Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread David Savage
Nice one Frank. I like the way the buildings fade in to the murky weather, really adds a sense of depth the fact that the street is so empty, save this on hearty soul. I also like the way she's struggling to keep her hood down. One tiny little thing. About an inch from the top, just right of

Re: PAW: People Portraits 2005 #11

2005-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 10:59:22 -0500, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems to break a lot of rules, but I have to say there's something compelling about it none-the-less. Agreed. My first reaction was Why is she in the middle? Wouldn't this be a bit better if she were a little to the

RE: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Don Sanderson
What's really sad is that there are 2 available now at BIN prices less than $100.00!! Don -Original Message- From: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 11:46 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

Re: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Peter J. Alling
Yes, but you can't account for e-bay. Don Sanderson wrote: What's really sad is that there are 2 available now at BIN prices less than $100.00!! Don -Original Message- From: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 11:46 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Re: Paw: Nother Boo picture

2005-03-06 Thread David Savage
Aww isn't that cute? g I always find cat's eyes somewhat hypnotising. The little fur ball looks about ready to pounce. Every time I see a cute cat photo I have two thoughts. 1. Aww isn't that cute? 2. School science experiment on static electricity. I won't elaborate on 2. Might

Re: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Bob W
Hi, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3879053120 Holy Hoppin Horny Toads! Don Must have been born yesterday. -- Cheers, Bob

PESO: Snow ball fight

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
I was just giveng my lates arrival, the SMC-M 4/200mm a test drive: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/6008407/ Regards Jens

RE: M 4/200mm vs F 4-5.6/70-210mm at 200mm

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
... It works fine from my PC?? Wait a while. Some times comfirmation take a few minutes. Sorry for the inconvenience. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 6. marts 2005 18:25 Til: Jens Bladt

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Bob W
Hi, http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3173937size=lg We always encourage comments, and thank you in advance should you choose to do so. Very good! -- Cheers, Bob

Re: Home again

2005-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Congratulations! Hope you're out dancing soon. Paul On Mar 6, 2005, at 11:33 AM, Bill Owens wrote: Just returned home from 4 days in the hospital. Still sore around the colostomy, but the PIA from the ulcer is gone. Bill

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Keith Whaley
Oh yes! I was just about to ask you to clean your monitor screen when I spotted it. Just above that pole that holds the Don't DO This signs... Yes, it is a tiny thing, and only visible when you know it's there, and an artifact. The sort of thing that now I know it's there, I can never look at

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Powell Hargrave
It's not a blizzard as the average windspeed was only 40 km/h (about 25 mph), although gusts were much higher. Environment Canada's definition of a blizzard is snow with average winds of over 50 km/h (30mph). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3173937size=lg Makes me shiver looking at

RE: M 4/200mm vs F 4-5.6/70-210mm at 200mm

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
True - except for the cabinet part :-) Well my F is in the bag. But zooms are not for panoramas IMO. So, I use my M and K lenses frequently! Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 6.

Re: M 4/200mm vs F 4-5.6/70-210mm at 200mm

2005-03-06 Thread Keith Whaley
Funny... [...meaning odd.] When I mouse-click on the photos, hoping to enlarge them, I get closeup views of a brick wall taken with an SMC-M 35mm 1:2.8 lens @ f/2.8... keith whaley Jens Bladt wrote: I took a few test shots today. To see how the SMC-M 4/200mm is doing. Not so bad - compared to

Some panoramas published

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
In an amendment to the current Copenhagen Region Plan used 4 of my panoramas, including the front page (part of a panorama), was published: http://www.hur.dk/545A23A1-13D2-4C0D-8658-687F449BDBC3 be patient; 3.9MB Lok at: The front page, Page 8-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-16. All, but one, done with

RE: M 4/200mm vs F 4-5.6/70-210mm at 200mm

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Don't click on the photograph. This will give you the next one. Click on Full Size - buttom of the page. Regards Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 6. marts 2005 19:18 Til:

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent shot. Nice composition. Very dramatic. Bravo! Paul On Mar 6, 2005, at 1:14 PM, Powell Hargrave wrote: It's not a blizzard as the average windspeed was only 40 km/h (about 25 mph), although gusts were much higher. Environment Canada's definition of a blizzard is snow with average winds

Re: Super Tak lens caps?

2005-03-06 Thread glenn murphy
The outer diameter seems to be about 55mm, the inner diameter is around 53/54mm. The filter that was in the hood is a Ednalite Duraklad coated skylight. I put some pics of the lens on the web: http://home.comcast.net/~gutenberg14/IMGP0800.jpg http://home.comcast.net/%7Egutenberg14/IMGP0801.jpg

SV: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Holy cow - this must be a collectors item. Someone's building a mint Pentax collection! It doubt people who spends this kind of money take pictures! I have the A-version. Very nice lens :-) I guess I paid 150 USD for that. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello frank, Nice job! You really portrayed the feeling of the storm. I like the framing of the women in the lower right. Impressive. -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, March 6, 2005, 7:51:34 AM, you wrote: ft I was going to save this for later in the week, and make it a PAW, but ft we're

Re: NorCal Meeting

2005-03-06 Thread Joseph Tainter
I'd have loved to be there, in part because that area is my home. Thanks for the report, Shel. Joe

Re: Home again

2005-03-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Bill, Glad that you are home. Hope all is well. My wife had an ileostomy done about 20 years ago. I can say that she has been far happier since. Hope that your life picks up post op. -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, March 6, 2005, 8:33:41 AM, you wrote: BO Just returned home from 4

Re: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Joseph Tainter
My mistake. The auction was at $38. Then someone bid $391, apparently by accident. That was followed by a $396 bid. That last bid was probably from a bidder who set his final bid ridiculously high, just to make sure he won in a snipe out. However, he wasn't counting on someone bidding very

Re: Super Tak lens caps?

2005-03-06 Thread Peter J. Alling
That looks like a standard super tak 55mm with an ugly aluminum stepup ring screwed into it's filter ring. Are you sure that's part of the lens? glenn murphy wrote: The outer diameter seems to be about 55mm, the inner diameter is around 53/54mm. The filter that was in the hood is a Ednalite

PESO -- Untitled 3

2005-03-06 Thread Peter J. Alling
A number of people suggested that I revisit this site and give it another go so before I get to the better pictures I thought I'd post this one. Complete with annoying color fringing and obnoxious fisheye effect. http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitled3.html As usual comments are

Re: NorCal Meeting

2005-03-06 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It would have been great to meet you, Joe ... we talked about doing this again some time soon, so maybe next time. It really was fun. I hope the report -0 if one can call it that - captures the light-hearted camaraderie that took place. Shel [Original Message] From: Joseph Tainter I'd

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Bob W
Hi, http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3173937size=lg We always encourage comments, and thank you in advance should you choose to do so. One more comment - not a criticism, because I like the picture, but something I try to look out for when I take photos. The big 'For Lease' sign.

Re: Super Tak lens caps?

2005-03-06 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Agreed. Try unscrewing the chrome ring, Glenn Shel [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling That looks like a standard super tak 55mm with an ugly aluminum stepup ring screwed into it's filter ring. Are you sure that's part of the lens?

Re: Super Tak lens caps?

2005-03-06 Thread glenn murphy
I'm not sure anymore. At one point yesterday I tried to see if it came off and ended up removing the whole front of the lens. I'll take another look. Thanks. Glenn Peter J. Alling wrote: That looks like a standard super tak 55mm with an ugly aluminum stepup ring screwed into it's filter ring.

Re: Super Tak lens caps?

2005-03-06 Thread glenn murphy
That was it. I took it apart again, and with a lot of effort and the help of a rubber grip, the ugly stepup ring has been removed. Yes, it has a 49mm filter ring just like any other 1:1.8/55. Thanks to everybody for your help. Sorry for the confusion. Glenn Peter J. Alling wrote: That looks

Re: PESO: Snow ball fight

2005-03-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Jens, Rather like this one. The street lamps all in a row and the shadow running across the street are what make it for me. Without the title, I wouldn't know what the kids are doing, but I don't think it matters too much. They are doing something with the snow. Nice shot. -- Best

RE: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Don Sanderson
Ah, sanity prevails: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3878089988 Still not a bad price for a mediocre lens. Perhaps I'd better list a few more. Don

Re: Various Lens Tests (may be long)

2005-03-06 Thread Joseph Tainter
Good work Joe. I would love to see the M or A 15mm thrown into the mix... Vic If someone wants to send me one I'd be happy to test it. Joe

Re: Various Lens Tests (may be long)

2005-03-06 Thread Joseph Tainter
The only question I have is, can you tell us there was no focus error for the tests you conducted? Did you rely on AF, MF, or MF with magnifier? Just curious. If DA14 didn't perform that well, I wonder how it compared to K/A15/3.5. Alan, I used autofocus, except for the Zenitar, of

Re: Montreal?

2005-03-06 Thread Andre Langevin
Indeed, 250 km east... Andre Swing about 400 miles west... Geez, you know, now that I think of it, ~is~ there anyone from Montreal on the list, now that Caveman is on hiatus? I think Andre's in Quebec City. Can't think of anyone other than Val in Montreal. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: Home again

2005-03-06 Thread Bill Owens
Thanks for the encouragement, Bruce. According to my radiation oncologist this will hopefully be a temporary procedure while the rectal ulcer heals. Bill - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 1:47 PM

Re: M 4/200mm vs F 4-5.6/70-210mm at 200mm

2005-03-06 Thread Keith Whaley
Jens Bladt wrote: Don't click on the photograph. This will give you the next one. Click on Full Size - buttom of the page. Regards Jens Bladt Okay! On my screen, the bottom of your page was about a cm off the screen, so I didn't see any of those little buttons. Once I scrolled up a little, there

Re: Home again

2005-03-06 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Just returned home from 4 days in the hospital. Still sore around the colostomy, but the PIA from the ulcer is gone. Bill Great. Wishing you speedy and complete recovery! Boris

Sigma 50/2.8 macro MF, opinions sought

2005-03-06 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! What is known about the subject? How it compares to modern AF version? With similar Pentax glass? Thanks in advance. Boris

Re: Sigma 50/2.8 macro MF, opinions sought

2005-03-06 Thread John Whittingham
Apparently not as good as the EX version according to tests. John -- Original Message --- From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:43:47 +0200 Subject: Sigma 50/2.8 macro MF, opinions sought Hi! What is known about the

Re: M 4/200mm vs F 4-5.6/70-210mm at 200mm

2005-03-06 Thread John Whittingham
I took a few test shots today. To see how the SMC-M 4/200mm is doing. Not so bad - compared to the SMC F 4-5.6/70-210mm. I think the prime is the sharper lens of the two. I came to the same conclusion some time back with several lenses tested. Using a tripod, refconverter A @ 2x, manual

RE: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
What a story! It ought to be published in Auctions for Dummies (if there is such a magazine or web site anywhere)! The lesson being: Don't bid more than you are prepared to pay! I guess we have all atleast thought of doing this from time to time!? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Home again

2005-03-06 Thread mike wilson
Bill Owens wrote: Just returned home from 4 days in the hospital. Still sore around the colostomy, but the PIA from the ulcer is gone. Bill Good to have you back, Bill. m

Re: NorCal Meeting

2005-03-06 Thread mike wilson
Shel Belinkoff wrote: infiltraitor Love it! m

Re: NorCal Meeting

2005-03-06 Thread Juan Buhler
Great report Shel, thanks for that. I would have loved to attend, but alas, I had to work yesterday. Next time. j -- Juan Buhler http://www.jbuhler.com blog at http://www.jbuhler.com/blog

RE: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Graywolf wrote: It must be the new *istDS owners. That lens only cost about $125 new, and hasn't a great reputation (the 3.5 was better). I guess these insane new prices mean I will never own that M20/4.0 I have always wanted. You guys who stocked up on older Pentax lenses when they were cheap

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/3/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I was going to save this for later in the week, and make it a PAW, but we're supposed to get a couple more inches of snow today (but it might turn to rain later in the afternoon - yuck!), so today seemed an appropriate day to post this.

Re: Home again

2005-03-06 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Good to see your smiling pixels back on the list, Bill ;-)) Shel On Mar 6, 2005, at 11:33 AM, Bill Owens wrote: Just returned home from 4 days in the hospital. Still sore around the colostomy, but the PIA from the ulcer is gone. Bill

What's with File Browser and PEFs?

2005-03-06 Thread Powell Hargrave
Some times PhotoShop's File Browser will make PEF thumbnails and display EXIF info and sometimes not. I can't figure why or how to make it develop thumbnails when they do not appear. As I process the files with no thumbnails they do appear in File Browser, but it is a pain not being able to

RE: M 4/200mm vs F 4-5.6/70-210mm at 200mm

2005-03-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Congratulation with the K 200mm, John! Quite a bargain! Is it better than the M - or just harder to find? Thanks for posting your results. They make me happy :-)). I always wanted a 200mm, when I shot film (Got a 135mm and a 300mm - (K and M*). I'd like to have the FA 2.8/200mm, which is

Re: Sigma 50/2.8 macro MF, opinions sought

2005-03-06 Thread Powell Hargrave
Apparently not as good as the EX version according to tests. John Did some research before I got the EX version. The older one is not too good rating average or less. Most macros, even older ones usually rate at least good. Powell -- Original Message --- From: Boris

RE: PZ-1 versus PZ-1p

2005-03-06 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: If you use DOF-preview and program mode or Tv, the PZs don't work. The -5n was the first one

Re: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005, Graywolf wrote: will never own that M20/4.0 I have always wanted. You guys who stocked up on older Pentax lenses when they were cheap are going to be rich, Don. Err, only if he decides to sell :-) Kostas

RE: M 4/200mm vs F 4-5.6/70-210mm at 200mm

2005-03-06 Thread John Whittingham
Congratulation with the K 200mm, John! Quite a bargain! Is it better than the M - or just harder to find? Thanks for posting your results. Thanks Jens, I'm not sure which is the best optically but it'll be interesting to test both some time, perhaps post some results. I never scanned the

Re: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Bob W
Hi, Sunday, March 6, 2005, 7:59:57 PM, Jens wrote: What a story! It ought to be published in Auctions for Dummies (if there is such a magazine or web site anywhere)! http://tinyurl.com/5bkdq -- Cheers, Bob

Am I mistaken ...

2005-03-06 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
... or are prices soaring on Pentax primes right now? GT $200 for the F50/1.4 on eekbay today. Not even the FA version. Sheesh.

Yes, eekBay is wierd! was_Pentax Glass Phenomenon

2005-03-06 Thread Don Sanderson
Mediocre lenses, high prices. My personal favorite 50mm + extras, chp! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3878130375 Wierd! Don

Re: Am I mistaken ...

2005-03-06 Thread John Whittingham
FA primes seem to be well sought after these days, even the 28mm f/2.8 fetches a very good price. John -- Original Message --- From: Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sun, 06 Mar 2005 16:30:07 -0500 Subject: Am I mistaken ... ... or are

RE: Am I mistaken ...

2005-03-06 Thread Don Sanderson
You've been witnessing the Pentax Glass Phenomenon! Don -Original Message- From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 3:30 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Am I mistaken ... ... or are prices soaring on Pentax primes right now?

Re: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3173937size=lg We always encourage comments, and thank you in advance should you choose to do so. Has kind of a Steiglitz feel to it, doesn't it? William Robb

Re: PZ 28-105 and istD question

2005-03-06 Thread John Coyle
I use the same combination a lot and have never noticed this. Was it very cold, or your batteries well used? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 6:48 PM Subject: PZ 28-105 and istD question

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 01:41:44 +0800, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice one Frank. I like the way the buildings fade in to the murky weather, really adds a sense of depth the fact that the street is so empty, save this on hearty soul. I also like the way she's struggling to keep her

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/3/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: One tiny little thing. About an inch from the top, just right of centre, there's a black speck that keeps grabbing my attention, it's gotta go :-) Oh My God! A tiny thing? A TINY THING? No, David, I want to apologize humbly, deeply

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:01:11 +, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One more comment - not a criticism, because I like the picture, but something I try to look out for when I take photos. The big 'For Lease' sign. It's probably the whitest thing in the frame, and so it tends to pull the eye

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/3/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Sigh... http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3175020size=lg There. Satisfied? LOL!! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

SMC Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 V's Tamron 28-75mm XR Di

2005-03-06 Thread John Whittingham
All opinions much appreciated. I currently have an unhealthy interest in enabling myself with an FA 35mm f/2, however I have a Tamron 28-75 XR Di f/2.8 which appears to perform very well. Do you think I should be content with the Tamron or pursue the FA 35mm? Does anyone have both that

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/3/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Sigh... http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3175020size=lg There. Satisfied? Hey buddy while you're at it, I hate the number 195 - any chance you could maybe make it 159? And what about that no parking sign, how about swapping

Dumb Photo CD question

2005-03-06 Thread Rick Womer
I have two Photo CDs from the local camera shop here (the fruits of my shooting the Music Man production at my son's high school). The CD contains a folder labelled Preview (which contains small jpgs), one called Pictures (which contains large jpgs), and one called DCIM. This also seems to

Dumb Photo CD question

2005-03-06 Thread Rick Womer
I have two Photo CDs from the local camera shop here (the fruits of my shooting the Music Man production at my son's high school). The CD contains a folder labelled Preview (which contains small jpgs), one called Pictures (which contains large jpgs), and one called DCIM. This also seems to

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:01:11 +, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One more comment - not a criticism, because I like the picture, but something I try to look out for when I take photos. The big 'For Lease' sign. It's probably the whitest thing in the frame, and so it tends to pull the eye

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 17:31:36 -0500, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:01:11 +, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip 2) That photo, wonderful and full of impact as it is, is not what it appears. It's actually a relief line for flood victims in, IIRC, Missouri or

Re: LCD monitors?

2005-03-06 Thread Herb Chong
it's not a coincidence that you and i ended up with the same monitor. Herb - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 8:26 AM Subject: Re: LCD monitors? I recently had to replace my monitor and had the option of

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:16:01 +, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I rather liked it. Can I have copy of just the speck? Go away, Cotty! LOL cheers, frank ps: I was actually tempted for a brief second to blow up that speck REAL big and post it. But I didn't. g -- Sharpness is a

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:24:58 +, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey buddy while you're at it, I hate the number 195 - any chance you could maybe make it 159? And what about that no parking sign, how about swapping them around, maybe try twisting the top one around a bit to match the

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/3/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I believe I've already told you... Now Frank, you *know* I don't take no for an answer. Free The Speck, Free The Speck, Free The Speck. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Montreal?

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 15:48:14 -0500, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm about to buy a ticket to Montreal. I have stuff to do on the weekend but I'll be getting in on the 25th with nothing planned until the rest of my party arrives late that night. Any PDML crew up there? CW Geez, I just

Re: SMC Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 V's Tamron 28-75mm XR Di

2005-03-06 Thread Joseph Tainter
I believe Popular Photography tested the FA 35 several years ago -- so along ago that it is not one of the tests posted on their web site. As I recall, and going on others' experiences with the lens, it is a bit soft at f2 but spectacular thereafter -- nearly (but not quite) as good as the FA

Re: PESO: This Is Not a Blizzard

2005-03-06 Thread Bob W
Hi, Sunday, March 6, 2005, 10:17:00 PM, frank wrote: So I do my best to choose a vantage point that avoids intrusive text because I know that if the text gets in the frame, people will read it rather than look at the real subject. Sigh...

Re: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!

2005-03-06 Thread Peter J. Alling
The for dummies books teach techniques, not common sense. Bob W wrote: Hi, Sunday, March 6, 2005, 7:59:57 PM, Jens wrote: What a story! It ought to be published in Auctions for Dummies (if there is such a magazine or web site anywhere)! http://tinyurl.com/5bkdq -- I can understand why

OT: frank's Day of High Culture

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
Okay, not really high culture; maybe not culture at all. Went to a local gallery to see an exhibit of 15 Garry Winogrand photos. It was pretty cool. I like it when people tilt, when there's all sorts of crap peeking into the edges of frames (like arms, feet and parts of heads and bodies). I

PAW: My Baby Girl

2005-03-06 Thread pnstenquist
My daughter Ingrid in the studio. I've been trying to get her to sit for me for a long time. Today, she needed a passport photo, so I talked her into a couple extra shots. She's a junior at Michigan State, and will be studying in France this summer.

Re: NorCal Meeting

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 09:37:26 -0800, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Nice try, Bruce. I just ordered a Leica M4 pffft! to digital LOL Excellent!! An M4! Tell me all about it! (off list, if necessary). Over dinner we mostly discussed other list members, and had especially

Re: PAW: My Baby Girl

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 06 Mar 2005 23:26:53 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My daughter Ingrid in the studio. I've been trying to get her to sit for me for a long time. Today, she needed a passport photo, so I talked her into a couple extra shots. She's a junior at Michigan State, and

Re: PESO: Snow ball fight

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 18:58:38 +0100, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was just giveng my lates arrival, the SMC-M 4/200mm a test drive: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/6008407/ Regards Jens A joyful shot! I love it. I like the whiff of snow dust just above the kid's arm who just

Re: PESO -- Untitled 3

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 06 Mar 2005 14:04:12 -0500, Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A number of people suggested that I revisit this site and give it another go so before I get to the better pictures I thought I'd post this one. Complete with annoying color fringing and obnoxious fisheye effect.

Thanks to all

2005-03-06 Thread Bill Owens
My heartfelt thanks to all of you for our concern, encouragement and prayers during my recent hospitalization. The PDML is more and more like a family. Thanks again, Bill

Re: Whee! (Enablement!)

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, 4 Mar 2005 22:08:37 -0800, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip My Pentax family: http://www.newpixel.net/special/pentax_family.jpg Sorry it's such a lousy picture. snip It's hard to take good photos when you're overcome by emotion (new family addition and all...) g That's a nice

Re: Some panoramas published

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:22:11 +0100, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In an amendment to the current Copenhagen Region Plan used 4 of my panoramas, including the front page (part of a panorama), was published: http://www.hur.dk/545A23A1-13D2-4C0D-8658-687F449BDBC3 be patient; 3.9MB Lok at:

Re: PAW: My Baby Girl

2005-03-06 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Frank. She's going to spend the summer in Nimes, a medium sized city in Provence, about 10 miles north of the Mediterranean. (There should be a diacritical mark abouve the i in Nimes, but I'm too lazy to try and find it on the keyboard. :-). She's an English Lit major with a minor in

Re: More enablement

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 15:23:55 +0100, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, the same with the K1000! ...and Spotties, too! -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: More enablement

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 13:37:46 -0500, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The MX arrived today. Everything works and it looks good inside and out. Man, is this thing small. Nice one, Scott!! They are small. Like little jewels, they are. You may want to look for a Winder MX on eBay. I

Re: Dumb Photo CD question

2005-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rick Womer Subject: Dumb Photo CD question I have two Photo CDs from the local camera shop here (the fruits of my shooting the Music Man production at my son's high school). The CD contains a folder labelled Preview (which contains small jpgs), one called

Re: PAW: My Baby Girl

2005-03-06 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 06 Mar 2005 23:58:21 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip I think it will be a good experience, snip Let's just hope she doesn't come back with a broken heart. You know those dashing young Frenchmen! LOL Seriously, sounds like a great way to learn the language and

Re: More enablement

2005-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:03:01 -0500, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may want to look for a Winder MX on eBay. I have one, and it makes a great grip (I almost never use the motor drive, although it ~does~ sound wicked g). One sometimes sees them on eBay not in working order for

Really dumb CD question

2005-03-06 Thread Jack Davis
Last pack of Memorex Cool Colors CD-R purchased containes discs with no grooves. No radiating reflections I normally see. I've only burned one disc which reproduced a normal image. Something new? Jack __ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th

Re: More enablement

2005-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:03:01 -0500, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now you need a pancake... cheers, frank I dunno. I've heard it's awfully hard to get a grip on, due to its pancakeness. I've alway liked 35mm lenses. Ever try to search for a 35mm lens on ebay? Yowser! Anybody

Re: More enablement

2005-03-06 Thread Peter J. Alling
Scott Loveless wrote: On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:03:01 -0500, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may want to look for a Winder MX on eBay. I have one, and it makes a great grip (I almost never use the motor drive, although it ~does~ sound wicked g). One sometimes sees them on eBay not in

Re: PESO: Snow ball fight

2005-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
The scene reminded me of the scenes we see on TV every day from a different part of the world. Except there's snow, no sand. Too bad all the rest of world's not this happy. Good shot. Made me smile. -- Scott Loveless Born free. Taxed to death.

Re: Home again

2005-03-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the encouragement, Bruce. According to my radiation oncologist this will hopefully be a temporary procedure while the rectal ulcer heals. BTW everyone: I just got off the phone with Bill and he sounds as if he's doing very well. And in case anyone

Re: NorCal Meeting

2005-03-06 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I'll put you in touch with the owner of the Ethiopian restaurant where we had lunch. If I were you I wouldn't believe a word from anyone at the meeting, especially me. Shel [Original Message] From: frank theriault Yes, my ears were burning yesterday. vbg I want a full report, from

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