Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Dario Bonazza
Anthony Farr wrote: I'm not Margaret, however Me neither. Optically, these lenses will be the same formula. Sorry Anthony, but NO. They are very different lenses (both formula and performance have very little to share). Recalling a 10-years old comparison, the M lens wins very

RE: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Bob W
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Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Peter Loveday
Optically, these lenses will be the same formula. Sorry Anthony, but NO. They are very different lenses (both formula and performance have very little to share). I understand there were two variants of the 'M' lens; an older one which had a different optical design, and a newer one

RE: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Anthony Farr
Further research (Boz's K-mount pages) informs me that there are two versions of M28/2.8. I wasn't aware of the early version. The later version is in fact the same optical formula as the A28/2.8, and has some similarities to A lenses unlike the early M lens which is has all the typical M

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Peter Loveday
Further research (Boz's K-mount pages) informs me that there are two versions of M28/2.8. I wasn't aware of the early version. The later version is in fact the same optical formula as the A28/2.8, and has some similarities to A lenses unlike the early M lens which is has all the typical M

Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day

2008-07-31 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/30 Wed PM 07:20:29 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day mike wilson wrote: I hear the featured marque was Triumph. Yes, and I, new Triumph owner, missed it. :( Couldn't get

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Norm Baugher
That's actually the name I gave to the voice navigation system in my car...she's such a bitch. Norm Bob W wrote: So, I'm not the only person whose pet name for the PDML is Margaret! Hello again, Margaret. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day

2008-07-31 Thread mike wilson
JRT? From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/30 Wed PM 01:14:09 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day Yes and the theme was JRT: Turning Triumph into Defeat. :-) On Jul 30, 2008, at 4:22 AM, mike wilson wrote: I hear the

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread mike wilson
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/30 Wed PM 03:45:56 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: GESO: Kimberly Some of you may recall that I posted a couple of pics from a model shoot a couple of months ago. I've finally finished retouching the

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread mike wilson
From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/31 Thu AM 12:43:13 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months The puffins are good. It is much more crowded than I'm used to see. The only thing missing in the Queen of Sheba picture,

Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Jaguar, Rover, Triumph. It was the successor to BL, at least here in the states. Mike Dale, a former RAF fighter pilot headed up their US operation. Good guy, who had the onerous task of selling exciting product that couldn't make it out of the showroom without pieces falling off. Paul On

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
You Brits think alike. That's Cotty's pick as well. I like it, but I think it's three or four for me. Paul On Jul 31, 2008, at 7:00 AM, mike wilson wrote: From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/30 Wed PM 03:45:56 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: GESO:

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 6:39 AM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's actually the name I gave to the voice navigation system in my car...she's such a bitch. I read the exit signs myself. Dave Norm Bob W wrote: So, I'm not the only person whose pet name for the PDML is Margaret!

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
How did you know my middle name is Margaret. I have the A 28 and it takes nice sharp photos. I doubt you would go wrong with either, but the A setting is nice to have. Dave On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 12:46 AM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello again, Margaret. Would anyone be able

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread Tim Øsleby
Thanks for an interesting link. The theory makes me a bit depressed. My theory has been lack of fish in the sea. 2008/7/31 mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/31 Thu AM 12:43:13 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESOs

Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day

2008-07-31 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul Stenquist wrote: Jaguar, Rover, Triumph. It was the successor to BL, at least here in the states. Did JRT have anything to do with Triumph motorcycles? (The Mid-Ohio Vintage Days Mike is referring to is a motorcycle event.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8 Hello again, Margaret. Would anyone be able to comment on the M28/2.8 AND the A28/2.8. Preferences? I'm mostly interested in optics and ergonomics. The 'A' setting is not important to me at this point. I

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Anthony Farr wrote: Scott should determine which lens he is referencing. Consult Boz is my advice. http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/wide-angle/M28f2.8-i.html I'm specifically interested in version 1 of the M lens. And not the Takumar or F lenses. Thanks. -- Scott Loveless New

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Dario Bonazza wrote: Anthony Farr wrote: I'm not Margaret, however Me neither. Optically, these lenses will be the same formula. Sorry Anthony, but NO. They are very different lenses (both formula and performance have very little to share). Recalling a 10-years old

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8 Hello again, Margaret. Would anyone be able to comment on the M28/2.8 AND the A28/2.8. Preferences? I'm mostly interested in optics and ergonomics. The 'A' setting is not important to

Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day

2008-07-31 Thread mike wilson
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/31 Thu AM 11:45:44 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day Jaguar, Rover, Triumph. It was the successor to BL, at least here in the states. Mike Dale, a former RAF fighter pilot headed up

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread mike wilson
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/31 Thu AM 11:46:41 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO: Kimberly You Brits think alike. That's Cotty's pick as well. I like it, but I think it's three or four for me. Paul For me, it's the only one

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread mike wilson
From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/31 Thu PM 12:18:30 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months Thanks for an interesting link. The theory makes me a bit depressed. My theory has been lack of fish in the sea. You

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread mike wilson
From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/31 Thu PM 12:58:50 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8 Anthony Farr wrote: Scott should determine which lens he is referencing. Consult Boz is my advice.

I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Mark Roberts
I've just been informed that one of my photos has taken a prize in the BBC Love Earth photo contest (http://www.loveearth.com)... they just haven't mentioned *which* one of the dozen or so I entered has been picked. I suppose I'll find out on Monday, which is when the next batch goes on line.

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
There are two different versions of the M 28 one is cosmetically similar and optically identical to the A 28. the older version is a slightly different optical formula and looks like all the other M lenses. I was never happy with any of the earlier f2.8 28mm lenses that Pentax produced,

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
and so demanding, or is that imperious? Norm Baugher wrote: That's actually the name I gave to the voice navigation system in my car...she's such a bitch. Norm Bob W wrote: So, I'm not the only person whose pet name for the PDML is Margaret! Hello again, Margaret.

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
Very reduced numbers this year. Must be the increased demand for Puffin pastries... mike wilson wrote: From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/31 Thu AM 12:43:13 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months The puffins are good.

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread Tim Øsleby
I've been to Runde three times this year. What I saw at my last trip was a total disaster. Most of the birds seem to have left their eggs behind, and according to the local newspaper they are now in the fjords looking for food. On the bright side, last year and the year before was very good years.

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread Tim Øsleby
You think you're funny? ;-) -- MaritimTim 2008/7/31 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Very reduced numbers this year. Must be the increased demand for Puffin pastries... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
Drag line trawlers, they literally destroy the marine ecosystem, you can see the difference in fish catch statistics around the time they were introduced, first in Europe, then later in North America. Tim Øsleby wrote: Thanks for an interesting link. The theory makes me a bit depressed. My

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
I suppose if the planet vouchers give you a discount on the purchase of the Plane of your choice it would be worth it... Mark Roberts wrote: I've just been informed that one of my photos has taken a prize in the BBC Love Earth photo contest (http://www.loveearth.com)... they just haven't

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
No more than anyone else on this list, (there's so much competition)... Tim Øsleby wrote: You think you're funny? ;-) -- You get further with a kind word and a gun, than with a kind word alone. --Al Capone. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
Hey, how about letting some of us win something around here. vbg I think i have seen parts of the Planet Earth series on PBS. If its what i think it is, its a decent item. The planet vouchers are used for buying Hummers.:-) Dave On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 9:52 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Norm Baugher
More like a dominatrix, and BTW I have the M28 and it performs quite well Norm P. J. Alling wrote: and so demanding, or is that imperious? Norm Baugher wrote: That's actually the name I gave to the voice navigation system in my car...she's such a bitch. Norm Bob W wrote:

Re: OT Mid Ohio Vintage day

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I doubt it. Now that I've confused the discussion completely, I'll just shut up:-). On Jul 31, 2008, at 8:50 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Jaguar, Rover, Triumph. It was the successor to BL, at least here in the states. Did JRT have anything to do with Triumph motorcycles?

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread Tim Øsleby
Not offensive intended. Not at all. Sorry about that. 2008/7/31 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: No more than anyone else on this list, (there's so much competition)... Tim Øsleby wrote: You think you're funny? ;-) -- You get further with a kind word and a gun, than with a kind word

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for the feedback. I've removed stray hair where I thought it necessary. A bit doesn't bother me. Same with clothing imperfections. My favorite is 6870, which happens to have gotten the most votes here as well. Hair in the face included:-). On Jul 31, 2008, at 9:36 AM, mike wilson

Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2720020890/ Hi troops. I was given an old fridge a few weeks back, painted blue. Now its not. Sorry about the tilt, i was hand holding and off camera flashing at the same time. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com

logo designer needed

2008-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Hey, gang. I'm in need of someone who understands graphic design. Do we gots any of those types on the list? A logo is needed. I have specific ideas. Off-list, please. Thanks a bunch! -- Scott Loveless New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Congratulations. Planet Earth is worth having. I frequently watch it on the Discovery Channel, while playing my own music. It's quite beautiful. I've seen the box set in stores. It's fairly expensive I believe. Paul On Jul 31, 2008, at 9:52 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: I've just been informed

Re: PESOs Stuff from the last few months

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
Not offended, (I guess I'll have to use smilies from now on). Tim Øsleby wrote: Not offensive intended. Not at all. Sorry about that. 2008/7/31 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: No more than anyone else on this list, (there's so much competition)... Tim Øsleby wrote: You think

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
Perhaps you should take lessons from frank... David J Brooks wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2720020890/ Hi troops. I was given an old fridge a few weeks back, painted blue. Now its not. Sorry about the tilt, i was hand holding and off camera flashing at the same time.

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice paint job. The tilt works well with it:-). Paul On Jul 31, 2008, at 11:00 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2720020890/ Hi troops. I was given an old fridge a few weeks back, painted blue. Now its not. Sorry about the tilt, i was hand holding and off

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David Savage
2008/7/31 David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2720020890/ Hi troops. I was given an old fridge a few weeks back, painted blue. Now its not. LOL Sorry about the tilt, i was hand holding and off camera flashing at the same time. Sez you. I'm more

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: I've just been informed that one of my photos has taken a prize in the BBC Love Earth photo contest (http://www.loveearth.com)... they just haven't mentioned *which* one of the dozen or so I entered has been picked. I suppose I'll find out on Monday, which is when the

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Christine Aguila
I think Doug has a really fun idea! Congrats, Mark, btw. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mark Roberts wrote: I've just been informed that one of my photos has taken a prize in the BBC Love Earth photo contest

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread Christine Aguila
That's fun, Dave. Do you store your deer meat in there? ;-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net; Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Barb Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Dianne [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Rod P [EMAIL

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Steve Desjardins
Congrats! The Planet earth series has stunning cinematography. Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] 7/31/2008 11:50 AM I think Doug has a really fun idea! Congrats, Mark, btw. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mark Roberts wrote: I've

RE: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Bob W
Margo for short: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLwcHuhwHRY That's actually the name I gave to the voice navigation system in my car...she's such a bitch. Norm Bob W wrote: So, I'm not the only person whose pet name for the PDML is Margaret! Hello again, Margaret. --

RE: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Bob W
Congratulations - that's a great win. The DVDs are worth watching, there's some stunning photography in the series. I have a book about the making of some of them, and the technicalities behind them - a lot of amazing stuff, and proof that there's still plenty of stuff out there worth conserving.

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Tim Øsleby
Yoadamanmaaark 2008/7/31 Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I've just been informed that one of my photos has taken a prize in the BBC Love Earth photo contest (http://www.loveearth.com)... they just haven't mentioned *which* one of the dozen or so I entered has been picked. I suppose I'll find

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Tim Øsleby wrote: Yoadamanmaaark Mark! -- Scott Loveless New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Jim King
P. J. Alling wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:03:16 -0700 There are two different versions of the M 28 one is cosmetically similar and optically identical to the A 28. the older version is a slightly different optical formula and looks like all the other M lenses. I was never happy with

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
Hell, I'd be happy with just an A version. Jim King wrote: P. J. Alling wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:03:16 -0700 There are two different versions of the M 28 one is cosmetically similar and optically identical to the A 28. the older version is a slightly different optical formula and

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
The SMC Pentax 28/3.5 (K series) may well be the sharpest of them all. It definitely outperforms the A and M 28/2.8. Paul On Jul 31, 2008, at 12:39 PM, Jim King wrote: P. J. Alling wrote on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:03:16 -0700 There are two different versions of the M 28 one is cosmetically

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread John Francis
Not all of us. I think that shot looks too much like a 1970s still of an aspiring actress trying to look like Sophia Loren. On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 07:46:41AM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: You Brits think alike. That's Cotty's pick as well. I like it, but I think it's three or four for me.

Re: logo designer needed

2008-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Scott Loveless wrote: Hey, gang. I'm in need of someone who understands graphic design. Do we gots any of those types on the list? A logo is needed. I have specific ideas. Off-list, please. Thanks a bunch! Thanks for the off-list replies. I should clarify a few points. The logo

Re: Stitching the Unstitchable

2008-07-31 Thread AlunFoto
Doug, Do you mean panning shots? That'll probably look good, and be fairly easy to stitch manually, if the panning speed is approximately the same in consecutive shots. It's not really difficult to stitch manually, btw, but time consuming. Remember I once did a manual mosaic of 20 or so... sigh

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread John Graves
Dave, I am an International guy myself, but understand the impulse. My Grandfather taught me how to drive..and start a cranked International Cub. When I lived in Syracuse (many.many years ago), my neighbor worked for John Deere. Does that get me a bye? It is a nice paint job just

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread Ken Waller
A much better picture than your paint job ;+] So you've finnaly gone green ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: John Graves [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Peso John Deere in the garage Dave, I am an International guy myself, but understand the

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
John Graves wrote: Dave, I am an International guy myself, but understand the impulse. My Grandfather taught me how to drive..and start a cranked International Cub. When I lived in Syracuse (many.many years ago), my neighbor worked for John Deere. Does that get me a bye? It is

Re: PPG latest group a strike out

2008-07-31 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/29 David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Six of the seven photos i submitted about 15 days ago have been rejected. I have one hanger on still.. Xing fingers.:-) xing some for you too, Dave. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML

Porcupine Quills and Skinny Jeans

2008-07-31 Thread Bob W
I wonder how Mma Ramotswe feels about these girls. And Mma Makutse - how many of them do you think graduated from the Botswana Secretarial College with 97% in their final exams? http://www.foto8.com/home/content/view/591/136/ Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Bob Blakely
My K28/3.5 is pretty sharp and appears to have good contrast, but I use my FA 31/1.8 now. I think I'll be dump the K. Regards Bob... --- I don't mind if you don't like my manners. I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad. I grieve

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Scott, On the M28/2.8: This was my 3rd lens purchase years ago. I was never very happy with the overall sharpness in my slides and film. I've had two copies that developed sticky aperture and needed cleaning. On the A28/2.8: This lens has a plastic aperture ring. The metal lock-outs for the A

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 1:53 PM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A much better picture than your paint job ;+] So you've finnaly gone green ! Yep. It was this or a smart car. Dave Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: John Graves [EMAIL

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 1:49 PM, John Graves [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, I am an International guy myself, but understand the impulse. My Grandfather taught me how to drive..and start a cranked International Cub. When I lived in Syracuse (many.many years ago), my neighbor worked

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 11:51 AM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's fun, Dave. Do you store your deer meat in there? ;-) Cheers, Nope, car parts, filters etc. Ha who am i kidding. BEER Dave Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 11:31 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/7/31 David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2720020890/ Hi troops. I was given an old fridge a few weeks back, painted blue. Now its not. LOL Sorry about the tilt, i was hand

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 11:14 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice paint job. The tilt works well with it:-). The whole floor tilts a bit, so it fits in.:-0 Dave Paul On Jul 31, 2008, at 11:00 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2720020890/ Hi

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 11:03 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps you should take lessons from frank... I tried to get tilt and blur, but the dam camera kept focusing properly thsi time. Dave David J Brooks wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2720020890/ Hi troops. I

Re: M28/2.8 vs. A28/2.8

2008-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
The 2.8 lenses may be only 2/3 stop faster than the f3.5 but that difference alone would mitigate against using just the K 28 3.5 under many circumstances. I might use it outside in relatively bright conditions, but all the inherent sharpness in the world won't make up for a misfocused image

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: I've just been informed that one of my photos has taken a prize in the BBC Love Earth photo contest (http://www.loveearth.com)... they just haven't mentioned *which* one of the dozen or so I entered has

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread Joseph McAllister
Say, is that still petrol? Or has it been converted to propane, like my old Johnny Popper? On Jul 31, 2008, at 9:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rom: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: July 31, 2008 8:00:02 AM PDT To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED],

GESO: No, doubt about it . . .

2008-07-31 Thread Christine Aguila
. . . kids are cute. Just a very small geso of kid shots from the summer. Slideshow http://photo.net/photodb/slideshow?folder_id=852675 Folder with Thumbnails: on photo.net you can now use arrow buttons to run through the still shots. Much easier

Re: Porcupine Quills and Skinny Jeans

2008-07-31 Thread Christine Aguila
Bob: Really enjoyed that. Music was as great as the photos. Thanks for posting. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:56 PM Subject: Porcupine Quills and Skinny Jeans I

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread Cotty
On 31/7/08, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: You Brits think alike. That's Cotty's pick as well. I like it, but I think it's three or four for me. That's only cuz it's a tad soft ;) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread Cotty
On 31/7/08, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: For me, it's the only one that shows her looking as I think you both wanted her to look, without any minor nits such as rumpled clothing or stray hairs. The rest have one or the other but not both. Definitely the best by quite some margin.

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread Cotty
On 31/7/08, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Thanks for the feedback. I've removed stray hair where I thought it necessary. A bit doesn't bother me. Same with clothing imperfections. My favorite is 6870, which happens to have gotten the most votes here as well. Hair in the face

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 3:29 PM, Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Say, is that still petrol? Or has it been converted to propane, like my old Johnny Popper? I'v gone green. Electric. Dave On Jul 31, 2008, at 9:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rom: David J Brooks [EMAIL

Re: I'm a mystery winner

2008-07-31 Thread Cotty
On 31/7/08, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: They say I've won a Planet Earth DVD box set and some Lonely planet vouchers. No idea if any of this is worth having but at least it's free :) Congrats. Believe me, the DVD box set is fantastic and you will LOVE it. -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 1:16 PM, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not all of us. I think that shot looks too much like a 1970s still of an aspiring actress trying to look like Sophia Loren. And thats wrong because.??? :-) Dave On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 07:46:41AM -0400, Paul Stenquist

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
6870, 7031 Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: GESO: No, doubt about it . . .

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
Two, six and eight are my favorites. Good work Were did you manage these.? Dave On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 4:18 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: . . . kids are cute. Just a very small geso of kid shots from the summer. Slideshow

Re: GESO - Garage to blueberries

2008-07-31 Thread David J Brooks
Good story Tim. You do realize you'll have bears now. I'll email you my GFM snore tape. All will be well.:-) Dave On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 12:51 PM, Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A small sentimental photo-essay with a happy ending:

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
You're right. You have good eyes. I hadn't notice that, but at 100% on the hi-res image I can see a bit of softness around the eyes. I still don't like it all that much:-). Paul On Jul 31, 2008, at 4:53 PM, Cotty wrote: On 31/7/08, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: You Brits

Re: GESO: Kimberly

2008-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I still like it best. The dimples are sprouting because it's not soft:-). And top of head cropped can be a good thing. Especially if your head is too long:-)). Paul On Jul 31, 2008, at 4:57 PM, Cotty wrote: On 31/7/08, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Thanks for the feedback.

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage (elucidated)

2008-07-31 Thread Joseph McAllister
I need lots of practice in wording my sentences so those not familiar with the term I know will know what the heck I'm talking about. To that end: Say, does that John Deere still run on petrol? Or has it been converted to run on propane, as were many of the old tractors when it was a big

Re: Porcupine Quills and Skinny Jeans

2008-07-31 Thread Brian Walters
Ah yes. It's been a while since I read any McCall Smith. Porcupine Quills and Skinny Jeans would make a great title for another book in the series. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, 31

Re: GESO - Garage to blueberries

2008-07-31 Thread Brian Walters
Nice story. That garage must have looked pretty smart in its heyday! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:51:07 -0700, Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: A small sentimental

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:21:38 -0400, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 11:31 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm more inclined to believe that you worked up a thirst painting your new beer fridge severely depleted your stock. Some still there.:-)

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage (elucidated)

2008-07-31 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks for that. For a while there I thought you'd been popping something else. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:55:23 -0700, Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I

PESO - Not mine but taken with my camera

2008-07-31 Thread Mark Roberts
A friend of mine went off trecking in Nepak a few weeks ago. He didn't have a camera so I loaned him an ist-D with FA 24-90, put the camera on the green setting and let him loose with it. He got a lot of good shots and even tried a stitch pano, which I put together for him:

Re: PESO - Not mine but taken with my camera

2008-07-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Mark, That would be no good...NOT! Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 6:25 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend of mine went off trecking in Nepak a few weeks ago. He didn't have a camera so I loaned him an ist-D with FA 24-90, put the camera on the green setting and

Re: PPG latest group a strike out

2008-07-31 Thread Bong Manayon
Jostein, Won some lost some; one photo got in though...after being declined, I edited the title and now its in. Bong On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 2:03 AM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/7/29 David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Six of the seven photos i submitted about 15 days ago have been

PESOs: Going Home

2008-07-31 Thread Rick Womer
It is remarkable what people carry onto the Berlin UBahn (subway). (Click each link, or start at the first and use the left arrows) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7622171 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7622172 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7622173

PESO: Outside and Inside

2008-07-31 Thread Rick Womer
Like many other things in the former East Germany, Potsdam Cathedral is getting a cleaning and renovation: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7626151 It looks as though the interior was done first: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7626152size=lg K10D, DA 16-45 and 10-17, RAW via

Re: PESOs: Going Home

2008-07-31 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:21:43 -0700 (PDT), Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: It is remarkable what people carry onto the Berlin UBahn (subway). (Click each link, or start at the first and use the left arrows) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7622171

Re: Peso John Deere in the garage

2008-07-31 Thread Joseph McAllister
That's beside the point, I think...:-) On Jul 31, 2008, at 7:06 PM, Brian Walters wrote: For a while there I thought you'd been popping something else. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/

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