OT - Sony joins the mirrorless camera brigade

2010-05-11 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Not sure if this has been posted. http://digital-photography-school.com/sony-nex-3-review?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+DigitalPhotographySchool+%28Digital+Photography+School%29 http://tinyurl.com/2cem3rx These two cameras look very desirable - surely

Re: Group Shot at Sharpenberg Gallery

2010-05-11 Thread Jay Taylor
On May 9, 2010, at 12:05 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Cotty and Everyone on the List: I'm so sorry I didn't get this up in time for you. I got home around 1 a.m Friday, crashed, got up Sat met everyone at 10:30 a.m. at the Art Institute I didn't get home Sat

OT - Be Careful What You Write

2010-05-11 Thread Cotty
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/may/10/tweeter-fined-spoof-message Big Brother is WATCHING! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Augenblick: Some shots and a controversial opinion

2010-05-11 Thread Cotty
On 10/5/10, Tim Bray, discombobulated, unleashed: Here are a few that I particularly regret not having seen lovingly rendered on those walls: Help - AnnSan - intensity and grace Surf Club - P.J. Alling - the exposition of space is pure poetry Holy Water - Pasvorn Boonmark - a totally astounding

Re: Brought to you by Tom C

2010-05-11 Thread Jay Taylor
On May 9, 2010, at 8:51 PM, William Robb war...@gmail.comwrote: Well, that was fun. Even the plane rides were bearable. Thanks to the generosity of Tom, I was given the very pleasurable opportunity to visit Chicago this past weekend. It happened that this weekend also coincided with the

Re: Defection and Bargain

2010-05-11 Thread Cotty
On 10/5/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Get him two 645Ds - one for each hand - and he can double his shooting rate. LOL. And some weight training! Tan, he's 16. The long shots are on a crappy 70-200 pump-action zoom and the wider stuff is all 18-55. -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: Another one in the series WAS Re: Brought to you by Tom C

2010-05-11 Thread Joseph McAllister
Ain't he a treasure? :-) On May 10, 2010, at 19:18 , Cory Waters wrote: http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/12119115_CrWVU#863303490_3KXzN-A-LB It really was a magical evening. CW If it doesn’t excite you, This thing that you see, Why in the world, Would it excite me? —Jay Maisel Joseph

Re: Defection and Bargain

2010-05-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/5/10, drd1...@gmail.com, discombobulated, unleashed: The crowd shot is amazing, as is his timing for action shots. The galling part is that big wide shot of the stadium was done blind, camera over head, one of about 6, minor rotation correction and very very slight crop to compensate. --

RE: GESO - PDML Refusés

2010-05-11 Thread John Coyle
Hi Tan - no, it was just a grab shot from about 50 metres away: I turned around and there it was, irresistible! If Mum wants a copy, no problem, just let me know. John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tanya Love

Re: GESO - PDML Refusés

2010-05-11 Thread Joseph McAllister
On May 9, 2010, at 14:27 , Tim Bray wrote: Now that I've had a chance to look through the book - oh, and what a piece of work; I bow deeply in Mark and his collaborators' general direction - I thought it might be fun to post a mini-GESO of my PDML Annual submissions that did not appear in it.

I'll be back . . .

2010-05-11 Thread Christine Aguila
in a few days. I'm so behind at work. Can't wait to look at everyone's pics and read your posts. And I'm way behind on PESOs, so see ya in a bit. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: OT - Sony joins the mirrorless camera brigade

2010-05-11 Thread Joseph McAllister
n May 10, 2010, at 23:20 , Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Not sure if this has been posted. http://digital-photography-school.com/sony-nex-3-review?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+DigitalPhotographySchool+%28Digital+Photography+School%29 http://tinyurl.com/2cem3rx

re: re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread Roman Melihhov
Think about it different way. In a million years no trace of these shopping baskets neither other junk will be present on earth. There may and most likely not be a trace of human race at all... Cockroaches and reptiles has better chances to survive and they care very little about that junk...

Re: Lightroom workflow Q

2010-05-11 Thread pdml
Many people are uncomfortable using UNIX command line utilities. Give that man the Nobel Prize for Understatement. -- 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: Augenblick: Some shots and a controversial opinion

2010-05-11 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
De: Cotty cotty...@mac.com Thats very kind Tim, but I declined to offer my shot to the show for the simple reason of cost. I too had the impression that some of the best shots were missing...but also forgot that the author had to made them eligible for the show. Regards, Jaume

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/11 Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: It's an effective image, if not an attractive one.  G Is there a difference between bums and teenagers? I agree about the image but not at all about the teens - they may in some instances loiter and mess things up now but they are the only

Re: OT - Be Careful What You Write

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/11 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/may/10/tweeter-fined-spoof-message Big Brother is WATCHING! Since long ago, yes... and he reads this list, too so watch what you're saying and cherish your memories of freedom of speech!!! Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Jetlagged babble

2010-05-11 Thread AlunFoto
Hi gang, just popping my head up to say I'm home, tired, and full of nice memories. Thanks to all of you who made the exhibition happen, and to Bob and Lynn Sullivan in particular for taking me in. My task for today will be to stay awake as long as possible towards normal bedtime, so I'll use the

Re: GESO: Critter

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/10 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: They are starting to appear in our neck of the woods and from what i have heard, they have some sort of bacteria/virus in there poop that is really not good for horses. Better not ship those bacteria anywhere if you want to keep them at bay...

Re: WEBCAM Video of Chicago Exhibition

2010-05-11 Thread Madame RD
so do I ! excellent video with the pdml wit I enjoy so much but name tags would have been useful as far as I am concerned . lol dominique Le 09/05/10 15:09, Tanya Love a écrit : Hey Cotty! That is really cool. I want some champagne in a plastic cup too! Tan.x. -Original

Re: PESO- Gold

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/10 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: From: Jeffery Smith I feel like you are Dilbert and I am the pointy haired boss. Shall I play along? We need to get one of those new tele to wide angle lenses. My manager when I was at HAL ... http://adsg.syix.com/linda/tokenring.htm ROFLMAO

Re: PESO- Gold

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/10 Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com: I feel like you are Dilbert and I am the pointy haired boss. Shall I play along? We need to get one of those new tele to wide angle lenses. Bless the newbie once again! =) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Sony joins the mirrorless camera brigade

2010-05-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, 11 May 2010 00:28 -0700, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: n May 10, 2010, at 23:20 , Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Not sure if this has been posted.

Re: Lightroom workflow Q

2010-05-11 Thread Alastair Robertson
Cory, I am sure that Tim's and Godfrey's approaches would do an admirable job at keeping two catalogs in synch, but to acheive the first part of your request to have lightroom remember develop settings, and keywords etc, shoot or convert into DNG files - lightroom then writes the metadata into the

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
It's that, I'll show them how cool and unaffected I am with society's preoccupation with order and their expectations of individual compliance. ...or, f--- 'em, I need a hit. Jack --- On Mon, 5/10/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Sad scene

Re: WEBCAM Video of Chicago Exhibition

2010-05-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Just saw the video. Fab. Naturally, I have no objection whatsoever re the usage of my photo. You did a great job, Cotty. But you always do. Boris On 5/9/2010 1:26 AM, Cotty wrote: Here's a little offering from the HOUR of webcam video I recorded last night. Included the exhibition

Re: geso pdmlers in chicago

2010-05-11 Thread Tom C
Many fun shots in their Christine! Tom On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Hello Christine, I think you have given those of use who could not make it a glimpse of what it was like.  Many thanks! -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, May 9, 2010,

Home sweet home

2010-05-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I am back after a minor scare that Israeli skies would close due to ash cloud. Apparently it was someone's mistake... Duh! I have brought just a scosh short of 900 images with me. Time to major work. It's been truly a great time. Great many thanks to Bob and Lynn for letting me in.

Re: PESO: The Winter Guard

2010-05-11 Thread Rick Womer
Great shot! The noise doesn't intrude even at full size (which is huge). What was the ISO? Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 5/9/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: The Winter Guard To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Home sweet home

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/11 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: I am back after a minor scare that Israeli skies would close due to ash cloud. Apparently it was someone's mistake... Duh! Glad you made it home safe in time - send Mossad after the bastard =) Looking forward to your pictures same as to everyone's

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/11 Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com: It's that, I'll show them how cool and unaffected I am with society's preoccupation with order and their expectations of individual compliance. ...or, f--- 'em, I need a hit. How about they don't have time for me, there is no room for me, I'll show'em

Re: Please Ignore this Pedantic Test

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/10 p...@web-options.com: it's legal tender in Greece. spit roast and served in pita bread, that is =) -- 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: Augenblick: Some shots and a controversial opinion

2010-05-11 Thread Tom C
Tim, Thanks for the post of gallery shots. Fun to relive the moment. Of the three I submitted, the one I personally felt most likely to succeed as a piece of art, was neither in the book or gallery. Based on past experience, I wasn't really too surprised though. What does that say to me? I

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread David J Brooks
Around here its the teenagers with bums that do all the damage Dave On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 7:53 PM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/4597042626/ This part of this stream runs behind a supermarket, so it's not uncommon to see trash at this

Chigago, This Time with Pictures

2010-05-11 Thread William Robb
Second attempt. A week or so before leaving for this trip, I borrowed a little point and shoot from a friend, with the intention of traveling light. A little Panasonic with a Leica lens. The name Leica sold me for obvious reasons. I don't know anything about it other than how to run it on

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: Around here its the teenagers with bums that do all the damage Not only do they have bums, they toss butts all over the place, too... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: Augenblick: Some shots and a controversial opinion

2010-05-11 Thread Mark Roberts
Tim Bray wrote: But as I picked up my book for the first time and leafed through it after having orbited the gallery a couple of times, time after time I found myself shaking my head thinking Why the #%$~! is this wonderful piece not on these walls? In the majority of cases, it was because the

Re: WEBCAM Video of Chicago Exhibition

2010-05-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cotty, Thanks for that video. It does give a flavor of the opening and the gallery. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 5:26 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Here's a little offering from the HOUR of webcam video I recorded last night. Included the exhibition photographs and some music to

Re: WEBCAM Video of Chicago Exhibition

2010-05-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
dominique, You have to find an event to attend and meet some of these people in the flesh. Then you'll know them on sight. Regards, Bob S. (Who missed meeting Tim Bray somehow on Friday!) On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 4:50 AM, Madame RD romd...@orange.fr wrote: so do I ! excellent  video with the  

Re: GESO - Quality Human Hair

2010-05-11 Thread mike wilson
p...@web-options.com wrote: I totally missed Hopper's Nighthawks. That's been a favorite image of mine since elementary school. I'd have loved to have seen it. I always imagine myself in the diner drinking a cup of coffee out of a heavy ceramic mug with a thick rounded lip.

Re: GESO - Quality Human Hair

2010-05-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Doug Brewer Subject: GESO - Quality Human Hair http://www.alphoto.com/images/chicago2010/ enjoy Some fine pictures in there. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Chigago, This Time with Pictures

2010-05-11 Thread Christian Skofteland
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 07:44:29AM -0600, William Robb wrote: Second attempt. snip lots of fun rambling As the subject line says, there are pictures. Fifty three of them, in fact. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/gesos/chicago/index.html William Robb Great rambling story,

Re: Chicago part II

2010-05-11 Thread mike wilson
Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: I tried giving Christine some money later but she wouldn't take it and she and Miserere were kind enough to stand there in Miller's Pub, while I ranted about punctuation and moronic Internet shorthand. Fixed it for you. 8-) And thank _you_. --

Re: GESO - Quality Human Hair

2010-05-11 Thread Christian Skofteland
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 08:02:52AM -0600, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer Subject: GESO - Quality Human Hair http://www.alphoto.com/images/chicago2010/ enjoy Some fine pictures in there. William Robb What he said. -- Christian

GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread Chris Mitchell
Here's a mini gallery from Karin (aka Mrs M). Included is a group shot where she pointed and shot while the experts were faffing around with the flash... Oh, it's Pentax too (Optio S50) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/GalleryNight/ Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Charles Robinson
I was at a concert this weekend, and came up with (among other things) a pair of photos I couldn't decide between, so I included them both in the gallery. I usually only like photos which I can describe as being reasonably sharp. Now, when shooting low-light high-movement subjects such as a

Re: Chigago, This Time with Pictures

2010-05-11 Thread William Robb
Corrections: Friday, not Saturday. 52. I need to find my brain and go to work. William Robb -- 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: Chigago, This Time with Pictures

2010-05-11 Thread Tom Cakalic
I found it! Sorry, looks like I smashed it when I stepped on it. Tom On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 10:49 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: Corrections: Friday, not Saturday. 52. I need to find my brain and go to work. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Chigago, This Time with Pictures

2010-05-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom Cakalic Subject: Re: Chigago, This Time with Pictures I found it! Sorry, looks like I smashed it when I stepped on it. Was that what you were phoning about last night? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Chigago, This Time with Pictures

2010-05-11 Thread Tom Cakalic
Did I phone last night? If so it was probably an accident... On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Tom Cakalic Subject: Re: Chigago, This Time with Pictures I found it! Sorry, looks like I smashed it when I stepped on

GESOs of Chicago

2010-05-11 Thread Theodore Beilby
OK, I've put more galleries on my website. Art Institute... http://www.beilbyvisualarts.com/id15.html Streets and Park... http://www.beilbyvisualarts.com/id16.html Pizza snapshots...  http://www.beilbyvisualarts.com/id18.html Botanical Gardens...    http://www.beilbyvisualarts.com/id17.html

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
That too! Jack --- On Tue, 5/11/10, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Sad scene To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 5:59 AM 2010/5/11 Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com: It's that, I'll show them how

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
Second. Jack --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Subject: PESO: Blurry or Clear? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 7:34 AM I was at a concert this weekend, and came up with (among

Re: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Ken Waller
I'm for the moderately clear, partially because I like the composition better. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Subject: PESO: Blurry or Clear? I was at a concert this weekend, and came up

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Igor Roshchin
Right this second, I second that second. :-) For a stronger impression, I would consider cropping it to a square - left of his shoulder and right of the end of the guitar neck, - in the area of the turning keys. Igor Tue May 11 10:25:19 CDT 2010 Jack Davis wrote: Second. Jack --- On Tue,

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Second. I also agree with Igor's crop suggestion. The first one doe shave it's charms but the second is just a stronger image. A K10D? How quaint. - a fellow tenner On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:59 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Right this second, I second that second. :-) For a

Re: Home sweet home

2010-05-11 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com I am back after a minor scare that Israeli skies would close due to ash cloud. Apparently it was someone's mistake... Duh! That's always good news. I have brought just a scosh short of 900 images with me. Time to major work.

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On May 11, 2010, at 11:03, Steven Desjardins wrote: Second. I also agree with Igor's crop suggestion. The first one doe shave it's charms but the second is just a stronger image. A K10D? How quaint. Cute. I find it entirely acceptable at 800/1100 ISO for concert photography.

PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
I recently posted a quicky of this barn, but conditions improved (the Earth did some further tilting) and this AM I noticed the sun is now hitting its front. Also, dying weeds are now more suited to the scene. I'd have allowed a bit more of the sky had it had more to offer. Comments warmly

Re: GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
Chris, Tell Karin she did good! I especially like the shot of Doug Brewer. He doesn't like to pose for photos, but that one is a good capture of his soul. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 9:28 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Here's a mini gallery from Karin (aka Mrs

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On May 11, 2010, at 11:37, Jack Davis wrote: I recently posted a quicky of this barn, but conditions improved (the Earth did some further tilting) and this AM I noticed the sun is now hitting its front. Also, dying weeds are now more suited to the scene. I'd have allowed a bit more of the

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread John Sessoms
There's not much you can really do other than help organize and/or participate in a community clean up efforts. You'll never completely stop the inconsiderate assholes of the world from trashing the place. But instead of just posting a sign, help keep the area under surveillance and DO report

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Igor Roshchin
Charles, I also like the original aspect ratio in my photos, - so when I crop, - I usually keep that. The main exception is a square crop. I found that is gives some sort of impact power to some photos. See, e.g. http://42graphy.komkon.org/tango/atf-2010/ or

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
Second shot. (It makes me think my glasses weren't clean for the first one.) It's amazing how much more powerful the impression is with the sharp photo. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I was at a concert this weekend, and came up with

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, I like this better than the previous attempt - which left me kind of flat. I like the color and the BW too, which is unusual for me. The light is so much more dimensional now. And credit belongs to the photographer for recognizing this! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:37 AM,

RE: OT - Sony joins the mirrorless camera brigade

2010-05-11 Thread John Sessoms
From: Brian Walters G'day all Not sure if this has been posted. http://digital-photography-school.com/sony-nex-3-review?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+DigitalPhotographySchool+%28Digital+Photography+School%29 http://tinyurl.com/2cem3rx These two cameras look very

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread David J Brooks
They both have strong points, but i prefer the BW a bit more. The light in the colour shot looks very nice and the shadows work well, but it seems to have a blue cast to it. The BW looks sharper and more old Dave On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I recently

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Bob! Actually, when I shot it previously I knew the conditions would improve when the sun got further north and the grass/weeds turned a more 'appropriate' color. It's a road I travel from time to time, so can monitor such. Jack --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread David J Brooks
Second shot. Dave On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 10:34 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I was at a concert this weekend, and came up with (among other things) a pair of photos I couldn't decide between, so I included them both in the gallery. I usually only like photos which I can

Re: GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Chris, Tell Karin she did good! I especially like the shot of Doug Brewer. He doesn't like to pose for photos, but that one is a good capture of his soul. Regards,  Bob S. Here here. Dave On Tue, May 11, 2010 at

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
You're right. The sky was a burned out white and I nudged the blue slider. The blue was apparent, so I thought I'd desaturated it..I thought. Looking at it more closely, I can, also, pick it up. Thank you, Dave! Jack --- On Tue, 5/11/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
That unusual color you see may be a touch of blue as a result of my attempting to get a hint of color in the sky.(?) I'm going to rework it for my file. Thanks much, Charles! Jack --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com

Re: Chicago part II

2010-05-11 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 8:50 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: and she and Miserere were kind enough to stand there in Miller's Pub while I ranted about punctuation and moronic Internet shorthand. Thanks. Doug IMHO your are correct.:-) Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread steve harley
On 2010-05-11 10:57 , John Sessoms wrote: There's not much you can really do other than help organize and/or participate in a community clean up efforts. You'll never completely stop the inconsiderate assholes of the world from trashing the place. But instead of just posting a sign, help keep

Re: GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread steve harley
On 2010-05-11 08:28 , Chris Mitchell wrote: Here's a mini gallery from Karin (aka Mrs M). Included is a group shot where she pointed and shot while the experts were faffing around with the flash... the second third are nice portraits; i like the first too, despite its technical weakness

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Fernando
In my humble and clueless opinion I feel the BW suits the subject much better. I like it. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I recently posted a quicky of this barn, but conditions improved (the Earth did some further tilting) and this AM I noticed the sun

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/11 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: There's not much you can really do other than help organize and/or participate in a community clean up efforts. You'll never completely stop the inconsiderate assholes of the world from trashing the place. But instead of just posting a sign, help

RE: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Jack, Color.. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=501 BW.. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=502 K20, da55~...@55mm, f/11, 1/30, ISO 100, bean bag/SUV hood rest When I've looked at my own photos of older buildings, it's normally an easy choice as to

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
I'd like to think that you're perceptive with a keen artistic eye. No kidding! I, also, prefer the BW. Thanks, Fernando. Jack --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Fernando fer.p...@gmail.com wrote: From: Fernando fer.p...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Jack Davis
I get that, Malcolm! Elements separator themselves by their color and, perhaps as a result, give the image more 'depth.'(?) Jack --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Malcolm Smith malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com wrote: From: Malcolm Smith malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com Subject: RE: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

Re: WEBCAM Video of Chicago Exhibition

2010-05-11 Thread pdml
Dominique, there is a small pdml event taking place on 23rd/24th June in Florac, Lozere - you are most welcome to join in! Bob dominique, You have to find an event to attend and meet some of these people in the flesh. Then you'll know them on sight. Regards, Bob S. (Who missed meeting

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread pdml
Is there a difference between bums and teenagers? I agree about the image but not at all about the teens - they may in some instances loiter and mess things up now but they are the only future our societies have so we had better look after them the best that we possibly can!!! Ecke our

Re: GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread pdml
Here's a mini gallery from Karin (aka Mrs M). Included is a group shot where she pointed and shot while the experts were faffing around with the flash... Oh, it's Pentax too (Optio S50) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/GalleryNight/ Excellent - especially the one of Doug looking really uptight

Re: PESO: Sad scene

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/11 p...@web-options.com: our future is in the hands of bums. I suppose that's better than our hands being in future bums. MARK!!! -- 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: GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread Doug Brewer
Bob Sullivan wrote: Chris, Tell Karin she did good! I especially like the shot of Doug Brewer. He doesn't like to pose for photos, but that one is a good capture of his soul. Regards, Bob S. Silly Bob. I have no soul. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread Doug Brewer
Chris Mitchell wrote: Here's a mini gallery from Karin (aka Mrs M). Included is a group shot where she pointed and shot while the experts were faffing around with the flash... Oh, it's Pentax too (Optio S50) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/GalleryNight/ Chris good job, Karin. -- PDML

Re: GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
2010/5/11 Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net: Here's a mini gallery from Karin (aka Mrs M). Included is a group shot where she pointed and shot while the experts were faffing around with the flash... Oh, it's Pentax too (Optio S50) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/GalleryNight/ Props to

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread eckinator
Clearly clear. Clears Ecke -- 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: Chigago, This Time with Pictures

2010-05-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/5/10, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: As the subject line says, there are pictures. Fifty three of them, in fact. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/gesos/chicago/index.html Bill, I don't normally look through such large galleries, the first few dicate the length of my

Re: GESO - Chicago exhibit by Karin

2010-05-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/5/10, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: Oh, it's Pentax too (Optio S50) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/GalleryNight/ 1247 of Doug Brewer is a formidable portrait. Well done! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: Jetlagged babble

2010-05-11 Thread Miserere
On 11 May 2010 04:53, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Hi gang, just popping my head up to say I'm home, tired, and full of nice memories. Thanks to all of you who made the exhibition happen, and to Bob and Lynn Sullivan in particular for taking me in. My task for today will be to stay

Re: GESOs of Chicago

2010-05-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/5/10, Theodore Beilby, discombobulated, unleashed: Botanical Gardens...    http://www.beilbyvisualarts.com/id17.html Ted, your nature photography is first class. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

RE: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Jack, I get that, Malcolm! Elements separator themselves by their color and, perhaps as a result, give the image more 'depth.'(?) The other thing I forgot to add is about the nature of a BW photograph. Here we are with all the modern technology of colour, multi-frame shots and video - and

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn II III

2010-05-11 Thread Rick Womer
Much nicer! I think it works equally well in color and monochrome. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: PESO: Pennington Barn II III To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: Chicago

2010-05-11 Thread Miserere
On 10 May 2010 19:48, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: I started out in the hole. Dropped the car Wednesday morning [snip] and I'm [...] someone who shoots pretty flower shots on occasion. Hopefully you didn't drop the car on any pretty flowers. It was a great pleasure to meet you, Doug,

RE: Chigago, This Time with Pictures

2010-05-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Bill, As the subject line says, there are pictures. Fifty three of them, in fact. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/gesos/chicago/index.html Great pictures one and all. The picture of the fire truck with a pristine stuffed toy mounted on the radiator grill was a surprise. Over

Re: PESO: Blurry or Clear?

2010-05-11 Thread Rick Womer
http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 5/11/10, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On May 11, 2010, at 11:03, Steven Desjardins wrote: A K10D?  How quaint. Cute. I find it entirely acceptable at 800/1100 ISO for concert photography. Or even ISO 1600:

Re: GESO - PDML Refusés

2010-05-11 Thread Miserere
2010/5/9 Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com: My reject: http://decluttr.com/3898189541 I like it! --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - PDML Refusés

2010-05-11 Thread Miserere
On 9 May 2010 17:27, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Let's see yours.  -Tim Here's the one that didn't get selected: http://worldofmiserere.com/urban_scenes/h1ca15772#h1ca15772 Cheers, --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest

Re: WEBCAM Video of Chicago Exhibition

2010-05-11 Thread Miserere
On 8 May 2010 18:26, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Here's a little offering from the HOUR of webcam video I recorded last night. Included the exhibition photographs and some music to pad it out to 7 and a half minutes. Thanks Cotty, that was a treat to watch. You seem to have a knack for this,

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