Re: DA* 55/1.4 Sample shots

2009-02-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Fernando wrote: I know some people here is anxiously waiting for this lens: http://surfdoc.blogspot.com/2009/02/sample-shots-with-da-35f28-ltd-and-da.html I still maintain that good ol' A 50/1.2 is way better than this lens ;-). Though of course one has to oneself these things that are done

PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
Okay, the tree was too messy, too cluttered -- so digging further back in the archive. Part of my Mom at 90 series. (I think I've shown about 5-6 of these on list, I must have about 75-100, so I am pretty positive I have not shown this one). Naturally these cannot be reshot. At one point

Re: another one?

2009-02-28 Thread Cotty
On 27/2/09, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: What is the story behind Frank the rabbit ears? I saw a picture someone showed a way while back with Frank in rabbit ears--it was at GFM he wore these, right? Is there more to the story then just wearing the ears? Cheers, Christine Ask

Re: another one?

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 12:30:12 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, cotty...@mac.com writes: On 27/2/09, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: What is the story behind Frank the rabbit ears? I saw a picture someone showed a way while back with Frank in rabbit ears--it was at GFM he

Re: new epson R-D1x

2009-02-28 Thread Cotty
You could argue that the M8 would be my next step but I don't want to move down ;-) The cocking of the shutter does it for me oh yeah baby. On 27/2/09, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Yes, I think Leica need to rethink the shutter use on the M8 and M8.2. On the M8 it cocks the shutter

RE: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Bob W
Everything Bob Walkden said about the pleasures of books is and will continue to be true. It's also beside the point: It won't stop the advancement of electronic books any more than the pleasures of film stopped digital cameras. It's a false analogy. People have a very different

Re: new epson R-D1x

2009-02-28 Thread Cotty
On 28/2/09, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: Oh no, the humanity The 2.5 display comes at a terrible cost. The thing is not longer articulated :( 固定式2.5型液晶モニター means Fixed 2.5-inch LCD monitor http://www.epson.jp/products/colorio/photoviewer_digitalcamera/rd1xg/

RE: PESO - Winter fun

2009-02-28 Thread Bob W
Missed that when it was posted - it's a wonderful shot, absolutely timeless and full of joy. I was going to complain about the snow being without any texture, but now think it's great the way it is - kids floating (and falling) in space... On Feb 27, 2009, at 08:58 , DagT wrote:

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 12:39:52 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, p...@web-options.com writes: It's a false analogy. Bob = I agree. I've been thinking that all along but didn't know how to put it. You put it very well. Marnie :-) Apples and oranges.

GESO Construction II

2009-02-28 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: It was a $itch of a day out at the construction site: very, very cold, damp, and flurries. But the drilling continued on the 1st caisson for the super-structure (indoor parking garage student services building) as well as dumping cement and the drilling for the 2nd caisson

RE: DA* 55/1.4 Sample shots

2009-02-28 Thread Bob W
I still maintain that good ol' A 50/1.2 is way better than this lens ;-). Though of course one has to oneself these things that are done automatically nowadays. Here is a sample: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/02/baby-anat-starts-to-smile.html Shot at f/2.0 with a bit of

Re: PESO: Lebanese Picnic

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/27/2009 1:56:47 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8647234size=lg = Definitely not what I was expecting. Made me chuckle, fun shot. And the colors are good too. Marnie :-)

RE: GESO Construction II

2009-02-28 Thread Bob W
Excellent set of photos, Christine. I particularly like the one of the guy fitting the trough to the cement truck. I did a bit of labouring on a site in Bordeaux in 1976. It's hard work, but lots of fun when concrete is being poured. The worst bit is having to get inside the cement mixer to clean

Re: PESO 2009 - 021 - GDG

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/27/2009 7:25:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ramar...@mac.com writes: I see this scene every time I go out on walks. Today the light seemed to enforce the mood of desolation and distance: I tried to capture its gritty essence.

Re: GESO Construction II

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 12:52:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, cagu...@earthlink.net writes: Very nice series of shots, I especially like 1, 3, and 13. And I really, really like 14. He looks stalwart. Heh. Worked out much better than last time. I find, for myself, sometimes I don't do

RE: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Bob W
Having said all that, I should think that some segments of the reading public would welcome these electronic readers. I imagine they would appeal to some sci-fi and perhaps fantasy readers. That might be a good thing because it would clear the shelves of that stuff, and make room for proper

Re: new epson R-D1x

2009-02-28 Thread David Savage
2009/2/28 Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au: Subash wrote: hi, will be of interest to quite a few here i think... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0902/09022701epsonrd1xrangefinder.asp regards, subash Oh my, oh my. The adolescent need to complete the collection is, ahem, rising. Staying

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Mark Roberts
David Savage wrote: 2009/2/28 Graydon o...@uniserve.com: On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 01:21:02PM +0900, David Savage scripsit: That's the process Paul. The more accurate comparison would be: viewing photos on screen (monitor or digital picture frame) or in print. Which do you prefer? For what

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Mark Roberts
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Electronic devices will never be big sellers with anyone having any kind of reading problem and with those for whom the language is not their primary language but a secondary language. ??? Those people will be major beneficiaries of the technology. They also

Re: DA* 55/1.4 Sample shots

2009-02-28 Thread Derby Chang
Boris Liberman wrote: Fernando wrote: I know some people here is anxiously waiting for this lens: http://surfdoc.blogspot.com/2009/02/sample-shots-with-da-35f28-ltd-and-da.html I still maintain that good ol' A 50/1.2 is way better than this lens ;-). Though of course one has to oneself

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: Everything Bob Walkden said about the pleasures of books is and will continue to be true. It's also beside the point: It won't stop the advancement of electronic books any more than the pleasures of film stopped digital cameras. It's a false analogy. It's not a false analogy,

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Nick David Wright
I'm not really arguing against the future of electronic books, I rather believe that they will mostly do away with traditionally printed media. I'm just saying that I think that that will be one of the most foolish things we humans will have done in our history. ~Nick David Wright

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Graydon
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 12:36:54AM -0500, eactiv...@aol.com scripsit: I also seriously think that more and more we will forgo electronic devices that require charging and more and more go in favor of devices that don't use energy. Creating a book costs lots of energy; it costs more to ship

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Nick David Wright
I'm relatively young, I just held my 30th birthday in December. I much prefer looking at a real print instead of having to boot up this infernal machine to log on to the internet to look at pictures. ~Nick David Wright http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/ - Original Message From:

Re: on paper

2009-02-28 Thread Nick David Wright
Herein lies one of my biggest peeves about digital photography. The photographer does not have any control over how the print looks when it is displayed. I put some of my best shots on the web a couple years back. On my fully-calibrated screen they looked wonderful. I went to my

Erin had a riding accident Friday

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
Hi gang Just thought i would pass this on, Erin was hurt riding a clients large pony last night around 4pm. The horse reared up, with her on its back, but kept on going and she landed on Erin. Ambulance ride to Markham-Stouffville hospital, X-rays and Cat scan showed two small fractures, one in

Re: on paper

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Feb 27, 2009, at 3:16 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: ... Mass production books will soon be a thing of the past. Possibly. Print on demand books like these from blurb.com and other vendors seem

Re: DA* 55/1.4 Sample shots

2009-02-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, Beautiful, like Bob W said! Nice to see your little boy growing up. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 2:55 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I still maintain that good ol' A 50/1.2 is way better than this lens ;-). Though of course one has to oneself these things that are

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Graydon
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 02:04:16PM +0900, David Savage scripsit: 2009/2/28 Graydon o...@uniserve.com: On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 01:21:02PM +0900, David Savage scripsit: That's the process Paul. The more accurate comparison would be: viewing photos on screen (monitor or digital picture frame)

Re: Erin had a riding accident Friday

2009-02-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Our best to Erin and here's hoping for a quick recovery. Don't be afraid to kick some butt over at the Hospital/Doctor to get what you need. Sometimes they are 'out to lunch.' Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 7:00 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Hi gang Just

Re: GESO Construction II

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
I like the framing of this one. http://faculty.ccc.edu/caguila/caisson/content/caisson_drilling_feb_27_84_large.html Dave On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 3:48 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: It was a $itch of a day out at the construction site:  very, very cold,

Re: PESO 2009 - 021 - GDG

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
Good mood, and i like the geometry to this one/ Dave On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: I see this scene every time I go out on walks. Today the light seemed to enforce the mood of desolation and distance: I tried to capture its gritty essence.

Re: PESO: Lebanese Picnic

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
Nice composition, and colours. Dave On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 4:56 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8647234size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - Winter fun

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
Lovely shot. The solid white gives it a dream effect. Dave On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 11:58 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: Lots of snow in Oslo now .-) http://foto.no/linkeddata/bildekritikk/images/44-440999/440654_1280x1024.jpg K20D, da*16...@50, 1/125s, ISO200 and f/9 DagT --

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Marnie, That's a touching photo, and well convieved and shot. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 2:29 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Okay, the tree was too messy, too cluttered --  so digging further back in the archive. Part of my Mom at 90 series. (I  think I've shown about 5-6 of

Re: Peso - not my usual thing...

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 12:27 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: ...more Stenquestian than moi... but there were special circumstances.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384_N3Nso/1/480279687_EreMs/Medium that was the dark side camera... however... That is a very good

Re: PESO - John of the Jet Fuel

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Lighting and exposure of John is spot on! I'd be very happy with it too. Jack I cannot be more in agreement. Well done Frank. Dave --- On Fri, 2/27/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank

Re: corrected link: PESO 2009 - 020 - GDG

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
WOW. Great light, pose and composition. I'm putting that one in your best 4-5 shots. Dave On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:18 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: A moment's quiet, this little girl and her sister were having a grand time dashing about the cafe when she stopped for a moment

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Jack Davis
That 'got me' Marnie. Maybe the lighting on the near hand could be taken down slightly to befit a more nostalgic mood..or not. Ideally, the digits on the far side could be sharper. Had there been a wedding ring visible... Beautiful as is! Jack --- On Sat, 2/28/09, eactiv...@aol.com

Re: PDML Annual on its way

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
Me too. Lets see who gets theirs first.:-) Dave On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 11:45 AM, Bill Owens wmbow...@gmail.com wrote: I chose standard delivery and mine left Portland, OR, this morning via FEDEX. Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Fogbound and silenced

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice. The 50-135 fits in a pocket.:-) Dave On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 3:21 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: We've had steady fog for days, which normally keeps the camera in the pocket.  This is a 4-second (!) shot with the 50-135.  Yes, it really was that colour:

Re: GESO: Shells

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
Like these very much Dave On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Very nice beach shots. I especially like the one on the left. On Feb 27, 2009, at 13:01 , Toine wrote: We enjoyed a short holiday at the beach: http://www.repiuk.nl/shells/ K20D DA35

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
Wonderful, powerful. Good job Dave On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 3:29 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Okay, the tree was too messy, too cluttered --  so digging further back in the archive. Part of my Mom at 90 series. (I  think I've shown about 5-6 of these on list, I must have about 75-100, so I

Re: GESO Construction II

2009-02-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Christine, Love the guy with the auger in 15. Really shows the scale/size and messyness of drilling. 3, 5, 14 16 are also favorites, mainly for the people. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 2:48 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: It was a $itch of a day

Re: Peso - not my usual thing...

2009-02-28 Thread Jack Davis
Both shots very well composed and exposed. I like the idea of the market window adds in the first, especially as it relates to the photo. Scaffolding and traffic light work well together..for some reason. Both beautifully crisp, Ann. Jack --- On Fri, 2/27/09, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com

Re: GESO Construction II

2009-02-28 Thread Jack Davis
Very much enjoyed the set, Christine. Lighting looks pretty good to me and I couldn't help but notice how aware the workers were of your camera. This reminds me of the threats my parents used to make as to my fate if I didn't do my homework and pay attention in class. Certainly all well seen.

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well, my digital photography efforts are more directed toward the print rather than the computer monitor. And my printing workflow is more accurate and more efficient than it was with film. In other words, my digital output is comparable to that of what film provided. Similarly, the best

FS: Select lenses - 50/1.2, 300/4.5, 50/1.4, 55/1.8

2009-02-28 Thread Stan Halpin
I am back in eBay selling and buying mode. As part of that, I have been tracking a few auctions and have a better idea what the going prices might be on a few items. The following will go on eBay within the week unless anyone here wants to give them a good home. Some of these I had

Re: FS: Select lenses - 50/1.2, 300/4.5, 50/1.4, 55/1.8

2009-02-28 Thread Jack Davis
Stan, what's the filter size on the FA 300? Do you have an example photo you'd care to post? How about a shot of the area showing the scuff marks. Thanks, Jack --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info Subject: FS:

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have a copy of Langhorne's Plutarch that was printed and bound in 1810, and it's in better condition than the vast majority of the books I purchased in the seventies. They knew how to make them back then and cost was no object. (The covers are calf and the spine is gilt.) Today's books

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Feb 28, 2009, at 1:20 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/27/2009 7:56:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: Film is forever. When we're old and breathing our last, we'll all make one last stand in the darkroom, breathe the pungent fumes of

Re: Peso - not my usual thing...

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like them. The first is an excellent portrait, the second an interesting juxtaposition. Paul On Feb 28, 2009, at 12:27 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: ...more Stenquestian than moi... but there were special circumstances..

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Feb 28, 2009, at 3:39 AM, Bob W wrote: Bookshops have survived the onslaught of Amazon because book people love bookshops. Perhaps that's true in the UK. In the US, bookshops are on the verge of extinction. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Lebanese Picnic

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Marnie. I can't recall the day, but I did shoot this in a park where the folks were having a picnic. I guess they were anticipating rain. Paul On Feb 28, 2009, at 3:58 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/27/2009 1:56:47 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

Re: Erin had a riding accident Friday

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sorry to hear that David. I hope she heals quickly. I understand your pain as well and know how terrible it is to see your child suffer. Do your best to keep her spirits up, as hard as that may be. Paul On Feb 28, 2009, at 8:00 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang Just thought i would pass

Re: GESO Construction II

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice set. Nine, six and three are my favorites, but they're all well framed and rendered. Paul On Feb 28, 2009, at 8:31 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I like the framing of this one. http://faculty.ccc.edu/caguila/caisson/content/caisson_drilling_feb_27_84_large.html Dave On Sat, Feb 28, 2009

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
A great shot. This worked very well. The imagery comes through loud and clear. It's well framed and beautifully rendered. Excellent in every way. Paul On Feb 28, 2009, at 8:47 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Wonderful, powerful. Good job Dave On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 3:29 AM, eactiv...@aol.com

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread John Sessoms
From: Tim Bray I agree. There are more pleasures in reading than just reading. The physicality of the book is important. Thanks Bob, really nicely put. All your aesthetic arguments are convincing, with the exception of weight-in-the-hand; many books are just too damn big and heavy. None of

Re: on paper

2009-02-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Doug Franklin Subject: Re: on paper And what monitor, for that matter? As I sit here, I do my primary work and all of my photo editing on a Samsung 955DF CRT monitor that apparently came out of the box calibrated to match my Epson 820 printer (or

Re: shooting green

2009-02-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Doug Franklin Subject: Re: shooting green Interesting. Where I first heard of it was about 1977 or so. The local and state law enforcement types were using it to spot marijuana plots in the local state and federal parks and forests. Apparently,

Re: Erin had a riding accident Friday

2009-02-28 Thread Cotty
On 28/2/09, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: Just thought i would pass this on, Erin was hurt riding a clients large pony last night around 4pm. Best wishes to Erin, get well soon! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: on paper

2009-02-28 Thread Doug Franklin
Joseph McAllister wrote: Aha! You do understand how well politics, social responsibility and economics work together! :-) The intersection of intelligent thought on those three topics is empty. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Cotty
On 27/2/09, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't care about volume. I care about books and the stories they carry. They are as much a part of my life as breathing. I never saw you breathe once when you visited - I did see you plug in a recharger though ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: FS: Select lenses - 50/1.2, 300/4.5, 50/1.4, 55/1.8

2009-02-28 Thread Doug Franklin
Jack Davis wrote: Stan, what's the filter size on the FA 300? Do you have an example photo you'd care to post? How about a shot of the area showing the scuff marks. Jack, the filters on the F* version are 67mm, and I think it's the same barrel as the FA* version. My F* 300/4.5 is nearly as

Re: Thank you

2009-02-28 Thread Cotty
On 28/2/09, Amirkambiz Hamedanizadeh, discombobulated, unleashed: With special thanks to the followings: ? JC OConnell MARK!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread John Sessoms
From: Paul Stenquist It wasn't that long ago that so many of us waxed poetic over film. We paid homage to the process, marveled at the wonder of a print coming to life in the developing tray, swore that we would never be seduced by the overpriced toys that were digital cameras. Film is

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures) Film is NOT forever, BTW. You have to take care of it. Digital is NOT forever either, and you have to take even more care of it. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: FS: Select lenses - 50/1.2, 300/4.5, 50/1.4, 55/1.8

2009-02-28 Thread Jack Davis
It's the FA you have for sale, right? Jack --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: From: Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com Subject: Re: FS: Select lenses - 50/1.2, 300/4.5, 50/1.4, 55/1.8 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, February

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 5:36:11 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Marnie, That's a touching photo, and well convieved and shot. Regards, Bob S. - Thanks, Bob. Marnie :-) - Warning: I am now

Re: FS: Select lenses - 50/1.2, 300/4.5, 50/1.4, 55/1.8

2009-02-28 Thread Jack Davis
Oh, I see. I mistakenly thought you were the one selling the FA and I wondered why you didn't know the filter size for sure. Thanks for your effort to help. Jack --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: From: Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com Subject: Re:

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 5:44:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: That 'got me' Marnie. Maybe the lighting on the near hand could be taken down slightly to befit a more nostalgic mood..or not. Ideally, the digits on the far side could be sharper. Had there been a

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 5:51:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: Wonderful, powerful. Good job Dave - Thanks, Dave. Marnie - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 7:36:15 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: A great shot. This worked very well. The imagery comes through loud and clear. It's well framed and beautifully rendered. Excellent in every way. Paul == Hey, thanks, Paul. I

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Graydon
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 10:29:29AM -0600, William Robb scripsit: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms Film is NOT forever, BTW. You have to take care of it. Digital is NOT forever either, and you have to take even more care of it. NOTHING is forever. (Diamonds have a half life of

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Subash
On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:38:22 EST eactiv...@aol.com wrote: pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: A great shot. This worked very well. The imagery comes through loud and clear. It's well framed and beautifully rendered. Excellent in every way. I guess it worked, then. I wasn't positive. hi

Re: on paper (anti-TN rant)

2009-02-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Nick David Wright wrote: Herein lies one of my biggest peeves about digital photography. The photographer does not have any control over how the print looks when it is displayed. I put some of my best shots on the web a couple years back. On my fully-calibrated screen they looked wonderful.

Re: Erin had a riding accident Friday

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 5:03:35 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: Hi gang Just thought i would pass this on, Erin was hurt riding a clients large pony last night around 4pm. The horse reared up, with her on its back, but kept on going and she landed on Erin.

Re: PESO - Remembering...

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 8:43:45 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pdml.l...@gmail.com writes: On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:38:22 EST eactiv...@aol.com wrote: pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: A great shot. This worked very well. The imagery comes through loud and clear. It's well framed and

Re: Erin had a riding accident Friday

2009-02-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Dave, please pass to Erin our wishes of speedy and complete recovery. Boris et al. David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang Just thought i would pass this on, Erin was hurt riding a clients large pony last night around 4pm. The horse reared up, with her on its back, but kept on going and she landed on

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 4:04:06 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, msrobert...@ysu.edu writes: In a couple of decades the average person will no more be able to afford a printed book than they'll be able afford to stable a horse. It'll be a nice hobby for the affluent few.

Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

2009-02-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! About two weeks ago we had the strangest weather. Well, at this very moment it rains heavily outside, but that day it was indeed very reminiscent of Dune the movie. Have a look: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/02/peso-2009-006.html Have your say as well, as usual, brutal and

Re: FS: Select lenses - 50/1.2, 300/4.5, 50/1.4, 55/1.8

2009-02-28 Thread Stan Halpin
Jack - I am out of town, lens isn't with me, but 67mm sounds right. I'll send you a link later to some shots of, and taken with, this lens. Yes, it is the FA version. stan On Feb 28, 2009, at 10:30 AM, Jack Davis wrote: It's the FA you have for sale, right? Jack --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Doug

Re: Peso - not my usual thing...

2009-02-28 Thread ann sanfedele
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/27/2009 9:28:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: ...more Stenquestian than moi... but there were special circumstances.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384_N3Nso/1/480279687_EreMs/Medium that was the dark side

Re: another one?

2009-02-28 Thread ann sanfedele
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/27/2009 5:14:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, cagu...@earthlink.net writes: What is the story behind Frank the rabbit ears? I saw a picture someone showed a way while back with Frank in rabbit ears--it was at GFM he wore these, right? Is

Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 9:13:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, bori...@gmail.com writes: Hi! About two weeks ago we had the strangest weather. Well, at this very moment it rains heavily outside, but that day it was indeed very reminiscent of Dune the movie. Have a look:

Re: DA* 55/1.4 Sample shots

2009-02-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks BobW. Thanks BobS. Boris (not Bob) Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, Beautiful, like Bob W said! Nice to see your little boy growing up. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 2:55 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I still maintain that good ol' A 50/1.2 is way better than this lens

Re: DA* 55/1.4 Sample shots

2009-02-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks, Derby. Wide aperture of A 50/1.2 makes it rather easy to use, but AFAIR you have one of these yourself ;-). Boris Derby Chang wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: I still maintain that good ol' A 50/1.2 is way better than this lens ;-). Though of course one has to oneself these things that

Re: another one?

2009-02-28 Thread ann sanfedele
Cotty wrote: On 27/2/09, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: What is the story behind Frank the rabbit ears? I saw a picture someone showed a way while back with Frank in rabbit ears--it was at GFM he wore these, right? Is there more to the story then just wearing the ears?

Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

2009-02-28 Thread Boris Liberman
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Odd, and disturbing. We were almost totally fog bound for the month of December. We are not that near the ocean, get fog only now and then normally, and it usually burns off by 10-11am. Not that month. It didn't burn off and it went on and on (it actually started

Re: Erin had a riding accident Friday

2009-02-28 Thread Brendan MacRae
Sorry to hear that, David. I'm hoping she'll have a swift recovery. -Brendan --- On Sat, 2/28/09, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Erin had a riding accident Friday To: Barbara Brooks bbaro...@gmail.com, Jacquilene Currington

Re: Erin had a riding accident Friday

2009-02-28 Thread ann sanfedele
OH Dave - so sorry to hear it... glad no surgery necessary... I was fortunate that the only time I was thrown nothing got broken... but 've broken lots of bones other ways and it sure aint fun... but it does get better... There, theres all around ann David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang Just

Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

2009-02-28 Thread Graydon
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 07:25:06PM +0200, Boris Liberman scripsit: Marnie, it is not fog, it is sand probably with some kind of wetness but still very much sand. You should have seen (right tense?) the black trace the windshield wipers of my car produced when I started on my way home in

Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

2009-02-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/28/2009 9:25:34 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, bori...@gmail.com writes: Marnie, it is not fog, it is sand probably with some kind of wetness but still very much sand. You should have seen (right tense?) the black trace the windshield wipers of my car produced when I

Re: PESO: Grace in Valentine Red

2009-02-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Lovely!!! Boris Paul Stenquist wrote: And washing her pony. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8603043 -- 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

OT - interesting photographer

2009-02-28 Thread Cotty
Just doing some research and came across this guy, dans la belle France. http://www.christophehuet.com/ Captivating, disturbing, fascinating, rivetting! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms Film is NOT forever, BTW. You have to take care of it. Digital is NOT forever either, and you have to take even more care of it. When the World Trade Center went down in 2001 the world lost (among other things,

Re: PESO - Long Term Bicycle Parking

2009-02-28 Thread Boris Liberman
I like the *permanence* of the way these vehicles are *parked* ;-). Boris Rick Womer wrote: Another from the neighborhood: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8625352size=lg Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread John Sessoms
From: Graydon On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 01:21:02PM +0900, David Savage scripsit: [snip] IMO, people just like looking at hard copy prints. You can sit in a circle with family friends and deal them out like playing cards, and tell the story behind the shot, or the person/people in the shot.

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread Mark Roberts
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/28/2009 4:04:06 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, msrobert...@ysu.edu writes: In a couple of decades the average person will no more be able to afford a printed book than they'll be able afford to stable a horse. It'll be a nice hobby for the affluent

Re: Peso - not my usual thing...

2009-02-28 Thread ann sanfedele
thanks for comments from all the usual suspects :-) Jack, Marnie, Paul, Dave, Christine... and anyone who hasn't commented yet (covering my behind hehe) ann Jack Davis wrote: Both shots very well composed and exposed. I like the idea of the market window adds in the first, especially as it

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