Re: OT: RIP Cattywumpuss

2010-08-16 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/15/2010 9:37 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: He was an important part of our life for 15 years and he will be missed. stan http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p418592645/h8cf15df#h8cf15df *quiet sigh*... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO Tuesday Night Blues Jam

2010-08-16 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 13, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Cotty wrote: On 11/8/10, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: Last night I was experimenting with my flash. I don't have it quite nailed down, but the combination of flash and red stage lights gives kind of a nice warm tone to the shots that I rather

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-16 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/15/2010 9:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: So, I think I'll keep K7. I know I'm singing to the choir here, but I just wanted to get my say in :-). http://www.caguila.com/caguila/korean2010 I share your sentiment for a certain part, Christine. K7 is a fine camera. As a matter of shameless

Re: Pano The storm approacheth

2010-08-16 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/15/2010 11:08 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: Just a quick pano to share caught this afternoon. Most interesting. Rob, it seems that the storm approaches from left to right. For some reason it feels wrong in my mind. I kind of expected it to approach from right to left. But the picture itself

Re: OT Doggie pics and mountain bike vid

2010-08-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 14 August 2010 08:41, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:  The gallery looks like a lot of fisheye and ultra wide stuff.  Kind of gimmicky really. Indeed, and I bet he makes good money at it ;-) -- Rob Studdert (Digital  Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail,

Re: OT: RIP Cattywumpuss

2010-08-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/8/10, Stan Halpin, discombobulated, unleashed: After a lifelong struggle with a variety of woes that involved multiple medications and a very close ongoing relationship with our vet, our elder Maine Coon cat passed away yesterday. He had endured everything else, but the seizures, apparently

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
2010/8/16 William Robb war...@gmail.com: Not missing winter, but it would be nice if it stopped raining. had a wonderful winter, nice dry cold, not quite enough snow but can't complain. weather's really acting up though, winte rwas too long, spring too hot, summer too rainy, my cherries and

Re: DA 18-250 zoom lock stuck

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
well I'll take it in to Pentax directly on Aug 24th when their last remaining tech gets back and hopefully also has news on my DFA 50 cheers ecke -- outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend inside of a dog, it is too dark to read (the immortal groucho marx) 2010/8/15 Joseph

Re: PESO - Beating the Heat in the 'Hood

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
2010/8/16 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com: On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 6:18 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like right out of Do the Right Thing... nice catch =) Funny, I looked at it and thought the same thing! Made me try to watch DTRT on youtube - thanks to Sony who own

Re: DA 18-250 zoom lock stuck

2010-08-16 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/16/2010 12:48 PM, eckinator wrote: and hopefully also has news on my DFA 50 Mark! ;-) Boris -- 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.

PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
Went out in a cats and dogs thunderstorm to shoot some lightning. On the way to my intended position on a nearby bridge overlooking the Außenalster, took a quick snap of this vintage S class Merc (two versions, one metering defaults, one corrected to reflect actual ligh situation) and it ended up

Re: DA 18-250 zoom lock stuck

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
Insider. Mark in my book indeed... =) 2010/8/16 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: On 8/16/2010 12:48 PM, eckinator wrote: and hopefully also has news on my DFA 50 Mark! ;-) Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-16 Thread Michael Beacom
Really nice gallery- My favorite is the couple with the dog- #6. The dog's expression is right out of a '50's ad campaign. Good capture. Cheers Mike On Aug 15, 2010, at 2:06 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Shooting with this camera, for me, is quite different than the K20. My rhythm is

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread Michael Beacom
NIce catch- First reaction- the darker version looks like an illustration for a spy novel. Cheers Mike On Aug 16, 2010, at 6:55 AM, eckinator wrote: Went out in a cats and dogs thunderstorm to shoot some lightning. On the way to my intended position on a nearby bridge overlooking the

Re: Semi OT - resolution for best viewing online

2010-08-16 Thread Boris Liberman
Ann, few points: 1. JPG (as opposed to PNG, as I understand) may contain color profile information. So that if you share your pics with your fellow photogs, they might have profiled monitor and the browser that supports profiles. Thus, they would see your pics exactly the way you processed

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-16 Thread David Savage
On 16 August 2010 12:19, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: -- From: Jerry in Arizona Subject: RE: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter? To be honest . . . YES!  Tired of 115f+  Phoenix and the Valley of the sun are gorgeous in

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-16 Thread Jack Davis
Well said, Boris. Jack --- On Mon, 8/16/10, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-) To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 12:41 AM On 8/15/2010 9:06 PM, Christine Aguila

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread Jack Davis
Photo 1 is intriguing. Like the mood. Jack --- On Mon, 8/16/10, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com Subject: PESO bycatch To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 3:55 AM Went out in a cats and dogs thunderstorm to

Pentaxium 2010 (August 15th)!!!

2010-08-16 Thread Roman Melihhov
http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20100815142155 K20D, DA 55-22MM, continuous AF, Tav -- 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: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-16 Thread P N Stenquist
I'll probably get a K5, since my K7 now has well over 20,000 exposures on the clock. That's been my pattern: sell the backup camera (K20) and retire my main camera to a backup role when the new model is released. Considering the return on selling the used equipment and the tax deduction

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread Rick Womer
First one is nicely composed and lit; lots of context and atmosphere. The second one is just kinda dark. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/16/10, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com Subject: PESO bycatch To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-16 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 15, 2010, at 19:49, Christine Aguila wrote: I have a soft spot for the K10D because some favorite pics were shot with that camera. I kind of feel that way, too. However... mine's been sitting on a shelf since I got the K7 and I have absolutely no idea what to do with it. It's big.

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
Thank you, guys. Rick, I added one for you that is an f-stop in between the two and has some reflections from another car - is that any better to your eye? Thanks again Ecke 2010/8/16 Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com: First one is nicely composed and lit; lots of context and atmosphere.  The

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 16, 2010, at 8:52, eckinator wrote: Thank you, guys. Rick, I added one for you that is an f-stop in between the two and has some reflections from another car - is that any better to your eye? Looking at all 3, the first one (brightest) is the only one that really appeals.

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
Seems I need to wait for more rain. And fashion some rubber dirt caps/seals for my tripod; doubt the carbon is taking that too well... Cheers Ecke 2010/8/16 Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com: On Aug 16, 2010, at 8:52, eckinator wrote: Thank you, guys. Rick, I added one for you that is an

PESO: The Crash

2010-08-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
A few shots from this weekends AMA races at Virginia International Raceway. This guy went off into the dirt just as I was going to take his picture. He was fine as you can see. Took tis using my K10D and the FA135 2.8, which proved to be a superb lens for this particular task.

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 8:49 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: I have a soft spot for the K10D because some favorite pics were shot with that camera. I have a spot for my K10D to, but its not soft.:-) I am relatively happy with what i can get out of it, but just wish it would

HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread William Robb
I know a lot of people hold HDR photography in disdain. If you are one of these, then this gallery is not for you. OTOH if, like me, you have an open mind regarding advancements in the art of photography and like to explore that which is being made available to us, this gallery light be to your

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-16 Thread William Robb
-- From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-) Was there really any doubt? I don't think I've heard of anyone desiring to stick with the K20 given the opportunity to have a K7. I'm glad that you like it. I have, but it was

Re: Semi OT - resolution for best viewing online

2010-08-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Is there any point to display an image on line at 300 PPI  as opposed to 72 (or 96)  with the same  outside dimensions of, say 1200 x 800  ?   Or  as .png as opposed to jpg ? In most browsers and image viewing

Re: Peso's Approach and Take off, eh.

2010-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks to all who had a look and commented. Seems like hot foot is a winner, and i really like the shot myself. Wonder what i can ener that in and see what happens. Dave On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I really love the hot shot. Dan On Sat,

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Adam Maas
There's some really nice stuff in there. But it's mixed in with the really over-processed stuff. The more restrained renderings make for some excellent images though. -Adam On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 10:26 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: I know a lot of people hold HDR photography in

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Walter Gilbert
Some really great shots in there! I want to live where your friend lives. I live in a rural area in western Kentucky, and there used to be all manner of old cars, trucks, and farm equipment around -- back before I developed an interest in photography. Now, it's hard to find anything like

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread CheekyGeek
IMHO: Thinking people don't hold HDR in distain. However, they correctly hold WHAT PASSES FOR HDR these days in distain. If I could use an analogy: Imagine that Ansel Adams developed the Zone System which resulted in images that could condense or expand a wonderful range of values in a scene onto

Re: PESO: The Crash

2010-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
The second shot says it all. Dave On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 10:32 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: A few shots from this weekends AMA races at Virginia International Raceway.  This guy went off into the dirt just as I was going to take his picture.  He was fine as you can see.  

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Jack Davis
I agree, Brian has a terrific eye and sense of composition. However, most have an unnatural look and many a painterly feel. I consider such work absolutely fine as a diversion. Jack --- On Mon, 8/16/10, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: From: William Robb war...@gmail.com Subject: HDR

Re: Caption Contest!

2010-08-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Rick Womer wrote: We came across this interesting juxtaposition in Warren, New Hampshire (population 873): http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1142size=lg Captions? If you thought the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch was impressive... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ecke, I have to agree with Rich and Charles. The 1st shot (the brightest) is the most appealing. It has lots of mood and atmosphere. The 3rd one is still too dark. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Aug 16, 2010, at 8:52, eckinator

Re: Caption Contest!

2010-08-16 Thread CheekyGeek
If you thought the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch was impressive... DING! DING! DING! We have your winner. : ) Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 11:18 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Rick Womer wrote: We came across this interesting juxtaposition in Warren, New

RE: Feature wish

2010-08-16 Thread Bob W
On the Leica M8 and M9 the histogram changes when you zoom around on the display panel - it shows you the histogram for the part of the photo that fills the display. It's quite useful. Bob I'd like to be able to have a histogram of the raw data on a small section of the photo, a spot

RE: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Bob W
I know a lot of people hold HDR photography in disdain. If you are one of these, then this gallery is not for you. OTOH if, like me, you have an open mind regarding advancements in the art of photography and like to explore that which is being made available to us, this gallery light be to

RE: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-16 Thread Bob W
that's very witty http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html K20D, da*50mm-...@135mm, 1/180s, f/9.5, ISO200 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread Bob W
It's a thankless job, but someone has to do it: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/distributors-of-tracts.html Comments always welcome. Nice shot that. It reminds me of the type of choreographed street scenes that Hitchcock and Truffaut did so well. Orson Wells too. Bob --

PESO -- Ya got me copper.

2010-08-16 Thread P. J. Alling
Looks like he's waiting to be frisked. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20yagotmecopper.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-200mm f3.8~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Here's something to think about: How come you never see a

PESO: Flaming Street Rod

2010-08-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11441890 Comments, complaints, criticisms and suggestions are welcome. Dan -- 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's Approach and Take off, eh.

2010-08-16 Thread Larry Colen
Those are great! On Aug 16, 2010, at 7:44 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Thanks to all who had a look and commented. Seems like hot foot is a winner, and i really like the shot myself. Wonder what i can ener that in and see what happens. Dave On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Daniel J.

Peso Head game

2010-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
From the pool party at Liz's parents on Saturday. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11442028 Comments welcome. D200, 18-70, pop up flash for fill. Square cropped this to get rid of some clutter. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: PESO -- Ya got me copper.

2010-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
Good one. Or 'Hey buddy, can you grab my smokes form my back pocket. Dave On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 7:09 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:  Looks like he's waiting to be frisked. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20yagotmecopper.html Equipment:  Pentax K20D

Re: PESO: Flaming Street Rod

2010-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
Nice colours here, and well framed, it shard at shows getting decent back grounds. Dave On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 1:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11441890 Comments, complaints, criticisms and suggestions are welcome. Dan --

Re: Peso Head game

2010-08-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice image. Looks like you had a nice pool party. The one at my house was rained out. Dan On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:16 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From the pool party at Liz's parents on Saturday. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11442028 Comments welcome. D200,

geso house party

2010-08-16 Thread Larry Colen
I had a very busy weekend. I was the photographer for a dance workshop, so it worked out that in the span of 10 days, I was at dance workshops for 7 of them. When I got there on Thursday one of the people saw my K-x, and it turns out that he has a K20. He was kind enough to loan me his sigma

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread mike wilson
eckinator wrote: Went out in a cats and dogs thunderstorm to shoot some lightning. On the way to my intended position on a nearby bridge overlooking the Außenalster, took a quick snap of this vintage S class Merc (two versions, one metering defaults, one corrected to reflect actual ligh

Re: PESO: Flaming Street Rod

2010-08-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, David! Dan On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:18 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Nice colours here, and well framed, it shard at shows getting decent back grounds. Dave On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 1:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Peso Head game

2010-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks. Ours almost was. BTW the young lad is not this couple's kid, its his sister's lad. The two adults in the picture are the ones that were married last month, that i did the pic's for. BTW the pictures went over very well, bride and groom very happy. A bid Phewww, here. Dave On Mon,

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread Tom C
So? What's your point? They're merely exercising the freedoms that are granted them by living in what we call a 'free society'. As you said, you're free to practice no religion or to hold no religious belief, but not to prevent others from doing so. On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:34 PM, John

Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread Larry Colen
I'd like to clarify a point of protocol. Some really nice photos get posted on this list. Sometimes I'd like to post a link to one group of my friends or others who I think would appreciate a particular photo or gallery. Is it OK to assume that if someone posts a link to one of their public

Re: Semi OT - resolution for best viewing online

2010-08-16 Thread mike wilson
Ann Sanfedele wrote: Is there any point to display an image on line at 300 PPI as opposed to 72 (or 96) with the same outside dimensions of, say 1200 x 800 ? Or as .png as opposed to jpg ? Almost all the files I send to smugmug are 300 ppi/dpi and 12 inches across - and a few mgs...

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread David J Brooks
I'm fine with it. Dave On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:36 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I'd like to clarify a point of protocol. Some really nice photos get posted on this list.  Sometimes I'd like to post a link to one group of my friends or others who I think would appreciate a

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread P. J. Alling
Sure why not. The list is archived, both by the PDML server and a couple of public archiving services. Anything posted here can be widely viewed. On 8/16/2010 2:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'd like to clarify a point of protocol. Some really nice photos get posted on this list. Sometimes

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Agreed. On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 8:11 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:  Sure why not.  The list is archived, both by the PDML server and a couple of public archiving services.  Anything posted here can be widely viewed. On 8/16/2010 2:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'd like to

Re: Peso Head game

2010-08-16 Thread Jack Davis
That scene gives assurance that you have it all, Dave. (I gather that's Liz in the background.) Jack --- On Mon, 8/16/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Peso Head game To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Barbara Brooks

Re: Peso Head game

2010-08-16 Thread Jack Davis
Oops! I learned the inaccuracy of my gatherings in reading other posts. Jack --- On Mon, 8/16/10, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Peso Head game To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 12:11 PM That

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 16, 2010, at 13:36, Larry Colen wrote: I'd like to clarify a point of protocol. Some really nice photos get posted on this list. Sometimes I'd like to post a link to one group of my friends or others who I think would appreciate a particular photo or gallery. Is it OK to assume that

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread Paul Sorenson
Agreed - If I don't want it available I'll remove it. -p On 8/16/2010 2:18 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Aug 16, 2010, at 13:36, Larry Colen wrote: I'd like to clarify a point of protocol. Some really nice photos get posted on this list. Sometimes I'd like to post a link to one group of

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 14, 2010, at 5:11 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Sure why not. The list is archived, both by the PDML server and a couple of public archiving services. Anything posted here can be widely viewed. That was my thought process, but I wanted to double check. Last week Boris posted one of

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread paul stenquist
Anything posted on the web that's not protected by a log in is available to all. So I think it's okay to post a link to friends or other groups. Paul On Aug 16, 2010, at 2:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'd like to clarify a point of protocol. Some really nice photos get posted on this list.

RE: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
William Robb wrote: I know a lot of people hold HDR photography in disdain. If you are one of these, then this gallery is not for you. OTOH if, like me, you have an open mind regarding advancements in the art of photography and like to explore that which is being made available to us, this

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

2010-08-16 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walter Gilbert I think maybe I'll just take another picture. On 8/15/2010 11:14 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: All that you may do to make the bokeh and bright background more to your liking doesn't take away from the fact that the subject is leading your eye out of the frame. That's

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
2010/8/16 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Subject could have been a prime candidate for HDR. Actually tried HDR on a couple of tripod shots the other day but I think the tool that I used was rather useless - the end result was pretty weak. Ultimately, I downloaded some more HDR tools and I

Re: Semi OT - resolution for best viewing online

2010-08-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Ann Sanfedele wrote: Is there any point to display an image on line at 300 PPI as opposed to 72 (or 96) with the same outside dimensions of, say 1200 x 800 ? PPI settings have no effect on web images. None at all. The pixel dimensions are all that matter. I go with around 800-900 pixels

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
2010/8/16 Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca: There's some really nice stuff in there. But it's mixed in with the really over-processed stuff. The more restrained renderings make for some excellent images though. Definitely. What Adam said. Some look unreal and almost painted with off the map colors.

Re: PESO: Flaming Street Rod

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
Hey, I had those wheels on my VW bug. Polished, too. Nice shot, Dan. Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/8/16 Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11441890 Comments, complaints, criticisms and suggestions are welcome. Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-16 Thread John Sessoms
We could really use a bit more rain around here (south-east US). We've had occasional thunderstorms late in the day, but all we're really getting is humidity reaching the tipping over point where it storms down. It's been hot and humid, but that's just the moisture in the ground getting baked

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
I usually take down most images every so often. Once I have a website design posts will be permanent. Either way, be my guest. Cheers Ecke 2010/8/16 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: I'd like to clarify a point of protocol. Some really nice photos get posted on this list.  Sometimes I'd like to

Re: PESO: Flaming Street Rod

2010-08-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for commenting, Ecke. Dan On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 4:15 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: Hey, I had those wheels on my VW bug. Polished, too. Nice shot, Dan. Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/8/16 Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com:

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread John Sessoms
Many who demand respect for their free exercise of religion most vocally are unwilling to grant that same respect to those who do not wish to acknowledge the supremacy of their particular sect. I have encountered too many instances where freedom of religion is the true believer's

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread Tom C
Attempting to tell you about their beliefs is different from forcing them on you, of course. Advertisers attempt to tell me about their products endlessly, and in a much more forceful fashion than most most people who would tell others about ther religion, about issues ostensibly far less

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Aug 16, 2010, at 08:06 , CheekyGeek wrote: Was that a rant? Yes. And a good one at that! :-) Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com There is no off position to the genius switch. Genius can, however, be observed as insanity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread CheekyGeek
I agree with Tom C's last comments. To those who have raised the freedom of religion issue with regard to a group's preaching/proselytizing I would only add this: the concept and exercise of Freedom of Religion is indeed a wonderful thing. However, for those who take Christ's command to Go

Re: PESO: Eastern Bluebird - Male

2010-08-16 Thread Walter Gilbert
I gave that a shot last night, but the results were less than stellar. It's a fairly severe crop as-is, and I'll have to resize it down to a pretty small image to make it look half-decent. I think I'll just have to make this one an ongoing project to return to from time to time. Right now,

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
2010/8/16 CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com: [...] However, for those who take Christ's command to Go therefore and preach personally upon themselves, their responsibility is no less in a country that has no such constitutional protections. Like the apostles of Jesus' day that were ordered by

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 17 August 2010 01:06, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote: As in all things in life, we can't control what others produce or what they call them. But we can learn what HDR *really* is and learn to control the process for ourselves. And if we produce something that is outside that

Re: PESO -- Ya got me copper.

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
Great shot and great comment =) Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/8/16 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: Good one. Or 'Hey buddy, can you grab my smokes form my back pocket. Dave On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 7:09 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:  Looks like he's waiting to be

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
See Rick Wormer's picture of the church and missle... On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 3:48 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Many who demand respect for their free exercise of religion most vocally are unwilling to grant that same respect to those who do not wish to acknowledge the

Re: Peso Backyard swing

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
So this is where you go to have a nice smoky family weeding? =) Cheers Ecke 2010/8/15 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: Went to the annual family pool party Saturday. Pretty overcast day. but i think this shot works. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11435291 There is the same

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread CheekyGeek
Yes and no. Romans 13: 1-7; I Timothy 2: 1,2; I Peter 2: 13-15 Excellent, Ecke! Let me rephrase then for clarity: A Christian is under a scriptural obligation to obey the secular rulers in all things, (Romans 13: 1-7; I Timothy 2: 1,2; I Peter 2: 13-15) EXCEPT those that would require them

Re: PESO -- Ya got me copper.

2010-08-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
PJ, The green moss makes the picture appealing. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 6:09 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:  Looks like he's waiting to be frisked. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20yagotmecopper.html Equipment:  Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
2010/8/17 CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com: Excellent, Ecke! Let me rephrase then for clarity: A Christian is under a scriptural obligation to obey the secular rulers in all things, (Romans 13: 1-7; I Timothy 2: 1,2; I Peter 2: 13-15) EXCEPT those that would require them to break a command

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-16 Thread eckinator
You have to wonder though, does Romans 13: 1-7 speak volumes about the ethics of rulers of its era? And how does it feel to take it literally and think of your respective government (or one of another nation of your choosing)? Perhaps more politicians should read it (and not misconstrue it as

Re: Feature wish

2010-08-16 Thread Gonz
Yeah! This has been on my wish list since.. forever! rg On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 11:55 AM, Larry Colen (Droid Mail) l...@red4est.com wrote: I'd like to be able to have a histogram of the raw data on a small section of the photo, a spot histogram for setting my exposure in challenging

Re: OT: Email client -- replying within threads

2010-08-16 Thread steve harley
On 2010-08-14 10:46 , mike wilson wrote: But proper threading, in relation to this list, is the very definition of non-sequitur. Just list all messages in order of arrival and save yourself huge amounts of confusion and frustration. Although that doesn't work for me. hmmm ... i tend to ignore

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread mike wilson
eckinator wrote: 2010/8/16 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Subject could have been a prime candidate for HDR. Actually tried HDR on a couple of tripod shots the other day but I think the tool that I used was rather useless - the end result was pretty weak. Ultimately, I downloaded

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Larry Colen wrote: I'd like to clarify a point of protocol. Some really nice photos get posted on this list. Sometimes I'd like to post a link to one group of my friends or others who I think would appreciate a particular photo or gallery. Is it OK to assume that if someone posts a link to one

Re: Is there a consensus about forwarding links to pictures?

2010-08-16 Thread Walter Gilbert
One point worth considering -- and I don't know how common it is these days -- is that some folks may be hosting their images on services with monthly bandwidth transfer limits. If that's the case, the person who posts the link here may want to specify it. That said, I'm a newbie to the

Re: PESO bycatch

2010-08-16 Thread Rick Womer
Nope. However, the distortion apparent in the building isn't at all beyond what I would expect at 16mm. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/16/10, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO bycatch To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-16 Thread Paul Sorenson
You could have some of the rain we had a couple weeks ago. About 6 inches of rain on two separate occasions about a week apart. The second one dropped 6+ inches in about 4 hours. Streets turned into rivers, basements flooded and collapsed. Most of the residential damage was in the inner

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Rick Womer
Amen. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/16/10, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote: IMHO: Thinking people don't hold HDR in distain. However, they correctly hold WHAT PASSES FOR HDR these days in distain. If I could use an analogy: Imagine that Ansel Adams developed

Re: HDR Photography

2010-08-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Chris Mitchell wrote: William Robb wrote: I know a lot of people hold HDR photography in disdain. If you are one of these, then this gallery is not for you. OTOH if, like me, you have an open mind regarding advancements in the art of photography and like to explore that which is being made

Re: Semi OT - resolution for best viewing online

2010-08-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Boy - am I glad I asked the questions I did! I'm answering in this one cause it's the most recent one I read... All of you have given me such good info and none of you talked down to me (hehe - sensitive old broad that I am) One misconception I had had was that .png files were better for

PESO -- Untitled, (because my imagination failed me)

2010-08-16 Thread P. J. Alling
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20untitledfb.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-200 f3.8~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Here's something to think about: How come you never see a headline like 'Psychic Wins Lottery'? --Jay

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