RE: OT: Vinyl vs. Digital

2009-11-21 Thread J.C. O'Connell
New vinyl releases today are primarily a high cost, $15-$30, high sound quaity, audiophile reissue market from all the indications I have, catalogs, online stores, record reviews, what my friends and assocites buy new on occasion, etc. Dance music in general is a very small genre and generally not

RE: PESO - Last Cigarette?

2009-11-21 Thread Bob W
Not as in last before quitting, rather, last before he collects enough change for the next pack: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/11/last-cigarette.html Question: Does my shadow ruin it? Comments always welcome. I don't mind your shadow being there. Without it the photo is

Re: Happy Birthday Listmeister!

2009-11-21 Thread eckinator
Happy BDay from me too, Doug. @knarf: would that be the KR Fund for the Needless or the KR Useless Review Retirement Ranch? Cheers Ecke 2009/11/20 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com: Many happy returns, Doug. Rather than a gift, I made a donation in your name to the Ken Rockwell Fund

RE: Happy Birthday Listmeister!

2009-11-21 Thread Bob W
Wow bis! The Fromagerie is a wonderful shop in a great part of town (for wealthy foodies...). Can your friend get me discounts? Oh, yea, and Happy Birthday to the Big Cheese. May your rind be ever blooming. Bob Wow! Happy Birthday, Doug. I have a really good friend connected with La

Re: OT - Can you ID this mount?

2009-11-21 Thread Anthony Farr
Thanks, Cotty. That is is bound to be the mount in the picture. This particular lens is a Century Tele Athenar II 300mm, and this is the bigger, faster version which I've only found referred to as a T-mount lens, so the B4 mount is presumably a T-mount adapter, exchangeable with any other

OT: Old cycling footage

2009-11-21 Thread Bob W
You may remember some footage that did the rounds a year or so ago of a CTC cycling trip in the Engish Midlands. Here are a couple more bits of old footage of hardy British ladies and gentlemen cycling around Birmingham in the 1930s: http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=3932 Note how

RE: OT: Vinyl vs. Digital : One retailers sales data

2009-11-21 Thread J.C. O'Connell
FWIW, heres one data point from a very large and popular vinyl retailer: http://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=topsellersTop_Count=100f ield_cat=5 These kind of reissue titles have been popular for the last 15 years or so when vinyl started rising in popularity again after the near

Re: OT: Geotagging

2009-11-21 Thread Thibouille
Boris, it seems theres is no ready-to-go easy to find from Israel because, it seems, of security reasons. There's a way to grab free map and adapt them for the device however. But no commercialized maps, at least from Garmin. On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:27 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com

Re: Happy Birthday Listmeister!

2009-11-21 Thread mike wilson
frank theriault wrote: Rather than a gift, I made a donation in your name to the Ken Rockwell Fund I donated to the Walrus (moustache) Conservation Society. Keep them rolling, Douglas. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESOs - Basel

2009-11-21 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Jim! I'm about to post a couple more from that set--but now you've already seen them! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 11/21/09, Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com wrote: From: Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com Subject: Re: PESOs - Basel To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday,

PESO - Wisteria

2009-11-21 Thread Rick Womer
A window looking onto one of Basel's many pleasant squares. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204515 (K10D, DA16-45) Rick -- 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

PESO - To the Red Snail

2009-11-21 Thread Rick Womer
This is one of the narrower houses we've seen, facing the river in Basel. The frescoed picture of the snail has the legend Zum Rotten Schneck -- To the Red Snail. I have no idea why. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204547 (K10D, DA 16-45) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PDML Annual ordering

2009-11-21 Thread Doug Franklin
Peter Loveday wrote: Anyone know how I choose the paper type I want for a PDML Annual order? I seem to recall selecting premium paper in the past was a separate book or somesuch, but I can't find any option for it. They're in the PDML Notebook page I've been half-heartedly maintaining:

Re: OT: Geotagging

2009-11-21 Thread Doug Franklin
Thibouille wrote: Boris, it seems theres is no ready-to-go easy to find from Israel because, it seems, of security reasons. There's a way to grab free map and adapt them for the device however. But no commercialized maps, at least from Garmin. Boris, you could also try Googling around the web,

GESO - what I did last weekend

2009-11-21 Thread Scott Loveless
The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a wonderful LSD ride. We left Wellsboro, PA on Saturday, November 14th and finished up mid-afternoon the next day in Jersey Shore, PA. 62-ish miles, with lots of site seeing, bullshitting and 5mph ambling. Camped at Black Walnut Bottom, just like last year. Saw

Re: PESO - Wisteria

2009-11-21 Thread Jack Davis
Like it, Rick!! I know your chosen angle precludes your doing much about this, but I kind of a wish the upper windows would go away. Cropping without eliminating the cornice and/or creating a distracting angle at the top would be pretty much beyond me. That, of course, doesn't mean it can't be

Re: PESO - To the Red Snail

2009-11-21 Thread Jack Davis
Perhaps that's a red apron the cyclist is wearing and she is on her way to work in the Red Snail restaurant.(?) Well caught, interesting scene. Jack --- On Sat, 11/21/09, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Subject: PESO - To the Red Snail To: Pentax

Re: GESO - what I did last weekend

2009-11-21 Thread Jack Davis
Nice to continue to replace smoke in you lungs with crisp clear fall air. Good photo coverage of what I'm sure was a very nice experience. Jack --- On Sat, 11/21/09, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: From: Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com Subject: GESO - what I did last weekend

Re: PDML Annual ordering

2009-11-21 Thread Mark Roberts
On Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07:05 +1030, you wrote: Anyone know how I choose the paper type I want for a PDML Annual order? I seem to recall selecting premium paper in the past was a separate book or somesuch, but I can't find any option for it. Blurb.com makes it impossible to sell the same book

Re: GESO - what I did last weekend

2009-11-21 Thread David J Brooks
I don't see any bears. Dave On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 11:48 AM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a wonderful LSD ride.  We left Wellsboro, PA on Saturday, November 14th and finished up mid-afternoon the next day in Jersey Shore, PA.  62-ish miles, with

Re: PESO - To the Red Snail

2009-11-21 Thread David J Brooks
Nice. I like the contrast between the white and red. Dave On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: This is one of the narrower houses we've seen, facing the river in Basel.   The frescoed picture of the snail has the legend Zum Rotten Schneck -- To the Red

Re: PESO - Wisteria

2009-11-21 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a pretty shot Dave On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:25 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: A window looking onto one of Basel's many pleasant squares. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204515 (K10D, DA16-45) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - what I did last weekend

2009-11-21 Thread Scott Loveless
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 1:02 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I don't see any bears. They didn't stick around long enough for us to get cameras out. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: GESO - what I did last weekend

2009-11-21 Thread Rick Womer
Nooo, Scott. LSD gives you trips, not rides. How you got your hallucinations digitized, I have no idea; but hey, you're a computer guy. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 11/21/09, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a wonderful LSD ride. 

Re: PESO - Wisteria

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 7:25:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: A window looking onto one of Basel's many pleasant squares. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204515 (K10D, DA16-45) Rick === Very pleasant scene. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: PESO - Wisteria

2009-11-21 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Jack! I wanted to eliminate the upper windows and angle, too, but shooting postions were restricted, and most Photoshop manipulations are beyond me, too. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 11/21/09, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Like it, Rick!! I know your

Re: PESO - To the Red Snail

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 7:46:11 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: This is one of the narrower houses we've seen, facing the river in Basel. The frescoed picture of the snail has the legend Zum Rotten Schneck -- To the Red Snail. I have no idea why.

Re: PESO - The Birds and I

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
Excellent photos of some fascinating art. Thanks for sharing. Paul On Nov 20, 2009, at 2:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Went along to Sculpture by the Sea again this year. Great walk - interesting sculptures with the usual eclectic mix of the Wonderful, the Woeful and the Weird.

Fun spot for Bay area folks, Seaport Blvd, Redwood City

2009-11-21 Thread Larry Colen
On my way up to Friday Night Blues last night, I saw a sign at an AM/ PM that made me wonder WTF they were thinking, I hope that you'll get a chuckle out of it too: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4123026770/in/set-72157622849212838/ Years ago, I used to work at the end of Seaport Blvd

Belgrade raw (somewhat OT)

2009-11-21 Thread Luka Knezevic-Strika
Hey all, please check out http://www.belgraderaw.com/ It's a website, by 6 photographers from belgrade (myself included). We try to approach differently to mainstream (around here at least, but i think generally as well) and present our city as we see it. So far we have five short photo essays

PESOs for a hot day

2009-11-21 Thread Derby Chang
It's going to be a scorcher today. Thought I'd post a few chill photos http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_leap/index.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_bathingdog/01.htm D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - The Birds and I

2009-11-21 Thread David J Brooks
Good stuff. Really like the skull Dave On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 2:12 AM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all Went along to Sculpture by the Sea again this year.  Great walk - interesting sculptures with the usual eclectic mix of the Wonderful, the Woeful and the Weird.

Re: PESOs for a hot day

2009-11-21 Thread David J Brooks
Neato Dave On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: It's going to be a scorcher today. Thought I'd post a few chill photos http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_leap/index.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_bathingdog/01.htm

Re: Belgrade raw (somewhat OT)

2009-11-21 Thread Derby Chang
Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: Hey all, please check out http://www.belgraderaw.com/ It's a website, by 6 photographers from belgrade (myself included). We try to approach differently to mainstream (around here at least, but i think generally as well) and present our city as we see it. So far we

Re: NSW PDML 2010

2009-11-21 Thread Derby Chang
Christian wrote: It's 4 weeks before we depart for 'stralia and I just wanted to start planning for the PDML meet up in Sydney for January. After spending time at my in-laws in Tamworth, we'll be in Sydney from January 3rd to January 8th (we leave for LA at 9pm on the 8th). So who's in?

OT GESO - Cuthbert and the Nightwalkers

2009-11-21 Thread Derby Chang
I love seeing young bands get up, have a go, and clearly have a lot of fun while doing it Cuthbert had the most people I've ever seen on the Annandale stage. At one time there were a dozen, along with giant balloons, and sing-along placards. Very entertaining

RE: PESO - The Birds and I

2009-11-21 Thread Bob W
Damien Hirst http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6971116.stm Good stuff. Really like the skull Dave On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 2:12 AM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all Went along to Sculpture by the Sea again this year.  Great walk - interesting

Re: PESO - Dig Those Goggles!

2009-11-21 Thread Derby Chang
frank theriault wrote: I know I post lots of pans of various vehicles passing me by on the street: scooters, bikes, motorcycles, cars, various forms of public transit. I hope they aren't getting boring, but to me each features something a bit different or unusual. This young lady on the Vespa

Re: Fun spot for Bay area folks, Seaport Blvd, Redwood City

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
The sign is a hoot. From among the set I really like 469 and 486 Paul On Nov 21, 2009, at 4:28 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On my way up to Friday Night Blues last night, I saw a sign at an AM/PM that made me wonder WTF they were thinking, I hope that you'll get a chuckle out of it too:

PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
Just a leaf on the lawn after the second rain we've had in about a month to month and a half. Yes, even though California has hit the rainy season we remain drought/semi-drought ridden and aren't getting much. Nothing special, I just wanted to celebrate the rain and I liked the light.

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread Jack Davis
I agree with you, Marnie..it is nice lighting. I understand the Sierra got a good amount of snow and the ski resorts are all puckered for a Thanksgiving holiday crowed. The valley received nothing like what was enthusiastically predicted. Only about 1/4 of a drippy inch. Jack --- On Sat,

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 3:08:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: I agree with you, Marnie..it is nice lighting. I understand the Sierra got a good amount of snow and the ski resorts are all puckered for a Thanksgiving holiday crowed. The valley received nothing

Re: PESOs for a hot day

2009-11-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes, that's pleasant! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 3:52 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Neato Dave On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: It's going to be a scorcher today. Thought I'd post a few chill photos

Re: PESO - The Birds and I

2009-11-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Brian, Love the Tracing Tower photo. The artwork is interesting and the photos do a good job showing it off. I love the way the black tower stands out against the blue sky on my favorite. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 3:11 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Excellent

Re: PDML Annual ordering

2009-11-21 Thread Peter Loveday
I've just adjusted the settings so that you can buy the Permium Paper version from Blurb. The standard version can be ordered through my web site (I keep some of the paperback on hand at all times). Anyway, the official Blurb page should now show Premium Paper.

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Marnie, That's pretty, and elegantly simple with nice colors. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 4:34 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Just a leaf on the lawn after the second rain we've had in about a month to  month and a half. Yes, even though California has hit the rainy season we

Re: OT - Can you ID this mount?

2009-11-21 Thread Cotty
On 21/11/09, Anthony Farr, discombobulated, unleashed: The really big Centuries were once regarded as the best big lenses by surf photographers. I wonder if that reputation also held for the relatively short models. It's probably worth the risk if the bidding stays low. Century still have a

Re: OT GESO - Cuthbert and the Nightwalkers

2009-11-21 Thread Cotty
On 22/11/09, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: Cuthbert had the most people I've ever seen on the Annandale stage. At one time there were a dozen, along with giant balloons, and sing-along placards. Very entertaining http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_cuthbert/index.htm

Re: PESO - Last Cigarette?

2009-11-21 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/09, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Not as in last before quitting, rather, last before he collects enough change for the next pack: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/11/last-cigarette.html Question: Does my shadow ruin it? Oddly, adds to it! -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: PESO - Last Cigarette?

2009-11-21 Thread steve harley
On 2009-11-20 18:28 , frank theriault wrote: Not as in last before quitting, rather, last before he collects enough change for the next pack: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/11/last-cigarette.html Question: Does my shadow ruin it? it's slightly distracting, but the shot might feel

Re: OT: Vinyl vs. Digital : One retailers sales data

2009-11-21 Thread steve harley
On 2009-11-21 04:11 , J.C. O'Connell wrote: http://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=topsellersTop_Count=100f ield_cat=5 interesting; this very large and popular vinyl retailer carries 27 vinyl releases in the hip hop/rap category, 14 in funk, then there's electronica, with zero

Re: PDML Annual ordering

2009-11-21 Thread Stan Halpin
IMHO, the Blurb dust jacket looks nicer initially, but the image-wrap is clearly more durable. If they offered a version with dust jacket wrapped around an image wrap, I would take that in a heartbeat! As it is, none of the several Blurb books I have purchased for self and for gifts (own work

PESO - Neon

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
Taken about an hour ago, about 5 blocks from my house: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/11/neon.html Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESOs for a hot day

2009-11-21 Thread Peter McIntosh
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: It's going to be a scorcher today. Thought I'd post a few chill photos http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_leap/index.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_bathingdog/01.htm D I'm

Re: GESO - what I did last weekend

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 11:48 AM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a wonderful LSD ride.  We left Wellsboro, PA on Saturday, November 14th and finished up mid-afternoon the next day in Jersey Shore, PA.  62-ish miles, with lots of site seeing,

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Marnie, That's pretty, and elegantly simple with nice colors. I can't say it much better than Bob, so I'll just agree with him. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PESOs for a hot day

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: It's going to be a scorcher today. Thought I'd post a few chill photos http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_leap/index.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_bathingdog/01.htm Bathing Dog

Re: OT GESO - Cuthbert and the Nightwalkers

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 5:04 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I love seeing young bands get up, have a go, and clearly have a lot of fun while doing it Cuthbert had the most people I've ever seen on the Annandale stage. At one time there were a dozen, along with giant balloons, and

Re: PESO - To the Red Snail

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: This is one of the narrower houses we've seen, facing the river in Basel.   The frescoed picture of the snail has the legend Zum Rotten Schneck -- To the Red Snail.  I have no idea why.

Re: GESO - what I did last weekend

2009-11-21 Thread Scott Loveless
On 11/21/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I know I'm going to hate myself for asking (because once I hear the answer I'll go I knew that!), but what's an LSD ride? Long Slow Distance. Very nice little gallery - looks like a spectacular place to camp. My fave is the

Re: Belgrade raw (somewhat OT)

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Luka Knezevic-Strika lukastr...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, please check out http://www.belgraderaw.com/ It's a website, by 6 photographers from belgrade (myself included). We try to approach differently to mainstream (around here at least, but i think generally

Re: Fun spot for Bay area folks, Seaport Blvd, Redwood City

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On my way up to Friday Night Blues last night, I saw a sign at an AM/PM that made me wonder WTF they were thinking, I hope that you'll get a chuckle out of it too:

PESO: Boots

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
She sees me. Thought she might kick my butt with those big boots. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226272 -- 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: PESO - Wisteria

2009-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:25 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: A window looking onto one of Basel's many pleasant squares. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204515 Beautiful. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Neon

2009-11-21 Thread Scott Loveless
On 11/21/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Taken about an hour ago, about 5 blocks from my house: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/11/neon.html I likes it, I do. You could bump up the contrast a bit and call it a still from some old film noir. -- Scott Loveless

RE: OT: Vinyl vs. Digital : One retailers sales data

2009-11-21 Thread J.C. O'Connell
Your post is not clear if your being serious or sarcastic. I will state what I have been saying all along, I don't believe the majority of new vinyl sales in 2009 is dance records as suggested, its mostly reissues of classic rock, jazz and classical. I have been follwing the new LP market for 20

Re: OT: Vinyl vs. Digital : One retailers sales data

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
On Nov 21, 2009, at 9:09 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Your post is not clear if your being serious or sarcastic. I will state what I have been saying all along, Mark! I don't believe the majority of new vinyl sales in 2009 is dance records as suggested, its mostly reissues of classic rock,

Re: PESOs for a hot day

2009-11-21 Thread Anthony Farr
2009/11/22 Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com: I'm almost tempted to drive to the coast. It's midday here in western Sydney, and it's just hit 40DegC. And it's still rising. And the cloud cover hasn't gone yet! Regards, Peter in western Sydney -- It's 35DegC in the shade outside my

Re: PDML Annual ordering

2009-11-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Peter Loveday wrote: I've just adjusted the settings so that you can buy the Permium Paper version from Blurb. The standard version can be ordered through my web site (I keep some of the paperback on hand at all times). Anyway, the official Blurb page should now show Premium Paper.

Re: PESO: Boots

2009-11-21 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:46:12 -0500 paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: She sees me. Thought she might kick my butt with those big boots. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226272 just a touch crowded head and foot wise for me. though i think i would have given up some of her

Re: PESO - Neon

2009-11-21 Thread Jack Davis
Iconic frame. Multiple impressions recalled. Enjoyed it. Jack --- On Sat, 11/21/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Neon To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 4:59 PM

Re: PESO: Boots

2009-11-21 Thread Jack Davis
Your butt might be preferable to another area.(?) Jack --- On Sat, 11/21/09, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO: Boots To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:46 PM She sees me.

Re: OT GESO - Cuthbert and the Nightwalkers

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
An excellent set. Lots of energy. Paul On Nov 21, 2009, at 8:24 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 5:04 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I love seeing young bands get up, have a go, and clearly have a lot of fun while doing it Cuthbert had the most people I've

Re: PESO - To the Red Snail

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
You communicate the scale very well. Nice shot of an interesting building. Paul On Nov 21, 2009, at 8:25 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: This is one of the narrower houses we've seen, facing the river in Basel. The frescoed

Re: PESO - Neon

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
Saw this one on Facebook. Worth a second look here. Well done. Paul On Nov 21, 2009, at 9:37 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Iconic frame. Multiple impressions recalled. Enjoyed it. Jack --- On Sat, 11/21/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault

Re: PESO - Wisteria

2009-11-21 Thread Tim Bray
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 7:25 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: A window looking onto one of Basel's many pleasant squares. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204515 Nice composition, and my congrats for having the restraint to avoid cranking up the purple; I would've, for sure.

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 3:44:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Marnie, That's pretty, and elegantly simple with nice colors. Regards, Bob S. == Thanks, Bob. Marnie :-) On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 4:34 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Just a leaf on the lawn

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 5:14:09 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Marnie, That's pretty, and elegantly simple with nice colors. I can't say it much better than Bob, so I'll just

Re: PESO - Last Cigarette?

2009-11-21 Thread Fernando
Nice shot Question: Does my shadow ruin it? Nope. IMHO it actually makes it better, kind of a connection with the guy. On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:28 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Not as in last before quitting, rather, last before he collects enough change for the next

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
Nice color. And I like the sparkle of the water. Well done. Paul On Nov 21, 2009, at 10:22 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 11/21/2009 3:44:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Marnie, That's pretty, and elegantly simple with nice colors. Regards,

Re: PESO: Battery Point Light

2009-11-21 Thread Fernando
Hi Jack I couldn't do it before, I saw this one at work and wasn't able to comment. Amazing shot, great light and composition; what I like the most is the mix of a contrasty main subject and the hazy background. PDML book worthy. On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 3:46 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com

Re: PESO - The Birds and I

2009-11-21 Thread Tim Bray
On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 11:12 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all Went along to Sculpture by the Sea again this year.  Great walk - interesting sculptures with the usual eclectic mix of the Wonderful, the Woeful and the Weird. Here's a shot taken just for the hell of

Re: PESO: Berceuse siderurgique

2009-11-21 Thread Tim Bray
2009/11/18 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: To a dreamy Satie'esque air...: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/19282469 Wow. -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

GESO: Just sayin', that 50-135...

2009-11-21 Thread Tim Bray
... it's an unreasonably wonderful lens. Took some shots of a 5K run at a geek conference in totally horrible lighting conditions, they were crossing the finish line against a background of a brilliant San Francisco Bay sunrise. The fact that they are even remotely usable is a miracle.

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread Rick Womer
Marnie, I like this. Raindrops on a leaf are one o' them cliches; raindrops on the blades of grass surrounding the leaf are a nice twist. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 11/21/09, eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Just a leaf on the lawn after the second rain

Re: PESO: Boots

2009-11-21 Thread Rick Womer
They're not steel-toed. Nothing to worry about. Nice shot! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 11/21/09, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: She sees me. Thought she might kick my butt with those big boots. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226272 --

Re: GESO: Just sayin', that 50-135...

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
On Nov 21, 2009, at 10:57 PM, Tim Bray wrote: ... it's an unreasonably wonderful lens. Agreed. Took some shots of a 5K run at a geek conference in totally horrible lighting conditions, they were crossing the finish line against a background of a brilliant San Francisco Bay sunrise. The

GESO: California coast

2009-11-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Here are 3 shots from a recent trip to Monterey, California - a beautiful but expensive place. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226613size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226711size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226704size=lg Offered for your enjoyment.

Re: PESO: Boots

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 5:46:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: She sees me. Thought she might kick my butt with those big boots. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226272 === Wishful thinking? :-) Nice shot. Marnie aka Doe

Re: PESO - Neon

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 4:59:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Taken about an hour ago, about 5 blocks from my house: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/11/neon.html Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank == Nice, and

Re: PESO - The Second Rain

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 7:33:16 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: Nice color. And I like the sparkle of the water. Well done. Paul = Thanks, Paul. --- I like this. Raindrops on a leaf are one o' them cliches; raindrops on the blades

Lightroom jpegs

2009-11-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
I'd like to export jpegs from Lightroom with some control over the pixel width and height. What am I missing? My exports come out as full sized jpegs, but I need a max of 1,000 pixels for Photo.Net, so I open Photoshop Elements and resize. How can I get this as a 1 step process in Lightroom?

Re: PESOs for a hot day

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 1:51:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, der...@iinet.net.au writes: It's going to be a scorcher today. Thought I'd post a few chill photos http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_11/09_11_leap/index.htm

Re: Fun spot for Bay area folks, Seaport Blvd, Redwood City

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 1:28:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, l...@red4est.com writes: Despite my intent to just shoot a few test shots and come back at a more convenient time, if they worked out, I did manage to get a few shots that I don't think entirely suck:

Re: GESO: California coast

2009-11-21 Thread paul stenquist
Nice work. Love the first one. A classic seascape.. Paul On Nov 21, 2009, at 11:31 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Here are 3 shots from a recent trip to Monterey, California - a beautiful but expensive place. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226613size=lg

Re: GESO: California coast

2009-11-21 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/21/2009 8:31:51 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Here are 3 shots from a recent trip to Monterey, California - a beautiful but expensive place. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10226613size=lg

Re: PDML Annual ordering

2009-11-21 Thread Ken Waller
Can't imagine anything better than the image wrap ! I have both the image wrap and the soft cover, which turns out to have been a mistake on my part. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Peter Loveday pe...@loveday.org Subject: Re: PDML Annual

Re: GESO: California coast

2009-11-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Marnie, That's a classic old hang glider air foil. He actually took off with it. The first time I saw the Lone Cyprus, we could walk right out to it. (1960?) Bad idea as my mom wanted a souvenir piece of 'driftwood'. People yelled at us... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 11:02 PM,

Re: GESO: California coast

2009-11-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thanks Paul. There's an old family story behind that image. :-( Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:58 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Nice work. Love the first one. A classic seascape.. Paul On Nov 21, 2009, at 11:31 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Here are 3 shots from a

PESO: Old Dutch Parsonage

2009-11-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have be photographing some of our local landmarks. I have been trying to vary the images from the usual head on shot of the buildings. This one has been a bit difficult for me, because of the surroundings. I tried to use the fence across the street as a visual lead-in, but I'm not sure

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