Re: Need more photos for the December PUG

2009-12-01 Thread gldnbearz
On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 8:50 AM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: Also, we should probably finalize a list for 2010.  Any thoughts? Sun Moon Stars Earth Water Fire Pets Weather Transportation (this might be too easy for some...) Red Blue Black White -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread AlunFoto
2009/12/1 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: One could argue that if these tactics had been in place before nuts with ideals and death wishes started blowing up buildings, Wingnuts. Or in the London case, Tubenuts. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML

Re: PESO - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

2009-12-01 Thread AlunFoto
Whoah! Thanks for the overwhelming response, folks! Now I'm stunned... Jostein 2009/11/30 AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com: In blog: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/11/south-georgia-salisbury-plain.html Image only:

Re: PESO - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

2009-12-01 Thread AlunFoto
2009/12/1 Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com: Dare we ask what shit chat is? It's just the Norwegian words that Google won't translate to English. Like bærtur, førjuls or værbeskytta. You wouldn't believe how expletive such chats can get in our language. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

Re: GENT (for Larry mainly) Detroit muscle in the rain

2009-12-01 Thread eckinator
2009/12/1 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: They *seem* pretty nice, but it's hard to tell, I'll need you to ship it here for me to tell for certain. :) as in the cars or the files? ]=) Between the two of us, it averages out just about right. my English fails me here, help me out, please

Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread Sasha Sobol
Just returned from a short vacation. We had snow, fog, sun and trees - an almost no people around. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ or http://www.flickriver.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ Comments and critique are as welcome as ever. --Sasha -- PDML

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread Thibouille
It seems to be true, not a PSed one. Benefits: * construction (Limited finish it seems) * WRed. * still a DFA of course so 'FF'. It makes much sense to WR a macro IMO. Lots of people using that kind of lenses outside will be happy and it is a good selling point against third party alternatives.

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread eckinator
well given the time to market of the 60-250 we can all hang back and not sell our current dfa100s until 2012, is it? hurry up pentax, I want that thing... 2009/12/1 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: It seems to be true, not a PSed one. Benefits: * construction (Limited finish it seems) *

Re: PESO - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

2009-12-01 Thread mike wilson
AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: In blog: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/11/south-georgia-salisbury-plain.html Image only: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VWBjZjc1fI4/SxQILh8HaSI/AqI/KTSMD3F1UEw/s1600/_2MG0176-Edit.jpg What are they so entranced with? Or are they pining? --

Re: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread Christian
Sasha Sobol wrote: Just returned from a short vacation. We had snow, fog, sun and trees - an almost no people around. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ or http://www.flickriver.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ Comments and critique are as welcome as ever.

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread Mark Roberts
eckinator wrote: well given the time to market of the 60-250 we can all hang back and not sell our current dfa100s until 2012, is it? hurry up pentax, I want that thing... Unfortunately, the image shown is a Photoshop-job made from a 31 Ltd and one or two other lenses. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

2009-12-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
I honestly think shit chat should be an English expression. Much better than chitchat. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2009/12/1 AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com: 2009/12/1 Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com: Dare we ask what shit chat is? It's just the Norwegian words that Google

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread Thibouille
60-250 had been announced and, indeed, much postponed. Probably why Pentax doesn't announce lenses anymore. You can't be late when nothing is supposed to come... On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 12:30 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: well given the time to market of the 60-250 we can all hang back

Re: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread eactivist
In a message dated 12/1/2009 2:15:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, sa...@asobol.com writes: Just returned from a short vacation. We had snow, fog, sun and trees - an almost no people around. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ or

Re: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Enjoyed your drive through these two photogenic national parks. Some nice shots. Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: From: Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com Subject: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009,

Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic One could argue that if these tactics had been in place before nuts with ideals and death wishes started blowing up buildings, we might be living in a slightly less dangerous world

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: eckinator Subject: Re: The magic of Photoshop... well given the time to market of the 60-250 we can all hang back and not sell our current dfa100s until 2012, is it? Your an optimist. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread eckinator
2009/12/1 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: and there are many more important and covert investigations going on of a much more serious nature, the vast majority we all will never know about. Playing devils advocate for a moment, if this wasn't happening there would be plenty who would chirp up to

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread eckinator
2009/12/1 William Robb war...@gmail.com: Your an optimist. William Robb Have to be seeing I gave up Canon to join the Pentax crowd in 12/2007 =) -- 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

Re: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 5:14 AM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: Just returned from a short vacation. We had snow, fog, sun and trees - an almost no people around. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ or

Re: PESO - Friday Night Jazz Part II

2009-12-01 Thread David J Brooks
Yes, this one is better, and i like the grain. Dave On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: No one was thrilled with my first Friday Night Jazz PESO, with good reason. I think this might be a bit better, notwithstanding the technical deficiencies (not

Re: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice gallery. Some nice ones in there. Dave On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 5:14 AM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: Just returned from a short vacation. We had snow, fog, sun and trees - an almost no people around. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ or

Re: PESO - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

2009-12-01 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 9:33 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Dare we ask what shit chat is? Talking on the phone whislt in the bathroom.?? Dave Sent from my iPod On Nov 30, 2009, at 7:21 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: Jostein pinged me at the gmail chat today. After a

Re: PESO: 8 Points

2009-12-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thanks Doug On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 12:20 AM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: Friday night was a hard freeze here. Saturday morning, Lynn and I visited the Arboretum and ran into a bunch of bachlors. This one posed for my K-7 and A300/4 lens.

PESO: Star trails

2009-12-01 Thread Charles Robinson
I've never really done a lot of nighttime long-exposure work with digital because I thought it wasn't possible (too much noise, battery life, etc). However, when I was trying to shoot the Leonid meteor shower a few weeks ago I did some experimenting and found that it works pretty well.

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread Thibouille
The ongoing thought, both on DPR and Pentaxforums, is that the pic isn't a picture of the said lens but a CAD rendering of it. It seems there's been a confirmation that the said lens is indeed coming but as usual this is not an official confirmation so basically... it hints at the fact it may be

Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cotty, I imagine we'd be absolutely wacko over here if some terrorist bombed a subway or bus, so I understand somewhat. What I don't get is the focus on photographers. Once upon a time, I knew someone who wanted pictures inside various competitor's fast food outlets. He took along a small child

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
A waterproof DA 100/2.8 Macro would be welcome, but I've never had problems using an A100/2.8 Macro. If waterproofing is the only new additional feature, it's not enough of a reason to upgrade. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 8:59 AM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: The ongoing

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread mike wilson
eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: 2009/12/1 William Robb war...@gmail.com: Your an optimist. William Robb Have to be seeing I gave up Canon to join the Pentax crowd in 12/2007 =) That just means you prefer fun to measurbation with no climax. In other words, a person of

Re: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
My favorites are the 2 shots of the tree trunks with light streaming in and a snow dusted forest floor. Your gallery does a nice job capturing these giant trees. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 4:14 AM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: Just returned from a short vacation. We had

OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo trip. Was carrying the mother bag, a satellite bag containing the K20, DA 16-45 etc. and a light tripod (3001 Bogen w/mini ball head). Bogen is easier to spell. As I approached the door into the house, I caught my toe on

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread P N Stenquist
Sorry to hear that, but I hope you're okay. When I fall I tend to hold my camera up in the air and hit the ground with my face. Your decision was probably the more intelligent choice. Paul On Dec 1, 2009, at 10:44 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Boris Liberman
As long as it is plastic and metal that need repair, it is unfortunate and unpleasant but harmless... On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo trip. Was carrying the mother bag, a satellite

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: Thibouille It seems to be true, not a PSed one. The lens might be a real one, I don't know, but the image shown was Photoshop. -- 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: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Yes! The right perspective, Boris. Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:17 AM As long as it is plastic and metal that need

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Tom C
Yikes! Sorry. A testament to your survival though. Hope you're OK. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo trip. Was carrying the mother bag, a satellite bag containing the K20, DA 16-45

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
As it turned out, I didn't go down..damn it! BG Why do men not want to make but one trip when carrying stuff..even if it means using your teeth if necessary? Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re:

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Physically fine..thanks, Tom. Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:31 AM Yikes!  Sorry.  A testament to your survival though.  Hope you're

Re: PESO - After Last Call

2009-12-01 Thread Sasha Sobol
Really nice one. --S On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 5:56 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:15 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Excellent shot. A really story there. Paul Thanks, Paul, and thanks to everyone else who commented.

Re: PESO - Sculpture in the Desert

2009-12-01 Thread Sasha Sobol
Nice story and great photo. --S On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 8:09 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 3:53 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Very well captured. The composition raises it to the next level. I agree with Ken. cheers, frank --

Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: eckinator 2009/12/1 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: One could argue that if these tactics had been in place before nuts with ideals and death wishes started blowing up buildings, we might be living in a slightly less dangerous world flame proof suit on better not tell his folks:

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Jack, back in 2007 I swiped the perfectly good FA 43/1.9 Ltd off the counter on my way to Prague. So I can totally relate to what you feel. But most importantly you were unharmed. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Yes! The right perspective, Boris. Jack --

RE: OOPS!

2009-12-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: Jack Davis Sad moment.. Yep. Glad you're ok, and it was only things that got hurt. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OOPS!

2009-12-01 Thread eckinator
Totally... sorry to hear about your mishap and remember this happens to all of us in some form or another =) Cheers Ecke 2009/12/1 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: From: Jack Davis Sad moment.. Yep. Glad you're ok, and it was only things that got hurt. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: PESO - Smoking Bob

2009-12-01 Thread Bob W
Bob Zombie is a messenger here in Toronto. Took this one back in the summer at his loft. I wish I hadn't cut off his right hand, but otherwise I kind of like the mood: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/11/smoking-bob.html He's a zombie - it'll grow back -- PDML

RE: RIP - Sam Haskins

2009-12-01 Thread Bob W
Long-time fashion photographer and Pentax 67 user has perished. http://www.samhaskinsblog.com/?p=726 Rest in peace. That's sad. He was one of the first photographers whose name I knew. He had a number of exhibitions in London recently, which I saw, and it was good to see his name becoming

GESO - Authumn reflections

2009-12-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
Another shameless blog plug. These shots where hard to make and render. Nature tends to be rather chaotic, and chaos seldom makes good pictures. What do you think? Roses or crap? Please have your say. MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: OT - Anyone Want a Programming Job?

2009-12-01 Thread Bob W
I've been w/o work the last two months (BTW anyone know of any SAP gigs around the country and have a contact?) and out of curiosity, looked on craigslist. Any of you software developers will love this one. At least read the big paragraph close to the bottom. Med to Adv Programmer

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, Glad you're OK. I was gonna ask about 2 trips, but you volunteered it yourself. I find they are making the damned throw rugs taller every year! :-) Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: As it turned out, I didn't go down..damn it! BG Why

Re: GESO - Authumn reflections

2009-12-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tim, I don't understand or comprehend what the diagonal thing is. Can you explain? Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: Another shameless blog plug. These shots where hard to make and render. Nature tends to be rather chaotic, and chaos

PESO - Prince Olav Harbour

2009-12-01 Thread AlunFoto
In blog: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/12/prince-olav-harbour.html Image: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VWBjZjc1fI4/SxVbwDRtUeI/AqY/zYyNPksXvcE/s1600/_IGP1120-Edit-2.jpg On the same day as the previous shot, but at a different location. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

RE: GESO - Authumn reflections

2009-12-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: Tim ?sleby Another shameless blog plug. These shots where hard to make and render. Nature tends to be rather chaotic, and chaos seldom makes good pictures. What do you think? Roses or crap? Please have your say. MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ The first two work for me as

Re: GESO - Authumn reflections

2009-12-01 Thread Paul Sorenson
I couldn't tell either until I clicked on the pix in the blog for a larger view - looks like an unpaved road. -p Bob Sullivan wrote: Tim, I don't understand or comprehend what the diagonal thing is. Can you explain? Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM, Tim Øsleby

Re: GESO - Authumn reflections

2009-12-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
Correct :-) -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2009/12/1 Paul Sorenson allarou...@earthlink.net: I couldn't tell either until I clicked on the pix in the blog for a larger view - looks like an unpaved road. -p Bob Sullivan wrote: Tim, I don't understand or comprehend what

Re: GESO - Authumn reflections

2009-12-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
Abstract is good. Don't know if art is ;-) -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2009/12/1 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: From: Tim ?sleby Another shameless blog plug. These shots where hard to make and render. Nature tends to be rather chaotic, and chaos seldom makes good

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob Sullivan Jack, Glad you're OK. I was gonna ask about 2 trips, but you volunteered it yourself. I find they are making the damned throw rugs taller every year! :-) Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: As it turned out, I didn't go

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 10:44 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Sad moment.. Both K20 body and lens are on their way to the new Pentax repair facility at 250 North 54th st, Chandler, AZ 85226. Jack (sniff) I feel your pain. Back in 2006, i was sitting in a plastic chair on the dock

Re: PESO - Prince Olav Harbour

2009-12-01 Thread David J Brooks
Why do you taunt us like this,;-) Another fantastic image. Great light, colours and detail Dave On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 1:14 PM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: In blog: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/12/prince-olav-harbour.html Image:

Re: The magic of Photoshop...

2009-12-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
I concur. Not magic. Just manipulation. The worst sin was insufficient curve to the text at the base of the lens. On Dec 1, 2009, at 08:18 , John Sessoms wrote: From: Thibouille It seems to be true, not a PSed one. The lens might be a real one, I don't know, but the image shown was

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/1/2009 7:44:57 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Happens to the best of us. (Obviously.) Glad you're okay, which is the important thing. Marnie :-) Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo trip. Was

Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/1/2009 7:19:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Cotty, I imagine we'd be absolutely wacko over here if some terrorist bombed a subway or bus, so I understand somewhat. What I don't get is the focus on photographers. Once upon a time, I knew

Re: GESO - Authumn reflections

2009-12-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/1/2009 9:48:45 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, maritim...@gmail.com writes: Another shameless blog plug. These shots where hard to make and render. Nature tends to be rather chaotic, and chaos seldom makes good pictures. What do you think? Roses or crap? Please have your

Re: PESO - Prince Olav Harbour

2009-12-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/1/2009 10:14:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, alunf...@gmail.com writes: In blog: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/12/prince-olav-harbour.html Image: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VWBjZjc1fI4/SxVbwDRtUeI/AqY/zYyNPksXvcE/s1600/_IGP1120-Edit-2.jpg On the same day as

Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 8:13 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic One could argue that if these tactics had been in place before nuts with ideals and death wishes started blowing up

Re: PESO: 8 Points

2009-12-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
IMO this is a better picture than the one you submitted. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10266532 The one you did is good, but I dig this one -- MaritimTim . http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2009/11/29 Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com: Friday night was a hard freeze here. Saturday

Re: PESO: Sunday trip with friends

2009-12-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
Good work Stig. And I totally agree about the favourite. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2009/11/29 SV Hovland p...@heime.org: http://download.heime.org/foto/Gjesdal%20Fotoklubb%20tur/index.html Pictures from a trip today. My own favourite is this one:

Re: GESO - Authumn reflections

2009-12-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
So you think it's crap ;-) Thanks for being honest. That's what I need. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2009/12/1 eactiv...@aol.com: In a message dated 12/1/2009 9:48:45 A.M.  Pacific Standard Time, maritim...@gmail.com writes: Another shameless blog  plug. These shots

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
I tend to fall elbow first, when my hands are occupied with important stuff. Important stuff could mean anything from a slice of bread, to a DSRL. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2009/12/1 P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Sorry to hear that, but I hope you're okay. When

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 1, 2009, at 12:20, David J Brooks wrote: Back in 2006, i was sitting in a plastic chair on the dock at the hunt camp. The back leg cracked and i fell back wards, with my FA 70-200 and istD in hand. As with you, my instincts kicked in and o out my hand out, which happened to be the one

Re: OT- Arsenal Factory Shuts Down.

2009-12-01 Thread Margus Männik
John Sessoms wrote: From: P. J. Alling From the Online Photographer. I know my first thought was, they were still /manufacturing/ cameras? The end of an era... I think they were still manufacturing lenses, although the Super-Rotator TS seems to have been out of production for some time.

Re: GENT (for Larry mainly) Detroit muscle in the rain

2009-12-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 1, 2009, at 2:10 AM, eckinator wrote: 2009/12/1 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: They *seem* pretty nice, but it's hard to tell, I'll need you to ship it here for me to tell for certain. :) as in the cars or the files? ]=) The car or the lens, they both look nice... Between

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread P. J. Alling
Sounds similar to my experience with an LX and Vivitar S1 35-86mm f2.8 a couple years before I went digital. Except that the only ill effects were that the FA-1 prism won't dismount and the back of the camera and the filter ring of the lens are a bit scared. Both camera and lens still work

OT: Black Windows-- oops!

2009-12-01 Thread paul stenquist
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Re: PESO - Friday Night Jazz

2009-12-01 Thread Brian Walters
I don't often disagree with Marnie, but I like this. He looks to be channeling Van Morrison, though.. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:39 -0500, frank theriault

Re: PESO - Friday Night Jazz Part II

2009-12-01 Thread Brian Walters
I must be in a disagreeable (or maybe contrary!) mood this morning. This one's good but I still prefer the first one by a small margin. It would be good if those white blobs behind his head could be toned down a bit. And I still think he's channeling Van. Cheers Brian

Re: PESO - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

2009-12-01 Thread Brian Walters
I know this isn't an original comment but that's bloody fantastic! The almost monotone background really focuses attention on the penguins and (sorry Jack!) I don't mind the central placement at all. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: PESO - On the Rhine, Basel

2009-12-01 Thread Brian Walters
Like others, I prefer the first. The diagonal composition works well. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:58 -0800, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Moored boats:

RE: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread Bob W
[...] One could argue that if these tactics had been in place before nuts with ideals and death wishes started blowing up buildings, we might be living in a slightly less dangerous world flame proof suit on Baa-aaa-aaa... Been walking in the countryside for the last few days.

Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic

2009-12-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: Re: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic Does seem a bit of a cock-up. Seven officers on the train, one of them even holding the man down in his seat while two others shoot him at point blank range. Seven officers,

Re: PESO - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

2009-12-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Brian Walters Subject: Re: PESO - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia I know this isn't an original comment but that's bloody fantastic! +2 William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
LoL..Thanks, Bob! Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 9:58 AM Jack, Glad you're OK.  I was gonna ask about 2 trips, but

Re: PESO - Prince Olav Harbour

2009-12-01 Thread Ken Waller
What Marnie said. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com Subject: Re: PESO - Prince Olav Harbour In a message dated 12/1/2009 10:14:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, alunf...@gmail.com writes: In blog:

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Ouch! David. Yes, as I believe someone else pointed out, good thing self preservation kicks in automatically. Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: PESO - Friday Night Jazz

2009-12-01 Thread paul stenquist
I like it. Nice moment, excellent BW rendering. I might have cloned/cropped out the guy on the left, but that's me. It's not a very knarf thing to do:-). Paul On Dec 1, 2009, at 3:34 PM, Brian Walters wrote: I don't often disagree with Marnie, but I like this. He looks to be channeling Van

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks for that reminder, John. Will be more vigilant! Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10:18 AM From: Bob Sullivan Jack, Glad you're OK.  I

Re: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread Brian Walters
That's a great set of images. I really, really like 4146553740 - the sun's rays and the muted colour palette make for a stunning image. The similar combination in 4149288153 is also good but I prefer the horizontal format of the previous one. Other favourites: 4145779927 - really like the

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Your message brightened my mood, Marnie! 8-) Thanks. Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com wrote: From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10:27 AM In a message dated 12/1/2009 7:44:57 A.M. 

RE: OT: Black Windows-- oops!

2009-12-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: paul stenquist http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8388253.stm Think I've seen 'em in Vista, but never one so bad that I'd had to reload Windows. The most I've had to do is cycle power. Most of the time it doesn't even require that. It'll come back up by itself after a few seconds

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Being on a cement floor I grimace thinking is I had actually fallen on my elbows. That would permanently disable my funny bone. |-\ Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Odd PESO (an oldie)

2009-12-01 Thread Bob W
This one is, as I say, odd. I found it while going through some old stuff. It's a BW (film) shot from several years ago: Pentax MX, A50/1.4 and Ilford Delta 400. This shot was seriously underexposed, yielding a very thin negative and a very grainy print. But I still kind of liked

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread eckinator
Please, can you teach me? 2009/12/1 Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com: On Dec 1, 2009, at 12:20, David J Brooks wrote: Back in 2006, i was sitting in a plastic chair on the dock at the hunt camp. The back leg cracked and i fell back wards, with my FA 70-200 and istD in hand. As with you, my

Re: PESO: Star trails

2009-12-01 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks for posting that. I've been toying with the idea of trying some star trails and every little bit of info helps. Have you considered using image stacking to produce longer trails? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

RE: Geso - Kings Canyon Sequoia

2009-12-01 Thread Bob W
Just returned from a short vacation. We had snow, fog, sun and trees - an almost no people around. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ or http://www.flickriver.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157622903582792/ Comments and critique are as welcome as ever.

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Sounds like a good move. A bit of Christmas cheer may give me a chance to practice it. ;) Thanks, Charles. --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday,

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
You're welcome, Peter. I won't soon forget ether. ;) Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:18 PM Sounds

PESO - Sunset over Turin, Italy

2009-12-01 Thread Igor Roshchin
Hi All, I took this photo in September in Turin Italy: http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Italy2009/_IRP0251.jpg Does it look too bright to you? Should I darken it back? Yet another photo from night Turin: http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Italy2009/_IRP0300.jpg To quote Boris, your brutal

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Brian Walters
Everyone seems to have a similar story. I was out in the bush photographing a few months ago and had to step over a low fence. My foot caught and my knee and camera both hit the ground at the same time. I think the lens hood on the 16-45 saved it and the camera from serious damage but the hood

Re: OOPS!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
My first time and I'll have no trouble remembering it. :( Thanks, Eckinator! Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OOPS! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 9:24 AM Totally...

Re: OOPS!!

2009-12-01 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks much, Brian! I don't feel so special now that everyone has related like experiences. ;) Jack --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: OOPS!! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday,

Re: OOPS!

2009-12-01 Thread eckinator
2009/12/1 Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com: My first time and I'll have no trouble remembering it. :( Thanks, Eckinator! Jack I know... it sucks and there is no comfort to be drawn from the bad luck of others... Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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