Re: Any interest in an LX body?

2009-09-25 Thread mike wilson
David J Brooks wrote: On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 12:56 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 2:45 AM, Garth Corral gcor...@abode.com wrote: I purchased this body brand new from Yodobashi Camera in Tokyo in late 1999, along with an FA-1 eye-level finder and some

OT nice timelapse from burning man

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
Shot by a canonite, but still a nice demonstration of the technology: http://vimeo.com/6636389 -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the second step is learning to throw away ones that are merely good. Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: FW: GESO - Imogene Lake

2009-09-25 Thread eckinator
insert random gas station / oil giant here is evil too but Greenpeace doesn't sell beer at 3 a.m. There is always a trade-off. Cheers Ecke 2009/9/25 Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com: On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Gmail works fine, too bad

Re: OT nice timelapse from burning man

2009-09-25 Thread SV Hovland
Yes, a nice one. I have tried myself, but found out that if I wanted to do much of it, I would probably be better of buying a cheap video camera instead. One picture each second and it won't take long before an expensive camera is worn out :-) A nice tip is to turn of AWB and AE for sequences

RE: OT nice timelapse from burning man

2009-09-25 Thread Chris Mitchell
Stig, haven't you already got a cheap video camera? It comes free with a K7... Chris -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of SV Hovland Sent: 25 September 2009 08:24 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT nice timelapse from

Re: Anti Photo Laser

2009-09-25 Thread David Mann
I think I'd go with a Phalanx for my yacht. Lasers just don't make enough noise. Dave On Sep 25, 2009, at 1:19 AM, Feroze wrote: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/09/russian-billionaire-installs-anti-photo-shield-on-giant-yacht/ ...Ambramovich has installed an anti-paparazzi “shield”.

Re: PESO - Red Wednesday (1) (2)

2009-09-25 Thread David Mann
BTW today's MODIS image of the day shows the dust cloud from space. I didn't realise it was spread so far as all the news seemed to concentrate on Sydney. http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/individual.php?db_date=2009-09-25 Cheers, Dave On Sep 25, 2009, at 12:59 AM, Anthony Farr wrote:

Re: PESO - In the Wrong Neighbourhood

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
Like the grain in this Dave On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 6:17 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Usual caveat about the rendering:  lousy programme, roomate's laptop with a screen that changes contrast when you move your head slightly, yadda, yadda, yadda. Still, feel free to

Re: PESO - getting back on rtack

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 11:28 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Doug Brewer wrote: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2009/09/23/getting-back-on-track/ enjoy that should be track. Thats ok. I, understand you. Nice shot Doug. I like the angle you chose. Dave damn fingers. -- PDML

Re: OT nice timelapse from burning man

2009-09-25 Thread Cotty
On 24/9/09, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: Shot by a canonite, but still a nice demonstration of the technology: http://vimeo.com/6636389 Wow - thanks for the link - never heard of Burning Man before - amazing event. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: PESO - getting back on rtack

2009-09-25 Thread AlunFoto
nice shot and autumn colours. I should have had a quote from Trainspotting, of course. :-( Jostein 2009/9/25 Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2009/09/23/getting-back-on-track/ enjoy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Favority Third Party Lenses? (Enablement)

2009-09-25 Thread John Whittingham
I've got six in all, Sigma EX 10-20, Sigma EX 24-70/2.8, Sigma AF 24/2.8 Superwide, Sigma EX 70-200/2.8 APO, Tamron Di 90/2.8 and Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro. Out of those my favourites would be the Sigma 24/2.8 and the Tamron Di 90/2.8. Just picked up a DA* 200/2.8 to go with the DA* 300/4,

Re: PESO - Red Wednesday (1) (2)

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
I really like the light in the first one. Dave On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 10:21 PM, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: Sydney awoke to a surreal red glow this morning.  It was the dawn light filtering through the airborne topsoil of a thousand western New South Wales farms. Red

Re: GESO - Imogene Lake

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
They are all very good photos Tom, and welcome back. I like the ones in the top row a lot. Dave On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 3:57 PM, Tom Cakalic caka...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi gang, How have you been? Just a small selection of images from a backpacking trip over Labor Day weekend, to

DIY light modifier - GRID

2009-09-25 Thread Roman Melihhov
http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20090925155639 ^^^ If any one you have experience making GRID with other techniques - please share. Thank you. K20D, DA 10-17mm, DA* 16-50mm, FA 50mm, DA 50-200mm, ELINCHROM RX more @

Re: Anti Photo Laser

2009-09-25 Thread P. J. Alling
I'm pretty sure that a combustion laser would be pretty loud. David Mann wrote: I think I'd go with a Phalanx for my yacht. Lasers just don't make enough noise. Dave On Sep 25, 2009, at 1:19 AM, Feroze wrote:

Re: Anti Photo Laser

2009-09-25 Thread Graydon
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 09:38:24AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: I'm pretty sure that a combustion laser would be pretty loud. One of the selling points for the current US military advanced tactical laser is that it's expected to be difficult to tell when it's been used; things will just

OT: Out of Scale

2009-09-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Some interesting images by Vincent Bousserez: http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/51589,arts,plastic-life-vincent-bousserez-miniature-photography -- 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

Re: DIY light modifier - GRID

2009-09-25 Thread Peter Loveday
I used black drinking straws cut to length glued inside a cardboard outer to make a grid. Also corflute glued in layers can work, though the rectangular grid gives a different light dispersion than the round straws. - Peter - Original Message - From: Roman Melihhov

Re: GESO - Imogene Lake

2009-09-25 Thread Tom Cakalic
Thanks for looking and for the comment Dave. On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 6:37 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: They are all very good photos Tom, and welcome back. I like the ones in the  top row a lot. Dave On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 3:57 PM, Tom Cakalic caka...@hotmail.com wrote:

Re: OT nice timelapse from burning man

2009-09-25 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:47:07 +0100 Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Wow - thanks for the link - never heard of Burning Man before - amazing event. tight regs on photography and video but still the images do flow out of the desert. -- Love is that condition in which the happiness of another

PESO 2009 - 172, 173 - GDG

2009-09-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Musings on a mooody morning ... http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/heavy-morning-air Comments always appreciated, thanks for looking. Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Out of Scale

2009-09-25 Thread Desjardins, Steve
LOL. They were all done well, but I like the lawn mower the most. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 9:57 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Out of Scale Some

RE: DIY light modifier - GRID

2009-09-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Roman Melihhov http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20090925155639 ^^^ If any one you have experience making GRID with other techniques - please share. Thank you. Check out Strobist - you can take corrugated cardboard and cut it into thin strips. Glue the faces together to make a honeycomb

Re: OT: Out of Scale

2009-09-25 Thread Charles Robinson
On Sep 25, 2009, at 8:57, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Some interesting images by Vincent Bousserez: http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/51589,arts,plastic-life-vincent-bousserez-miniature-photography First image might be considered NSFW by most standards... Funny - but still NSFW! -Charles --

Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
The blue jays were quite active last night just as the sun was setting. The Manitoba Maples are starting to drop and its getting easier to shot these guys in the trees. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825297 Mostly at ISO 800 or 1600, K10D and DA F 50-200 with some LR adjust and noise

Re: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread Brendan MacRae
Unless I can find the Pentax 200mm macro for dirt cheap (hey, I can dream, can't I?) . . .I'll keep my Vivitar Series 1 105mm f2.5 1:1 macro. It is a very fine lens. Mine was NOS in the box and it is still in as new condition. -Brendan - Original Message From: J.C. O'Connell

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
Opps, for got the second link. Added below. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825294 On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: The blue jays were quite active last night just as the sun was setting. The Manitoba Maples are starting to drop and its

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very nice Dave. We still have few Jays here, dut to the West Nile Virus's toll on bigger birds. What do you use for noise reduction? the Canon or Nikon products? Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:22 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Opps, for got the second link. Added

RE: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I forgot I have a VMC Vivitar 135mm/2.8 Macro lens that is awesome sharp and goes to 1:2 with a huge helicoid. I kept that one because Pentax never made any 135mmm macros in PK mount. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions :

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread Tim Bray
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: The blue jays were quite active last night just as the sun was setting. The Manitoba Maples are starting to drop and its getting easier to shot these guys in the trees. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825297

Re: Semi OT: New place to get Pentax repairs

2009-09-25 Thread Joseph Tainter
so you send us the camera using paypal. Is this something like the transporter device on Star Trek? Does your camera go to Nigeria? Joe -- 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

Re: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Brendan MacRae wrote: Unless I can find the Pentax 200mm macro for dirt cheap (hey, I can dream, can't I?) . . .I'll keep my Vivitar Series 1 105mm f2.5 1:1 macro. It is a very fine lens. Mine was NOS in the box and it is still in as new condition. I have only 2 third-party lenses: A Vivitar

Re: PESO 2009 - 172, 173 - GDG

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 08:10:42AM -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Musings on a mooody morning ... http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/heavy-morning-air Comments always appreciated, thanks for looking. The bilaterally symmetric composition makes it very static, and very heavy. Not quite

Re: Semi OT: New place to get Pentax repairs

2009-09-25 Thread P. J. Alling
Joseph Tainter wrote: so you send us the camera using paypal. Is this something like the transporter device on Star Trek? Does your camera go to Nigeria? Eventually. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread Juan Buhler
Hello Pentaxians, Coming out of lurker mode, as usual to ask for feedback :) This is work in progress. Still printing, and selecting images and their order: http://jbuhler.com/photos/streeposters/ They are 30x20' laser prints (3x3 pieces of letter paper) mounted with wheat paste on several

RE: Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread Bob W
Hello Pentaxians, Coming out of lurker mode, as usual to ask for feedback :) This is work in progress. Still printing, and selecting images and their order: http://jbuhler.com/photos/streeposters/ They are 30x20' laser prints (3x3 pieces of letter paper) mounted with wheat paste

Anything but pop

2009-09-25 Thread Bob W
Galleries of pop concert photos are not really my cup of Rosie, but they do seem to be popular with mnay PDMLers. Here's a gallery on foto8 of the pop scene in Shanghai: http://www.foto8.com/home/content/view/1000/136/ Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:28:34AM -0700, Juan Buhler wrote: Hello Pentaxians, Coming out of lurker mode, as usual to ask for feedback :) This is work in progress. Still printing, and selecting images and their order: http://jbuhler.com/photos/streeposters/ I love the technique, and

RE: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread Desjardins, Steve
The only third party lens I have for Pentax is the Tokina 70-200 f2.8). It weighs a ton, so I don't use it much. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:28 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Anything but pop

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 07:33:39PM +0100, Bob W wrote: Galleries of pop concert photos are not really my cup of Rosie, but they do seem to be popular with mnay PDMLers. Here's a gallery on foto8 of the pop scene in Shanghai: http://www.foto8.com/home/content/view/1000/136/ Great job catching

PESO -- After the Fall XVI

2009-09-25 Thread P. J. Alling
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20afterthefallxvi.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: The blue jays were quite active last night just as the sun was setting. The Manitoba Maples are starting to drop and its getting easier to shot

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
Both.:-0 Dave On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:30 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice Dave.  We still have few Jays here, dut to the West Nile Virus's toll on bigger birds. What do you use for noise reduction?  the Canon or Nikon products? Regards,  Bob S. On Fri, Sep 25,

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread paul stenquist
Nice pic, brilliant color. I was expecting a night shot of a bar called Jay's. I think it must be cocktail hour in Detroit. Paul On Sep 25, 2009, at 3:20 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM, David

PESO: 21mm Fight Dance

2009-09-25 Thread Tim Bray
At the Gastown Blues and Chili festival: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2009/09/25/Capoeira-21mm -T -- 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

Not quite my backyard

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
I think that my backyard is just slightly out of the frame in this photo. I was jonesing for a cola, and walking up to the quickie mart up the street snapped this from the bridge. I'm pretty happy with it, but think I want to retake it when the light and the wind are just a bit more favorable.

Re: Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread Juan Buhler
Thanks Bob and Larry! j On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:28:34AM -0700, Juan Buhler wrote: Hello Pentaxians, Coming out of lurker mode, as usual to ask for feedback :) This is work in progress. Still printing, and selecting

Re: PESO: 21mm Fight Dance

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 03:27:15PM -0700, Tim Bray wrote: At the Gastown Blues and Chili festival: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2009/09/25/Capoeira-21mm Very nice shot. I certainly empathize with your feelings about wandering about with a small prime on a DSLR. I love the DA40 on

Re: Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread Doug Brewer
Juan Buhler wrote: Hello Pentaxians, Coming out of lurker mode, as usual to ask for feedback :) This is work in progress. Still printing, and selecting images and their order: http://jbuhler.com/photos/streeposters/ They are 30x20' laser prints (3x3 pieces of letter paper) mounted with wheat

PESO - Prim and Proper

2009-09-25 Thread frank theriault
Riding a scooter is all about looking good: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/09/prim-and-proper.html Comments appreciated. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - getting back on rtack

2009-09-25 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 11:27 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2009/09/23/getting-back-on-track/ Cool shot. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Nice pic, brilliant color. I was expecting a night shot of a bar called Jay's. I think it must be cocktail hour in Detroit. Paul Thanks Paul. Dave On Sep 25, 2009, at 3:20 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Sep

Re: PESO - Prim and Proper

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
The wave of the future.?? Very nice Frank. Dave On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 7:15 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Riding a scooter is all about looking good: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/09/prim-and-proper.html Comments appreciated. cheers, frank --

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: The blue jays were quite active last night just as the sun was setting. The Manitoba Maples are starting to drop and its getting easier to shot these guys in the trees. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825297

Re: Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread Brendan MacRae
Juan, I like the effect. Very nice series. -Brendan - Original Message From: Juan Buhler juanbuh...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 11:28:34 AM Subject: Street Posters Hello Pentaxians, Coming out of lurker mode, as usual to ask for feedback :)

Re: Not quite my backyard

2009-09-25 Thread Jack Davis
Looks more natural this way: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=439 Jack --- On Fri, 9/25/09, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: Not quite my backyard To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, September 25, 2009,

Re: Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
Juan. Very interesting work, and I love them. Super work as usual. Dave On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:28 PM, Juan Buhler juanbuh...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Pentaxians, Coming out of lurker mode, as usual to ask for feedback :) This is work in progress. Still printing, and selecting images and

Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
This was supposed to be in the last email, and i forgot the link http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825294 K10D, ISO 1600, DA F 50-200, LR 2 adjustment Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada

Re: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
I have the Sigma 300 F4 APO. Its a very good third party in my opinion. My other lens is the Zenitar 16. Little use these days but works well. Dave On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 3:10 PM, Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu wrote: The only third party lens I have for Pentax is the Tokina 70-200

Re: Not quite my backyard

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 04:21:49PM -0700, Jack Davis wrote: Looks more natural this way: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=439 Yup. You figured it out. I thought it lent itself well to my composition. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3954331512_30498aa581_o.jpg --

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 07:16:38PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Nice pic, brilliant color. I was expecting a night shot of a bar called Jay's. I think it must be cocktail hour in Detroit. Yeah, their signature

Re: Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 07:26:27PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote: This was supposed to be in the last email, and i forgot the link http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825294 My favorite of the series so far. The flowers in the background really make it pop. -- The first step is learning

Re: Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Larry. I just wish the back ground was a bit less noisy. Dave On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 7:34 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 07:26:27PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote: This was supposed to be in the last email, and i forgot the link

Peso I thought i saw a puddy tat

2009-09-25 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9826689 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 07:44:34PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote: Thanks Larry. I just wish the back ground was a bit less noisy. I don't know about the Jay's in your neighborhood, but the ones around here always cause a lot of noise. -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the

Re: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread Tim Øsleby
My most used third part lens is a 300/2,8 adaptall. Also got a Serie 1 70-200/3,5 macro. The Viv haven't seen much light. Also got a hoodless Viv 28/2. Used it a lot in my anal days. Haven't used it on digital until last weekend. Results are promising so far. Think I'll look up a hood for it. Any

Re: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 02:25:26AM +0200, Tim ?sleby wrote: My most used third part lens is a 300/2,8 adaptall. Also got a Serie 1 70-200/3,5 macro. The Viv haven't seen much light. Also got a hoodless Viv 28/2. Used it a lot in my anal days. Haven't used it on digital until last weekend.

Re: PESO: 21mm Fight Dance

2009-09-25 Thread paul stenquist
Nice framing, and a good moment. Well done. Paul On Sep 25, 2009, at 6:27 PM, Tim Bray wrote: At the Gastown Blues and Chili festival: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2009/09/25/Capoeira-21mm -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread Tim Bray
1. Sigma 30mm f1.4 for low-light work; it can produce some super-elegant shots, but damn it's challenging, the depth-of-field wide open is such that you can capture only half the hairs on a gnat's ass. See http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2007/11/15/Sigma-30mm-F1-4 2. Also a Tokina SL-400

Re: Peso Jay's at night

2009-09-25 Thread gldnbearz
They're both very nice shots. - Pat On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 9:22 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Opps, for got the second link. Added below. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825294 On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: The blue

Re: Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread paul stenquist
What Larry said. But I do wish I could see his feet. Paul On Sep 25, 2009, at 7:34 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 07:26:27PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote: This was supposed to be in the last email, and i forgot the link http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825294 My

Re: Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 08:35:58PM -0400, paul stenquist wrote: What Larry said. But I do wish I could see his feet. If you really want I can send you a picture of them. -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the second step is learning to throw away ones that are merely good.

Re: Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread ann sanfedele
LIke this one more... the other seems a bit oversaturated and not such an interesting pose... though works nicely for a field guide shot ann David J Brooks wrote: This was supposed to be in the last email, and i forgot the link http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825294 K10D, ISO

Re: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 05:33:26PM -0700, Tim Bray wrote: 1. Sigma 30mm f1.4 for low-light work; it can produce some super-elegant shots, but damn it's challenging, the depth-of-field wide open is such that you can capture only half the hairs on a gnat's ass. See

Re: Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 7:26 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: This was supposed to be in the last email, and i forgot the link http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9825294 K10D, ISO 1600, DA F 50-200, LR 2 adjustment That's a hell of a photo. I like the colourful, smooth

Re: Any interest in an LX body?

2009-09-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:38 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Being vociferous and being true believer are two entirely different things. Apparently. cheers, frank ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Not quite my backyard

2009-09-25 Thread Rick Womer
Ummm... yeah. A bit of a jumble, as it is, unless you intended it to be entirely abstract... Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Fri, 9/25/09, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: Not quite my backyard To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread J.C. O'Connell
My philosophy regarding third party lenses is simple. I only buy them when its either something that Pentax never made in the first place, like a fl, zoom range, or lens speed that's significantly different. OR, those very rare cases where the third party lens is somewhat affordable and the Pentax

Re: Favority Third Party Lenses?

2009-09-25 Thread Adam Maas
The Voightlander SL and SLII series lenses have to be my favourites. I own both the 40/2 Pancake and 58/1.4 in Nikon mount. I'm also fond of the Tamron SP Adaptalls and currently own the 17/3.5 and 90/2.5 macro with a bunch of AD2 mount adapters in KA, AI, C/Y and FD versions. -Adam On Thu, Sep

Re: Not quite my backyard

2009-09-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 07:07:37PM -0700, Rick Womer wrote: Ummm... yeah. A bit of a jumble, as it is, unless you intended it to be entirely abstract... The intent was more surreal than abstract. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3954331512_30498aa581_o.jpg -- The first step is

Re: PESO - Prim and Proper

2009-09-25 Thread ann sanfedele
glad to see some theraulterian blur there nice one - like that blurry guy and the sharp lady ann frank theriault wrote: Riding a scooter is all about looking good: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/09/prim-and-proper.html Comments appreciated. cheers, frank -- PDML

Re: PESO - Prim and Proper

2009-09-25 Thread paul stenquist
Pretty girl, nice shot. You nailed her! Paul frank theriault wrote: Riding a scooter is all about looking good: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/09/prim-and-proper.html Comments appreciated. cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso Jay on red chair

2009-09-25 Thread Jack Davis
What both Larry and Paul said. What's there is striking! Jack --- On Fri, 9/25/09, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: Peso Jay on red chair To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 5:35

Re: PESO -- After the Fall XVI

2009-09-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 3:11 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20afterthefallxvi.html Equipment:  Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 Looks like something from the future. Almost disturbing. I like it. cheers, frank

Re: PESO - Prim and Proper

2009-09-25 Thread ann sanfedele
paul stenquist wrote: Pretty girl, nice shot. You nailed her! Paul um... we don't know that Paul He did nail the shot tho ann frank theriault wrote: Riding a scooter is all about looking good: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/09/prim-and-proper.html Comments appreciated.

Re: Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread ann sanfedele
I like the portfolio a lot, but I'm not understanding the process... you mean 30 x 20 inches final print area but the images have been printed in pieces on 3 x 3 inch paper ? what paste equals flour and water? Love your Audrey Hepburn look-a-like in Oakland... and the one in Argentina

Re: Street Posters

2009-09-25 Thread Desjardins, Steve
Go to bed, Ann. It's late. ;-) Steve Desjardins - Original Message - From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat Sep 26 00:22:54 2009 Subject: Re: Street Posters I like the portfolio a lot, but I'm not understanding the

Peso: Our mascot

2009-09-25 Thread gldnbearz
I'm back from the Washington, DC, trip and evaluating photos. I did find room to fit the DA 55-300 somewhere in addition to the wide angle zooms. This fellow was spotted in Old Town Alexandria, VA. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/B0CzbOCpKuVgetVGGJBgyg?feat=directlink -- PDML

Re: PESO - Prim and Proper

2009-09-25 Thread gldnbearz
Ann, Ann, Ann- did you *have* to reply to that line? =) - Pat On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 9:12 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: paul stenquist wrote: Pretty girl, nice shot. You nailed her! Paul um... we don't know that Paul He did nail the shot tho ann frank theriault wrote: