
Skaterdude stays loyal to Pentax http://www.americansuburbx.com/2010/11/interview-interview-with-glen-e.html Awww...and there's a really young picture of X at the Whisky in LA...Parra Leagues Rule. Ha D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: 10K clicks on my K-7. Blog entry.

2010-10-30 Thread Derby Chang
On 30/10/2010 4:42 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: On the other hand, it strikes me that there's a niche to be carved out among seasoned photographers who want a camera that is just a camera and claims to be nothing else; a model whose sole purpose is to take amazing photos without all the gewgaws

OT PESO - Happy Halloween (for tomorrow)

2010-10-30 Thread Derby Chang
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Stephen Dupont / Nikon - Walkley Press Photo

2010-10-30 Thread Derby Chang
Popped into Paddington today to see the Nikon/Walkley press photo show and Stephen Dupont's 15 years of Afghanistan reporting. Don't believe anyone who says photojournalism is dead. http://tmp.acp.org.au/current/index.php#afghanistan Astounding is not the right word, but the collection of

Re: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Derby Chang
On 27/10/2010 10:40 AM, Cotty wrote: http://cottycam.posterous.com/ So beautiful. I love it when the bubbles fall back to the surface -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT GESO - Hat's Off - Bilsons - Nouvelle Cuisine (last one, I promise)

2010-10-26 Thread Derby Chang
End of the food festival month for me. A nice, comforting closer. I've been going to Bilson's a the end of the festival for the last, lo, four years now. Will make it five next year, I'm sure http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_10/10_10_bilsons/index.htm D -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: peso fishnet

2010-10-22 Thread Derby Chang
On 22/10/2010 5:52 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I had a rather fun photo shoot today. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5103823853/ You lucky bohemian -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Mini GESO - The Matchbox Project

2010-10-22 Thread Derby Chang
My modest contribution to The Matchbox Project http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_10/10_10_matchbox/index.htm It took me a while to go though my archives to find a images that can work matchbook size, but some can look pretty cool, wee shrunk. I might do a few more. --

Re: my website

2010-10-22 Thread Derby Chang
On 22/10/2010 8:20 PM, Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: www.lukaknezevicstrika.com my first website. c and c welcome! I've always liked your photos, Luka. Rich, mysterious and very human. Seeing them in together here in series is an order of magnitude more rewarding. -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: A night for Pentax

2010-10-21 Thread Derby Chang
On 21/10/2010 6:05 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Oct 20, 2010, at 3:46 AM, Derby Chang wrote: On 20/10/2010 8:03 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Some friends of mine are the house band for a weekly blues pro-jam in Santa Clara. They were having a special event tonight, featuring a young (16 y.o

Re: Peso: Fall Morning

2010-10-21 Thread Derby Chang
On 21/10/2010 9:56 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Found this fog the other morning... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11827871size=md So is this a keeper or what? Regards, Bob S. Superb. I love how the horizon disappears in the mist. Back this up several times. D --

Re: A night for Pentax

2010-10-20 Thread Derby Chang
On 20/10/2010 8:03 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Some friends of mine are the house band for a weekly blues pro-jam in Santa Clara. They were having a special event tonight, featuring a young (16 y.o.) musician that has been getting some good publicity lately. I figured that was a good excuse to

Re: PESO - Beating a Photography Ban

2010-10-20 Thread Derby Chang
On 20/10/2010 3:48 AM, Bob W wrote: G'day all I came across the following article on yet more photography bans: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/photography-bans- leave-ordinary-life-out-of-the-picture-20101017-16p0v.html http://tinyurl.com/2a6j9te they've got this sort of

Re: PESO - Untitled

2010-10-20 Thread Derby Chang
On 20/10/2010 10:09 PM, frank theriault wrote: A good title hasn't come to me yet: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/10/untitled.html All suggestions gratefully considered. Hope you enjoy. *istD, Tamron SP 90mm f2.5, Manfrotto monopod. cheers, frank Day for Night (my favourite

Re: OT: Scopitone

2010-10-18 Thread Derby Chang
On 16/10/2010 9:40 AM, Bob W wrote: If you're really into lipsync you won't want to watch this one. If, on the other hand, you like to see women lying on their backs and opening their legs, maybe you will: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B5_lneZStsNR=1 B Nancy takes my fancy. Thanks Bob --

Re: PESO - Lonesome Gull

2010-10-18 Thread Derby Chang
On 18/10/2010 10:42 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Well - the gull isn't very prominent in the frame but I liked the title :-) Taken on my recent sojourn south at the end of a day spent tasting the local Pinot Noir. The distant storm and setting sun produced this almost iridescent blue colour on

OT GESO - The (sydney)magazine Food Hall of Fame Dinner, Glass

2010-10-18 Thread Derby Chang
(Sorry if this appears twice) A bit more indulgence. This was a classy night. Hilton Hotel, Glass Restaurant, with special guest chef, Peter Gilmore of Quay http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_10/10_10_glass/index.htm Peter is a spectacularly inventive creator, and his new book was on

Re: PESO - The Critic

2010-10-18 Thread Derby Chang
On 19/10/2010 1:04 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Saturday afternoon in Rittenhouse Square, Philly: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11807400size=lg Rick That's an interesting combination of instruments. Elegantly dressed gent really makes the shot. -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: PESO - Autumn Harvest

2010-10-18 Thread Derby Chang
On 18/10/2010 10:07 PM, frank theriault wrote: Went for my usual walk by the Lake yesterday. Didn't take the macro off the camera once. http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/autumn-harvest.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. *istD, Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 macro, Manfrotto monopod.

OT - scale

2010-10-18 Thread Derby Chang
I am going to try to use yoctometer in a sentence today http://primaxstudio.com/stuff/scale_of_universe/ (Flash warning) -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Weird KEH policy

2010-10-14 Thread Derby Chang
Yep, true From time to time, we get people that show up at our front door saying We came from ... and thought we'd stop in to see your store.” After a brief pause, I smile and say: I'll be glad to give you a tour of the building, but all you will see is an office building and lots of

Re: OT GESO - Hat's Off - Four In Hand - Animal Autopsy

2010-10-13 Thread Derby Chang
On 13/10/2010 2:34 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Derby Chang wrote: This probably isn't for everyone. My first Hat's Off dinner for the Sydney International Food Festival was the Four In Hand offal degustation. Not a lot was mentioned in the promotional material, but I knew I wanted

OT GESO - Hat's Off - Four In Hand - Animal Autopsy

2010-10-12 Thread Derby Chang
This probably isn't for everyone. My first Hat's Off dinner for the Sydney International Food Festival was the Four In Hand offal degustation. Not a lot was mentioned in the promotional material, but I knew I wanted to be there. Was not disappointed

Re: OT GESO - Jonneine Zapata Cast The Demons Out Tour w. The Holy Soul + Loene Carmen (and my Voigtlander 75mm/1.8 initiation)

2010-10-09 Thread Derby Chang
On 9/10/2010 4:10 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Oct 8, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Derby Chang wrote: That was memorable. It started out being a pleasant night. My friends playing support, all is right with the world. But Loene sensed there was something odd happening with the headliner

OT GESO - Jonneine Zapata Cast The Demons Out Tour w. The Holy Soul + Loene Carmen (and my Voigtlander 75mm/1.8 initiation)

2010-10-08 Thread Derby Chang
That was memorable. It started out being a pleasant night. My friends playing support, all is right with the world. But Loene sensed there was something odd happening with the headliner. And there was The band came on and asked everyone to be really quiet, or they wouldn't hear. The lead

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