Re: GESO: South Downs Way

2012-05-22 Thread Drew
Lovely shots of my favourite part of the world... (but I am biased as it's where I live :-) ) Drew On 21/05/12 07:09, Chris Mitchell wrote: Hi all - I've been a bit quiet lately owing to being in the wilds of Hampshire and Sussex. Lots to catch up on by the looks of it. Karin and I walked

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread Drew
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Re: I think the K-01 looks cool

2012-02-11 Thread drew
So do I. Andy. Even in yellow. There, I said it.  -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT Knock knock.

2011-09-25 Thread Drew
On 25/09/11 13:22, David J Brooks wrote: http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ 98% complete. Some minor trim and paint. its been a long tiring 2 months but worth it. I learned a lot. Watching all of those home reno shows paid off.LOL Dave Looks good, Norm Abram would be proud! Drew

Re: OT: the heady feeling of drafting

2011-08-15 Thread Drew
but couldn't get out of the way when he braked and 'used' the open platform at the rear to get on-board. He apparently 'only' broke his leg and got cuts and bruises. Drew. On 15/08/11 15:53, Bob Sullivan wrote: S, Only problem is his brakes are probably better than yours... Regards, Bob S

OT - de-lurk to brag a little.

2011-08-14 Thread Drew
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Re: Entitlted - samples from Flektogon 50/4 and the tilt adapter

2011-08-14 Thread Drew
love shots like that. I have often wondered what the result would look like if one took a tilt and shift to a place like this? https://picasaweb.google.com/103074737095741113724/ModelVillage?authuser=0feat=directlink Cheerio, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: OT - de-lurk to brag a little.

2011-08-14 Thread Drew
Thanks all... I was at BMI of 31 in April, down to 26 now I used the Couch to 5K program, if you want to do something in that regard I can THOROUGHLY recommend it. http://www.c25k.com/ Cheers, Drew. On 14/08/11 18:59, Bulent Celasun wrote: Well done! Yours, enviously ;) Bulent

Re: OT - de-lurk to brag a little.

2011-08-14 Thread Drew
On 14/08/11 21:44, Cotty wrote: On 14/8/11, Drew, discombobulated, unleashed: Not been taking many pictures recently but I thought I would just de-lurk to post a picture my daughter took today, the subject is me http://rileyelf.posterous.com/seaford-5k A few months ago, just after my

Re: Totally OT: Who'd have thought it? (bike related)

2011-04-25 Thread Drew
On 25/04/11 09:26, David Mann wrote: On Apr 25, 2011, at 6:05 AM, Drew wrote: TBH I will probably just stick to my old wheels for now, I pretty much only do a little light cruising with my kids these days (I took up jogging instead) maybe I'll get some new rims built on the good hubs

Re: Totally OT: Who'd have thought it? (bike related)

2011-04-24 Thread Drew
On 24/04/11 10:21, Pete McIntosh wrote: On 24/04/2011, at 15:57, David Mannd...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Apr 24, 2011, at 4:54 AM, Drew wrote: At home I attacked them with a bucket of soapy water and very pretty they look too. Except as I was cleaning them I though to myself

Totally OT: Who'd have thought it? (bike related)

2011-04-23 Thread Drew
much for progress!! So should I use the set of 90's Ambrosio rims on Shimano 105 hubs I had built years ago put on these trick looking but heavy modern things? Drew, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: Zenit

2011-03-05 Thread Drew
I'm jealous, makes my collection of 12 soviet cameras seem small I'd love to have one of the early SLR's like the C! Drew. On 05/03/11 09:37, Margus Männik wrote: Well, memories, seventies... just two steps to go, door to open and... http://home.uninet.ee/~margus02/peso/shelf.jpg

GESO: Libya

2011-02-21 Thread Drew
Hi all, With Libya in the news I thought I would post a little GESO of pics I took last there year while I was on a business trip. All taken with *IST-DL FA-28-200 http://rileyelf.posterous.com/with-libya-in-the-news-thought-i-would-re-pos Cheers all, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: DIY film holder for film scanning

2011-01-26 Thread Drew
windows cut in to the holder, the original had slots to tell the scanner which way round the neg holder is placed on the glass. If you want any more details drop me a line and I will try to describe further... HTH Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

OT: for bikers

2011-01-24 Thread Drew
http://www.dump.com/2011/01/20/beautiful-video-on-the-making-of-custom-steel-bicycle-frames-video/ Have fun! Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: OT Photos of 1920s Australian convicts

2011-01-10 Thread drew
Hi, It looks like most of those are taken from http://www.pictureaustralia.org some have more details, for example, Fay Watson was fined £10 for possession of Cocaine and Dorothy Mort served 9 years for the murder of her lover. I can see a fun evening of searching coming my way :-) Drew

Re: COMPLETELY OT! Roll Call...

2010-12-29 Thread Drew
Just about to turn 40 but I still play in a youth band, so I must still be young! Drew. On 29/12/10 02:42, Tanya Love wrote: So, it occurred to me after all these years on the list, that I may actually not be the baby of the list anymore! How sad is that?! I am getting old! So, just out

Re: BW film home made processing... now that is cheap (+smartphone helpful apps)

2010-12-08 Thread drew
in between each. If anyone is still using a Palm it's well worth a download. Drew. Just understood how cheaper it was to process film in house. Got material from my brother, just needed the chemical part. Got developper + fixer for 30 Euros, dunno if it is about a right price or not... I can

Re: I finally have a comorant pic for the list!!

2010-11-24 Thread drew
, he's just resting... Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

PESO: Sculpture

2010-08-03 Thread drew
Hi all... Took this at the weekend http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/lHFJxvFK88q40PQ7_UQIHgzADCOh8ih6titeIfHf5o0?feat=directlink Any thoughts? Thanks, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: PESO: Sculpture

2010-08-03 Thread drew
Thanks Larry, I was trying to go for a bit of counterpoint... often I have seen this style of pictures of hard faced folks. I wondered if a soft shape would work, especially as her face is actually hard. But that could just be bull :-) Cheers, Drew. On Aug 3, 2010, at 3:31 AM, d

Re: Help ... advice on m42 extension tubes

2010-07-19 Thread Drew
with manual tubes and an old soviet lens on my DL. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/539150689/ HTH Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: starting my own posterous

2010-06-28 Thread drew
Some nice pictures there already... Have subscribed. I have a little Poster our blog too, not specifically a photo blog but I do have a few more pictures from my Libya trip and a brief tutorial on converting IR pictures (not to mention a whole carp load of other carp)

Re: *ist DL?

2010-06-28 Thread Drew
focusing screen, these are easy to fit and can be found on Ebay for the cheaper versions or companies like Katz Eyes www.*katzeye*optics.com but their site seems to be down at the moment. I fitted one to my DL, it makes life much easier. Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: starting my own posterous

2010-06-28 Thread Drew
be able to see what I was shooting! I can sympathise re. sick pay... hope you are better soon. Drew or Andy (or even Andrew)... either will do :-) On 28/06/10 14:18, eckinator wrote: TY =) I took the liberty to subscribe to yours as well and have a look - the 2nd and 3rd of your IR shots give

Re: *ist DL?

2010-06-25 Thread drew
it is very sensitive to IR, with a standard R72 filter on the kit 3.5-5.6 lens I can comfortably hand hold even on a fairly overcast day... http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/4038560732/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/2227329494/ HTH Drew. On 25/06/10 14:54, eckinator wrote: taken

OT: would you adam eve it!

2010-06-15 Thread Drew
tripod. Why can't things be simple? It seems my old tripod has a the smaller thread mount and the Velbon head has a male thread on the bottom! Oh well, the best laid plans etc... At least I have a nice stand should I ever get some studio lighting. Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: OT: would you adam eve it!

2010-06-15 Thread Drew
should be cooking with gas. Just as an aside... I have just used the Whitworth thread gauge plate I made as an apprentice 20 years ago for the first time. Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

PESO : Leptis Magna

2010-05-29 Thread Drew
are very welcome. Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OT PESO - Mini Clubman

2010-03-04 Thread drew
which had a differently styled front end to the regular version. Drew. (owner of a 1968 Mini 850, 1967 Riley Elf(luxury Mini), 1976 Mini 1000 and 1983 Mini City E(economy version)). That's fun, Dave love the streaks... What kind of car is that, btw (Mini clubman a car name? or a joke

Re: OT PESO - Mini Clubman

2010-03-04 Thread Drew
John Francis wrote: On Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 08:38:48PM +, Drew wrote: John Francis wrote: On Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 07:29:45PM +, Drew wrote: David Savage wrote: G'day All, Last one from my Fremantle night time excursion: http://www.flickr.com/photos

Re: OT PESO - Mini Clubman

2010-03-04 Thread Drew
John Francis wrote: On Thu, Mar 04, 2010 at 05:46:24PM +, Drew wrote: John Francis wrote: On Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 08:38:48PM +, Drew wrote: John Francis wrote: On Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 07:29:45PM +, Drew wrote: David Savage

Re: OT PESO - Mini Clubman

2010-03-03 Thread Drew
shot... love it! I was a bit worried that it might have been a BMW 0.5 series. Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OT PESO - Mini Clubman

2010-03-03 Thread Drew
Larry Colen wrote: On Mar 3, 2010, at 11:29 AM, Drew wrote: David Savage wrote: G'day All, Last one from my Fremantle night time excursion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/4394082044/ Direct link (~170kb) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4394082044_f8db7b0e6d_o.jpg D700, AF-D

Re: OT PESO - Mini Clubman

2010-03-03 Thread Drew
John Francis wrote: On Wed, Mar 03, 2010 at 07:29:45PM +, Drew wrote: David Savage wrote: G'day All, Last one from my Fremantle night time excursion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/4394082044/ Direct link (~170kb) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056

Re: OT: Speaking of nutters...

2010-02-19 Thread Drew
saved the remaining 9 around the conference table. The department chairman and 2 African Americans profs are dead. Her court appointed attorney met with her for 3 hours over two days and says she is insane. You think??? Regards, Bob S. Aren't guns in public hands a great thing? Drew (ducks

Re: OT: Speaking of nutters...

2010-02-19 Thread Drew
it is for a legitimate purpose, I find the concept of a constitutional right to carry a device whose sole purpose is to kill seem completely bonkers. The answer is a blanket ban, not a constitutional right :-) Drew. (still ducking) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: OT A ??? for the bike crowd

2010-01-24 Thread Drew
Dead easy... get a tyre kit change from Halfords and follow the instructions. Just be careful, a 70's Raleigh will probably be 27 wheels, you may have to go to a 'proper' bike shop to get them. the big sheds only stock 26 ATB tyres or modern 700c racer tyres. Drew. -- PDML Pentax

Re: OT A ??? for the bike crowd

2010-01-24 Thread Drew
Adam Maas wrote: On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 8:25 AM, Drew d...@rileyelf.free-online.co.uk wrote: David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 5:13 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I have in my garage a 1973 Raleigh ten speed bike, with the cool curled over handle bars

645D

2009-12-21 Thread drew
Hiho all. Has this photo landed on the PDML yet? I haven't seen it here yet :-) http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2008-03/07/p645d/P645D-15.jpg Drew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: Photographer arrested at mall

2009-12-16 Thread Drew
Igor Roshchin wrote: Ouch... http://www.wvgazette.com/News/200912090794 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Hmm... I was stopped with a

Re: Tips for loosening 77mm filter?

2009-10-30 Thread Drew
I bought a pair of these very gentle on the work piece but very strong too.. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-10-150-mm-2-PC-ADJUSTABLE-RUBBER-STRAP-WRENCH-SET_W0QQitemZ270467705271QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item3ef921a9b7 *http://tinyurl.com/ykhltby Drew. * Igor

Re: OT - Car for photographers

2009-10-27 Thread Drew
events. Hey.. that's positively pretty compared to the stunning Fiat Multipla http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/hologram158.jpg I hope you guys in the states are looking forward to having new Chryslers looking this cute ;-) Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO - Queen at Shaw

2009-10-15 Thread Drew
on that point!! the first Cog Railway was the Middleton Railway between Middleton and Leeds in Yorkshire. The Mount Washington Railroad was the first Mountain Cog Railway. Whatever next I don't know you'll be claiming the first Electric Railway next...then steam tut tut tut ;-) Drew

RE: The BS of Digital Photography

2009-10-07 Thread drew
Kind of a bit like this? http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2009/10/06/47116/samsung-licenses-imaging-ip-from-queens-award-winner.htm Drew. I think the Next Big Thing will be the sensor/firmware correcting for pieces of the image. Lightening up shadows, dimming highlights, etc. You

Re: how many (US) national parks have you been to?

2009-10-02 Thread Drew
, Drew. ann sanfedele wrote: Are any of you guys watching Ken Burns's thing on the National parks? I'm liking it more and more but thought the first show was the weakest and may have put people off the series... And relative to that, how many National Parks have you been to? Possibly some

Re: Geso: Formals from a Wedding

2009-08-21 Thread Drew
Jack Davis wrote: If she'd only chosen a more photogenically involved groom... ;) Jack --- On Fri, 8/21/09, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: Couldn't have said that any better Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Kodak DC 25 camera and files.

2009-07-21 Thread Drew
I have a DC50... it's got zoom! it was the first digital camera my company bought. I used it extensively until we bought a 1.3Mpix Olympus. Actually I am on the lookout for a serial cable for the Kodak should anyone have one around?? Cheers, Drew. Joseph McAllister wrote: On Jul 21

Re: Kodak DC 25 camera and files.

2009-07-21 Thread Drew
Hiya, PC... it's an 8 pin mini DIN at the camera end and 9 pin D type on the computer end. Drew. Joseph McAllister wrote: Mac or PC? On Jul 21, 2009, at 12:14 , Drew wrote: I have a DC50... it's got zoom! it was the first digital camera my company bought. I used it extensively until we

Re: Way Off Topic: Identity of 2 seat roadster.

2009-07-17 Thread Drew
have to fill it with fuel). Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Way Off Topic: Identity of 2 seat roadster.

2009-07-17 Thread Drew
John Graves wrote: If I hit the lottery, I *will *have second look.Don't know it would be before or after the K-7 acquisition. It does make a Vette look .well...rough John Graves WA1JG A Corvette IS well rough (sorry couldn't resist) Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Some observations on AF performance of K-7

2009-07-16 Thread Drew
I said I needed a new bag. I am sure all you folks who have bought the K-7 have no use for their old, useless, obsolete K10D and K20Ds and will pass these on to the rest of us... ;-) Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: why I commute to work...

2009-07-12 Thread Drew
Thanks for your comments all Just a piece of movie trivia, the beach below these chalk cliffs was the filming location where Robin and Azeem came ashore at the start of Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. It is of course far more than a days walk from here to Nottingham!!! Drew

Re: why I commute to work...

2009-07-12 Thread Drew
Bob W wrote: Drew. I reckon it's 165 miles from Beachy Head to Nottingham, so they could get there in a day walking briskly at just under 7 miles per hour average. Very nice shot, by the way. That really would be pretty brisk walk too. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=dsource

Re: Peso: My pop in the 1930's

2009-07-11 Thread Drew
I can't help with the car but it's a fantastic photo... Drew. ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/8871062_7gR8M/1/588050450_osryN/Large anyone know what car this is? My father, Arthur E. Blackstone, was the Chicago District Manager for Dictaphone in the 1930's to some

PESO: why I commute to work...

2009-07-11 Thread Drew
As it's quiet tonight I though I would post a PESO. Lots my colleagues have asked my why I don't move nearer to work to save my hour each way drive http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/3688245274/sizes/o/ is the answer Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT Flickr email, scam???/

2009-07-10 Thread Drew
Hiya, I had one of those a year or more ago My photo is in the Schmap guide for Brighton. I felt quite proud. Drew. David J Brooks wrote: Seems there is a schmap web site and my tiger shot from last Oct is the one they want, Dave On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 11:47 AM, David J

Re: PESO: Bike Rally

2009-06-29 Thread Drew
to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Thanks for your comments everyone... it was quite a wild evening. I did take a few with the bikes approaching I couldn't get the exposure quite right with the all headlights. Thanks again all. Drew

PESO: Bike Rally

2009-06-27 Thread Drew
Had my first trip to the States last week, it was for a rather ordinary educational conference in Austin TX (damn it hot there!). Anyway it transpired that it was also the same time as the largest bike rally in Texas so at least I did have an opportunity to exercise the Pentax...

Re: OT - Video testing

2009-04-04 Thread Drew
it with a couple of minutes of pole dancing or something though... :-) Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: A customer for the white Pentax

2009-03-16 Thread Drew
Don't go there you know moisture and electricity don't mix! ;-) Drew. Cotty wrote: On 16/3/09, Joseph McAllister, discombobulated, unleashed: So you caught that wink too, eh Cotty? I was looking at her mouth. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places

PESO: my son's pets...

2009-02-23 Thread Drew
Nothing of photographic merit... but I think they are cute little fellas http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/23022009PentaxIst#5306128850401326946 Well, my son is 7 after all... it was them or a spider :-) Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO: my son's pets...

2009-02-23 Thread Drew
David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 5:50 PM, Drew d...@rileyelf.free-online.co.uk wrote: Nothing of photographic merit... but I think they are cute little fellas http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/23022009PentaxIst#5306128850401326946 Well, my son is 7 after all... it was them

Re: Survey: Your Favorite Wedding Photos

2009-02-13 Thread Drew
William Robb wrote: I shot my last wedding last May. My wedding career probably netted me about a thousand weddings snip Consider yourself told. William Robb and nice to see you did it subtle like ;-) Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: PDML Book Project is go!

2008-12-12 Thread drew
and pick out your best work! huh. I dunno if I've taken two good shots this year, but I'll look. Dunno if I taken two good shots this lifetime, let alone year Drew (creatively challenged). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Thinking in the Temple....

2008-12-01 Thread drew
Hi all, I would value opinions on this picture... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/3075035376_b6aa846552_o.jpg Thanks all, Drew. -- 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: PESO: Thinking in the Temple....

2008-12-01 Thread drew
but there really isn't much there barring a con trail, here's the original: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/105Wg2gtYB5C3-6lf4Hcdg Cheers, Drew. Rick Womer wrote: Brian, Initially my reaction was ho-hum, but the shot grew on me as I spent more time with it. The man's pose is not particularly

Re: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?

2008-11-21 Thread drew
... cheers, frank Me too an Aston Martin. ;-) Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?

2008-11-19 Thread drew
film speed, W/B, aperture and shutter speed. Personally I wouldn't want a built in flash, I never had a problem using an accessory flash with the little look up chart on the back ;-) Drew. JC OConnell wrote: Man, I would die for a basic M42 DSLR at this point. All I would need

Re: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?

2008-11-19 Thread drew
Scott Loveless wrote: On 11/19/08, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shame really, I would love a simple match needle or LED DSLR... no screen, no modes, just the basics. Set your film speed, W/B, aperture and shutter speed. Personally I wouldn't want a built in flash, I never had a problem using

Re: PESO: LX Self Portrait

2008-11-17 Thread drew
Yup, love that... Drew. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a self portrait of the Lx. Shot with Ektachrome 100 plus. Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8244099 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: FA 1.4/50mm tested by DPReview

2008-11-16 Thread drew
So, at the end of the day, after all the arguing over semantics is done ;-) Is the damn thing worth the £160 it sells for in the UK? I mean should I ask my wife to get me one for Christmas or look out an older manual focus version? Cheers, Drew. Jos from Holland wrote: What about

Re: PESO: Dodge Challenger Race Package

2008-11-15 Thread drew
I liked the original, but this is great. Drew. PN Stenquist wrote: Here's a version with the halo cloned out. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8227424size=lg On Nov 14, 2008, at 8:28 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: PN Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8226674size

PESO: seagull

2008-11-11 Thread drew
Hi all Took this at the weekend, love to have your comments. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/3016867110/ Cheers, Drew. -- 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: PESO: seagull

2008-11-11 Thread drew
Thanks, it was an *ist-dl with Pentax-FA 28-200 Drew. Jack Davis wrote: Beautiful crisp image, Drew. One of the best such captures I've seen. What equipment? Thanks, Jack --- On Tue, 11/11/08, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: seagull

Re: PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-08 Thread drew
end of a 28-200, to get it anything like steady I had to brace myself against a convenient post, but still most pictures were scrap. Thanks again, Drew. Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At this time of year this is typical weather in the south east. Lovely

Re: PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-06 Thread drew
Thanks to everyone that commented or just had a look I took Christine and Ricks advice and had a crop at it, also had a play with levels to give a little more life. Better??? http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/2920156526/ Thanks again all. Drew. David J Brooks wrote: Great shot

PESO: Stormy sea

2008-10-05 Thread drew
Hi all, Kind of opposite to Cotty's lovely Cotswold Stone, both in feeling and location At this time of year this is typical weather in the south east. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/2915847158/ Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: GESO: Festival of Transport

2008-09-01 Thread drew
Thanks for your comments all, much appreciated... John, yes I just had a look at the original, It's a bird... If I ever print it he will be gone... The thought did cross my mind too Bob, could do marginally more damage than a Porsche Cayenne, but has infinitely more style! Cheers, Drew

GESO: Festival of Transport

2008-08-31 Thread drew
Hi all... I took the kids to the Hellingly Festival of Transport last weekend... just a small gallery to give a flavour of the show. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/sets/72157603523565455/ As always, comments are always welcome.. Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: OT: Moving!

2008-08-30 Thread drew
that is markedly different from the UK... I did not see any groups of kids hanging around the streets. We asked our hosts why there were no kids around, they seemed surprised and just said the kids were at home... All the best.. Drew. Rebekah wrote: Hello all, Just thought I'd let everyone know

PESO: beauty spot

2008-08-01 Thread drew
Hi all... Went for a walk last weekend at a local beauty spot... and spotted this beauty... ;-) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2715057656_3e247cd720_o.jpg *ist-DL with FA 28-200 In the time honored tradition... I appreciate any comments. Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: beauty spot

2008-08-01 Thread drew
like it. As Christine and Paul noticed, she is a bit central... I have taken a crop and tried to soften the light a little... http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/27072008PentaxIst/photo#5229633420976918930 Thanks again. Drew. drew wrote: Hi all... Went for a walk last weekend

Re: PESO: The Bridge to Sweeden

2008-08-01 Thread drew
can be cool). Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: First Dance

2008-07-26 Thread drew
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7605250 Click to make it larger. I really like that one... the looks of people in the background make it for me. Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: What is the middle Object?

2008-07-23 Thread drew
Beat me to it but I thought it was the Liberator (where's Avon?) Drew. David J Brooks wrote: Mellinium Falcon.?? Dave On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:51 AM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I shot this back in June 1978. It is a close conjunction of Saturn and Mars. I shot 5

Re: PESO: Landscape School of Photography

2008-06-21 Thread drew
: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2597448874_705f0f56eb_o.jpg Cheers, Dave Well done, you kept the horizon horizontal... Drew. -- 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: Coolness

2008-06-10 Thread drew
Some guy from Purley, looks at mine. Dave Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada Who is that? Mr Angry from Purley? Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread drew
From: drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tell me about it you can imagine how many shutter actuations this fellow put on my DL... ;-) http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/08062008PentaxIst/photo#5209633035513411330 Ah, DL. Therein lies the problem. As any fule kno, you can only capture

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread drew
#5209933959433218690 Not sure about shoelaces tho Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OT: first linux server build

2008-06-09 Thread drew
had a dual Pentium Pro 200 with 256Mb, It was quite happy serving my website, email, Unreal Tournament and file server for the home... never really topped more than 60% load. Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-08 Thread drew
the street.) Tell me about it you can imagine how many shutter actuations this fellow put on my DL... ;-) http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/08062008PentaxIst/photo#5209633035513411330 Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: PESO: Paddling

2008-06-04 Thread drew
I love English. ;-) Dictionary.co.uk lists 12 definitions for Paddling, the one I meant was To dabble in water with hands or feet Thanks for your comments all, much appreciated. Cheers, Drew. Nice shot, Drew! But where's the oar? :-) Best, Jostein 2008/6/3 drew [EMAIL PROTECTED

PESO: Paddling

2008-06-03 Thread drew
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Re: PESO: Paddling

2008-06-03 Thread drew
yes.. nothing to do with fetish, sorry to disappoint you ;-) Drew. Cory Waters wrote: Paddling appears to mean something different there... CW drew wrote: Hi all. Last week we had a short camping holiday in Devon. At a little village called Malmsmead in the area known as Doone

[Fwd: Re: Enablement test]

2008-05-19 Thread drew
DOH! was thinking of the Pentax (tamron) FA 28-200 I nearly bought... :-) Cheers, Drew Drew, it is F 70-210, not FA 70-210. ;-) Boris drew wrote: William Robb wrote: - Original Message - http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/18052008PentaxIstDLWithFA70210 Comments welcome

GESO: Enablement test

2008-05-18 Thread drew
I have recently been enabled with an FA 70-210 courtesy of another member, got out today and had a play... http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/18052008PentaxIstDLWithFA70210 Comments welcome. Drew. P.S. I apologise in advance for the gratuitous use of small fluffy birds, I know they have

Re: Enablement test

2008-05-18 Thread drew
, It does look a bit harsh... I used Picasa which is a bit of a blunt instrument at times... it has a button marked 'Sharpen', you press it and it sharpens ;-) no choice of how much. Cheers, Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Can you identify this bush for me?

2008-05-13 Thread drew
mike wilson wrote: By photographic law oilseed fields only have single trees, on the skyline. Must be something else. How about a lone man on the skyline... http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/2464453249/ :-) Drew. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

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