Re: A big Thank You to Kenny-boy

2012-04-21 Thread Cotty
On 20/4/12, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: That to me is not a feature. I think the low end Nikon's feel incredibly cheap in your hand. That may not be the brightest way to judge a camera, but for me it has to feel good in my hand. Honestly, that's why I prefer the feel of a Spotmatic

Re: PESO Tulip study (FESO?)

2012-04-21 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes, I agree with Steve. He white vase works well, especially with the bit of shading on one side. His description of painterly is an apt one. Beautiful! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From:

Re: SMUGMUG outages et. al.

2012-04-21 Thread David Mann
On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:47 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: When I go to log in , I get the 'we are working on it' messages I couldnt see either of my most recent galleries, either, Christine... ugh On top of SmUGMUG -- there were cafepress issues yesterday when I was trying to update some

RE: Boris PESO #16 - Nocturne

2012-04-21 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I must admit that I'm struggling with this one, Boris, and it's hard to explain why (but I'll try). I ~want~ to like it. I feel like I ~should~ like it. But for some reason it's just not coming together. I think it's a question of balance. The leaves are too prominent both in terms of

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

2012-04-21 Thread David Mann
On Apr 21, 2012, at 3:16 AM, Bryan Jacoby wrote: No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ That is absolutely fantastic. I know how hard it is to shoot against a bright sky like that and the subject

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread Bruce Walker
101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. Thanks for sharing, Dan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ Dan Matyola

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pretentious bullshit to wade through to get the odd little gem of wisdom. And to be honest, those gems are nothing

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 19 April 2012 05:15, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? Over here not much happened except that I got myself a second K-5 with a focusing

Re: PESO: Spring in the City

2012-04-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:35 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed: Nice one, Dan! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher

OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

2012-04-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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

RE: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

2012-04-21 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow! Those brought a broad smile to my face! I'm not usually a big fan of heavily manipulated photos, but this guy makes 'em work. Doesn't hurt that his kids look like natural hams (I mean that in a good way; they're having fun!). That little one is really a hoot. These young ones will have

OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95

2012-04-21 Thread Derby Chang
Scoff at Cosina as much as you like, but they are pumping out darn sexy lenses right now. I ordered the 17.5mm 0.95 back in Feb and it arrive this week, so tried it out streety today. Sweet. The interesting thing about the lens, it is quite close focusing, so most of the lens throw is less

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-21 Thread Derby Chang
Is there an online catalog we non-torontons could look at? D On 18/04/2012 1:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas St West (just west of

RE: OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95

2012-04-21 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Brilliant stuff! Two absolute standouts: The kissing couple (very Doisneau) and the young woman in the red coat looking at her mobile. I'm completely in awe of the latter. Looks like the background isn't just oof but is motion blurred as well. Is that you moving around he subject (sort of a

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-21 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Torontonians. :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: April 21, 2012 4/21/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Exhibit: Postmodern

PESO: Needle and Button

2012-04-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

2012-04-21 Thread Cotty
On 21/4/12, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ That is absolutely fantastic. I know how hard it is to shoot against a bright sky like that and the subject matter makes me feel like a little kid again. I had a poster of the

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com: I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely pretentious bullshit to wade through to get the

Re: A big Thank You to Kenny-boy

2012-04-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:56 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 20/4/12, Darren Addy, discombobulated, unleashed: That to me is not a feature. I think the low end Nikon's feel incredibly cheap in your hand. That may not be the brightest way to judge a camera, but for me it has to feel good in

Re: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

2012-04-21 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ Fun stuff. I like the Dummies shot towards the end of that page. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/

Re: A big Thank You to Kenny-boy

2012-04-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 7:17 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: So I'm officially back on the saving for a K-5 or *perhaps* waiting to see what Pentax announces next. Just one review but i amquite happy with the K-5 so far. As for Kenny Boy and his colour remarks, i stay with Pentax

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 5:43 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: 101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. 36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well. Well it sure does, some of my best crap was done drunk. Dave Thanks for sharing, Dan On

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com: I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

2012-04-21 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Bryan Jacoby bryan.jac...@gmail.com: No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryan_jacoby/7095178799/lightbox/ I think you're devaluing your effort. That's a fine shot of an historic moment. I would have loved to have

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

2012-04-21 Thread David J Brooks
Well, i think thats a really good shot. Getting the escort plane in was a major plus for me. Dave On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Bryan Jacoby bryan.jac...@gmail.com wrote: No great artistic value here but I thought some might be interested:

Re: PESO: Needle and Button

2012-04-21 Thread David J Brooks
Well seen and love the rich colours, to bad Pentax does not have rich colours.:-) Dave On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. Dan

Re: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Lots of fun stuff in the set! Thanks for sharing--a fun way to start the morning! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 6:34 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Way to go, Bruce! Big congrats. Hope you sell lots! Cheers, Christine On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw: Postmodern Pinups Photography by Bruce Walker at the Junction Chiropractic Wellness Centre 3093 Dundas

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Frank: After the event, do a report for the PDML list! We want all the news. Take pics! Cheers, Christine On Apr 17, 2012, at 6:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Dave? You there? I know I will be. Who else is on this list from TO these days? TOPDML ain't what it used to be.

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Ah, not Torontons, so then you're not cousins to the Kardasians. Who knew :-) Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:23 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Torontonians. :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher

Re: SMUGMUG outages et. al.

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Ann: I just checked and was able to view the link and set of 21 pictures--nice set. I liked How are you feeling and I also liked the 2 seagulls cleaning up! Site seems to be in working order in chicago! Cheers, Christine On Apr 20, 2012, at 9:57 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I just

Re: OT GESO - Nokton 17.5mm 0.95

2012-04-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
+1 - Yes indeed, looks like a winner. Got to get out with a camera, it's been a long long week. It's going to be hot, harsh and sunny today. I wonder what I'll see? G On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 5:21 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Brilliant stuff! Two absolute

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Totally agree with Paul! Cheers, Christine On Apr 19, 2012, at 7:21 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Lots of pixels are a plus, but I wouldn't want them if it gives away any high ISO capability. If it's not the equal of the K05 at 6400, I wouldn't be interested. Paul On Apr 19, 2012, at 1:43

Re: SMUGMUG outages et. al.

2012-04-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, Christine (and all you others who persisted :-) ) ann On 4/21/2012 09:42, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Ann: I just checked and was able to view the link and set of 21 pictures--nice set. I liked How are you feeling and I also liked the 2 seagulls cleaning up! Site seems to be in

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, Frank -- keeps me from wasting time lookin :-) ann On 4/21/2012 06:20, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I tried looking through the list when Dan first posted it a few days ago. I just couldn't get all the way through it (just as I can't today). There's just way too much absolutely

RE: PESO: Needle and Button

2012-04-21 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Nice shot, Dan. As Dave says, the colours are vivid. I also like the way the needle stabs the couple on the sidewalk. Kind of a fun element to the whole thing. We have a similar sculpture in our garment district here in Toronto. A thimble on a stack of buttons with a tape measure painted on

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-21 Thread Miserere
On 19 April 2012 19:02, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short list. http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 -- Cheers Brian I said that of the NX10 two years ago. It felt like a Pentax in all the good ways.

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Agree very much on this one. I think it's worth replacing the word style with personality and sounding it out: find your personality and stick with it -- makes no sense. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 6:20 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: And finding your style and

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:08 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 19 April 2012 19:02, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short list.

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-21 Thread Miserere
On 19 April 2012 19:31, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: The only real downside in purchasing a Samsung digital camera is that it would, no doubt, contain a Samsung sensor. Darren, The new Samsung sensor (already found in the NX200) is much better than the old one. It's not at the

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Not Torontites, so their not cousins to Muscovites... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Ah, not Torontons, so then you're not cousins to the Kardasians.  Who knew   :-)  Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:23 AM,

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-21 Thread Miserere
On 21 April 2012 11:28, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Image Stabilization...NO!!! - forget about it.  Regards,  Bob S. IS is in some of the lenses. Bob, I like IBIS as much as the next Pentaxian, but let me tell you my practical experience. I'm able to regularly shoot the 30mm

Re: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

2012-04-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Those are wonderful, funny, and wistful kids photos. I wish I could meet the Dad who took them. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://themetapicture.com/best-dad-in-the-world/ Dan Matyola

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
I'll have to think about that Miserere. IBIS had a big impact on my photography, especially shooting indoor candids. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 21 April 2012 11:28, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Image

Victorian railway engineering at its finest

2012-04-21 Thread Bob W
...or at least, that's what it looks like. In a magazine I'm reading there are some photos from a magnificent-looking exhibition at the Smithsonian of X-ray photos of fishes. This page contains links to some of the photos: http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/ichthyo/index.htm Well

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
I would miss having image stabilization. In the lens is okay, but it adds cost over and over again, if you purchase multiple lenses. And since I frequently shoot with longer lenses in low light, I'm a big fan of IBIS. Paul On Apr 21, 2012, at 11:47 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: I'll have to think

Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened. Keep shooting, that

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-21 Thread P. J. Alling
That would kind of depend on the IQ of the sensor. Personally I think the Sony Nex-7 with a KAF adapter module that contains a focusing motor for legacy lenses. It looks like a much cleaner design. On 4/19/2012 7:02 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short

Re: PESO: Last Photo Ever Taken

2012-04-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/20/2012 4:19 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-04-20 8:00 Walt Gilbert wrote Well, all I can say is that I'm utterly crestfallen today. Seems I dropped my K-x with the A 50/1.7 -- leaving the lens inoperable and irreparable. This is the last shot that will ever be taken with it.

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-21 Thread Miserere
It's all about individual usage, Bob. If I were shooting landscapes hand-held, then I might miss it more, but shooting people (whether indoors or out) I need at least 1/60s shutter speeds to stop movement, and doing that with a 30mm lens means IS would be of no help. If I were using a 60mm or

RE: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Bob W
The Tokyo Hotel is great. The sort of place my father warned me against. Never did find out how he knew. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 21 April 2012 17:40 To: PDML List Subject: Photo Doodles

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Bob. On the train ride home I thought about going into all these little seedy hotels--just to see what the insides are like. When I got home, I ran the idea by Darrel asked if he'd play body guard, and he said, let's think about this one for awhile lol. Cheers, Christine On Apr

Re: Victorian railway engineering at its finest

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Neato! Thanks for posting. I'd love a poster of this sea horse http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmnh/6721868827/in/set-72157628928831747/ Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 10:51 AM, Bob W wrote: ...or at least, that's what it looks like. In a magazine I'm reading there are some photos

Re: PESO: Last Photo Ever Taken

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Sorry to hear about your equipment injury! Hang tough. Time will ease the grief; There's always a new lens around the bend to fondle! :-) Seriously, I know what you mean. I haven't repaired my FA 50 f 1.4 yet, and my slump started right after I dropped that lens. It's been ongoing

Re: PESO: Needle and Button

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
That's fun! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:39 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The symbol of New York's Garment District: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563072 Comments are desired. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML

Re: Boris PESO #16 - Nocturne

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Boris: I'm with Frank on this one. I'd like more dof and I'd like it without the first set of cars. What interests me most in the frame is the street, the whiteness of the buildings--maybe more texture there too. The car is too prominent but not intriguing enough. I do like the framing

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread David J Brooks
Some very good shots in there. I like the first tulip one. Dave On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump.  I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to

Re: PESO: Last Photo Ever Taken

2012-04-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks, Christine. The eminently beneficent John Francis has ridden to my rescue until I can get my hands on my own copy. And there is some solace to be found in knowing I didn't lose something quite so difficult to replace as the FA 50/1.4, so it could be considerably worse. But, boy, was

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Jack Davis
Think I'm with Darrel. :-) Enjoyed your experience description along with the shots. From the casual quality of these shots, I think the shutter click will forever stir your photo juices   Jack  From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent:

RE: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Bob W
have you ever read La Colmena (The Beehive) by Camilo Jose Cela? There's a great scene in it where a father and daughter pass each other on the stairs of a brothel, each pretending not to have seen the other in there... The photo reminds me of that. B From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

2012-04-21 Thread kwaller
Cute, staged pictures, but I don't get the 'best dad' part. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Dave! How does it feel to be part of the K 5er club? :-) Get that baby out and stroker, man. Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:29 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Some very good shots in there. I like the first tulip one. Dave On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Christine

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Jack! The retirement party I attended last night was for a photography professor--the one I had when I took photography 101 at a community college here in Chicago several hundred years ago. I can say he looks good for his age :-). So I suppose it was fitting the photo karma reared

Re: PESO: Needle and Button

2012-04-21 Thread kwaller
Well seen and love the rich colours, to bad Pentax does not have rich colours.:-) Me too. But wasn't it just a few days ago people on this list were conplaining about oversaturation specifically with fuji film ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Nope, never read that one. Do you recommend it? Shall I put it on the list? Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Bob W wrote: have you ever read La Colmena (The Beehive) by Camilo Jose Cela? There's a great scene in it where a father and daughter pass each other on the stairs

Re: PESO: Needle and Button

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:41 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Well seen and love the rich colours, to bad Pentax does not have rich colours.:-) Me too. But wasn't it just a few days ago people on this list were conplaining about oversaturation specifically with fuji

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
It looks to me like you're pulling out of that slump. I especially like the first shot of the flowers -- wonderful, deep color. -- Walt On 4/21/2012 11:39 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last

RE: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Bob W
Yes, and yes. Cela won the Nobel Prize in the 80s. His politics were all wrong - he offered to be an informer for Franco in the 30s, and somehow always emerged on the winning side, but he was a great, great writer. I've read three of his books: La Familia de Pascual Duarte - I read that in

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: steve harley on 2012-04-20 16:47 John Sessoms wrote From: steve harley on 2012-04-20 10:40 John Sessoms wrote PS: Why does Thunderbird skip over the smiley when I'm copying text? hmmm, i am using Thunderbird and making a reply of Boris' message you quoted, or copying and pasting the

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Roger that! Added! Thanks for the reco! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Bob W wrote: Yes, and yes. Cela won the Nobel Prize in the 80s. His politics were all wrong - he offered to be an informer for Franco in the 30s, and somehow always emerged on the winning side,

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Well East Ohio is my fave - not just cause I used to live a couple blocks from there :-) The green also - and the second one with the reflections... I'm also feeling slumpish but it is more sheer terror with no ebay sales - ann On 4/21/2012 12:39, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I'm

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Walt! Glad they don't look like over-Fujish-garishness :-) i dare you to say that 10 times fast! :-) Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:47 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: It looks to me like you're pulling out of that slump. I especially like the first shot of the flowers --

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
6. Macro photography isn’t for everybody. ... especially if you're photographing lions, tigers bears, oh my! -- 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

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Ann! Sorry to hear the ebay sales quiet. What are you selling? Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Well East Ohio is my fave - not just cause I used to live a couple blocks from there :-) The green also - and the second one with the

Re: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)

2012-04-21 Thread Tom C
From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Why would Pentax discontinue a great camera like the K-5?  To me it's not smart.  If  they plan to go full-frame, fine, but Pentax should keep the K-5 in the product line.  If the DSLRs down the road are going to be full frame or near full frame

Re: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)

2012-04-21 Thread George Sinos
Isn't the K-5 almost two years old. These days you need to cycle your products faster than the old days. If they start marketing like the Number 1 camera company they will give it a new model number, put in a couple of firmware upgrades and release a new camera every 18-24 months. Nobody wants

PESO - Heartbreak Hill

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Nielsen
Hey y'all. This past Monday we went to watch the Boston Marathon... my brother was running for a fourth time (to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a cause near dear to our own pdml Annual...). Lucky him, he lives a stone's throw from the infamous Heartbreak Hill, and so that is where we

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Mark C
Nice shots - the tulips have a great color tone, almost unearthly. I htink I stayed in a hotel next to the Tokyo Hotel - is there a Comfort Inn or something like that next to it? Years ago I got a cheap room through some internet site and part of what made it cheap was that it had no street

Re: FS friday - Spotone

2012-04-21 Thread Mark C
On 4/20/2012 5:54 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: my ebay listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/190667732462?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 ann Thanks Ann - I'm not interested in the Spotone (I hope you find a buyer!) but your post sent me over to ebay this morning, which lead to

Re: PESO - Between Takes

2012-04-21 Thread Mark C
On 4/19/2012 10:33 PM, frank theriault wrote: They were shooting a movie outside of my new favourite coffee shop (Capital Espresso in Parkdale). People looked bored between takes: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/04/between-takes.html No big whoop, just a slice of life in the big city,

RE: Victorian railway engineering at its finest

2012-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W ...or at least, that's what it looks like. In a magazine I'm reading there are some photos from a magnificent-looking exhibition at the Smithsonian of X-ray photos of fishes. This page contains links to some of the photos:

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread P. J. Alling
101. There is much contradiction on this list. On 4/19/2012 12:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want

Re: OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-21 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/21/2012 8:59 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 5:43 AM, Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: 101. There is much truth in this list. 102. There is much bullshit in this list. 36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well. Well it sure does, some of my best crap was

RE: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Christine Aguila Hi Everyone: I'm trying to get out of this photographic slump. I had a retirement party to attend last night, and when I left for home, I had to force myself to get the camera out of its bag. Just take some playful pics, I kept saying to myself. Finally I listened.

Re: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)

2012-04-21 Thread P. J. Alling
The production life of a digital camera is approximately 6-8 months. The K-5 was probably discontinued a year ago as far as production was concerned, so that K-r and K-01 cameras could be assembled on the same line. Improvements, (not always but they're sold as that), in sensors and support

Re: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod

2012-04-21 Thread Darren Addy
The Benbo is now sold to a Pentaxian in Alabama. (Thanks for the comment, Ann!) -- 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: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

2012-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Kenneth Waller Cute, staged pictures, but I don't get the 'best dad' part. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: OT: This Dad Knows how to take pictures of his kids

Re: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)

2012-04-21 Thread Stan Halpin
On Apr 21, 2012, at 2:53 PM, George Sinos wrote: Isn't the K-5 almost two years old. These days you need to cycle your products faster than the old days. If they start marketing like the Number 1 camera company they will give it a new model number, put in a couple of firmware upgrades and

GESO Virtual tour

2012-04-21 Thread Toine
This is one of my projects I´m working on at the moment. It´s a virtual tour of all the current libraries on our campus. This summer they are all moving to a new building. This virtual tour will be on display in the new building to show the past.

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 4/21/2012 14:08, Christine Aguila wrote: Thanks, Ann! Sorry to hear the ebay sales quiet. What are you selling? Cheers, Christine best way to answer is do seller search annsan only about 20 things - all very different from one another - if you're curious.. that's why it is so

Re: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod

2012-04-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 4/21/2012 17:05, Darren Addy wrote: The Benbo is now sold to a Pentaxian in Alabama. (Thanks for the comment, Ann!) it was heartfelt - now where is that 25% commission?? ;-) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod

2012-04-21 Thread Darren Addy
How about I just look for the opportunity to return the favor on one of your FS items? : ) : ) : ) On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: it was heartfelt - now where is that 25% commission?? ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod

2012-04-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
oh well i TRIED :-) yes - that would be lovely a On 4/21/2012 17:28, Darren Addy wrote: How about I just look for the opportunity to return the favor on one of your FS items? : ) : ) : ) On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: it was heartfelt - now where is

Re: FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod

2012-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Darren Addy The Benbo is now sold to a Pentaxian in Alabama. (Thanks for the comment, Ann!) Since it's now sold, this shouldn't interfere ... Which came first? Benbo or Uni-Loc? I have a Uni-Loc System 1700. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

re: GESO Virtual tour

2012-04-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Toine This is one of my projects I?m working on at the moment. It?s a virtual tour of all the current libraries on our campus. This summer they are all moving to a new building. This virtual tour will be on display in the new building to show the past.

PESOS: Scoot x Two

2012-04-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
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Re: Pentax Full Frame rumours are back again (and more cameras coming)

2012-04-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Stan Halpin wrote: On Apr 21, 2012, at 2:53 PM, George Sinos wrote: Isn't the K-5 almost two years old. These days you need to cycle your products faster than the old days. If they start marketing like the Number 1 camera company they will give it a new model number, put in a couple of

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Mark! Yes, indeed, there is a Comfort Inn next door; I just checked on google maps. Funny story about your stay there! As to Photo Doodles, the writer and the artist have their journal to doodle in, but the photographer doesn't really have the same type of thing. They can print, of

Re: Photo Doodles

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi John: The flower shots are not illuminated with flash; in fact, for that shot I dialed in -2 EV. The light is coming from a Michigan Ave storefront. During processing in Lightroom, I set the exposure setting to + .30 for a little pop, but that's it. Funny story about reading the last

Re: PESO - Heartbreak Hill

2012-04-21 Thread Christine Aguila
That's fun, Christine! And congrats to your brother! Cheers, Christine On Apr 21, 2012, at 2:48 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Hey y'all. This past Monday we went to watch the Boston Marathon... my brother was running for a fourth time (to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a

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