date:20121107

> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J.
> Matyola
> 
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16576113
> 

one of his friends should tell him about the Nutkins Diet.

B

> Comments will be appreciated
> 
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Re: Published - sort of...

2012-11-07 Thread Steve Cottrell

On 7/11/12, Paul Sorenson, discombobulated, unleashed:

>Several years ago the organization for which Marcia works (The Blood 
>Center of Wisconsin) asked me to do some photos for them.  The panorama 
>of the Blood Research Institute in the header of this page was one of them.
>
>https://ctsi.mcw.edu/about/partners/bcw/

Published is published. Great job!

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Re: OT: Election Commentary

2012-11-07 Thread DagT

I can agree with you there, being relatively conservative by Norwegians 
standards. One reason why republikanske are not very popular around here is 
that they usually don't seam to know much about the world outside the US. And 
in the previous election they used Skandinavia as an example of a system they 
didn't want :-)

DagT

Den 8. nov. 2012 kl. 07:57 skrev Tim Bray :

> Hey, I acknowledge being moderately left of the Canadian center, which
> makes me a raving commie by US standards, but I think it’s good for
> politics when there are sensible conservatives saying things like
> “don’t go so fast, don’t queer the business pitch, don’t assume
> spending more will solve the problem” and so on.  Seems to me like the
> big problem in US politics is the lack of an intelligent conservative
> voice.
> 
> Those British pinkos over at the Economist pretty well summed it up
> back in December 2011: http://www.economist.com/node/21542180
> 
> Sorry if you’re offended by politics. Oh wait, no I’m not. -T
> 
> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Miserere  wrote:
>> A political pundit made a good point about the Republican party today
>> on the radio: "You can't be anti-gay, anti-immigration,
>> anti-healthcare, anti-women, anti-taxes and anti-minorities and expect
>> to receive majority votes in the America of the 21st century." As your
>> average teenager would say, well, duh!
>> 
>> Massachusetts lost a Republican senate seat held by Scott Brown; he's
>> a nice guy that seemed to truly care, and he's the type of republican
>> the party needs. As you might imagine, on a number of occasions he's
>> been chastised by the party for not being Republican enough...like the
>> time he said rape was a bad thing.
>> 
>> Anyway...I can't even vote, so I'm going to stop. I have a bunch of
>> lenses I want to put up for sale on Friday and need to sort the photos
>> out. That seems far more pressing right now that achieving political
>> consensus on the PDML  :-D
>> 
>> But I do agree with you on the Tea Party. Have not heard anything
>> rational come out of their corner yet.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>>   —M.
>> 
>>\/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com
>> 
>>http://EnticingTheLight.com
>>A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 6 November 2012 22:39, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
>>> Looks like Obama is back as US President.
>>> 
>>> Romney, the challenger, had some serious problems.
>>> 1. He is so rich that didn't relate to the average 'Joe in the
>>> street.' ($250 million personal wealth)
>>> 2. To get the nomination, he swung to the conservatives starting in 2008.
>>> McCain got the nomination in 2008, but Romney kept his conservative
>>> positioning to get nominated in 2012 and get money and backing.
>>> 3. His positions and retoric were perfect for the right wing, but by the
>>> national campaign they looked so extreme.  Way too far from the mainstream 
>>> US.
>>> 
>>> The ultra conservative 'Tea Party' which took congressional seats as
>>> Republicans
>>> in the last election are being repudiated and replaced by Democrats.
>>> This is the team that is responsible for our congressional gridlock.
>>> They aren't all gone, but have taken a sound thrashing, as should be.
>>> 
>>> This is my personal opinion.
>>> I give it to share my perspective with our overseas readers (and some
>>> Canadians too).
>>> Regards,  Bob S.
>>> 
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Re: OT: Election Commentary

2012-11-07 Thread Tim Bray

Hey, I acknowledge being moderately left of the Canadian center, which
makes me a raving commie by US standards, but I think it’s good for
politics when there are sensible conservatives saying things like
“don’t go so fast, don’t queer the business pitch, don’t assume
spending more will solve the problem” and so on.  Seems to me like the
big problem in US politics is the lack of an intelligent conservative
voice.

Those British pinkos over at the Economist pretty well summed it up
back in December 2011: http://www.economist.com/node/21542180

Sorry if you’re offended by politics. Oh wait, no I’m not. -T

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Miserere  wrote:
> A political pundit made a good point about the Republican party today
> on the radio: "You can't be anti-gay, anti-immigration,
> anti-healthcare, anti-women, anti-taxes and anti-minorities and expect
> to receive majority votes in the America of the 21st century." As your
> average teenager would say, well, duh!
>
> Massachusetts lost a Republican senate seat held by Scott Brown; he's
> a nice guy that seemed to truly care, and he's the type of republican
> the party needs. As you might imagine, on a number of occasions he's
> been chastised by the party for not being Republican enough...like the
> time he said rape was a bad thing.
>
> Anyway...I can't even vote, so I'm going to stop. I have a bunch of
> lenses I want to put up for sale on Friday and need to sort the photos
> out. That seems far more pressing right now that achieving political
> consensus on the PDML  :-D
>
> But I do agree with you on the Tea Party. Have not heard anything
> rational come out of their corner yet.
>
> Cheers,
>
>—M.
>
> \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com
>
> http://EnticingTheLight.com
> A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment
>
>
>
> On 6 November 2012 22:39, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
>> Looks like Obama is back as US President.
>>
>> Romney, the challenger, had some serious problems.
>> 1. He is so rich that didn't relate to the average 'Joe in the
>> street.' ($250 million personal wealth)
>> 2. To get the nomination, he swung to the conservatives starting in 2008.
>> McCain got the nomination in 2008, but Romney kept his conservative
>> positioning to get nominated in 2012 and get money and backing.
>> 3. His positions and retoric were perfect for the right wing, but by the
>> national campaign they looked so extreme.  Way too far from the mainstream 
>> US.
>>
>> The ultra conservative 'Tea Party' which took congressional seats as
>> Republicans
>> in the last election are being repudiated and replaced by Democrats.
>> This is the team that is responsible for our congressional gridlock.
>> They aren't all gone, but have taken a sound thrashing, as should be.
>>
>> This is my personal opinion.
>> I give it to share my perspective with our overseas readers (and some
>> Canadians too).
>> Regards,  Bob S.
>>
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Re: Published - sort of...

2012-11-07 Thread Paul Sorenson


Thanks Darren, Ken and Bruce for looking and commenting.

-p

On 11/7/2012 12:25 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

Excellent image, Paul. Congrats on the virtual tear-sheet. :-)

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 11:11 AM, Paul Sorenson  wrote:

Several years ago the organization for which Marcia works (The Blood Center
of Wisconsin) asked me to do some photos for them.  The panorama of the
Blood Research Institute in the header of this page was one of them.

https://ctsi.mcw.edu/about/partners/bcw/

Six images stitched in PSE.
Pentax DS2, DA 18-55

-p


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Re: PESO: Bolting


Thanks again, Frank!

:)


On 11/7/2012 10:22 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

Like it!

cheers,
frank

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From: Walt 
Sent: November 7, 2012 11/7/12
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Subject: PESO: Bolting

Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past
couple of days.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

Comments & suggestions welcome!

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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)


Thank you, Frank!

The first one does seem to be the consensus keeper.

-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 10:25 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

Yes, that first one is amazing! Rest are also very good.

Cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Walt 
Sent: November 7, 2012 11/7/12
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my
now-traditional walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted
with my FA 50/1.4 and my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, but
they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.

Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt




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PESO: It's a Bird House!

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16576113

Comments will be appreciated

Dan Matyola
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Re: PESO - Curbside Smile


Great shot, Frank!

Bikie, or not, I'd like to see more of the ones you're satisfied with.

-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 9:26 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

For six weeks I'm carrying my camera at work, and really I'm just not getting 
much street stuff.

Except bike messengers. I'm getting loads of photos of my confreres, many of 
which I am quite satisfied with. I've shown a few of them but have been 
resisting showing too many as I recognize that not all of you are bikies.

Well, no more. I'm going with the flow.

Accordingly, here's Toronto messenger Craig with a Curbside Smile:

  http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2012/11/blog-post.html?m=0

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
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Re: OT PESO - Emerge (NSFW)

2012-11-07 Thread David Savage

Thanks Miserere .

Halloween isn't that big a deal here in Oz, but it was a good
motivator for making some interesting photos.

Cheers,

Dave

On 07/11/2012, Miserere  wrote:
> On 5 November 2012 10:32, David Savage  wrote:
>> G'day All,
>>
>> In the lead up to Halloween I collaborated with a local body painter &
>> models to produce some suitably dark images. Here is one I just got
>> through processing:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Comment & critiques, as always, welcome.
>>
>> Enjoy.
>>
>>
>> Dave
>
>
> That one's OK, David, but this one is terrific (in a literal sense,
> almost):
>
> http://500px.com/photo/16349853
>
> An enjoyable series, and a fun way to pass Halloween (which I rarely find
> fun).
>
> Cheers,
>
>
>—M.
>
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>
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Re: OT PESO - Dangerous

2012-11-07 Thread David Savage

Thanks Frank.

She's a good kid.

:-)

Cheers,

Dave

On 08/11/2012, knarftheria...@gmail.com  wrote:
> She looks like she could be a bit of a handful.
>
> ;-)
>
> Wonderful photo!
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> From: David Savage 
> Sent: November 3, 2012 11/3/12
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Subject: OT PESO - Dangerous
>
> G'day Trendsetters,
>
> I had a bit of a shoot with one of my favorite models last weekend.
> Here is one of the images:
>
> 
>
> Single strobe with a beauty dish, high camera left. Shot on the D800
> with a 50mm f1.4.
>
> Enjoy, and as always, comments & critiques welcome.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave
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Re: FA135 service story and advice needed

2012-11-07 Thread Boris Liberman

I think it may be worth your while to contact someone from US of A as 
the idea that FA 135 cannot be fixed for the problem you're having 
sounds very strange to me.


On 11/7/2012 4:54 PM, Krisjanis Linkevics wrote:

Some of you might remember my FA135 that a moth took hostage. Long
story short there is a dead moth right behind the back element. If
nothing else, it is messing with focusing, so I would very much like
to get rid of its carcas and debris.

So half a year ago I went to my local Pentax dealer and the lens was
sent off to be "fixed". After long travels to the Czech Republic and
Germany it finally came back today. Nobody has even tried to take it
apart. They say they can't fix it.

So my question is - do I try to take it apart or give it to some
local repairman to attempt a repair? I haven't seen any schematics
floating around and have no idea what it would take to remove the
back element but I have about as much trust in a nondescript repair
shop in a basement somewhere as I do in my own fingers.

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Re: Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM drops, but it's for Art use only

2012-11-07 Thread Boris Liberman

I think it is quite a bargain really. As of recently Sigma has been 
producing optically excellent lenses. Add to that that this is a full 
frame lens and further I think it is the first in industry that has USB 
port that according to promo on dpreview.com will allow not just 
changing lens firmware but also things such as micro focus adjustment.


So in terms of technology for the money I think this is a fair offering.

Boris

On 11/8/2012 3:06 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:

So for all those who were bemoaning the lack of a fast (1.4) normal
prime on APS-C Pentax, be unbemoanful.

http://www.pmda.com/2012/11/sigma-corporation-of-americas-35mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-now-available

Almost more important is Sigma's new clever marketing angle for this
very expensive ($900) bauble: they are creating new use-based "lines"
for their lenses and this one is being labelled "Art".

"As the first lens released under Sigma’s new Art line, it will
feature a new matte finish and overall new design concept, which
includes a clearly defined category label on every new lens."

I for one cannot wait to see what gets released under the Decisive
Moment line. Or what about the Undraped Women line?

What if you try using a Landscape line lens for birds? Maybe a large
red circle with a diagonal line appears in your viewfinder.

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RE: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)

Yes, that first one is amazing! Rest are also very good.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Walt 
Sent: November 7, 2012 11/7/12
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my 
now-traditional walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted 
with my FA 50/1.4 and my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, but 
they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.

Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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RE: PESO: Bolting

Like it!

cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Walt 
Sent: November 7, 2012 11/7/12
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Subject: PESO: Bolting

Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past 
couple of days.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

Comments & suggestions welcome!

-- Walt

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Re: PESO - Curbside Smile

Using the old *istD. A real workhorse and I have to say so much nicer to hold 
than that massive K10D. Mind you I loved the 10's features and picture quality.

I have arranged delivery of a replacement. Details to follow upon receipt.

The old one was never heard from...

Thanks for asking!

Cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Jack Davis 
Sent: November 7, 2012 11/7/12
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: PESO - Curbside Smile

What equipment are you using now, Frank?
Lost equipment ever heard from?
 
Jack


From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" 
To: PDML@pdml.net 
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 7:26 PM
Subject: PESO - Curbside Smile

For six weeks I'm carrying my camera at work, and really I'm just not getting 
much street stuff.

Except bike messengers. I'm getting loads of photos of my confreres, many of 
which I am quite satisfied with. I've shown a few of them but have been 
resisting showing too many as I recognize that not all of you are bikies.

Well, no more. I'm going with the flow. 

Accordingly, here's Toronto messenger Craig with a Curbside Smile:

http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2012/11/blog-post.html?m=0

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
frank 

"If the world were clear, art would not exist." -- Albert Camus
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Re: PESO - Curbside Smile

2012-11-07 Thread Jack Davis

What equipment are you using now, Frank?
Lost equipment ever heard from?

Jack

From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" 
To: PDML@pdml.net 
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 7:26 PM
Subject: PESO - Curbside Smile

For six weeks I'm carrying my camera at work, and really I'm just not getting 
much street stuff.

Except bike messengers. I'm getting loads of photos of my confreres, many of 
which I am quite satisfied with. I've shown a few of them but have been 
resisting showing too many as I recognize that not all of you are bikies.

Well, no more. I'm going with the flow. 

Accordingly, here's Toronto messenger Craig with a Curbside Smile:

http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2012/11/blog-post.html?m=0

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
frank 

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RE: My First PESO - 30 years late

Worth the wait. 

That is a stunning photo!

cheers,
frank

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From: Kevin Thornsberry 
Sent: November 4, 2012 11/4/12
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: My First PESO - 30 years late

To the best of my knowledge, I've never submitted a PESO.  But today, I was
testing a new scanner and pulled out an old notebook of slide sleeves from
pictures I took in Brasil almost 30 years ago and came across this picture
of Rio de Janeiro.  It's not a great picture and I just happened to be at
this location at this time so I can't even claim much intent, but it warmed
my heart for a few reasons:

1)  For some reason, I didn't originally care enough for the picture to
remember taking it.  The slide was a little darker than this which is
probably the reason.  Now I get to rediscover it.
2)  It revived a memory.
3)  I took it with my first "real" camera, my Pentax K-1000.  Since then
I've owned a P-3N, ZX-5N, *ist-D, K-7 and a K-5.  I still love that K-1000
most of all even though the K-5 is a much more practical tool for my needs
and entertainment now.  I still love to hear the shutter of the K-1000.  It
has such a satisfying mechanical combination of a click and a clunk.  The
K-1000 now sits, retired, on a shelf over my desk, in a collection of things
that are special to me.  I bought the camera with a bag, flash and a
50mm/1.8 lens in 1982 from a guy entering journalism school which required
everyone to have a specific model of camera.  
4)  I was too poor for a tripod so I know I took the picture handheld.

So, for those of you who still hold that emotional attachment to your
K-1000, or LX or ME-Super I'd like to share this oldie from my K-1000.

http://thornsberry.smugmug.com/photos/i-6FCN7z5/1/X2/i-6FCN7z5-X2.jpg

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RE: GESO: Chicago nightlights

Really like the nocturnal skyline.

Cheers,
frank

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https://plus.google.com/107606703558161507946/posts/L6fjgFcUKgA

Chiago bonus: Patricia Barber.
https://plus.google.com/107606703558161507946/posts/H7r3b3TYds4

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RE: OT PESO - Dangerous

She looks like she could be a bit of a handful.

;-)

Wonderful photo!

cheers,
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G'day Trendsetters,

I had a bit of a shoot with one of my favorite models last weekend.
Here is one of the images:



Single strobe with a beauty dish, high camera left. Shot on the D800
with a 50mm f1.4.

Enjoy, and as always, comments & critiques welcome.

Cheers,

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PESO - Curbside Smile

For six weeks I'm carrying my camera at work, and really I'm just not getting 
much street stuff.

Except bike messengers. I'm getting loads of photos of my confreres, many of 
which I am quite satisfied with. I've shown a few of them but have been 
resisting showing too many as I recognize that not all of you are bikies.

Well, no more. I'm going with the flow. 

Accordingly, here's Toronto messenger Craig with a Curbside Smile:

 http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2012/11/blog-post.html?m=0

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
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Re: PESO: Bolting


Thanks again, Bruce.

I was actually panning with the more distant horse when the nearest one 
decided to bolt. It was the motion blur of the near horse contrasted 
against the stopped action of the far horse that initially got my 
attention and made me decide to see if I could rescue it from its 
colors. (Aside from the blandness, I'm not crazy about the slapdash 
presence of green here and there in the color version.)


And, once I discovered that the filtered b/w helped to obscure the 
barbed wire, getting rid of it was a piece of cake. :)


-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 8:09 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

Still works for me, Walt, especially the toned image. (You did a great
job with removing the strand of barbed wire, btw.)

Sure it's the further horse that's sharp rather than the closer, but
no big deal IMHO.


On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Walt  wrote:

Ah, well -- waddayagonnado?

I thought the horse on the left side of the frame was reasonably sharp --
especially given the shutter speed.

Maybe not so much. :-/

-- Walt


On 11/7/2012 7:48 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

So you changed a strawberry roan in to a dapple gray did ya?

I like the positioning of the horses... but there needs to be stuff in the
frame that is sharp if the bolting horse is blurry, I think.

Almost works but not quite

ann

On 11/7/2012 20:45, Walt wrote:

If you insist. :)

I converted it to a filtered b/w because the original colors were bland
and it helped to obscure the barbed wire fence running across the frame,
making it much easier to edit out.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165604146/in/photostream

-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 7:23 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

Can we see the color version please :-)

ann

On 11/7/2012 18:20, Walt wrote:

Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past
couple of days.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

Comments & suggestions welcome!

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Re: PESO: Bolting

Still works for me, Walt, especially the toned image. (You did a great
job with removing the strand of barbed wire, btw.)

Sure it's the further horse that's sharp rather than the closer, but
no big deal IMHO.


On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Walt  wrote:
> Ah, well -- waddayagonnado?
>
> I thought the horse on the left side of the frame was reasonably sharp --
> especially given the shutter speed.
>
> Maybe not so much. :-/
>
> -- Walt
>
>
> On 11/7/2012 7:48 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
>>
>> So you changed a strawberry roan in to a dapple gray did ya?
>>
>> I like the positioning of the horses... but there needs to be stuff in the
>> frame that is sharp if the bolting horse is blurry, I think.
>>
>> Almost works but not quite
>>
>> ann
>>
>> On 11/7/2012 20:45, Walt wrote:
>>>
>>> If you insist. :)
>>>
>>> I converted it to a filtered b/w because the original colors were bland
>>> and it helped to obscure the barbed wire fence running across the frame,
>>> making it much easier to edit out.
>>>
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165604146/in/photostream
>>>
>>> -- Walt
>>>
>>> On 11/7/2012 7:23 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

 Can we see the color version please :-)

 ann

 On 11/7/2012 18:20, Walt wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past
> couple of days.
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
> K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320
>
> Comments & suggestions welcome!
>
> -- Walt
>

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Re: PESO: Bolting


Ah, well -- waddayagonnado?

I thought the horse on the left side of the frame was reasonably sharp 
-- especially given the shutter speed.


Maybe not so much. :-/

-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 7:48 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

So you changed a strawberry roan in to a dapple gray did ya?

I like the positioning of the horses... but there needs to be stuff in 
the frame that is sharp if the bolting horse is blurry, I think.


Almost works but not quite

ann

On 11/7/2012 20:45, Walt wrote:

If you insist. :)

I converted it to a filtered b/w because the original colors were bland
and it helped to obscure the barbed wire fence running across the frame,
making it much easier to edit out.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165604146/in/photostream

-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 7:23 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

Can we see the color version please :-)

ann

On 11/7/2012 18:20, Walt wrote:

Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past
couple of days.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

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Re: Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM drops, but it's for Art use only

Don't dismiss the cost of adding that new matte finish. You're also
defraying the salaries of all the highly paid execs who came up with
the overall new design concept.


On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 8:38 PM, Tim Bray  wrote:
> Wow, I have the Sigma 1.4 30mm and it cost me over $400 in Tokyo a few
> years back, and I thought that was expensive.  Those extra 5mm are
> killers, $100 apiece. -T
>
> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:06 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>> So for all those who were bemoaning the lack of a fast (1.4) normal
>> prime on APS-C Pentax, be unbemoanful.
>>
>> http://www.pmda.com/2012/11/sigma-corporation-of-americas-35mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-now-available
>>
>> Almost more important is Sigma's new clever marketing angle for this
>> very expensive ($900) bauble: they are creating new use-based "lines"
>> for their lenses and this one is being labelled "Art".
>>
>> "As the first lens released under Sigma’s new Art line, it will
>> feature a new matte finish and overall new design concept, which
>> includes a clearly defined category label on every new lens."
>>
>> I for one cannot wait to see what gets released under the Decisive
>> Moment line. Or what about the Undraped Women line?
>>
>> What if you try using a Landscape line lens for birds? Maybe a large
>> red circle with a diagonal line appears in your viewfinder.
>>
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Re: PESO: Bolting


So you changed a strawberry roan in to a dapple gray did ya?

I like the positioning of the horses... but there needs to be stuff in 
the frame that is sharp if the bolting horse is blurry, I think.


Almost works but not quite

ann

On 11/7/2012 20:45, Walt wrote:

If you insist. :)

I converted it to a filtered b/w because the original colors were bland
and it helped to obscure the barbed wire fence running across the frame,
making it much easier to edit out.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165604146/in/photostream

-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 7:23 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

Can we see the color version please :-)

ann

On 11/7/2012 18:20, Walt wrote:

Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past
couple of days.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

Comments & suggestions welcome!

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FS WED: my BW calendar on ebay




http://www.ebay.com/itm/200843440656?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Would be great if one of you bought one - besides those who already have.

Sandy was a bit expensive.

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Re: PESO: Bolting


If you insist. :)

I converted it to a filtered b/w because the original colors were bland 
and it helped to obscure the barbed wire fence running across the frame, 
making it much easier to edit out.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165604146/in/photostream

-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 7:23 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

Can we see the color version please :-)

ann

On 11/7/2012 18:20, Walt wrote:

Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past
couple of days.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

Comments & suggestions welcome!

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Re: Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM drops, but it's for Art use only

2012-11-07 Thread Tim Bray

Wow, I have the Sigma 1.4 30mm and it cost me over $400 in Tokyo a few
years back, and I thought that was expensive.  Those extra 5mm are
killers, $100 apiece. -T

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:06 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
> So for all those who were bemoaning the lack of a fast (1.4) normal
> prime on APS-C Pentax, be unbemoanful.
>
> http://www.pmda.com/2012/11/sigma-corporation-of-americas-35mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-now-available
>
> Almost more important is Sigma's new clever marketing angle for this
> very expensive ($900) bauble: they are creating new use-based "lines"
> for their lenses and this one is being labelled "Art".
>
> "As the first lens released under Sigma’s new Art line, it will
> feature a new matte finish and overall new design concept, which
> includes a clearly defined category label on every new lens."
>
> I for one cannot wait to see what gets released under the Decisive
> Moment line. Or what about the Undraped Women line?
>
> What if you try using a Landscape line lens for birds? Maybe a large
> red circle with a diagonal line appears in your viewfinder.
>
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Re: PESO: Bolting


Can we see the color version please :-)

ann

On 11/7/2012 18:20, Walt wrote:

Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past
couple of days.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM drops, but it's for Art use only

So for all those who were bemoaning the lack of a fast (1.4) normal
prime on APS-C Pentax, be unbemoanful.

http://www.pmda.com/2012/11/sigma-corporation-of-americas-35mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-now-available

Almost more important is Sigma's new clever marketing angle for this
very expensive ($900) bauble: they are creating new use-based "lines"
for their lenses and this one is being labelled "Art".

"As the first lens released under Sigma’s new Art line, it will
feature a new matte finish and overall new design concept, which
includes a clearly defined category label on every new lens."

I for one cannot wait to see what gets released under the Decisive
Moment line. Or what about the Undraped Women line?

What if you try using a Landscape line lens for birds? Maybe a large
red circle with a diagonal line appears in your viewfinder.

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Re: PESO: Bolting


Thank you, Bruce!

I took a little extra time with this one because I thought it had real 
potential based on the action. It turned out better than I'd have 
expected given the slow shutter speed.


-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 5:27 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

That is just great, Walt. Really like the dark mood portrayed.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Walt  wrote:

Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past couple
of days.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

Comments & suggestions welcome!

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RE: FA135 service story and advice needed

2012-11-07 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics

> I've never held this lens before, but rear elements are generally the
> easiest to remove; I've removed quite a few in order to get to oily
> aperture blades.
> 
> I'd REALLY like to see a photo of the dead moth!  :-)
> 
> Cheers,
> 
>   —M.

Unfortunately it sounds a lot better than it looks. Just some whitish debris. 
More than half a year without food and water would do that to anybody.

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Re: PESO: Bolting

That is just great, Walt. Really like the dark mood portrayed.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Walt  wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past couple
> of days.
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
> K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320
>
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>
> -- Walt
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OT - Keywording

Here's a readable article on keywording. It's particularly for
Lightroom 4 but the presented schema can be generalized ...

http://scottkelby.com/2012/its-guest-blog-wednesday-featuring-seth-resnick/

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PESO: Bolting


Hi all,

Here's one I shot the other day that I've been tweaking over the past 
couple of days.


http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8165161121/
K20D, FA 50/1.4, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 320

Comments & suggestions welcome!

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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)


Many thanks, Joe!

-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 4:30 PM, jn289 wrote:

Walt, I like them all, Joe






Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my 
now-traditional walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted 
with my FA 50/1.4 and my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:


http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, 
but they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.


Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)


Thank you, Ann. :)

And you're right -- I didn't have many options on that first photo. I 
was lucky to even get focus confirmation before I tripped the shutter.


-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 4:20 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

I liked that first one, as well.. and the doggie

Would have liked a bit less of a tight crop on the first but imagine 
there was not that option - perfectly positioned folk.


For some who might not know it, Election day is a day off work in some
places in the USA, giving people more time to get to their polling 
places and more time to get the voting done.  That was true a couple 
of places I worked in the past which meant less crowding in the 
crowded city.


ann

On 11/7/2012 15:56, Bob Sullivan wrote:

Let me add, the two people in the first shot are perfect.
It's a decisive moment catching one coming and one going.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Walt  wrote:

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my 
now-traditional
walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted with my FA 
50/1.4 and

my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, 
but

they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.

Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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Re: FA135 service story and advice needed

2012-11-07 Thread Miserere

I've never held this lens before, but rear elements are generally the
easiest to remove; I've removed quite a few in order to get to oily
aperture blades.

I'd REALLY like to see a photo of the dead moth!  :-)

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On 7 November 2012 09:54, Krisjanis Linkevics
 wrote:
> Some of you might remember my FA135 that a moth took hostage. Long story 
> short there is a dead moth right behind the back element. If nothing else, it 
> is messing with focusing, so I would very much like to get rid of its carcas 
> and debris.
>
> So half a year ago I went to my local Pentax dealer and the lens was sent off 
> to be "fixed". After long travels to the Czech Republic and Germany it 
> finally came back today. Nobody has even tried to take it apart. They say 
> they can't fix it.
>
> So my question is - do I try to take it apart or give it to some local 
> repairman to attempt a repair? I haven't seen any schematics floating around 
> and have no idea what it would take to remove the back element but I have 
> about as much trust in a nondescript repair shop in a basement somewhere as I 
> do in my own fingers.
>
> kris
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Re: MX mirror locks up at slow speeds

2012-11-07 Thread Brian Walters


Quoting Daniele Procida :


On Wed, Nov 7, 2012, Bob Sullivan  wrote:


On the older screwmount Pentax cameras and MX's,
the trick was to give the shutter release a very quick flick,
like you were flicking a crumb off a picnic table.
The mirror would go up, but the shutter wouldn't fire until
you gave it a follow-up push.
Not an easy or reliable way to get mirror lock-up.


I was hoping that the document would give me some clues on why the  
mirror is staying up *after* the shutter release, until a shot at  
fast speed is taken.



The old geocities sites went down the gurgler some years ago but this  
page looks to be a copy of the one you want:


http://www.oocities.org/spirope/mxmlu.htm



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Re: OT: This morning ...

2012-11-07 Thread Miserere

P.J.,

My first mistake was listening to an immigration lawyer instead of
coming here for advice from you guys first  :-)


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On 7 November 2012 02:10, P. J. Alling  wrote:
> That's your first mistake, if you were an illegal you'd be on the fast track
> to citizenship now.
>
>
> On 11/6/2012 12:56 PM, Miserere wrote:
>>
>> I headed out early to the voting station...only to remember that I'm
>> forced to pay taxes in this country, but not allowed to choose who
>> decides how to spend them. Had to turn back home.
>>
>> Best option for me would've been to have coffee FIRST, then I would've
>> known NOT to go out to vote. Alas, I don't drink coffee...
>>
>> As for the elections, may the least-worst candidate win!
>>
>>
>> —M.
>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> On 6 November 2012 12:44, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
>>>
>>> John,
>>> Voted then Mickey D's for breakfast...
>>> 'Wanna be' congressional rep called at 8 am to get us out to vote.
>>> I hate the robo-calling and all the negative ads we've been subjected to.
>>> (But the best was the one hammering the 'righteous Tea Party congressman'
>>> for being a deadbeat dad who owed the ex-wife $100K+ in child support!)
>>> Regards,  Bob S.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 7:58 AM, John Sessoms 
>>> wrote:

 I found myself faced with one of the most difficult decisions I've ever
 had.

 Make coffee first, then go vote or go vote & come home to make a
 leisurely
 breakfast?

 Finally compromised on stopping at the store around the corner to fill
 my
 travel mug on the way to the polls.

 I seed my duty and I dood it.

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Re: MX mirror locks up at slow speeds

2012-11-07 Thread Daniele Procida

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012, Bob Sullivan  wrote:

>On the older screwmount Pentax cameras and MX's,
>the trick was to give the shutter release a very quick flick,
>like you were flicking a crumb off a picnic table.
>The mirror would go up, but the shutter wouldn't fire until
>you gave it a follow-up push.
>Not an easy or reliable way to get mirror lock-up.

I was hoping that the document would give me some clues on why the mirror is 
staying up *after* the shutter release, until a shot at fast speed is taken.

Daniele


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Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days

I"m just awaking from my 2nd nap of the day... now it is _sNOWING_ outside!

Almost afraid to mention I have power - don't wan't to tempt providence!

Ok - a totally non-partisan story about the shot

Having my camera with me saved me from utter boredom standing in the
line that snaked around a corner at my polling place that used be
annoying only for the confusion of traffic once inside.

My neighbor reported she went very early and it was 2 1/2 hours before
she got to vote. I went mid mornign and it was only an hour... the

fancy stuff on the walls is from a coffee place called "the Bean" .
I suggested to anyone who would listen that it might be nice to do
a straw poll to see how many in line were actually voting in the proper
place.

(For those who had not seen the news about this, The Gov (who I like a
lot) made an order (that could have been sooner) that if one couldnt
get to their normal polling place because it had been washed away in the
storm, simply had no power, or if they were staying a few miles
away because they had no power which meant no heat or lights or water
even in some cases, they could go to ANy polling place, sign an
affidavit and be issued a special ballot. )

anyway, the person directly behind me spoke no English (Ukranian about
my age) the person in front of me was a 40'ish guy who had both ears
implanted with I-pod pods, the guy behind the ukranian didnt even look
up - he was using his laptop and wi-fi). Usually, in long lines in NY

people are glad to chat. Sigh. NOt even a smile cracked at my suggestion...

BUT - I had camera and shadows to play with...

The umbrella shot might be my fave, but that's becuase I was
here and the Halloween "danger bones" ad near them was my kind of irony.
There was no power - that was the first full day of no power in my part
of town... No traffic, nothing open - and I liked the orange, green and
purple from the color wheel.

anyway- I babble because I've just awoken from a nap, there is my own
cooking to consume shortly and I can once again play words with friends
because I have my right eye back in almost full operating condition! - I
suppose I shouldnt strain it though.

thanks to all of you who liked my non-stormish storm shots - past
present and future.

ann

On 11/7/2012 07:04, Brian Walters wrote:

Quoting Ann Sanfedele :

start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up

http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large

My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery

Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.

I really like No. 32. A subtle take on the election process. Well seen
and recorded.

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Re: MX mirror locks up at slow speeds

On the older screwmount Pentax cameras and MX's,
the trick was to give the shutter release a very quick flick,
like you were flicking a crumb off a picnic table.
The mirror would go up, but the shutter wouldn't fire until
you gave it a follow-up push.
Not an easy or reliable way to get mirror lock-up...
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Daniele Procida  wrote:
> On Tue, Nov 6, 2012, Toralf Lund  wrote:
>
>>Like others said, it may well be that you need a proper service.
>>However, the above mentioned trick help, the problem is may be related
>>to the "hidden" mirror lock-up feature, and the following info is
>>probably helpful: http://www.geocities.ws/spirope/mxmlu.html
>
> Thanks, I've tried that a few times now, but I think the site no longer 
> exists.
>
> Daniele
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Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days

Ann,
It's the s-curve and the autumn leaves that are particularly nice in that shot.
I'm surprised the leaves remain on the trees after the winds you had.
(Friends had to evacuate as they lived in the shadow of the crane.)
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
> You just like them S curve thingies I know :-)
>
> It was my "you'd never know there had been a storm" shot. unless you looked
> at the date.
>
> ann
>
> On 11/7/2012 13:07, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
>>
>>
>> The  'the Roosevelt Island tram platform - Manhattan side' is the best
>> of the lot IMO.
>>
>> Kenneth Waller
>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
>>
>> - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters"
>> 
>> Subject: Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days
>>
>>
>>> Quoting Ann Sanfedele :
>>>
 start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up


 http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large


 My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery

 Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I really like No. 32.  A subtle take on the election process. Well
>>> seen and recorded.
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> Brian
>>>
>>> ++
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>>> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
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Re: MX mirror locks up at slow speeds

2012-11-07 Thread Daniele Procida

On Tue, Nov 6, 2012, Toralf Lund  wrote:

>Like others said, it may well be that you need a proper service. 
>However, the above mentioned trick help, the problem is may be related 
>to the "hidden" mirror lock-up feature, and the following info is 
>probably helpful: http://www.geocities.ws/spirope/mxmlu.html

Thanks, I've tried that a few times now, but I think the site no longer exists.

Daniele


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Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days


You just like them S curve thingies I know :-)

It was my "you'd never know there had been a storm" shot. unless you 
looked at the date.


ann

On 11/7/2012 13:07, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:


The  'the Roosevelt Island tram platform - Manhattan side' is the best
of the lot IMO.

Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - From: "Brian Walters"

Subject: Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days



Quoting Ann Sanfedele :


start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up

http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large


My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery

Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.




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seen and recorded.


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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)

2012-11-07 Thread jn289


Walt, I like them all, Joe






Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my 
now-traditional walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted 
with my FA 50/1.4 and my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:


http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, 
but they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.


Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)


I liked that first one, as well.. and the doggie

Would have liked a bit less of a tight crop on the first but imagine 
there was not that option - perfectly positioned folk.


For some who might not know it, Election day is a day off work in some
places in the USA, giving people more time to get to their polling 
places and more time to get the voting done.  That was true a couple of 
places I worked in the past which meant less crowding in the crowded city.


ann

On 11/7/2012 15:56, Bob Sullivan wrote:

Let me add, the two people in the first shot are perfect.
It's a decisive moment catching one coming and one going.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Walt  wrote:

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my now-traditional
walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted with my FA 50/1.4 and
my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, but
they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.

Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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Re: OT: Election Commentary

2012-11-07 Thread DagT

7. nov. 2012 kl. 20:56 skrev Bob W :

> 
> At the last meeting of the International Pinko Commie Global Atheist
> Alliance for the Socialist-Evolutionary Destruction of Christianity meeting
> (Long Eaton Church Hall, 6pm every Monday except Bank Holidays and Christmas
> Eve), shortly before the election, Comrade Chairman Barack (we're on first
> name terms) told me in his distinctive Arabic accent, while tightening his
> turban, that he's really got it in for the Christians this time round, and
> before he beats them all to death with his Koran, he's going to make them
> fund Healthcare for all his abortionist friends in Yurp. Poor old Dawkins -
> he laughed so much he nearly re-evolved into his own pongid ancestor!


Hey, you´re not supposed to refer from the NWO meetings on this list.

DagT
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Re: OT: Election Commentary

2012-11-07 Thread Jostein Øksne



- Original Message - 
From: "Bob W" 



Poor old Dawkins -
he laughed so much he nearly re-evolved into his own pongid ancestor!


So that's what happened. I thought for a moment he had felt the Touch of His 
Noodly Appendage. Thanks for clearing that up, Bob!


Jostein 



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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)


Thank you both!

I was really hoping that shot would turn out well when I took it. The 
timing was pure serendipity.


-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 3:04 PM, Bob W wrote:

I agree - gets my vote!

B


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Subject: Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)

Let me add, the two people in the first shot are perfect.
It's a decisive moment catching one coming and one going.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Walt  wrote:

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my
now-traditional walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted
with my FA 50/1.4 and my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before,
but they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.

Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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Re: OT: Election Commentary

2012-11-07 Thread Brian Walters


Quoting Collin Brendemuehl :


I posted on Twitter earlier today ...

The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It  
will survive #bho Will you advance redemption in #Christ before  
politics?



I put that through Google Translate and it still makes no sense...




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RE: OT: Election Commentary

Thanks Bob S. I've already ticked nearly all the boxes on my Advent Hatred
Calendar, and we're not even in Advent yet!

B

> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan
> 
> Bob W.,
> That's offensive in so many ways I can't even count them all.
> Keep up the good works.
> Regards,  Bob S.
> 
> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:56 PM, Bob W  wrote:
> >> The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It
> >> will survive #bho
> >
> > Hey, less of the political chit-chat.
> >
> > Let's talk about religion instead!
> >
> > At the last meeting of the International Pinko Commie Global Atheist
> > Alliance for the Socialist-Evolutionary Destruction of Christianity
> > meeting (Long Eaton Church Hall, 6pm every Monday except Bank
> Holidays
> > and Christmas Eve), shortly before the election, Comrade Chairman
> > Barack (we're on first name terms) told me in his distinctive Arabic
> > accent, while tightening his turban, that he's really got it in for
> > the Christians this time round, and before he beats them all to death
> > with his Koran, he's going to make them fund Healthcare for all his
> > abortionist friends in Yurp. Poor old Dawkins - he laughed so much he
> nearly re-evolved into his own pongid ancestor!
> >
> >> Will you advance redemption in #Christ before politics?
> >
> > No.
> >
> > B
> >
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Collin
> >> Brendemuehl
> >> Sent: 07 November 2012 14:04
> >> To: pdml
> >> Subject: Re: OT: Election Commentary
> >>
> >> I posted on Twitter earlier today ...
> >>
> >> The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It
> >> will survive #bho Will you advance redemption in #Christ before
> politics?
> >>
> >> And a very good book to read ...
> >> The Myth of Religious Violence, by William T. Cavanaugh.
> >>
> >> ***
> >>
> >> As a corollary to this list ...
> >>
> >> Keep taking pictures.  They will outlive you.  Especially those
> which
> >> are preserved with negatives.  :-)
> >>
> >> Now go take pictures.  The election is over and life goes on.
> >>
> >> ***
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >>
> >> Collin Brendemuehl
> >> "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot
> >> lose"
> >> -- Jim Elliott
> >
> >
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RE: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)

I agree - gets my vote!

B

> -Original Message-
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan
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> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)
> 
> Let me add, the two people in the first shot are perfect.
> It's a decisive moment catching one coming and one going.
> Regards,  Bob S.
> 
> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Walt  wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my
> > now-traditional walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted
> > with my FA 50/1.4 and my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:
> >
> > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/
> >
> > Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before,
> > but they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.
> >
> > Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.
> >
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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)

Let me add, the two people in the first shot are perfect.
It's a decisive moment catching one coming and one going.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Walt  wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my now-traditional
> walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted with my FA 50/1.4 and
> my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/
>
> Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, but
> they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.
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>
> Thanks!
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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)


Thanks, Bob.

Unfortunately, there just wasn't much to work with as it relates to an 
Election Day theme. I didn't see a single yard sign, nor any other 
election-related subject matter the entire time I was out. But for the 
flag and sign outside the polling place, you'd have never known it was 
going on.


So, I decided to do what I could with what I had. So, it does capture 
the scene in that respect. It's just that the scene didn't lend itself 
to the theme.


-- Walt

On 11/7/2012 2:50 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:

Walt,
The first and last are just perfect for election day!
The black & white, not so much...
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Walt  wrote:

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my now-traditional
walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted with my FA 50/1.4 and
my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, but
they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.

Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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Re: OT: Election Commentary

Bob W.,
That's offensive in so many ways I can't even count them all.
Keep up the good works.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:56 PM, Bob W  wrote:
>> The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It will
>> survive #bho
>
> Hey, less of the political chit-chat.
>
> Let's talk about religion instead!
>
> At the last meeting of the International Pinko Commie Global Atheist
> Alliance for the Socialist-Evolutionary Destruction of Christianity meeting
> (Long Eaton Church Hall, 6pm every Monday except Bank Holidays and Christmas
> Eve), shortly before the election, Comrade Chairman Barack (we're on first
> name terms) told me in his distinctive Arabic accent, while tightening his
> turban, that he's really got it in for the Christians this time round, and
> before he beats them all to death with his Koran, he's going to make them
> fund Healthcare for all his abortionist friends in Yurp. Poor old Dawkins -
> he laughed so much he nearly re-evolved into his own pongid ancestor!
>
>> Will you advance redemption in #Christ before politics?
>
> No.
>
> B
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Collin
>> Brendemuehl
>> Sent: 07 November 2012 14:04
>> To: pdml
>> Subject: Re: OT: Election Commentary
>>
>> I posted on Twitter earlier today ...
>>
>> The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It will
>> survive #bho Will you advance redemption in #Christ before politics?
>>
>> And a very good book to read ...
>> The Myth of Religious Violence, by William T. Cavanaugh.
>>
>> ***
>>
>> As a corollary to this list ...
>>
>> Keep taking pictures.  They will outlive you.  Especially those which
>> are preserved with negatives.  :-)
>>
>> Now go take pictures.  The election is over and life goes on.
>>
>> ***
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Collin Brendemuehl
>> "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot
>> lose"
>> -- Jim Elliott
>
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Re: GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)

Walt,
The first and last are just perfect for election day!
The black & white, not so much...
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Walt  wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my now-traditional
> walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted with my FA 50/1.4 and
> my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/
>
> Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, but
> they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.
>
> Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -- Walt
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Re: OT - The best election result

No more political ads!!!

In Illinois, no Presidential ads aired (they wrote us off), but
we had 3 close congressional races in the Chicago TV market.
Those ads were all that played morning and evening spots, one then the next.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 12:06 PM, John Celio
 wrote:
> No more political junk mail!!
>
> ...for a while, anyway.
>
> By the way, can we try to leave politics off the list? Opinions are
> like a-holes, as they say, and political opinions can result in some
> real shitstorms.
>
> Thanks,
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Re: OT - The best election result

2012-11-07 Thread Paul Stenquist

My best erection result came together back when I was in college, but since the 
is is a family list, I won't relate it here.

Paul
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Re: OT - The best election result

2012-11-07 Thread Darren Addy

Scatology: Isn't that the religion that counts John Travolta and Tom
Cruise among its celebrity members?

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Re: OT - The best election result

2012-11-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM, John Celio
 wrote:
> No more political junk mail!!
>
> ...for a while, anyway.
>
> By the way, can we try to leave politics off the list? Opinions are
> like a-holes, as they say, and political opinions can result in some
> real shitstorms.

Can we leave the scatology off the list too?

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Re: OT: Election Commentary

2012-11-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Bob W  wrote:
>> The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It will
>> survive #bho
>
> Hey, less of the political chit-chat.
>
> Let's talk about religion instead!

Sure, that would be better.

Read any Alan Watts lately? Do you prefer "The Spirit of Zen" over
"The Way of Zen"?
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RE: OT: Election Commentary

> The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It will
> survive #bho

Hey, less of the political chit-chat. 

Let's talk about religion instead!

At the last meeting of the International Pinko Commie Global Atheist
Alliance for the Socialist-Evolutionary Destruction of Christianity meeting
(Long Eaton Church Hall, 6pm every Monday except Bank Holidays and Christmas
Eve), shortly before the election, Comrade Chairman Barack (we're on first
name terms) told me in his distinctive Arabic accent, while tightening his
turban, that he's really got it in for the Christians this time round, and
before he beats them all to death with his Koran, he's going to make them
fund Healthcare for all his abortionist friends in Yurp. Poor old Dawkins -
he laughed so much he nearly re-evolved into his own pongid ancestor!

> Will you advance redemption in #Christ before politics?

No.

B

> -Original Message-
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Collin
> Brendemuehl
> Sent: 07 November 2012 14:04
> To: pdml
> Subject: Re: OT: Election Commentary
> 
> I posted on Twitter earlier today ...
> 
> The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It will
> survive #bho Will you advance redemption in #Christ before politics?
> 
> And a very good book to read ...
> The Myth of Religious Violence, by William T. Cavanaugh.
> 
> ***
> 
> As a corollary to this list ...
> 
> Keep taking pictures.  They will outlive you.  Especially those which
> are preserved with negatives.  :-)
> 
> Now go take pictures.  The election is over and life goes on.
> 
> ***
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Collin Brendemuehl
> "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot
> lose"
> -- Jim Elliott



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GESO: Election Day Photowalk 2012 (6 photos)


Hi all,

Just wanted to share a small gallery of images I shot on my 
now-traditional walk to the voting booth. I took along my K20 fitted 
with my FA 50/1.4 and my K100 with my Promaster 70-300/4-5.6:


http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157631954775906/

Most of the shots are of subject matter I've shot many times before, but 
they're shot through new glass -- which I just love.


Comments and suggestions are, as always, welcome.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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Re: K5 sensor

Plus there are purchasing contracts which both buying & selling companys 
have to adhere to. Not to say supply wouldn't be affected by other events - 
ie weather or other such acts.


Kenneth Waller
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- Original Message - 
From: "Darren Addy" 

Subject: Re: K5 sensor



I'm not sure you realize the economics involved in the design and
manufacture of something as complex as a camera sensor. In order to
recoup the costs, or achieve economies of scale that make the
individual component price "reasonable" you generally need to
manufacture more components than you can use/sell yourself. To NOT do
it that way is to follow the Foveon sensor business model and you can
see the resulting price disadvantage that they are under.

Production of a new design takes time to ramp up quantities, so Sony
can have a competitive advantage in the marketplace, getting their own
brand of cameras that use the sensor to market before allowing other
brands to make use of it (or even when they allow others R&D to see
its specifications).



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Re: More free Nik Software?

2012-11-07 Thread John Sessoms


From: Darren Addy

I had a feeling that would be the case. I do web work and know how you
can often "recycle" code and miss stuff that gets inappropriately
carried across. In this case, I suspect that when HDR Efex Pro 2 was
released, Nik sent people who had JUST purchased the previous version
(like within the last 60-90 days < pure guess) to upgrade for free
rather than hit them up for more money so quickly after their original
purchase. The Google + Nik guy took that email code and changed the
image used in the header, but forgot about the ALT attribute in the
image tag. As someone correctly noted earlier, you only see that:
a) if you read it before the image loads (it serves a placeholder
descriptive text)
b) you mouseover the image and read it in a tooltip box that pops up
on your screen
or
c) you are sight impaired and use an audio "reader". It is the text
that gets read to you that should in some way describe the image you
can't see (assuming the designer is concerned about "accessibility
issues").

While I knew it (the "you qualify for free software statement") was
probably an error in this email, I also knew that it was an error that
they would probably have to honor. I figured that a low enough
percentage of people would notice it, or take the necessary action to
benefit from it that it would not be that costly for them (expecially
as compared to the negative attention that refusing to honor it might
bring them). Also, they could afford it. Finally, it helps them in the
long run because every user of software (no matter how it is obtained,
including illegally) becomes a future upgrade customer and thus part
of the companies future revenue stream.

I just didn't want to keep the news to myself, and so shared it with
the class. Glad to hear that those who were interested enough were
able to take advantage of the offer.
: )


I wonder if they will consider themselves bound to honor the statement 
for me, since I had to search the web page source code to find it?



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RE: PESO Self Portrait Black Walnut Tree

2012-11-07 Thread John Sessoms


From: jn289

Like,  Dislike ?

A self portrait on a black walnut tree.. Joe



http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16567262&size=lg



Takes me to an image on Rick Wormer's Photonet page?

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Re: Published - sort of...

Excellent image, Paul. Congrats on the virtual tear-sheet. :-)

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 11:11 AM, Paul Sorenson  wrote:
> Several years ago the organization for which Marcia works (The Blood Center
> of Wisconsin) asked me to do some photos for them.  The panorama of the
> Blood Research Institute in the header of this page was one of them.
>
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Re: K5 sensor

2012-11-07 Thread John Sessoms


From: Miserere

On 6 November 2012 15:41, J.C. O'Connell  wrote:

well sony makes dslrs, what if for market reasons sony decides to cut pentax
off of sensors. What would pentax do then?


They would do what they've always done, go under, close shop, die out,
quit, etc. You should know by now Pentax is set for doom and
destruction at least once a year.


Sony's been accused before of manipulating the flow of sensors to 
increase their own market share at the expense of their customers.


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Re: Published - sort of...

Nice capture - well executed.

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Subject: Re: Published - sort of...

Congrats Paul. That is a very pleasing image and the stitched panorama
format is a natural for web banner image ratios like this. I have no
idea why I have not noticed that before.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 10:11 AM, Paul Sorenson  
wrote:
Several years ago the organization for which Marcia works (The Blood 
Center

of Wisconsin) asked me to do some photos for them.  The panorama of the
Blood Research Institute in the header of this page was one of them.

https://ctsi.mcw.edu/about/partners/bcw/

Six images stitched in PSE.
Pentax DS2, DA 18-55

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Re: PESO fixed link PESO Self Portrait Black Walnut Tree


Looks like you're a shadow of your former self.

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Subject: PESO fixed link PESO Self Portrait Black Walnut Tree



Sorry about that wrong link..Joe


http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16563460



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Re: PESO - Queen Car at Night

Nice capture knarF.

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- Original Message - 
From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 

Subject: Re: PESO - Queen Car at Night

I like the image, and you handled the difficult lighting conditions very 
well.

One very tiny point:  I think if you crop or clone out the small
section of curved track in the lower left corner, it might strengthen
the sense of perspective created by the straight line radiating out
from that point.

Dan Matyola
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On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com
 wrote:

As the title says:

 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/11/queen-car-at-night.html?m=0

Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

Cheers,
frank

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Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days



The  'the Roosevelt Island tram platform - Manhattan side' is the best of 
the lot IMO.


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- Original Message - 
From: "Brian Walters" 

Subject: Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days



Quoting Ann Sanfedele :


start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up

http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large

My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery

Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.




I really like No. 32.  A subtle take on the election process. Well  seen 
and recorded.



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Re: OT - WHEW! (caution, political content)


Well, that's a relief.


Not like the relief here in Michigan - I was getting in excess of 15 robo 
calls a day !


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Subject: OT - WHEW! (caution, political content)





Well, that's a relief.



Cheers,
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Re: OT - WHEW! (caution, political content)

2012-11-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi

Yes indeed.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 3:33 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
> Ditto
> ann
>
>
> On 11/6/2012 23:35, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Well, that's a relief.
>>
>> 
>>
>> Cheers,
>> frank
>>
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Re: Published - sort of...

2012-11-07 Thread Darren Addy

Congrats Paul. That is a very pleasing image and the stitched panorama
format is a natural for web banner image ratios like this. I have no
idea why I have not noticed that before.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 10:11 AM, Paul Sorenson  wrote:
> Several years ago the organization for which Marcia works (The Blood Center
> of Wisconsin) asked me to do some photos for them.  The panorama of the
> Blood Research Institute in the header of this page was one of them.
>
> https://ctsi.mcw.edu/about/partners/bcw/
>
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> Pentax DS2, DA 18-55
>
> -p
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Published - sort of...

2012-11-07 Thread Paul Sorenson

Several years ago the organization for which Marcia works (The Blood 
Center of Wisconsin) asked me to do some photos for them.  The panorama 
of the Blood Research Institute in the header of this page was one of them.


https://ctsi.mcw.edu/about/partners/bcw/

Six images stitched in PSE.
Pentax DS2, DA 18-55

-p


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Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days

Glad to hear you are doing better!

That is a nice gallery, particularly the image with the umbrellas and
the one with the shadows in the foreground.

Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 6:45 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
> start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up
>
> http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large
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> My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery
>
> Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.
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Re: PESO fixed link PESO Self Portrait Black Walnut Tree

Great Hallowe'en Image!
Dan Matyola
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On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 10:35 AM, jn289  wrote:
> Sorry about that wrong link..Joe
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PESO fixed link PESO Self Portrait Black Walnut Tree

2012-11-07 Thread jn289


Sorry about that wrong link..Joe


http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16563460

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Re: PESO Self Portrait Black Walnut Tree

I don't see a self portrait from that link.
Dan Matyola
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On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 9:36 PM, jn289  wrote:
> Like,  Dislike ?
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> A self portrait on a black walnut tree.. Joe
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Re: PESO - Queen Car at Night

I like the image, and you handled the difficult lighting conditions very well.

One very tiny point:  I think if you crop or clone out the small
section of curved track in the lower left corner, it might strengthen
the sense of perspective created by the straight line radiating out
from that point.

Dan Matyola
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On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com
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> As the title says:
>
>  http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/11/queen-car-at-night.html?m=0
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> Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
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> Cheers,
> frank
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Re: PESO - Post Office

interesting and an amusing image.
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On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 9:43 PM, jn289  wrote:
> Post Office, Thoughts ? Thanks, Joe
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FA135 service story and advice needed

2012-11-07 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics

Some of you might remember my FA135 that a moth took hostage. Long story short 
there is a dead moth right behind the back element. If nothing else, it is 
messing with focusing, so I would very much like to get rid of its carcas and 
debris.

So half a year ago I went to my local Pentax dealer and the lens was sent off 
to be "fixed". After long travels to the Czech Republic and Germany it finally 
came back today. Nobody has even tried to take it apart. They say they can't 
fix it.

So my question is - do I try to take it apart or give it to some local 
repairman to attempt a repair? I haven't seen any schematics floating around 
and have no idea what it would take to remove the back element but I have about 
as much trust in a nondescript repair shop in a basement somewhere as I do in 
my own fingers.

kris

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Re: OT: Election Commentary

2012-11-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl

I posted on Twitter earlier today ...

The #church #Christian has survived all from Nero to #communism It will survive 
#bho Will you advance redemption in #Christ before politics?

And a very good book to read ...
The Myth of Religious Violence, by William T. Cavanaugh.

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As a corollary to this list ...

Keep taking pictures.  They will outlive you.  Especially those which are 
preserved with negatives.  :-)

Now go take pictures.  The election is over and life goes on.

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Sincerely, 

Collin Brendemuehl 
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" 
-- Jim Elliott 






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Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days

Ann,
Glad you're healing/healed.
The pictures are refreshing for NYC.
I especially like the serpentine shape in #4.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:45 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
> start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up
>
> http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large
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> My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery
>
> Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.
>
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Re: OT: Election Commentary

2012-11-07 Thread Paul Stenquist

If it was all that divisive, there would be more response to the post. It just 
doesn't' belong here. It can be found all over the web.

Paul


On Nov 7, 2012, at 5:43 AM, mike wilson  wrote:

> Who'd have thought that politics could be so divisive?
> 
> On 07/11/2012, AlunFoto - Jostein Øksne  wrote:
>> Oh, well. Thanks for sharing you too, P. J.
>> 
>> "P. J. Alling"  wrote:
>> 
>>> Stuff it Bob, Keep this off the list.
>>> 
>>> On 11/6/2012 10:39 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
 Looks like Obama is back as US President.
 
 Romney, the challenger, had some serious problems.
 1. He is so rich that didn't relate to the average 'Joe in the
 street.' ($250 million personal wealth)
 2. To get the nomination, he swung to the conservatives starting in
>>> 2008.
 McCain got the nomination in 2008, but Romney kept his conservative
 positioning to get nominated in 2012 and get money and backing.
 3. His positions and retoric were perfect for the right wing, but by
>>> the
 national campaign they looked so extreme.  Way too far from the
>>> mainstream US.
 
 The ultra conservative 'Tea Party' which took congressional seats as
 Republicans
 in the last election are being repudiated and replaced by Democrats.
 This is the team that is responsible for our congressional gridlock.
 They aren't all gone, but have taken a sound thrashing, as should be.
 
 This is my personal opinion.
 I give it to share my perspective with our overseas readers (and some
 Canadians too).
 Regards,  Bob S.
 
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Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days

2012-11-07 Thread Paul Stenquist

A nice set. Good to hear you're healing.
Paul


On Nov 7, 2012, at 7:04 AM, Brian Walters  wrote:

> Quoting Ann Sanfedele :
> 
>> start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up
>> 
>> http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large
>> 
>> My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery
>> 
>> Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.
> 
> 
> 
> I really like No. 32.  A subtle take on the election process. Well seen and 
> recorded.
> 
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> ++
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Re: Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days

2012-11-07 Thread Brian Walters


Quoting Ann Sanfedele :


start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up

http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large

My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery

Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.




I really like No. 32.  A subtle take on the election process. Well  
seen and recorded.



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Mini- Geso - 5 pics from last few days


start here and hit "next" for the most recent 5 pics I managed to get up

http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2199792816_WJLKcqx/Large

My eye is virtually healed so I got these into my 2012 gallery

Another storm coming today maybe a bit of snow.

ann

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Re: OT - WHEW! (caution, political content)