Re: Sydney PDML

2010-10-01 Thread mike wilson
Doug Brewer wrote: mike wilson wrote: mike wilson wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: On 9/30/2010 11:40 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: On 9/30/2010 9:33 AM, m...@robertstech.com wrote: John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Mark Roberts Cotty wrote: On 29/9/10, Larry Colen,

Re: Sydney PDML

2010-10-01 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: How about BobW, Tanya, Cotty, and Alice? Get with the programme, you two. It's puns on film titles with substituted species of the genus Phalacrocorax. e.g. The Man in the White-bellied Shag This stuff has rules, you know. Are you suggesting that one of us is not a good

Re: Stupid lightroom tricks

2010-10-01 Thread mike wilson
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Re: GESO - PDMLers Downunder

2010-10-01 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:56 +1000, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice set of pictures, Brian. I really must visit the Blue Mountains again soon, but they're not quite as handy to me as they are to you :-( Sadly, I rarely get to the northern beaches for the same reason. :-(

PESO - Donnie

2010-10-01 Thread frank theriault
Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community. Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held earlier this year: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/donnie.html No big whoop. Just a quick snap. Hope you enjoy.

Re: Peso: This is your Daddy's Oldmobile

2010-10-01 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 11:34 PM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: It really is http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/oldmobile.html Technical: Samsung cell phone. Technical issues aside, it's a terrific shot. Love those shopping carts on the left and the walker on the right.

To Ralf about his long exposure shots

2010-10-01 Thread Thibouille
Ralf, I'm curious. I believe you mentioned a some times ago that digital allowed you to do things Film would never have made possible. Since digital has some issues with long/very long exposure, I'd like to know exactly what digital offers on top of film for that kind of work. Thank you. --

Re: OT - Sistine Chapel

2010-10-01 Thread Anthony Farr
On 30 September 2010 08:03, Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net wrote: I want to know who had to drill the anchor points and rig those speakers. What were the guys faces like when somebody asked them to do that job? ARE YOU EFFING Kidding ME? and YOURE OUT OF YOUR EFFING MIND if you think I'm

Re: OT - Sistine Chapel

2010-10-01 Thread Anthony Farr
On 1 October 2010 21:19, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: For real philistinism go to the British Museum and see collection numbers engraved prominently upon ancient treasures. P.S. Repatriate the Elgin Marbles aka the Parthenon Marbles. Now. Don't give excuses, just send back the

Re: Boris and Galia - few PESOs

2010-10-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good on you for taking the time to patiently teach and encourage her. Even well intentioned people get busy and tired and family time becomes nothing but a shared DVD. You never know how her thinking i general develops because she learned how to take the time to compose and correctly expose

Re: forgot the url again.

2010-10-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
I love those old planes, and you did an nice job. On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 11:48 AM, tbei...@sbcglobal.net wrote: http://beilbyfinearts.blogspot.com/2010/09/arkansas-air-museum-at-drake-field.html Sorry Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles --

Re: John Basilone Parade

2010-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I appreciate it. Dan On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 12:13 AM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: And I'd like to thank all you old marines (and U. S. servicemen in general) for your dedication and service to the good ole U. S. of A. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

Re: PESO - Donnie

2010-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very nice portrait, Frank. Dan On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:00 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community.  Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held

ISBN and self-published books

2010-10-01 Thread Mark Roberts
The trouble with getting an ISBN for your self-published photo book (or any other kind of book) is that you have to either buy a lot of 10 or pay a premium price to get just one. Anyway, I have a couple of projects in the works so I thought I'd bite the bullet and get 10. If any PDMLers have a

Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...

2010-10-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: William Robb From: John Celio I just got my DA* 16-50 back from repair, but I didn't have to pay for it: my email to Ned Bunnell, in which I expressed my extreme disappointment that my lens would go bad while sitting on a shelf for four months, apparently convinced C.R.I.S. to see my

Re: OT: The Man who saved the world

2010-10-01 Thread Eric Weir
On Sep 27, 2010, at 11:21 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Let's send him a note from the PDML thanking him for his actions. (I'm serious) If he doesn't have internet service (he's poor, right) we could send him something written. It sounds silly but it may make his day to think someone

PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread Charles Robinson
I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few minutes.

Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...

2010-10-01 Thread eckinator
2010/10/1 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: I don't think they make a profit from repairs. I thought Pentax had out-sourced repair work? outsourcing usually saves money (or reduces loss) plus you no longer have to worry about employee rights. you bet they make a profit. ecke -- PDML

Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...

2010-10-01 Thread eckinator
2010/9/30 John Celio n...@neovenator.com: I just got my DA* 16-50 back from repair, but I didn't have to pay for it: my email to Ned Bunnell, in which I expressed my extreme disappointment that my lens would go bad while sitting on a shelf for four months, apparently convinced C.R.I.S. to see

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a nice gallery of baseball images there, Charles. Dan On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:45 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward.  Just a few.  I couldn't stay

Re: John Basilone Parade

2010-10-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
I'll second that. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: And I'd like to thank all you old marines (and U. S. servicemen in general) for your dedication and service to the good ole U. S. of A. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
The Canadians on the list might feel differently. Nice Catch.;-) Too bad we lost, 13-2!  Otherwise fun times.  -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: John Basilone Parade

2010-10-01 Thread Walter Gilbert
And I'll be a third. -- Walt On 10/1/2010 11:04 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: I'll second that. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Ken Wallerkwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: And I'd like to thank all you old marines (and U. S. servicemen in general) for your dedication and service to the good ole U.

Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...

2010-10-01 Thread William Robb
-- From: John Sessoms Subject: Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but... At the very least, it shouldn't be a profit center for them. I don't think they make a profit from repairs. I thought Pentax had out-sourced repair work? So

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread Walter Gilbert
The '91 ALCS is still one of the most exciting I've ever watched. I can see where that one might still pack a big of a sting for Canadians. But, I was a huge fan of Kirby Puckett's, so it was an unforgettable one for me. The Jays are pretty fortunate ol' Kirby isn't around anymore. All

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread CheekyGeek
My main criteria in judging photographs is a simple question: Would I be proud to have taken this image? Your over-the-shoulder look at a pitch on the way to the mount certainly qualifies with a resounding YES! Excellent work and thanks for sharing! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML

Re: PESO: HOOO are you looking at?

2010-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Much to my surprise, my goofy owl made it into the Pentax Photo Gallery. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 9:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Ann, Steve, Brian and Frank. Dan On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 10:08 PM, frank theriault

PESO: Different Times

2010-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
An old scan that I dusted off for the Pentax Gallery: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11553413 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are welcome. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Donnie

2010-10-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 1, 2010, at 4:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community. Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held earlier this year:

Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...

2010-10-01 Thread Carlos R
El 01/10/2010 17:43, William Robb escribió: So they get to sell lots of parts and fixing it is a profit center for the repair people, whomever they are. The point I was trying to make, which seems to have been lost on you, is that Pentax should be fixing dead AF motors in these lenses

Re: OT - Sistine Chapel

2010-10-01 Thread mike wilson
Anthony Farr wrote: On 1 October 2010 21:19, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: For real philistinism go to the British Museum and see collection numbers engraved prominently upon ancient treasures. P.S. Repatriate the Elgin Marbles aka the Parthenon Marbles. Now. Don't give

Re: PESO - Donnie

2010-10-01 Thread drd1135
I like this a lot. -Original Message- From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 07:00:50 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Donnie Donnie came here from

Re: OT - Sistine Chapel

2010-10-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
The copyright symbol in the center floor hides the camera and mirrored parabolic tripod mounted device that allows this image to be made in two exposures, stitched at camera level. However, that's not the way it was done, if a bit of research is correct. According to the Spinatour website

Re: OT - Sistine Chapel

2010-10-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 1, 2010, at 13:26 , Joseph McAllister wrote: The copyright symbol in the center floor hides the camera and mirrored parabolic tripod mounted device that allows this image to be made in two exposures, stitched at camera level. However, that's not the way it was done, if a bit of

It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread John Celio
I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering:

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread eckinator
I can only speak for myself but I'm just not as interested in hardware any more as I was last year. I've run low on inspiration, too so that makes gear even less interesting. These past two days I spent many hours completely taking apart a Canon film EOS to shoot a Canorama for the PUG but I ended

Re: ISBN and self-published books

2010-10-01 Thread David J Brooks
and isbn is. Colour me stupid Dave On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: The trouble with getting an ISBN for your self-published photo book (or any other kind of book) is that you have to either buy a lot of 10 or pay a premium price to get just one.

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread Cotty
On 2/10/10, eckinator, discombobulated, unleashed: why worry about gear? I need ideas Mark. T shirt. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Donnie

2010-10-01 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Oct 1, 2010, at 4:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community.  Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held

Re: PESO - Donnie

2010-10-01 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a great shot and well converted. Dave On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:00 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community.  Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held

Re: OT - Sistine Chapel

2010-10-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/10/10, Joseph McAllister, discombobulated, unleashed: Thanks Cotty, for helping to enlighten us all. I did no such thing! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/10/10, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few minutes.

Re: ISBN and self-published books

2010-10-01 Thread mike wilson
David J Brooks wrote: and isbn is. International standard book number, an international system for registering, tracing and tracking books. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number Colour me stupid Dave On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Mark Roberts

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread drd1135
Digital bodies are upgraded too often. Aside from financial considerations, it's time to concentrate on digital technique and not hardware. This doesn't include lenses, of course. Lenses are life. -Original Message- From: John Celio n...@neovenator.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: ISBN and self-published books

2010-10-01 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: and isbn is. A dyslexic Norwegian playwright. -- 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: GESO - PDMLers Downunder

2010-10-01 Thread Anthony Farr
On 1 October 2010 20:58, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:56 +1000, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: (snip) (I really must visit the Blue Mountains again soon, but they're not quite as handy to me as they are to you :-( Sadly, I rarely get to the

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread paul stenquist
I think the lower level of conversation is due mainly to the more frequent releases. A new Pentax camera used to come once every decade or so -- well a bit more often than that but not by much. Now they come every 18 months or so. Those who are waiting for a 24 x 36 sensor to converse, will be

Re: ISBN and self-published books

2010-10-01 Thread paul stenquist
On Oct 1, 2010, at 7:35 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: and isbn is. A dyslexic Norwegian playwright. HAR! Very good. A two-part MARK! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread paul stenquist
What Cotty said. Well done! Paul On Oct 1, 2010, at 6:20 PM, Cotty wrote: On 1/10/10, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:45 -0500, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few

Re: PESO: Different Times

2010-10-01 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:26 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: An old scan that I dusted off for the Pentax Gallery: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11553413 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are welcome. Interesting shot - excellent title! Maybe you

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:00 -0700, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread drd1135
very true. I still look at all of those shots I took in India with the DS and the FA 20-35 and don't think if only I had another camera. -Original Message- From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:52:34 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:24 PM, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: very true. I still look at all of those shots I took in India with the DS and the FA 20-35 and don't think if only I had another camera. I'm happy with the shots I get with my K10D. It's the shots I don't get that bother me. -- PDML

Re: PESO 2010 - 152, 153 - GDG

2010-10-01 Thread Rick Womer
Good luck with the move! We hate moving (once moved 5 times in 4 years), so we're very happy having been in the same place for 24 years. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 9/26/10, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com Subject: PESO

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread drd1135
LOL. I hear you. Still, the K7 is the best camera I've ever owned. I know there are better cameras out there, but I also know that I am the weak point in this photography business. -Original Message- From: Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010

Re: Large List of For Sale Items, some really good stuff

2010-10-01 Thread John Mustarde
My Pentax Gear Sale October 1 update: pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/texdance http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pho/1984409828.html PZ1p body with data back. Used but not abused - I had three of them back in the day so no one got excessive wear.. $289 Will throw in the wired remote, and the

Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...

2010-10-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: eckinator 2010/10/1 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: I don't think they make a profit from repairs. I thought Pentax had out-sourced repair work? outsourcing usually saves money (or reduces loss) plus you no longer have to worry about employee rights. you bet they make a profit.

Re: PESO 2010 - 152, 153 - GDG

2010-10-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
thanks! we're in at last, all keys and such for the apartment handed back. wot a pain. but worth it. now to sort out the office and get back into business. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 6:34 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Good luck with the move!  We hate moving (once moved 5 times in 4

Re: ISBN and self-published books

2010-10-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: David J Brooks and isbn is. Colour me stupid International Standard Book Number http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number Google ISBN 9781450709507 Not knowing something don't make you stupid. Not asking when you don't know does. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread Larry Colen
John, this touches on something that I've been thinking, and perhaps even commented about. On Oct 1, 2010, at 3:00 PM, John Celio wrote: I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread John Mustarde
Nice shutter-release timing. . -- John Mustarde Paris, TX -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.

2010-10-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: John Celio I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got

Re: PESO: Saahwing, battah!

2010-10-01 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 1, 2010, at 19:41, Brian Walters wrote: On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:45 -0500, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the

Re: PESO - Donnie

2010-10-01 Thread Walter Gilbert
Ha! -- Walt On 10/1/2010 5:12 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Nice shot. What's illegal about racing bicycles? They do it it stolen tanks Dave -- 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