Re: PESO: Thanksgiving Foliage 3

2007-11-25 Thread Cotty
On 24/11/07, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: The iron bats really break up the leave pattern. Indeed. It's a new departure. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-25 Thread David J Brooks
Lovely dog(s) She looks happy already.:-) Dave On Nov 24, 2007 6:59 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seem to being turned towards the dark side http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/fellas/chyna/chyna1.html William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-25 Thread David Savage
They are a very handsome breed. Congrats on the addition. Cheers, Dave On Nov 25, 2007 8:59 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seem to being turned towards the dark side http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/fellas/chyna/chyna1.html William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-25 Thread David Savage
G'day All, Another shot of one of my favourite subjects/locations: Small (800x536, ~90kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_sml.jpg Large (1195x800, ~190kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_lrg.jpg K10D, DA 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 FE @ 17mm, 30 seconds

2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-25 Thread ann sanfedele
http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210340/Large http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210306/Large The first being pretty much what I had expected to see, The second was certainly out of season -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-25 Thread David J Brooks
Almost has a painting feel to it. nicely done Dave On Nov 25, 2007 8:26 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Another shot of one of my favourite subjects/locations: Small (800x536, ~90kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_sml.jpg Large (1195x800,

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-25 Thread David J Brooks
Good lighting and composition on both Ann. I'm partial to number 1. Dave On Nov 25, 2007 8:42 AM, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210340/Large http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210306/Large The first being pretty much what

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-25 Thread Jack Davis
Like it David. You hit the exposure dead on for a dramatic uniquely toned effect. Jack --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Another shot of one of my favourite subjects/locations: Small (800x536, ~90kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_sml.jpg

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Wow! Beautiful color. Nice composition. I like the foreground diagonal and the placement of the lighthouse. Excellent work. Paul On Nov 25, 2007, at 8:26 AM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, Another shot of one of my favourite subjects/locations: Small (800x536, ~90kb)

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like the first one the most. The rich color of the fallen leaves is very pleasing. Paul On Nov 25, 2007, at 8:42 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210340/Large http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210306/Large The first being pretty much

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: Geso: An addition to the family Great looking dogs Bill. Makes me want one... Regards, Bob S. I can probably arrange for delivery of the gray one if you are serious... William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Handsome folks. Dogs is good people. :-) Two Belgians and a Rotie? That's a lot of dog to deal with. Good luck! G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

PESO: Yaquina Light

2007-11-25 Thread Jack Davis
Been idling around long enough, so am putting up a several year old film shot of Oregon's Yakuina Head Light. Someone else posted an image of this light awhile back, but from a more dramatic perspective. Just to put a toe back in the game. Thanks for any comments. Jack

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Quite nice overall, although I would prefer to correct the rectilinears... :-) G On Nov 25, 2007, at 5:26 AM, David Savage wrote: Another shot of one of my favourite subjects/locations: Small (800x536, ~90kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_sml.jpg Large

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-25 Thread ann sanfedele
Thanks Paul and Dave - yeah - the first one is much better as a photo in itself for sure I may or may not have a better shot of the forsythia, which I mainly put up to show the oddness of it's appearance on the scene. Just a few days of too warm weather here (about an hour north of NY) made

Geso Photos from the recent snow fall.

2007-11-25 Thread David J Brooks
Hi troops. Wednesday we had some snow in the area. I really get a kick out of how the news stations play up 1-2 cm of snow these days. I know when we worked up north, unless they were calling for over a foot, nothing was ever mentioned, as its always snowing up there. Small snowfall and well

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-25 Thread Doug Franklin
David Savage wrote: Small (800x536, ~90kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_sml.jpg Large (1195x800, ~190kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_lrg.jpg I'm just going to add a me, too to say that's a beautiful shot, very well executed. It

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-25 Thread Doug Franklin
I seem to being turned towards the dark side http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/fellas/chyna/chyna1.html That puppy isn't very people-friendly, is she? :-) Good looking hound. I'll have to consider Turvurens if I ever get a home where I have room to keep one. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ)

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-25 Thread Doug Franklin
ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210340/Large http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210306/Large The first being pretty much what I had expected to see, The second was certainly out of season Hmmm. The first one doesn't do all that much for me,

Re: PESO: Yaquina Light

2007-11-25 Thread Doug Franklin
Jack Davis wrote: Been idling around long enough, so am putting up a several year old film shot of Oregon's Yakuina Head Light. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=261 Nice shot, Jack, though I think it might profit by tightening it up a little on the top and a little more on

OT Argggggggg

2007-11-25 Thread David J Brooks
Did a bunch of software updates on the ibook last night. Now i find my gmail has lost all of its email address in memory. I used to just hit the first letter and a list would come up, now nothing. Argg Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: PESO: Yaquina Light

2007-11-25 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Doug! A bit of top crop certainly wouldn't hurt. I sort of like he inclusion of the bird concentration on the left, even though of marginal impact. Jack --- Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: Been idling around long enough, so am putting up a several year old

Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Axel Belinfante
so far I only contributed some text to this list; thought it could be nice to show some pics, even though I must say that the photos I have seen on this list are pretty humbling... :-) I decided to not be bothered by that :-) and collect a few shots of last half year since I got digitally enabled

Kenko out with an K mount camera (cheap OEM but still)

2007-11-25 Thread Thibouille
http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/camera/430965.html Seems Nikon and Contax/Yashica version available too ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Jack Davis
Welcome, Axel. You've posted some nice work here. Be confident that you'll have no trouble fitting in with this group photographically. Jack --- Axel Belinfante [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so far I only contributed some text to this list; thought it could be nice to show some pics, even though

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/11/07, Axel Belinfante, discombobulated, unleashed: some shots could probably benefit of some cropping; these are straight from the cameras. This is exceptionally good http://picasaweb.google.com/axelpics/General/photo#5136363574982092466 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: Kenko out with an K mount camera (cheap OEM but still)

2007-11-25 Thread P. J. Alling
I love the Google language translation *Virile black body PENTAX K lens mount compatible machine* Thibouille wrote: http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/camera/430965.html Seems Nikon and Contax/Yashica version available too ... -- The difference between individual intelligence and group

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread George Sinos
Hi Axel - There are some pretty interesting shots in that group. Keep shooting and keep posting. GS http://georgesphotos.net On Nov 25, 2007 11:04 AM, Axel Belinfante [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so far I only contributed some text to this list; thought it could be nice to show some pics, even

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Rick Womer
Axel, welcome! There are some really nice shots there. I especially like the second bubble pic, and the bee. When you get around to some modest processing you'll have lots of lovely stuff. Rick --- Axel Belinfante [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so far I only contributed some text to this list;

Re: Geso Photos from the recent snow fall.

2007-11-25 Thread Rick Womer
These are lovely, Dave! The barn shot is a real classic, with the geese really adding a lot. Rick --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi troops. Wednesday we had some snow in the area. I really get a kick out of how the news stations play up 1-2 cm of snow these days. I know

Re: PESO: Yaquina Light

2007-11-25 Thread Rick Womer
A slight tightening would be good; it also seems to have a magenta cast. Really nice shot, though. Rick --- Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: Been idling around long enough, so am putting up a several year old film shot of Oregon's Yakuina Head Light.

Re: PESO: Thanksgiving Foliage 3

2007-11-25 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Dave. That's what attracted me, too. There are lots of iron fences in the neighborhood, and I would be embarrassed to say how many pix I've taken of them; but I think this is the first I have posted. Rick --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like this one Rick. The iron

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-25 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/25/2007 5:36:31 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: G'day All, Another shot of one of my favourite subjects/locations: Small (800x536, ~90kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_sml.jpg Large (1195x800, ~190kb)

K10D mirror/shutter issues

2007-11-25 Thread Brendan MacRae
Last night while shooting some products with the K10 I had the camera freeze up on me. Fully charged batteries and the camera in manual mode with the pop flash as a controler for two 540's. I went to fire the camera and the mirror went up and that was it. The mirror stayed up and the camera froze.

Re: PESO: Yaquina Light

2007-11-25 Thread Jack Davis
I realize it has a magenta cast and, strangely, due to that (explained the buyer) I sold a 13x20. The only 'tightening' I might consider would be to take a little off the top, as suggested by Doug. I relate to this as a compromise shot that's looking for an excuse for being..so to speak. :-)

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/25/2007 9:52:38 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Axel, welcome! There are some really nice shots there. I especially like the second bubble pic, and the bee. When you get around to some modest processing you'll have lots of lovely stuff. Rick

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-25 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/25/2007 5:49:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210340/Large http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210306/Large The first being pretty much what I had expected to see, The second was certainly

Re: K10D mirror/shutter issues

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I seem to recall you had other issues with this K10D prior to this... ? I would recommend calling Pentax service and have it in for a checkup, immediately. Godfrey On Nov 25, 2007, at 10:34 AM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Last night while shooting some products with the K10 I had the camera

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 25, 2007, at 5:42 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210340/Large I like this, a nice composition and good tones, colors, etc. http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210306/Large This seems rather too busy. Godfrey -- PDML

Re: PESO: Yaquina Light

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
A pleasant scene. You might try cropping out a large measure of sky. Paul On Nov 25, 2007, at 10:14 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been idling around long enough, so am putting up a several year old film shot of Oregon's Yakuina Head Light. Someone else posted an image of this light awhile back, but

Re: K10D mirror/shutter issues

2007-11-25 Thread Brendan MacRae
Probably the smart play. Actually, this is the first real issue I've encountered so far. I should get it checked out. -Brendan --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seem to recall you had other issues with this K10D prior to this... ? I would recommend calling Pentax service and

Re: PESO: Yaquina Light

2007-11-25 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Paul. Seems to be a popular suggestion. If I were to crop the top, I'd still leave a generous amount of sky above the light. A little too close and the effect tends to be one of pinching off the scene at such a point. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A pleasant scene.

Re: K10D mirror/shutter issues

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've had that happen once or twice, although I believe the batteries were low. It seems to be something akin to a computer crash. Had it happen with the D as well. But again, it was with low batteries. Paul On Nov 25, 2007, at 2:56 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Probably the smart play.

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Axel Belinfante
thanks for the kind words, also to the others that responded. I kind of hate myself for overlooking/forgetting about the 1600 iso setting there - at iso 100 the reflection in the bubble likely would have contained much more detail. oh well. lesson (hopefully :-) learned... thanks again, to all,

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Inner Focus
The soap bubbles and the following one: http://picasaweb.google.com/axelpics/General/photo#5136169219122013602 are really nice. On the other hand, on this one: http://picasaweb.google.com/axelpics/General/photo#5136358678719374946 you can see K10D's poor sharpening algorithms (the black

Re: Sigma HSM lenses for Pentax KAF mount

2007-11-25 Thread Inner Focus
Yes, interesting posts by the engineer who started that thread. The conclusion is that ultrasonic motors CAN be faster, it's just that Pentax have chosen a poor implementation (SDM) which doesn't make full use of the technology, and thus it's results are far from optimal (they should have

Light or heavy camera to diminish shake?

2007-11-25 Thread Inner Focus
I've heard people claiming that a large, heavy camera may be better at controlling blur caused by handshake, since a light one is too easy to move. Is this true or complete nonsense? (A heavy camera should require more effort, therefore it should cause muscle fatigue and shake - at least

Re: Light or heavy camera to diminish shake?

2007-11-25 Thread P. J. Alling
It's simple physics, all things being equal, it's harder to impart movement to a larger mass. However too heavy a camera will cause fatigue which will cause the photographer to be more prone to shake, (among other things). Its a balancing act that depends on the photographer and his

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Axel Belinfante
The soap bubbles and the following one: http://picasaweb.google.com/axelpics/General/photo#5136169219122013602 are really nice. small pool of water pic was taken with the optio w30 (had never realized how much fun it can be to just have a camera in your pocket for when you 'see' a shot -

Re: Kenko out with an K mount camera (cheap OEM but still)

2007-11-25 Thread Bong Manayon
Is that a Cosina? Or is Kenko trying to do a Cosina? On Nov 26, 2007 1:22 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I love the Google language translation *Virile black body PENTAX K lens mount compatible machine* Thibouille wrote: http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/camera/430965.html

Re: Light or heavy camera to diminish shake?

2007-11-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Inner Focus Subject: Light or heavy camera to diminish shake? I've heard people claiming that a large, heavy camera may be better at controlling blur caused by handshake, since a light one is too easy to move. Is this true or complete nonsense? (A heavy

Re: Sigma HSM lenses for Pentax KAF mount

2007-11-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Inner Focus Subject: Re: Sigma HSM lenses for Pentax KAF mount Yes, interesting posts by the engineer who started that thread. The conclusion is that ultrasonic motors CAN be faster, it's just that Pentax have chosen a poor implementation (SDM) which

Re: Light or heavy camera to diminish shake?

2007-11-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/11/07, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: It's simple physics, all things being equal, it's harder to impart movement to a larger mass. However too heavy a camera will cause fatigue which will cause the photographer to be more prone to shake, (among other things). Its a

Re: Geso Photos from the recent snow fall.

2007-11-25 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Rick. I have shot that barn and pond before, but each year something seems to attract me back. Dave On Nov 25, 2007 12:55 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These are lovely, Dave! The barn shot is a real classic, with the geese really adding a lot. Rick --- David J Brooks

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-25 Thread ann sanfedele
William Robb wrote: I seem to being turned towards the dark side http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/fellas/chyna/chyna1.html William Robb Love that second shot - are furs back in for the smart lady? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO: Yaquina Head Light II

2007-11-25 Thread Jack Davis
Top cropped by popular demand. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=262 Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/

Re: Geso: introduction pics

2007-11-25 Thread Inner Focus
- Original Message From: Axel Belinfante [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 11:31:40 PM Subject: Re: Geso: introduction pics [...] http://picasaweb.google.com/axelpics/General/photo#5136358678719374946 you can see K10D's

Re: Geso Photos from the recent snow fall.

2007-11-25 Thread ann sanfedele
Dave _ I agree with Rick on this.. thats definitely my fave of them although the gravestones are really strong - I'd rather look at barns :) my eyes are really going -- I didn't know those geese were geese... just saw them as dark forms... couldn't see a way to enlarge the photo but did

Re: Tele's

2007-11-25 Thread David J Brooks
Ok, i took the 300 and the tele out today for another test. Its bright and sunny aswell. It worked great, at first, everything looked nicley focused. There is a *tiny* amount of play withthe tele on the camera, there was aswell on the istD IIRC. After i wiggled the tele back and forth, i started

Re: Light or heavy camera to diminish shake?

2007-11-25 Thread P. J. Alling
IS is cheating... Cotty wrote: On 25/11/07, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: It's simple physics, all things being equal, it's harder to impart movement to a larger mass. However too heavy a camera will cause fatigue which will cause the photographer to be more prone to

Re: Geso Photos from the recent snow fall.

2007-11-25 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Ann. This is the first time i have ever seen any geese on the pond. It is actually the back end of a golf course, they may have a summer program to keep them off. Dave On Nov 25, 2007 6:27 PM, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave _ I agree with Rick on this.. thats definitely my

Re: K10D mirror/shutter issues

2007-11-25 Thread Brendan MacRae
Wow, that is interesting. I had just charged both batteries. Well, it hasn't failed since. I'll keep an eye on it. I just shot a Christmas card (5 minutes ago) for my sis-in-law and it worked flawlessly. scratching head -Brendan --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've had that happen

Re: Geso Photos from the recent snow fall.

2007-11-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, It's a classic shot, why not return to it. Regards, Bob S. On Nov 25, 2007 5:19 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Rick. I have shot that barn and pond before, but each year something seems to attract me back. Dave On Nov 25, 2007 12:55 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: ann sanfedele Subject: Re: Geso: An addition to the family Love that second shot - are furs back in for the smart lady? Yup, but in deference to animal activists, we aren't killing the animals first. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: K10D mirror/shutter issues

2007-11-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Brendan MacRae Subject: Re: K10D mirror/shutter issues Wow, that is interesting. I had just charged both batteries. Mark your batteries in case you have a bad one. If the problem repeats, mark which battery was in use at the time. William Robb --

PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Back to Baylands today to eat my lunch by the water. Gulls flocked to wait for crumbs. Steel gray sky on water. They got nothing. Made a few photos. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/48b.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Godfrey, Don't care much for the out of focus ones... Regards, Bob S. On Nov 25, 2007 6:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Back to Baylands today to eat my lunch by the water. Gulls flocked to wait for crumbs. Steel gray sky on water. They got nothing. Made a few photos.

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thank you for your comment. Can you be more specific? I'm not sure I understand what you mean. G On Nov 25, 2007, at 6:08 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Godfrey, Don't care much for the out of focus ones... Regards, Bob S. On Nov 25, 2007 6:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: OT Argggggggg

2007-11-25 Thread David Savage
At 01:54 AM 26/11/2007, David J Brooks wrote: Did a bunch of software updates on the ibook last night. Now i find my gmail has lost all of its email address in memory. I used to just hit the first letter and a list would come up, now nothing. Are you using the web mail interface, or your

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Rick Womer
Hmm... the blank verse message and the photo indicate you were feeling a bit low. Anyway... I like the composition, but the photo would be a lot stronger if everything were within the DOF. The OOF thick stick, in particular, is distracting. Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread ann sanfedele
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thank you for your comment. Can you be more specific? I'm not sure I understand what you mean. G Godders - he means the out of focus reed in the background - top right bothered me, too. I liked your little free verse intro , though ann On Nov 25, 2007, at 6:08

Re: Light or heavy camera to diminish shake?

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I can maintain a steady hand better with a heavier camera. But it may be an individual thing. Paul On Nov 25, 2007, at 4:13 PM, Inner Focus wrote: I've heard people claiming that a large, heavy camera may be better at controlling blur caused by handshake, since a light one is too easy to

Hiking with Grace

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Grace and I went to the nature center today, hoping to shoot some wild deer. No deer, but did get a few shots of my dear granddaugther. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6676844 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

PESO: Winter Foliage

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
From this afternoon's hike: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6676858 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks for the clarification! It's interesting ... that's three comments on this list preferring more DoF. Comments from other lists haven't mentioned it at all. I photographed this scene both at f/3.5 and at f/11 as it was hard to tell in the viewfinder or LCD which one would do what I

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Crovella
The thick, out-of-focus stick is distracting, but bringing it into focus doesn't help. It's the thickness of it that makes it seem ungainly among the reeds. Cheers, Paul Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thanks for the clarification! It's interesting ... that's three comments on this list preferring

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-25 Thread ann sanfedele
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/25/2007 5:49:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210340/Large http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210306/Large The first being pretty much what I had expected to

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-25 Thread ann sanfedele
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: ann sanfedele Subject: Re: Geso: An addition to the family Love that second shot - are furs back in for the smart lady? Yup, but in deference to animal activists, we aren't killing the animals first. William Robb Har! I

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks, Paul. I liked it because of its thickness and weight ... But it might be overmuch. You've given me ideas for alternative renderings. :-) Godfrey On Nov 25, 2007, at 9:15 PM, Paul Crovella wrote: The thick, out-of-focus stick is distracting, but bringing it into focus doesn't

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread ann sanfedele
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thanks for the clarification! It's interesting ... that's three comments on this list preferring more DoF. Comments from other lists haven't mentioned it at all. They aren't as smart as we are :) seriously - the darkest thing in the photo is blurry - and it is on the

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Sorenson
I find the thick black stick is too distracting whether OOF or not. Tried getting rid of it and cropping a little off the top. Results are here... http://tinyurl.com/2mdtx3 Removed in 24 hours, sooner if you like. -p Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thanks for the clarification! It's interesting

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Based on your and Paul's responses, and studying the photo a bit further, what I think works is to soften the intensity of the large dark twig by a bit to reduce its weight in the scene. That achieves the idea I had in mind. I've replaced the original with a revision...

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks for your thoughts. I tried that mod and am not particularly fond of it, it loses the balance that I want. It's an elusive balance that I'm looking for, and the contrast of thin and thick are part of it. This particular photo just might not make it, but I'm having fun working it. :-)

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-25 Thread Paul Crovella
That works for me. Cheers, Paul Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Based on your and Paul's responses, and studying the photo a bit further, what I think works is to soften the intensity of the large dark twig by a bit to reduce its weight in the scene. That achieves the idea I had in mind.

Re: Kenko out with an K mount camera (cheap OEM but still)

2007-11-25 Thread Thibouille
IMO this probably a Cosina/vivitar/etc body, of course. On Nov 26, 2007 12:01 AM, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that a Cosina? Or is Kenko trying to do a Cosina? On Nov 26, 2007 1:22 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I love the Google language translation *Virile

Re: Kenko out with an K mount camera (cheap OEM but still)

2007-11-25 Thread John Celio
http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/camera/430965.html Seems Nikon and Contax/Yashica version available too ... Hey look! It has a 24x36 senso... oh wait. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net