Re: OT PESO - 2-wheeled enablement

On Mar 11, 2008, at 7:12 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > Steel touring bike, interesting mix of modern (disc brakes) and > old-fashioned (steel frame, barcons). > > http://www.konaworld.com/08_sutra_c.htm I think the disc brakes would come in rather handy when it's loaded up with panniers, especially in

PESO 2008 - 19-24 - GDG

At the SF Zoo on Saturday, it was all about children it seemed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets/72157604091189728/ Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: K20D PEF Files On a Mac?

On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 8:46 PM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK > > On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 12:37 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Pentax Photo Lab processed shots may look less noisy, but they lose detail > as well. If you saw the 1600 ISO shots I posted, I think you'd have to ag

Re: Pentax LX, auto/TTL flash and slow speeds

To achieve slow sync with the 280T and the LX, I had to purchase a special holder made by Pentax. You attach the 280 to the shoe atop the holder and connect it to the LX using that special synch cable made by Pentax (I recall it was an expensive cable). The holder has a switch on it for Auto Syn

Re: Pentax vs. Sigma Fast Glass

On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 12:45 PM, Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Unless a person has a bottomless wallet, it is a difficult choice to > say "I'm going to be 'Pentax or Nothing'" for my gear. I made that decision. My wallet isn't bottomless, but I like Pentax for it's lenses. Oth

Re: Pentax vs. Sigma Fast Glass

On Mar 3, 2008, at 7:43, William Robb wrote: > I don't understand why a person would put third party glass onto a > Pentax, as it > defeats the purpose of buying Pentax in the first place, which is > being able to use their > lenses. > A $75 used (and, hell, $300 new) Tamron 28-75 lens negate

RE: GREAT "general purpose" Zoom for the Pentax DSLRS?

Did you have the A version or the F version? I have had both and my A version is better than the F which I sold. Dont forget, I am talking about near range usage and at small fstops like 11-22 because the flash is powerful enough to allow those stops even at iso 200. I have no idea if its any good

Re: GREAT "general purpose" Zoom for the Pentax DSLRS?

Tried one out at one point. It was alright, but not any better than the 18-55 DA in its range, larger, heavier, harder to manual focus due to lack of contrast wide open at 24mm. Wasn't much impressed with it on digital. Of course, I may have had a bad sample. -Adam On 3/10/08, Walter Hamler <[EMA

Re: I'm embarrassed to be a product of the 70s

Gawd. I sent that message at least a week ago. It's been gestating in the PDML cesspool. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 6:00 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Ok i admit. I had a set of green swede Beatle boots. > > Dave > > On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 7:48 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Great stuff. I had th

Re: GREAT "general purpose" Zoom for the Pentax DSLRS?

Never seen that particular lens. I had a 35~105 years ago that I really liked except it was pretty heavy. My biggest problem is at my age the AF is almost a requirement anymore :-) Walt On 3/10/08, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been using for about a month now the SMC PENTA

Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style

At 10:32 AM 11/03/2008, Christine Aguila wrote: >Thanks, Dave. You're a peach! Cheers, Christine I know. :-D Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and fo

Re: Sutter Spring

Yes, it is. We're in a stretch of beautiful spring like weather right now, but some showers and a bit of cooling are predicted for this coming week. May get as low as 65F. ;) Thanks for comments! Jack --- Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jack: I like your use of framing here-- and

Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style

Thanks, Dave. You're a peach! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:26 PM Subject: Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style > Sure: > >

Re: A few more from GFM 2007

I reckon a strong gust of wind blew it off at the top of the mountain. Cheers, Dave At 10:45 AM 11/03/2008, P. J. Alling wrote: >When did Mark lose his hair? > >Christine Aguila wrote: > > Scott, nice photos of some nice guys on the list. Mark, you > know, you look > > a little like Ron Howard

Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style

Sure: Cheers, Dave At 10:21 AM 11/03/2008, Christine Aguila wrote: >Dave: Can you resend the link? I accidently deleted it. Sorry. Cheers, >Christine > > >- Original Message - >From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style

Dave: I see you! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:21 PM Subject: Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style > Yep. > > I'm the upside down one, top centre. > > Cheers, > > Dave > >

Re: Pentax Interview with John Carlson

Good stuff. Thanks for posting this. Sounds like the Pentax folk went to marketing school. They're focusing on current products rather than what might be down the road. Paul On Mar 10, 2008, at 8:36 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > FYI: > > http://www.letsgodigital.org:80/en/18496/pentax-intervie

Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style

Dave: Can you resend the link? I accidently deleted it. Sorry. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:21 PM Subject: Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style > Yep. > > I'm the upside

Re: Exercising the K85/1.8

Thanks Christine. I'm still rubbing my eyes. It's more than I had hoped for. You're a real trooper, young lady. Commenting on every pic. That's a lot of work, but it's certainly appreciated. Paul On Mar 10, 2008, at 9:18 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Paul: Very Sweet!!! I just can't get over

Re: Elvis wants a K20D!

Same rule applies to our house. I'd be divorced; remember, my husband is a south sider. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Elvis wants a K20D! > Hi Chris

Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style

Ugh. Never mind. I see the link below. Sheesh. I'm out to lunch! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:21 PM Subject: Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style > Yep. > > I'm the upsi

Re: Babes in Snowland

Good one, Paul. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: PESO: Babes in Snowland > Came out of the coffee shop today, and before I could change the ISO > on the ca

Re: Elvis wants a K20D!

Hi Christine, I'm a life long White Sox fan. Some of my kids were Mets fans when we lived in Jersey. Plus it's a cool sixties pennant. But I'd never allow a Cubs pennant in the house:-). Paul On Mar 10, 2008, at 8:41 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Paul: A Mets & a White Sox fan? What gives? :

Re: Baby Love

Rebekah: That's classic!! Congrats on a great catch! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Rebekah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 6:16 PM Subject: PESO: Baby Love > There's nothing better than an open-mouthed kiss from a d

Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style

Yep. I'm the upside down one, top centre. Cheers, Dave At 09:54 AM 11/03/2008, Christine Aguila wrote: >Dave: Fun concept. Are you in the photo? Cheers, Christine > > >- Original Message - >From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >

Re: Exercising the K85/1.8

Paul: Very Sweet!!! I just can't get over the quality at these high ISOs. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 3:52 PM Subject: PESO: Exercising the K85/1.8 > Trying some of my

Re: K20D woodpecker samples

Bob S: Wow, these are nice. The Red Breasted Woodpecker is very nice. Nice color. So, are you enjoying the K20D? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 10:52 PM Subject: PESO: K20D woodpecker samples

Re: My Horn

- Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 5:10 PM Subject: PESO: My Horn > I prefer the second. (291) Me Too! Cheers, Christine > > Jack > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=290 > > ht

Re: PESO - A Man Called Intrepid

Frank: Good one. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:13 AM Subject: PESO - A Man Called Intrepid > Spotted on Saturday, in the midst of one of the heavier snowfalls of > this

Re: PESO - Handtruck

Frank: It's ok (IMO). Overall doesn't do much for me. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 11:26 AM Subject: PESO - Handtruck >I have to admit, I post this with some reluctanc

Re: PESO - Technique

Bob W: LOL at this!!! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax list" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 5:07 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Technique > On 10/3/08, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>It's not a real photograph. It's a trick village,

Re: PESO -- Opening

Peter: I kind of like it--and I don't really care where the focus point is. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 2:51 PM Subject: PESO -- Opening >I haven't been particularly insp

Re: PESOs & gripes: K20D & Tamron 70-210

Tim: That 1st photo is a great pony-tail shot!!! Reminds me of the days when I was in the Chicago Park District pony-tail 16 inch soft-ball league. I should take a photo of my jammed left-index finger & show everyone the results of a jammed finger from a hard brand new 16 inch Clincher. Bob

Re: Trumpet

Rick: Very nice job here. I like it. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 2:59 PM Subject: PESO: Trumpet > Moving along from the flute... this is a view of my > son't old trumpet. > > http://photo.net/photo

Re: Peso Stouffville snow panorama

Dave: Excellent panorama! Enjoyed seeing this. Just how much snow did you get? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discuss" Cc: "Barbara Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Sarah Bedford-James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Harry Bolto

Re: Sutter Spring

Jack: I like your use of framing here-- and what's the temp today? As nice as it was a few days ago? cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 2:59 PM Subject: PESO: Sutter Spring > T

Re: Valentine's Day, Singles style

Dave: Fun concept. Are you in the photo? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 1:23 AM Subject: PESO: Valentine's Day, Singles style > G'day All, > > This is technically a terrible

Pentax Interview with John Carlson

FYI: http://www.letsgodigital.org:80/en/18496/pentax-interview/ Cheers, Christine -- 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: A few more from GFM 2007

Scott, nice photos of some nice guys on the list. Mark, you know, you look a little like Ron Howard in this photo. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 1:01 PM Subject: Re: A fe

Re: Elvis wants a K20D!

Paul: A Mets & a White Sox fan? What gives? :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 10:16 AM Subject: Re: Elvis wants a K20D! > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Paul Stenquist

Re: PESO - Technique

- Original Message - From: "Scott Loveless" Subject: Re: PESO - Technique > William Robb wrote: >> - Original Message - >> From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Subject: Re: PESO - Technique >> >> >> >>> I might try this again sometime as I like the effect as well as Sco

Re: Tamron SP AF 2.8 28-75mm XR DI

Nice shot. The Tamron's an excellent lens. Superior to the Tokina IMHO (I've owned both). -Adam On 3/10/08, Susan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This lens is my latest standard zoom. It will replace my damaged Tokina ATX > PRO II 2.6-2.8 28-70mm. > It's very easy to use. > Quite decent resul

Re: PESO - Technique

Cotty wrote: > > R-D1 + 28mm lens (same angle of view as 42mm lens on full frame 35mm) > > Then take this simple test: > > 1. What is noticeable about the picture? Foreground sharp, background blurred. > 2. How do you think it was achieved? Shot w

Re: PESO - Technique

William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: PESO - Technique > > > >> I might try this again sometime as I like the effect as well as Scott. > > You know, you could like the effect and not like Scott. > There's a "your wife" joke in

Re: Argh! Lost my lab!

Why not use a mail/web place like mpix? A friend of mine had some prints made from them and they did a great job. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2008, at 9:20 PM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Unless you have time to do some serious testing, I would beg off on > this one. Shoot

Re: PESO - Handtruck

frank theriault wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/yulfd7 > > http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R9VgHhWq0RI/Brc/ATRXCujmc-Q/s1600-h/mar_10_08+002.jpg Looks like it was shot in Seoul or Pyong yang circa 1951. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: Tamron SP AF 2.8 28-75mm XR DI

Nice capture. Well presented & composed. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Susan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Tamron SP AF 2.8 28-75mm XR DI > > This lens is my latest standard zoom. It will replace my damaged Tokina > ATX > PRO II 2.6-2.8 28-70

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

On Mar 7, 2008, at 22:01, Rick Womer wrote: > One can buy a Huey Pro for $110 from B&H. It takes a > minute to install, about a minute to run, and then you > have a monitor that looks =the same= as any other > calibrated monitor. It is vastly superior to software > "calibration". > Actually, I

GREAT "general purpose" Zoom for the Pentax DSLRS?

I have been using for about a month now the SMC PENTAX-A 24-50/4.0 Zoom almost exclusively ( mostly product photos for ebay on tabletop ) on my *istDS DSLR. Its a two ring zoom so you never get any annoying "zoom creep" and it holds focus perfectly when zooming. The F4 speed is a little slow but th

Re: PESO - Technique

- Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PESO - Technique > > I might try this again sometime as I like the effect as well as Scott. You know, you could like the effect and not like Scott. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO - Technique

On 10/3/08, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >It's not a real photograph. It's a trick village, which is in constant >orbit around the tree. This is the result of a medieval curse visited >upon the village by it's neighbour when the cursed village was >discovered cheating during the annual Dripp

Re: Tamron SP AF 2.8 28-75mm XR DI

Nice composition. Hard to see detail on a web image (especially for old folks:-), but it looks good. Paul -- Original message -- From: "Susan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > This lens is my latest standard zoom. It will replace my damaged Tokina ATX > PRO II 2.6-2.8 28-7

Re: PESO - Technique

On 10/3/08, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: >I suppose I should be offended. Though I'm truly saddened you'd find me >so inconsiderate. LOL -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Tamron SP AF 2.8 28-75mm XR DI

This lens is my latest standard zoom. It will replace my damaged Tokina ATX PRO II 2.6-2.8 28-70mm. It's very easy to use. Quite decent results, I believe. Take a look: http://flickr.com/photos/bladt/2316950836/in/set-72157604062308918/ Regards Jens No virus found in this incoming message. Checke

RE: PESO - Technique

> > Trying something different. Have a look at this: > > > > > R-D1 + 28mm lens (same angle of view as 42mm lens on full frame 35mm) > > > Then take this simple test: > > 1. What is noticeable about the picture? > > > > > > 2. How do you thi

RE: PESO: Exercising the K85/1.8

yep, great lens. I cherish mine along with all the other K series lenses I have luckily managed to acquire so far. The K85/1.8 and the K200/2.5 are two of my fav telephotos in K mount. The K105/2.8 K120/2.8 and K135/2.5 ain't too shabby either. The original SMC K Lens series definitely RULES! jco

Re: PESO - Technique

Cotty wrote: > On 10/3/08, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I suppose that Scott is comforted to know you like him... > > No he's a tight git - he won't even give his best buddy a reach-around. > I suppose I should be offended. Though I'm truly saddened you'd find me so inconside

RE: PESO - Handtruck

> > I have to admit, I post this with some reluctance. I like it > (although I don't know exactly why), but I'm not sure how it will be > received. It's either freaking brilliant, or it's pure trash. You > decide. ;-) > > That being said, I of course want everyone to be brutally honest! > >

Re: PESO - Technique

On 10/3/08, keith_w, discombobulated, unleashed: >Reach Around is not in my English-American dictionary. >And I'd rather not speculate! No worries Keith, it's not the sort of thing pilots do! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cotty

Re: PESO - Technique

Cotty wrote: > On 10/3/08, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I suppose that Scott is comforted to know you like him... > No he's a tight git - he won't even give his best buddy a reach-around. > ... Won't touch THAT line! Reach Around is not in my English-American dictionary. And

PESO: Exercising the K85/1.8

Trying some of my manual lenses with the K20D. I shot this with the K85/1.8. ISO 1600, f2.8, 1/125th. Love this lens. I use it with a metal hood from the Super Tak 200/4 on a step up ring. Makes a nice unit, and of course even that long hood won't vignette on the K20 sensor. http://photo.n

RE: GESO: See ya 'Liz

> > > > The Aussies on list might recognise the blue & yellow > vessel from the > > news. That's the Customs & Fisheries vessel that shadowed > the Japanese > > whaling fleet. > > > > P.P.S. > > > > Brian, that shot was out 0.38 degrees ;-) > > I've always wanted to do a Transatlantic cros

Re: PESO - Technique

On 10/3/08, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >I suppose that Scott is comforted to know you like him... No he's a tight git - he won't even give his best buddy a reach-around. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO: Trumpet

It's not the cold. I don't mind cold if there is something to shoot. It's the flat light, grey skies, and sullen snowless landscape. Rick --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 2:13 PM, Rick Womer > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks, Frank. A couple more

Re: PESO: Trumpet

On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 3:51 PM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's not the cold. I don't mind cold if there is > something to shoot. It's the flat light, grey skies, > and sullen snowless landscape. I love cloudy days. No harsh shadows. Clouds are like giant diffusers! ;-) cheers

Re: PESO - Technique

On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 4:18 PM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I suppose that Scott is comforted to know you like him... I'd be scared s**tless... cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdm

Re: PESO - Technique

I suppose that Scott is comforted to know you like him... Cotty wrote: > Can't slip one past you guys. > > Correct except for detail > > >> Then take this simple test: >> > > >> 1. What is noticeable about the picture? >> > > Motion blur except centre of frame. > > > >> 2. How d

Re: Peso Stouffville snow panorama

On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 2:59 PM, wendy beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We gave up on the shovel. > http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/93993455/original > You can see our neighbour out with his snowblower at the bottom of the drive > :-) > > This was Saturday afternoon > http://www.pbase.

Re: PESO - Technique

Can't slip one past you guys. Correct except for detail > Then take this simple test: > 1. What is noticeable about the picture? Motion blur except centre of frame. > 2. How do you think it was achieved? Shooting from moving vehicle, panning to keep main subject in centre of frame. Vehicle a

Re: Peso Stouffville snow panorama

We gave up on the shovel. http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/93993455/original You can see our neighbour out with his snowblower at the bottom of the drive :-) This was Saturday afternoon http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/93993603 and after the road and the drive was cleared on Sunday http

Re: PESO - A Man Called Intrepid

On Mar 10, 2008, at 6:13 AM, frank theriault wrote: > Spotted on Saturday, in the midst of one of the heavier snowfalls of > this winter: > > http://tinyurl.com/ysa772 > > http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R9UtsxWq0QI/BrU/ > c1t3-0_0saM/s1600-h/mar_10_08+003.jpg Intrepid, insane ... w

Re: Be careful what you work for

She'll probably still get better results with the K10D and the 18-250 than with most P&S cameras. And if she decides she needs a better lens, it's an option... Photozone.de reviewed it recently. It seems a decent performer, within the limits of the kind, on Klaus' test bench.

Re: PESO: Trumpet

Thanks, Frank. A couple more trumpet shots to come, and then the weather should have improved enough that I can get back to shooting outdoors! Rick --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 3:59 PM, Rick Womer > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Moving along from the

Re: PESO - Technique

On Mar 10, 2008, at 11:46, Cotty wrote: > Trying something different. Have a look at this: > > > > > R-D1 + 28mm lens (same angle of view as 42mm lens on full frame 35mm) > > > Then take this simple test: > > 1. What is noticeable about the picture? >

Re: OT PESO - 2-wheeled enablement

On 3/10/08, mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > From: "Adam Maas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Kona Sutra > > Particularly satisfying coffee? > Steel touring bike, interesting mix of modern (disc brakes) and old-fashioned (steel frame, barcons). http://www.konaworld.com/08_sutra_c.h

Re: A few more from GFM 2007

On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 10:34 PM, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A few days ago I found a box of unprocessed black and white. Plus, I > had a few rolls recently exposed. So I've been doing a lot of donkey > work the past two days trying to get it all souped and sleeved. These 3 >

Re: PESO: Where's Grace

On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Frank. And, yes, I let Elvis borrow my gold leisure suit, but > I told him I need it back in time for Grandfather Mountain. > LMAO - can't wait! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cart

Re: Peso Track side

On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 7:17 AM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Escorted two loads to Buckingham Quebec this week. I noticed this on > the second trip, in a small town on Hwy 148, called Masson. > > Old station, hard to get at with the snow piled up. I tried to get > around but got

Re: PESO: Where's Grace

Thanks Frank. And, yes, I let Elvis borrow my gold leisure suit, but I told him I need it back in time for Grandfather Mountain. Paul On Mar 10, 2008, at 1:23 PM, frank theriault wrote: > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:11 AM, Paul Stenquist > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Where's Grace. The old bla

Re: PESO - 4-year-old ist D shot.

This is nice if a bit tight. The eye is prefect, and the bokeh is pretty nice. Nice geometry and texture. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/10/2008

Re: PESO - Handtruck

On Mar 10, 2008, at 9:26 AM, frank theriault wrote: > That being said, I of course want everyone to be brutally honest! Hey, you're copping Boris' line. ;-) > > http://tinyurl.com/yulfd7 I can see it in context of a group of photos for a photojournalistic spread. Stand-alone, there's not enou

Re: PESO: Trumpet

On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 3:59 PM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Moving along from the flute... this is a view of my > son't old trumpet. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7032000 > > K10D, DA 16-45, f/22 @ 1/6, ISO 800, RAW via LR and > PE4 (to get a colored splodge out of the

Re: PESO: K20D woodpecker samples

Me too. The first one, especially, has a very pleasing amount of detail. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/10/2008 11:25 AM >>> I like the first

Re: Photoshopping the old way

On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 10:20 PM, Paul Sorenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's easier with a computer, but... > > > http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2006/12/07/tricks-of-the-composite-photograph/?Qwd=./ModernMechanix/2-1938/composite_photograph&Qif=composite_photograph_0.jpg&Qiv=thumbs&Qis=XL#qdi

Re: PESO: Where's Grace

On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:11 AM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Where's Grace. The old blanket over the head kid's game. ISO 1600, FA > 50/1.4, [EMAIL PROTECTED]/13th second in a rather dark room, Cropped to abot > 60% > of the frame: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=703

Re: PESO - Handtruck

Good. Nothing else really matters. Jack --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > Frank, did you ever figure out exactly why you like it? (pretty > subtle, > > huh?) :) > > > > No, I still don't know why I like

Re: The Mailman Cometh

On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 2:47 AM, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I happened to be about today when the mailman delivered the required stack of > Government issue > junk mail. > This photo opportunity was not to be missed. > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/the_mailman.html >

Re: PESO - Handtruck

On 10/3/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >PPS: I still like it. That's the most important part :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Handtruck

frank theriault wrote: > On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Frank, did you ever figure out exactly why you like it? (pretty subtle, >> huh?) :) >> > > No, I still don't know why I like it. > > But I still do. > You don't need a reason to like something.

Re: PESO - Technique

On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:46 PM, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Trying something different. Have a look at this: > > > > > R-D1 + 28mm lens (same angle of view as 42mm lens on full frame 35mm) > > > Then take this simple test: > > 1. What is no

Re: PESO - Handtruck

On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:51 PM, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry Frankie ;-) So you liked it? Thanks! cheers, frank ;-) PS: seriously, thanks for your honesty. PPS: I still like it. ;-) -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Technique

Cotty wrote: > Trying something different. Have a look at this: > > > > > R-D1 + 28mm lens (same angle of view as 42mm lens on full frame 35mm) > > > Then take this simple test: > > 1. What is noticeable about the picture? Everything is blurred e

Re: PESO - Handtruck

On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Frank, did you ever figure out exactly why you like it? (pretty subtle, > huh?) :) > No, I still don't know why I like it. But I still do. cheers, frank ;-) -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresso

Re: PESO - Handtruck

On 10/3/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >I have to admit, I post this with some reluctance. I like it >(although I don't know exactly why), but I'm not sure how it will be >received. It's either freaking brilliant, or it's pure trash. You >decide. ;-) > >That being said, I of

Re: OT: Cranes, cranes and more cranes

On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 3:13 PM, Paul Sorenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Got a real chuckle out of this series of pix. If at first you don't > succeed... > > http://www.xpotting.com/feb/feb13/05/tabla10.htm > > -p > Har! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartie

Re: PESO - Handtruck

Frank, did you ever figure out exactly why you like it? (pretty subtle, huh?) :) Jack --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have to admit, I post this with some reluctance. I like it > (although I don't know exactly why), but I'm not sure how it will be > received. It's either frea

Re: PESO - Handtruck

On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 1:27 PM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I want to like it, I'd probably like it if I thought there was a > statement about the perceived importance of the hand truck operator vs > the customer of the store in the choice of focal point, but with the > customer c

Re: PESO - Handtruck

I want to like it, I'd probably like it if I thought there was a statement about the perceived importance of the hand truck operator vs the customer of the store in the choice of focal point, but with the customer cut off at the shoulders that idea is undercut. I think it just misses. frank t

Re: PESO - A Man Called Intrepid

I met one of my best friends at university when he was bicycling in a blizzard. (He'd spiral wrapped a rope around his drive wheel to get traction). This shot brings back memories. frank theriault wrote: > Spotted on Saturday, in the midst of one of the heavier snowfalls of > this winter: > >

Re: Peso Track side

P. J. Alling wrote: > Around here they're fast being converted into offices and restaurants. > (They're being replaced with glass and steel structures more reminiscent > of bus stops). > >> On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 7:17 AM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> >>> http://photo.net

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