Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/16/2010 1:32 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Optically they're supposed to be fairly good, but with a build of finest mouse-hair. I've one of these FAJ 18-35 lenses. Sans non-metal mount (I fail to characterize it in any more accurate way) the build is actually quite good for a lens worth $150

Re: woot!

2010-08-18 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/17/2010 9:08 PM, Cotty wrote: Thanks Bob - made my day. Likewise... 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.

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: Anyway, I know that I'm not answering the question you asked, but I hope it helps anyway. 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 above and follow

Re: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
That seems odd. I have never had any issue with the K20 or any other Pentax digital looking blurry when the image is actually in focus. Are you adjusting the diopter correctly for your vision? That could cause the behavior you describe. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Larry

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread Ira H. Bryant IV
On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:28:25 +0100 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: Anyway, I know that I'm not answering the question you asked, but I hope it helps anyway. Mark! C'mon, if the people on this list only answered the questions that were asked then the

Re: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 17, 2010, at 11:40 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: That seems odd. I have never had any issue with the K20 or any other Pentax digital looking blurry when the image is actually in focus. Are you adjusting the diopter correctly for your vision? That could cause the behavior you describe.

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:48 -0500, Ira H. Bryant IV irabry...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:28:25 +0100 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: Anyway, I know that I'm not answering the question you asked, but I hope it helps anyway.

Re: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread Derby Chang
Richard D Bush wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB So What? Seriously, these are beautiful. Thanks for the link D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/17/2010 11:46 AM, eckinator wrote: Well, notice that is. Effective end of year on paper but effectively now as I am also denied occupational rehab. Sick too long, asset turned liability. I see it as a chance. Buck up and face the rap I guess =) That's a bummer, but I am *sure* you will

Re: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 12:34 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Richard D Bush wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB So What? Seriously, these are beautiful. Thanks for the link Seriously. I had been feeling pretty good about my photography lately, thinking that I had

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

2010-08-18 Thread Alastair Robertson
should I be able to see more than 4 shots in the gallery? Alastair On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com GREAT shots!  Wonderful gallery. Thanks, Frank, for the kind

RE: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen wrote: I've been playing with autofocus lately, especially with the stock focusing screen in my K20 where things always look a little blurry, even when they're focused properly. With the 16-50 being so quiet, it can be hard to notice if it actually focuses or not, so there have

RE: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen Sent: 18 August 2010 04:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: geso best of the bugs I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ -- Good to see the ones I chose from the Veyron post

Re: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:13 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Larry Colen wrote: I've been playing with autofocus lately, especially with the stock focusing screen in my K20 where things always look a little blurry, even when they're focused properly. With the 16-50 being so quiet, it can be hard to

Re: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:17 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:13 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Larry Colen wrote: I've been playing with autofocus lately, especially with the stock focusing screen in my K20 where things always look a little blurry, even when they're focused

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: I'm not sure I understand this. If your injury/illness is occupation related how can you be denied rehab? Here in the states, if you are injured on the job or become ill due to job related factors, they cannot legally fire you. not here, you can

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: That's a bummer, but I am *sure* you will overcome this *temporary* set back. Thank you Boris, I am sure of that; I won't let this drag me down =) Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ this unrestored (?) one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4903351900/ is a really beautiul looking car - like a well-used Leica. I'd love to drive

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
Nice set. Too bad though - I was expecting to see VeeDubs... =P Ecke 2010/8/18 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/16 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Optically they're supposed to be fairly good, but with a build of finest mouse-hair. and that while we're at it - MARK -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

RE: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB fantastic. Marilyn can ride my elephant any time she likes. -- 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

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:38 AM, eckinator wrote: Nice set. Too bad though - I was expecting to see VeeDubs... =P There's a VeeDub in this shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4902762069/ :-) -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:37 AM, Bob W wrote: I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ this unrestored (?) one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4903351900/ is a really beautiul looking

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread William Robb
-- From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts Bob W, You need to tell this to the muslims. I heard they thought Jesus Christ was a minor profit, not their god. Other than being a major prophet, they are correct about Jesus

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:48 -0500, Ira H. Bryant IV irabry...@sbcglobal.net wrote: On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:28:25 +0100 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: Anyway, I know that I'm not answering the question you asked, but I hope it helps

Re: PESO -- Ya got me copper.

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:09 -0400, 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 FA 28-200mm f3.8~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:05 +0200, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: 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/ A better title might have been 'Can you sea the gull?' As an exercise in breaking all

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 7:54 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: There were many reasons for the Crusades to Recapture the Holy Lands,  took place. snip Yeah, like lots of gold and riches to plunder... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

Re: PESO - Village Church

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:58 -0700, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Center Harbor, NH. Not a missile in sight! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450517 I liked the light and shadow on the steeple: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450519 I prefer the second

Re: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-18 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Yesterday morning was cool and wet at the lake. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448033 and http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448031 Both stunners, but the canoe shot is especially beautiful.

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:15 -0700, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ Not being a petrol-head, I find it had to get excited by car images but vintage stuff is

PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html Hope you enjoy. very much do. thanks for sharing Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: eckinator 2010/8/18 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: I'm not sure I understand this. If your injury/illness is occupation related how can you be denied rehab? Here in the states, if you are injured on the job or become ill due to job related factors, they cannot legally fire you.

Re: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-18 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks much, Frank! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 8/18/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday morning was cool and wet at the lake. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448033 and http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448031

Re: PESO - Village Church

2010-08-18 Thread Rick Womer
I do too, Brian, for the same reasons. Thanks! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: Center Harbor, NH.  Not a missile in sight! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450517 I liked the light and shadow on the

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I kind of thought that was covered by the riches of the Jerusalem being being brought by the Pilgrims and the Younger sons of Nobility needing lands of their own. Of course the sack of Byzantium was all about riches, but still related... frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 7:54

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:37 -0400, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. That's great. You've caught a wonderful moment and the look on the stilt walker's face is the icing on

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Scott Loveless
On 8/17/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: And as has been stated many times, once the government can restrict the freedoms or speech of one group, it's a short step to restricting them for others. There are exceptions of course. So next time one walks by a tract passer or receives a

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Tom C
I can understand how you feel. I dislike the sometimes walls off Girl Scouts outside the local grocery stores. :-) I also get phone calls from the Idaho Falls (a city 200 miles away) Fraternal Order of Police, asking for donations. That happens several times a month. or several times a week.

RE: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
[...] Here in the Good Ol', the courts have pretty much decided that proselytizers enjoy the right to come and knock on your door without the fear of being prosecuted for trespass. Even if you tell them not to, or put up a sign specifically stating that you don't want them to bother you.

Heard from Sue

2010-08-18 Thread Jack Davis
Just paid Sue Barton $17.37 (PayPal) for shipping costs to return my Chicago gallery image. Jack -- 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: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Tom C
Why would that be an obstacle? As you know the earliest Christians were Jews, not to mention Christ himself. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: [...] Here in the Good Ol', the courts have pretty much decided that proselytizers enjoy the right to come and

RE: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
I have no idea. He is not Jewish in fact, but telling them so makes them stay away. Why would that be an obstacle? As you know the earliest Christians were Jews, not to mention Christ himself. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: [...] Here in the

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread DagT
Thanks Brian and all the others. You are right , the picture is mostly for fun .-) DagT http://www.thrane.name Den 18. aug. 2010 kl. 13.07 skrev Brian Walters: On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:05 +0200, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a nice image, with wonderful body language. Dan On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:37 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice gallery, Larry. Dan On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 11:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est --

Re: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB fantastic. Marilyn can ride my elephant any time she likes. As long as she's wearing that costume. But I prefer the Gottlieb pictures. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Heard from Sue

2010-08-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
I heard from her as well... -p On 8/18/2010 10:59 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Just paid Sue Barton $17.37 (PayPal) for shipping costs to return my Chicago gallery image. Jack No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database:

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
Scott Loveless wrote: On 8/17/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: And as has been stated many times, once the government can restrict the freedoms or speech of one group, it's a short step to restricting them for others. There are exceptions of course. So next time one walks by a tract

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Not even a little. We got a bunch of snow and that's just a nuisance when you live in a place that doesn't want to allocate enough money to handle it. On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 9:01 PM, Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote: Yep, I generally start missing it in late May. But I rather like my cold

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/8/10, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: I see that we share an aesthetic. Mark! Be careful you can catch nasty bugs doing that. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ --

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
Very good. I like 60089. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 11:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
Love it. Dave On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:37 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: We were both bitten by the minimalism bug this week... The gull isn't large enough to be identifiable. I'm pretty sure it Heathcliff. Dave Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 8/15/10, DagT

Re: PESO - Village Church

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 9:58 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Center Harbor, NH.  Not a missile in sight! Is some one missing one.?? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450517 I liked the light and shadow on the steeple: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450519

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread Jack Davis
Fan of the late Red Skelton? Jack --- On Wed, 8/18/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PAW32 - Seagull To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:52 AM On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Rick

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
FYI, the FA20-35 works great with digital. The range may not be as interesting as it was with film, but image quality is wonderful. it's also surprisingly light. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 6:56 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:48 -0500,

Re: PESO: Sister's new puppy

2010-08-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Obviously he should be called Blue. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:28 AM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:  Yeah.  I suppose I'd look a little blue, too. On 8/15/2010 5:42 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:  He looks so unhappy since he has no name -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/8/10, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: The J-Dubs knock on my door twice a year. I always seem to be home. At first I politely declined their offer to read to me from that book they're always toting around. Then I told them that my own beliefs were solid and I wasn't in need of

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: You should come watch them try and convert my wife. After half an hour engaging them on the doorstep, they make excuses and leave. I think one or two have become Buddhists. My local butcher's wife tells the most ludicrous stories to telemarketers. Last time I

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Yeah, they can do that here as well - can't single you out, but if they're eliminating the whole department or whatever, you can be laid off along with them - but not fired. OK got it straight then =) And what's called workman's comp

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
eckinator wrote: 2010/8/18 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: You should come watch them try and convert my wife. After half an hour engaging them on the doorstep, they make excuses and leave. I think one or two have become Buddhists. My local butcher's wife tells the most ludicrous stories to

what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Doug Brewer
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 now I guess I better decide what I'm going to say this weekend at GFM. -- 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: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
Doug, What I can see looks good. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 now I guess I better decide what I'm going to say this weekend at GFM. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 4:37 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. I love it. It looks like the original was also quite colorful, though it's hard to say whether the colors would add to the shot or

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Not even a little.  We got a bunch of snow and that's just a nuisance when you live in a place that doesn't want to allocate enough money to handle it. That's not an unusual problem, Toronto regularly runs through its

Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Jack Davis
Be prepared to say thanks to all those buying this book. My impression is that it's well done, Doug. Jack --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com Subject: what I've been doing To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday,

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-08-18 14:25, eckinator wrote: My local butcher's wife tells the most ludicrous stories to telemarketers. http://www.419baiter.com http://www.419eater.com http://www.419hell.com and many, many more (do a web search for 419 scam bait). It's quite a widespread phenomenon, and some

Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Doug Brewer
Jack Davis wrote: Be prepared to say thanks to all those buying this book. My impression is that it's well done, Doug. Jack hey, I'm glad to say thanks because nobody's laughing. As far as I know. Thanks for the kind words, Bob and Jack. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Wouldn't Toronto always get Canadian winters? Being in Canada and all... On 8/18/2010 4:22 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com wrote: Not even a little. We got a bunch of snow and that's just a nuisance when you live in a place that

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... On 8/18/2010 9:56 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: On 8/17/10, Tom Ccaka...@gmail.com wrote: And as has been stated many times, once the government can restrict the

Re: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread Derby Chang
Richard D Bush wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB And there's a nice little writeup in Slate today. http://www.slate.com/id/2264119/ I think the book is a must-get http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608193330 Derby -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: On 2010-08-18 14:25, eckinator wrote: My local butcher's wife tells the most ludicrous stories to telemarketers. http://www.419baiter.com http://www.419eater.com http://www.419hell.com and many, many more (do

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
Best solution I've found is a Canon Lawyer/Theologian with a Greek/English New Testament. Having their somewhat unique take on Christian Theology torn to sheds by somebody well above their weight level tends to drive Jehovah's Witnesses to tears. Or to screaming fits. Thankfully I used to have

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
No, Toronto generally gets a quite mild winter. When we get a winter that more resembles a real Canadian winter, Snow removal actually has to work and that's not in the budget. And most of Canada greatly wishes that Toronto wasn't technically in Canada. It's not that bad, Victoria, BC doesn't

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-08-16 10:31, P. J. Alling wrote: I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... A ratty robe, several days growth of beard, and an empty gun belt worked OK, too. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I forgot that it was two in the afternoon... On 8/18/2010 5:34 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: On 2010-08-16 10:31, P. J. Alling wrote: I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... A ratty robe, several days growth

PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
The most annoying thing about the K20D is that it seriously underexposes when paired with a A lens. This file took a lot of manipulation to look even this good. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20justfishingt.html Equipment::Pentax K20D/smc Pentax A*300mm f4.0 As usual

A nice gesture by CRIS

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
When I sent my K20 in to be repaired, I asked about them fixing the eyecup under warranty, they said, and wrote on the paperwork, that it is an accessory, and not something they can replace. No problem, I understand how those things work. I just noticed that my K20 now has a new eyecup, not

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:31 -0400, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... Yes, but wouldn't you have to know in advance when they were coming? Or do you

Re: PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread Rick Womer
He sure picked a lovely place to fish... Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/16/10, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The most annoying thing about the K20D is that it seriously underexposes when paired with a A lens.  This file took a lot of manipulation to

Re: Heard from Sue

2010-08-18 Thread Stan Halpin
Likewise. stan On Aug 18, 2010, at 10:59 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Just paid Sue Barton $17.37 (PayPal) for shipping costs to return my Chicago gallery image. Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread Rick Womer
Excellent! The expression on the woman's face is great, as is the girl's pose, and the background provides the context. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 8/18/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO -

Re: PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
Looking for the dreaded 3 eyed trout. Dave On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 11:22 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:  The most annoying thing about the K20D is that it seriously underexposes when paired with a A lens.  This file took a lot of manipulation to look even this good.

Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
Dam, is this weekend the PJ weekend. From the preview it looks like a great photo book Doug, as a cook book, it sucks. Dave On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 now I guess I better decide what I'm going to say

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Fan of the late Red Skelton? O ya. Dave Jack --- On Wed, 8/18/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PAW32 - Seagull To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
And most of Canada greatly wishes that Toronto wasn't technically in Canada. why? -- 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: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... Yes, but wouldn't you have to know in advance when they were coming? Or do you always look like that? :-) when he knows they're coming he leaves the

Re: PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:22 -0400, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The most annoying thing about the K20D is that it seriously underexposes when paired with a A lens. This file took a lot of manipulation to look even this good.

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Just lucky I guess. On 8/18/2010 6:08 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:31 -0400, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... Yes, but

RE: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 now I guess I better decide what I'm going to say this weekend at GFM. Looks great. Why not say Buy my book! in a very loud voice so everyone can hear. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20-- %20%20justfishingt.html There's nothing quite like a dose of heavy metals in your diet... I spent the weekend in Cornwall and did some cycling around old mining trails. There were people picking blackberries from bushes growing from the

PESO -- Pigeon Pie

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I seriously missed the focus on this. Not sharp anywhere even after massaging it with Focus Magic, quite a bit. Still Content is King, or so some say. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20pigeonpie.html Equipment: Pentax K20D/smc Pentax A*300mm f4.0 As usual comments are

RE: PESO -- Pigeon Pie

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
I seriously missed the focus on this. Not sharp anywhere even after massaging it with Focus Magic, quite a bit. Still Content is King, or so some say. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20pigeonpie.html Yeugh! that's revolting. I was hoping for a nice sweet b'stilla.

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: And most of Canada greatly wishes that Toronto wasn't technically in Canada. why? Mostly because they're sick of Torontonians, who are somewhat notorious for acting like Toronto's the only place that matters in Canada.

What happens when you press the shutter

2010-08-18 Thread David Parsons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cJyKKnR5b8feature=player_embedded Very cool series of videos showing what happens during a shot. This one is the K10D with a 16-45. -- Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: What happens when you press the shutter

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
Interesting comparison if you look at the similar clips of a F5 or D3 - in the K10D the mirror wobbles all over the place until it finally settles whereas the Nikons stop and dampen it very effectively. Lots of time to gained there... Cheers Ecke 2010/8/19 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com:

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Walter Gilbert
I was always under the impression that the Quebecois were thought of in that manner. Probably something I picked up from watching Kids in the Hall. Best, Walt On 8/18/2010 6:26 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Bob Wp...@web-options.com wrote: And most of Canada

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
Oh, the Quebecois have some of that going as well, especially when out west. But at least many of them want to leave as well, they aren't convinced they're Canada like so many Torontonians are. -Adam Note, I'm a native westerner currently stuck in Toronto. I've seen both sides. And mostly agree

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