Re: Peso: Wet Web

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
at 5:04 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: A pretty post-Sandy detail, and the Q was handy: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-jrmt2vz/0/XL/wet-web-XL.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pentax/Ricoh is probably working on a FF body. They will never be as fast as Nikon or Canon, and Apple/Google would just absorb them. I really think that Ricoh is the best we could have hoped for in that they actually want to make cameras. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 10:39 AM, Alexandru-Cristian

Re: OT - 1DmIIn

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice find. Does Dad share lenses? On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Good for Stef. Is he done with school yet? Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 12:05 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Hi team Stef is pretty stoked at the moment

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
And those core values are? The K5 is an excellent camera for the price. The K30 is probably even better in terms of per dollar. Weather sealed and most of the K5 IQ with better AF. We are the ones thta have changed. We all harken back tot he days when Pentax released a new body every 5 years

Re: OT: Film Humor

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Groan. ;-) On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://static.themetapicture.com/media/funny-bar-drinks-clipart.jpg Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Aftermath

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good shot. The hoses make a great foreground. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 10:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I love the tangle of hoses and the tree firefighters in three different postures. I note that you managed to include a bicycle, of course. Dan Matyola

Re: OT: Fuji X100?

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Excellent. I hear it's quirky, but you've been using Pentax so it's just a question of getting use to a different kind of quirky. ;-) On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: In case anyone is keeping score at home, I pulled the trigger on one of these beasties

Re: pentax sighting

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Unless I've missed it, I don't think w've gotten that episode yet. I'll take note. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 8:42 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: In the topgear 50 years of bond cars, there isa Moonraker console with two Tak lenses I have the image on facebook Sincerely,

Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?

2012-10-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
I have both a Q and and E-PM1. No question that the noise is better with the larger sensor, especially at higher iso. OTOH, the Q does remarkably well for a 1/2.3 sensor, and I enjoyed using the Q very much while street shooting in Philly. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Igor Roshchin

Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?

2012-10-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Just to add, a used Q is an even better deal. It's a fun camera and I think Pentax really nailed the ergonomics on this one for such a small body. The biggest problem with it was the initial $800 price tag. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 11:21 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I have

Re: Nasty Storm East Coast

2012-10-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Thanks, Darren. That's cool map. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I wouldn't be surprised if she's out shooting photos. I don't think her street flooded. She should be high and dry. Paul On Oct 30, 2012, at 4:22 PM, Christine Aguila

Re: Golden Fleece

2012-10-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very nice. I don't mind the bright spot at all. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Kenneth. Unfortunately, my composition options were pretty limited in that every other angle had some kind of distracting structure as a backdrop -- homes, garages, car

Re: OT: Can't remember ...

2012-10-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
This isn't funny. Not even a little :-( On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 1:01 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Can't remember if I've shared this before or not: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oHBG3ABUJUlist=FLs95ZaMyUReHMecAIfNV0mQindex=1feature=plpp_video -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Mechanical anti-aliasing?

2012-10-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Build it Larry, and they will come. Oh, yes!, he ejaculated. A dialogue Mark. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 1:19 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Oct 28, 2012, at 6:17 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Whether the idea works or not, I'd wager it's patentable. Build it Larry, and they

Re: Movie recommendation: Side by side

2012-10-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Not tonight, but I have it bookmarked. Thanks for heads-up. On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 11:08 PM, Fernando fer.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Quick delurk to recommend a movie that I think most of you would enjoy: Side by side. It's a documentary about a how digital is replacing film in motion

Re: PESO - Grace's Audience

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great shot. On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 11:06 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Nice! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: October 28, 2012 10/28/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO -

Re: PESO - Shopper

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I wouldn't want to negotiate with her. On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 11:08 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I love the colors and the Greta Garbo pose. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 8:27 PM, Paul Stenquist

Re: OT - can you recommend a good digital rangefinder?

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I've had a few of the Olympus PEN series and currently have an E-PM1. The E-PM1 can now be had for under $400 with a lens, cheaper ont he used market It's a pretty good 12 MP sensor good up until 800 normally or 1600 with some heavy (and non-adjustable) NR. This would leave 6-700 for lenses.

Re: OT: Keep us posted

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I keep having to remember that, from the Weather Channel POV, Virginia is in the Northeast. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 12:01 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Jeffery Johnson For those in the Eastern U.S. do keep us posted as you can on how things are going and what not. Keep

Re: K-5IIs review and comparison to K-5

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I guess it depends on how large the affected area is. I read that review and it was hard to say how the whole shot would look. I mean, if the face is sharper but the clothing is not quite right, is that OK? On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 2:39 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: From our

Re: The Digital Negative — Book Review

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Darren: I think his use is much more common: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Negative I know when I hear the term, I think RAW files and not the object you described. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 11:13 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the review. I dislike the use of

Re: PESO - He's Ready

2012-10-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a funny shot. I'd love to know what he's thinking. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 10:09 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The fellow on the left seems ready for something, but I'm not sure what: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/10/hes-ready.html Hope you

Re: November PUG: Going....going...

2012-10-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, I figured this was a good chance to try the newly added focus peaking on the Q with an old MF lens. The K 28 is now a fair telephoto (154 eq.). Also, the old lenses make the Q REALLY front heavy. On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 4:17 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Seven

Re: PESO - A Ginsu Knife of Hope

2012-10-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
That works really well. On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 12:31 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Bruce! I titled it from a line in a Kids in the Hall skit in which Don McKellor played a messenger. The narrator described him as (among other things) a ginsu knife of

Re: LA Landing

2012-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's for sharing that. It was really good and the song fit pretty well too. On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 9:08 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: That's nice. As a part-time aviation nut, I've looked at a lot of such videos, and this is among the better ones. It helps that it is sped

Re: Q 1.10 firmware

2012-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
The 15-45 2.8 for $300 is REALLY tempting. I'd like to read some reviews first, however. On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 8:35 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 10/27/2012 5:45 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob Sullivan 645D? And isn't in camera stabilization a Pentax patent?

Re: PESO: The Long Green Line

2012-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
Her posture says urgency. On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ha! Love it! (but not what I expected at all) ;-) That's actually a very good shot. Well composed, nice use of perspective, and you caught that lady (other is a lady, no?)

Re: NSFA (Not Safe for Ann): The Big Buck

2012-10-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
We have a similar program here in Lexington. Professional bow hunters, culling the herd, meat to the local agencies. Of course, last year they got exactly one deer so it's not a rousing success. On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Glad to hear about the

FS Friday: K7 and Lenses

2012-10-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
K7 with kit zoom (18-55) $350 FA 135 2.8 $350 FA 50 1.4 $225 Everything is in excellent shape. Contact me for details -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: FS Friday: K7 and Lenses

2012-10-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
. -- Walt On 10/26/2012 11:04 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: K7 with kit zoom (18-55) $350 FA 135 2.8 $350 FA 50 1.4 $225 Everything is in excellent shape. Contact me for details -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Q 1.10 firmware

2012-10-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wow. That's a great feature. On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Wow. I find this surprising, given that they could have made focus peaking only available on the new Q10. This gives me hope that focus peaking may be coming to a firmware upgrade for the K-5

Re: Q 1.10 firmware

2012-10-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, I looked but can't see these features listed under 1.10. Where does it say this? On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 1:42 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Wow. That's a great feature. On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Wow. I find this surprising

Re: Q 1.10 firmware

2012-10-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK. I just could's see it on the official page listed in the first post and didn't want to go looking. So glad they decided not to just tick off the early adopters. Focus peaking could be a huge feature, especially for macro work. On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 1:48 PM, Darren Addy

Re: Testing text email send -please ignore-

2012-10-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Boy, one dead deer thread and Ann is getting frisky. On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 5:05 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: LOL On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 1:42 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: nope , you're screwed byebye a On 10/26/2012 16:12, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:

Re: Can't post to PDML with Nexus 7

2012-10-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Damn those people at Google. On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 5:55 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: With the ordinary gmail client called Gmail, that ordinary people who just want to send and receive email use. Maybe it has an ultra-plain-text setting like desktop gmail, but I can’t find it. -T

Re: OT -- RIP

2012-10-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
I normally have little emotional anything for corporations, but this makes me a little sad. On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 12:25 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Not my image, but apropos none the less. http://americandigest.org/sidelines/03_Kodak-766x1024.jpg -- Don't lose

Re: Pentax K-30 Get a Nod at Expedition Portal

2012-10-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
I've read many good things about the K30. It goes for about $700 at Amazon and the image comparison at DPReview shows it retains the amazing high iso performance of the K5. On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 4:35 PM, Kevin Thornsberry kevin_thornsbe...@compuserve.com wrote: Matthew Scott at Expedition

Re: OT -- RIP

2012-10-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's a collection of kangaroo jokes. The NSA probably has it blocked. On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 4:32 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Not my image, but apropos none the less.

Re: The Last Few Soldiers of Fall

2012-10-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice colors. On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 3:22 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It's all about the light, isn't it? I like both of these very much, especially the backlit yellow leaves. Beautiful! --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com

Re: Totally OT - philosophical question (Was: Structural engineering question)

2012-10-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'm a chemist; use glue. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: They say that flowers and duct tape fix everything. :-) Tue Oct 23 16:17:13 EDT 2012 Mark Roberts wrote: My solution is always duct tape and safety wire. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Comparing in-body and lens-based image stabilisation

2012-10-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
I thought of that, having just recently used the OIS Lumix 45-200 on my IBIS E-PM1. (You can get the E-PM1 body now for under $200) As per urban legend, I turned off the IBIS and left the OIS on. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 12:48 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Well,

Re: GESO: 2012 TN State Pow Wow

2012-10-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great set. Sharp and colorful. I too missed this the first time. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Jeffery, Those are marvelous photos and a great looking event. Where is it help. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 8:45 PM, Jeffery Johnson

Re: GESO: Fall colors on the Buffalo

2012-10-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Those are very nice. I bet it was truly lovely to see it live. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 1:11 PM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: nice shots, especially liked 9714. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: Apocalyptica I - 2012

2012-10-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
CO2 - whatever). Once the nuclear winter thaws the world will be his... Aren't you glad you asked? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: October 22, 2012 10/22/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Apocalyptica

Re: Comparing in-body and lens-based image stabilisation

2012-10-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, we do have pseudo-quantitative mock three-dimensional colored histograms based on an ill-defined decision making process. ;-) Most of what I've read does indicate that lens-bsed IS has an advantage over body-based IS. However, both do work and IBIS is much more flexible, not to mention

Re: Apocalyptica I - 2012

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Roman, I'm completely confused. In what sense are these post-apocalyptic images? I'm genuinely curious. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 4:17 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Nice photos, but I was expecting something very different: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tN6_1dJveM On Oct 21,

Re: Apocalyptica I - 2012

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, rock the cello! On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 4:17 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Nice photos, but I was expecting something very different: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tN6_1dJveM On Oct 21, 2012, at 5:47 AM, Roman Melihhov wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/index.php?/category/40

Re: GESO (4 images) - Boris and Galia - Shenandoah National Park

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
I live in the Valley. You've commented before, Boris, on the greenness of my images. You should see this place in the spring when the green are bright. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Boris and Galia, Very good. I think your last picture of the

Re: PESO - Must be a Messenger

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Or a philosopher. After all, no one said I brake, therefore I am. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 5:07 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: What makes this great for me is that it's so unsettling. I look at this and think Oh No! Accident waiting to happen. Part of why cyclists get such a

Re: PESO - The Good Read

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a great shot. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 5:12 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Doesn't he realize he's a living anachronism? Great portrait of an absorbed reader, Frank. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 10:04 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Spotted at the local

Re: OT: Pictures of computers

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nope, I’m old-school, still vacuum-tube-driven. -T On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: That *is* Tim. Dave On Oct 19, 2012, at 4:27 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That your desktop system, Tim? On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Bruce

Re: lessons learned this weekend

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
I will add these points to my philosophy of life. Thank you, Larry. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 7:28 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Oct 22, 2012, at 6:16 PM, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: On 22 October 2012 14:30, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: 1) Taking

Re: PESO - 'Hungry Mouths'

2012-10-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
It has wonderful composition. I also like the Grover shot. ;-) On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: As Ann says: sculptural. A mind boggling nature setting, Ken. On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 1:52 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: A group of Humpback whales

Re: PESO - Appropriated

2012-10-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
This could be the beginning of a new style. It's a neat image. more info? On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 2:13 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Oct 21, 2012, at 5:15 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Is this the start of Canadians Wearing Mustaches? :-) Movember is just

Re: PESO - Sculptor

2012-10-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very good indeed. A wonderful portrait of a man at work. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 5:37 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 19/10/12, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: John Allen an automotive sculptor tweaking a 4/10ths clay model of the Lincoln MKZ at the brand's new

K5 Discontinued at BH

2012-10-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
Can't buy one at BH. Sone are still available at Amazon. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: slit camera novel approach

2012-10-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
So, Joe, here's something I've wondered about. Did bus passengers get more docile as cell texting emerged? On Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 8:23 AM, Jan van Wijk pen...@dfsee.com wrote: On Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:11:27 +1100 Brian Walters wrote: There's something similar for Android as well:

Re: OT - Seems I'm not the only one ;-)

2012-10-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, we're getting closer but no has yet put it all together in one camera. One thing he didn't address was the sensor size, which is a real problem. A 24-105 zoom would maybe allow a 2/3 to 1 inch sensor in a body of that size. On Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 4:37 AM, Steve Cottrell

Re: OT GESO - quickie street

2012-10-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
That post speaks volumes, Derby. 1.5 hours would be a good day for me. I like the set, especially the sitting couple. She's giving you a glancing look that is hard to read. On Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 6:51 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: For various reasons, I only had an hour and a

Re: OT: Pictures of computers

2012-10-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
ROTFL. On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:58 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: That *is* Tim. Dave On Oct 19, 2012, at 4:27 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That your desktop system, Tim? On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Great stuff

Re: PESO - Strike a Pose

2012-10-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sadly, the same guy that does mine. On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Who styled their hair? Nice image, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:36 PM, frank theriault

Re: OT: slit camera novel approach

2012-10-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Those are mesmerizing, especially the dancer and swimmer images. I'm still trying to wrap my head around why they look like they do. This may involve beer. On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote:

Re: OT: slit camera novel approach

2012-10-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
at 3:38 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Those are mesmerizing, especially the dancer and swimmer images. I'm still trying to wrap my head around why they look like they do. This may involve beer. On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote

Re: OT: Proper rabbit you numpties, innit!

2012-10-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Really, Bob, why you you want to keep count? What a wonderful mish-mash. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 2:34 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 4:07 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I always

Re: PESO - Japanese girls go mobile

2012-10-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Lots of these out there, but I like this one a lot. Nice catch, Igor. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Love it! Do they have wi-fi in their subways! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof.

Re: GESO: The Udvar-Hazy Center

2012-10-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
photo, but know you confirmed that. Thanks. I'll show these to Galia. On 10/15/2012 5:25 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Rather than torture you all with multiple attempts at clever titles, here is a small gallery from my trip to the Air and Space Museum Annex near Dulles Airport. http

Re: PESO - Strike a Pose

2012-10-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a great shot. Kind of sharp, though. Slumming, Frank? On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:36 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I finally found some models I can work with! http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/10/strike-pose.html O, creepy, eh boys and girls? ;-)

Re: PESO - Airshow

2012-10-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great set. 3 and 4 are my favs. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Gotta love those Cats. Considering the beating they take when being used as amphibians, it's amazing that so many are still in the air. The other are nice studies of what happens to

Re: OT: Pictures of computers

2012-10-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
That your desktop system, Tim? On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Great stuff, Tim. Thanks! On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 11:02 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Photo tour of Google data centers; visually dramatic:

Re: OT: Proper rabbit you numpties, innit!

2012-10-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
That was a good read. I hear and use many of those and never give it a second thought. The transfer owes quite a bit to Monty Python, Harry Potter, and Top Gear. Oddly, the one I never use is mate. On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 4:07 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I always think Briticisms

Re: OT - Up-rise 33

2012-10-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
For may, a good bag would improve their photography more than a new camera. On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 4:01 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Don, Sorry for tempting you.. ;-) In any case, - if you haven't seen, the images on this manufacturer's website show more details of the bag in

Re: Peso: Big Fat Pig on a Bad Hair Day

2012-10-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, but I was trying to hog the attention. On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 8:58 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: This pic is a boar. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: GESO: The Udvar-Hazy Center

2012-10-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
I remember off the top of my head (too lazy to Google it) was John Glenn's Friendship 7. cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: October 16, 2012 10

Re: GESO: The Udvar-Hazy Center

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
2012 16:25, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Rather than torture you all with multiple attempts at clever titles, here is a small gallery from my trip to the Air and Space Museum Annex near Dulles Airport. http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/The-Udvar-Hazy-Center/25942058_hRrvZ5

Re: OT: Interesting Portrait Concept

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's really wonderful. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://themetapicture.com/a-picture-worth-a-lifetime/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Equipment; who needs it.

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sorry. How low a price point do you want for the K5? I'm having a similar conflict myself, although I'm debating between the old K5 and newer K30. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 1:32 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Damn, well that's the way I feel right now anyway. Weekend before

Re: PESO: Bird Art

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's hard to poo-poo work like that. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: An original work titled Splat. Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com/ From: David Mann

Re: Equipment; who needs it.

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
of it's product sales life for 629.00, so call me cheap, I wear it as a badge of honor. On 10/16/2012 1:46 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Sorry. How low a price point do you want for the K5? I'm having a similar conflict myself, although I'm debating between the old K5 and newer K30. On Tue

Re: PESO: Fall is coming

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like the lighting a lot. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 1:14 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Oh, very good; it’s hard to find a really fresh take on that particular very-familiar sight, but you’ve managed it. -T On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 4:49 PM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com

Re: GESO: The Udvar-Hazy Center

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
...@gmail.com Sent: October 15, 2012 10/15/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO: The Udvar-Hazy Center A terrific selection, Steve. Much enjoyed it. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 11:25 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Rather than torture you all with multiple

Re: Million Dollar Beeper

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
How great is that angle? It makes me reconsider why I own a pick up truck. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 6:37 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: A thing of beauty Dave On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 5:14 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Some might recall a shot of a custom

Re: GESO: The Udvar-Hazy Center

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Neat. At least the insignia has a 7 in it. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 6:48 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, it's a Mercury capsule. I forgot to look at which one it was. Something 7, I think. ;-) Big Joe

Re: PESOS - New

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
I very much like Morning Glory and Shadow. It has a nice dramatic feel to it. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:56 PM, jn289 jn...@verizon.net wrote: I have been off list for a couple weeks..JoeP.S. Both Morning Glory shots are shot high speed sync flash on a ten foot cord. Tree Trunk

Re: Peso Bird in wires

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yes, that's it. I couldn't think of what it reminded me, but it's a staff. Obviously a bird of note. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:40 PM, p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2012-10-15 9:27 Steven Desjardins wrote Nice catch. It took me a second to realize what i was looking at. The wires are really

Re: OT Great shot with a sigma lens

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a good one. The shot, that is. The lens isn't even 2.8. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 8:14 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Knowing Godfrey's love of Sigma, here's a shot that I'm sure he'll love: http://500px.com/photo/3613140 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est

Peso: Big Fat Pig on a Bad Hair Day

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-BrGSJKR/0/XL/warthog-2-XL.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- 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 - Fountains Abbey

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
It reminds me of my trips to the UK, especially the grey stone and very green lawn. Clearly that rock has a good barrister. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 9:05 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks, Frank! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From:

Re: PESO - Fountains Abbey Chancel

2012-10-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Lovely. I wonder what it looked like in it's heyday. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: The view down the nave from (what once was) the chancel: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16519776size=lg Comments always appreciated. Rick

Peso: Blackbird and Friends

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
A post card image but I still like it. The woman on the left provides a greats sense of scale. http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-hMJBkP2/0/XL/blackbird-XL.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Peso: Blackbird and Friends

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
, but the Space Shuttle in the background makes the shot. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 7:48 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: A post card image but I still like it. The woman on the left provides a greats sense of scale. http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-hMJBkP2

GESO: The Udvar-Hazy Center

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
Rather than torture you all with multiple attempts at clever titles, here is a small gallery from my trip to the Air and Space Museum Annex near Dulles Airport. http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Airplanes/The-Udvar-Hazy-Center/25942058_hRrvZ5 Note there is a shot with my friend posing under the Enola

Re: Peso Bird in wires

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice catch. It took me a second to realize what i was looking at. The wires are really straight. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:46 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16518337 One from Saturday Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario.

Re: Peso: Blackbird and Friends

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
Make that $15 to park the car and after that it's free and an amazing museum. Now I'm somehow doing cut-and-paste-o's. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:24 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, It's the Udvar-Hazy Center. The Blackbird just stuns everyone because it is so much bigger

Re: Driving to Argentina

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
I wonder how the vans would sell if VW made a new one? The beauty of the really old ones was that you could fix the engine with a nail file. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 5:19 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Mind blown. You have been doing this since the middle of this year, and we

Re: GESO - Announcing two wall calendars for 2013 (Tada!)

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, Ann, whenever I hit buy it tries to sell me the individual photos. What am I doing wrong? On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Thanks! - you have a copy of that you know - its in my book. I'm so glad to be back on line but now finding the time to read

Re: GESO: The Udvar-Hazy Center

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
I think it means I know have your fingerprints. Truly, I have no idea. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 3:02 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Nice gallery. I left a thumbs up on two favorites whatever that means. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:25:04

Re: new bike

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
Cardboard bicycle. Larry. Yep, works for me. ;-) On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 4:09 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Oct 15, 2012, at 11:19 AM, mary pitrone wrote: Larry, this is for you http://news.yahoo.com/cardboard-bicycle-change-world-says-israeli-inventor-090732689.html

Re: Peso: Blackbird and Friends

2012-10-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
and the SR-71 as they are both beautiful designs with some funny similarities. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 5:09 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Oct 15, 2012, at 5:48 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: A post card image but I still like it. The woman on the left provides a greats sense

Re: OT: Fuji X100?

2012-10-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Since Christine asked, here are a few words about the X10. Nicely built with a decent control layout. I would have put some things in different places, but it's easy to get used to it. It's more naturally used as an LCD-VF camera. The optical VF is not great and only gives about 80% coverage,

Re: OT: Fuji X100?

2012-10-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
, Oct 14, 2012 at 8:38 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Since Christine asked, here are a few words about the X10. Nicely built with a decent control layout. I would have put some things in different places, but it's easy to get used to it. It's more naturally used as an LCD-VF

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