Re: PPG Landmark: 200

2010-12-13 Thread Bong Manayon
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 10:07 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Congratulations. That's a lot of work, but now we can all enjoy the fruits of your labor. I quite submitting several years ago at 30 or so. Perhaps I'll try a few more, although I'm not sure I remember how it

Re: PPG Landmark: 200

2010-12-13 Thread Bong Manayon
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I haven't seen your gallery, but I'm confident it's not the lower standards affecting the acceptance of your work. I have to agree, however, that there are some images I've seen lately that are of surprisingly poor quality.

Re: PPG Landmark: 200

2010-12-13 Thread Bong Manayon
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 2:17 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: My honest and brutal answer to your question is both!. You're getting exceptionally good while as far as I can see, the standards are getting lower simply due to sheer numbers... Boris Thank you, Boris-- I sincerely

Re: PPG Landmark: 200

2010-12-13 Thread Bong Manayon
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 10:54 PM, Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com wrote: I really like your work.  Beautiful photos and nice variety.  I get the sense you could find and capture the beauty around you just about anywhere. Kent Thank you, Kent! -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML

Is there anybody near Sacramento with a K-5 or a K-7

2010-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
I went to a party at my friend Candace's last night. She has a K2000, and we spent some quality time with my showing her how to do some stuff with her camera, and letting her play with a couple of my lenses. Yes, I'm a bad influence. I also have her rather intrigued by the K-5, but she'd like

Re: PPG Landmark: 200

2010-12-13 Thread Bong Manayon
On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 11:31 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:     Congratulations, Bong! Now, if they'll just keep lowering their standards, I should hit 200 right around, oh -- 2030, give or take. -- Walt Don't put yourself down, when I started a dozen was the holy grail; then

Re: PPG Landmark: 200

2010-12-13 Thread Bong Manayon
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Theodore Beilby tbei...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Congratulations Bong. I would hate to think that the standards are getting lower, My first accepted submission to the PPG today. Ted I hope not. Congratulations to your first! -- Bong Manayon

Re: 10th GFM-PDML Anniversary

2010-12-13 Thread Cotty
On 13/12/10, Tanya Love, discombobulated, unleashed: It was that trip that opened my mind to the fact of how unhappy I was with my home life and how much more there is in the world that both of us were missing out on by being in such a situation. So as it turned out, GFM was indeed a life

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread Cotty
On 13/12/10, Tanya Love, discombobulated, unleashed: Isn't this planet amazing?!? Here you guys are, literally up to your necks in snow and my kids are running around naked outside and playing in their kiddy pool! In England, as you know, we do both. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: OT: Photographer Monique

2010-12-13 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Just for clarification...I was referring to my photographic skills when I talked about improvement. I found them excellent too and far, far away from mine. Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original De: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

RE: 10th GFM-PDML Anniversary

2010-12-13 Thread Tanya Love
Omg, I look so young in that first pic!! Let's not mention the sugar induced travel sickness though... lol. I love that shot of Frank with all of my koalas! That was some fun times, I really would love to make a return trip one of these days, but only if you and Frank will be in attendance too!

RE: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread Tanya Love
No Cotty, YOU do both! Lol. t.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: Monday, 13 December 2010 6:34 PM To: pentax list Subject: Re: GESO: Snowmageddon On 13/12/10, Tanya Love, discombobulated, unleashed: Isn't this

RE: 10th GFM-PDML Anniversary

2010-12-13 Thread Tanya Love
You know what I reckon? We should celebrate the 10th anniversary of GFM by NOT going to GFM! I reckon you should all come to Australia and have a huge PDML gathering right here! I'd be happy to organise the entire shindig! Watch out DOWN UNDER! We would be just getting over Oprah-mania, and

Re: PPG Landmark: 200

2010-12-13 Thread AlunFoto
Wow, Bong! Congrats. Way cool! Jostein 2010/12/13 Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com: On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations;  that is quite an accomplishment. Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Thank you sir! --

Re: PESO: A Business Opportunity

2010-12-13 Thread AlunFoto
Well seen, Dan. Season kinda add to dreariness too. Not much of an op... :-) Jostein 2010/12/12 Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12083012 This also is posted on my diner blog:  http://dinerdan.posterous.com/ As always, Comments, Criticisms,

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Looks cold. Of course, it's been pretty cold in general in the eastern half of the US. When I see snow photos, I used to think of a winter wonderland. Now I think of my shovel. On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: A few people have been asking for more

Re: OT: Photographer Monique

2010-12-13 Thread paul stenquist
North light would be south light for you. It just refers to an illuminated sky that doesn't include the sun. It's like having a big softbox in the sky. But if it fill the sky completely, it's omnidirectional, so the light can be very flat. Paul On Dec 13, 2010, at 1:25 AM, Tanya Love wrote:

Re: PESO: connected

2010-12-13 Thread paul stenquist
Thanks Dario. And thanks to all who had a look. Paul On Dec 13, 2010, at 2:38 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: paul stenquist wrote: It's rare to see a young woman these days who's not either texting or talking on her cellphone. (That would be sexist if it weren't true. As such it's just an

Re: OT: Photographer Monique

2010-12-13 Thread paul stenquist
On Dec 13, 2010, at 3:46 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Just for clarification...I was referring to my photographic skills when I talked about improvement. I found them excellent too and far, far away from mine. Ah, that makes sense. I thought you were seeing something we didn't see. Paul

Re: Dust Alert

2010-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, I did a small sympathy cringe myself, Larry. ;) I've removed a number of small dust specs that have revealed themselves in images. Strange aspect of this event is that these chunks and pieces of heavy debris DO NOT show on the image. Another odd thing is the grayed out Dust Alert in the

Re: OT: Lightweight bikes...

2010-12-13 Thread eckinator
2010/12/12 AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com: Wonder if that applies to cameras and photographers alike... Jostein depends on whether you're shooting action or landscape I guess =) Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Dust Alert

2010-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
THANKS, Dario! In my feverish fussing with it, I managed to move the focus selector to MF. Jack --- On Sun, 12/12/10, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it Subject: Re: Dust Alert To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread P. J. Alling
In the galactic scheme of things it's all roughly the same temperature. On 12/13/2010 1:20 AM, Tanya Love wrote: Wow!! Awesome images! I know that I post this to the list every year, but you know I am yet to even SEE snow in real life! By complete contrast, here is what happened in our house

Re: PESO: connected

2010-12-13 Thread P. J. Alling
Nice capture of the new human condition. I think It's sad to /never/ be alone. On 12/12/2010 3:14 PM, paul stenquist wrote: It's rare to see a young woman these days who's not either texting or talking on her cellphone. (That would be sexist if it weren't true. As such it's just an

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread drd1135
Hey I run around naked outside until my wife tells me to come in out of the snow. -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:28:58 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: laptop recommendation

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 1:49 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I no longer have printing problems with Snow Leopard and my Epson 2880. There was a system update from Apple a while back that was described as Epson Upgrade. You don't know how good that makes me feel.:-0 Dave

Re: PESO - December Rain

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
Dreary winter photo, well done., Its solid ice up here now after the flash freeze. Bus was sliding everywhere. Of course no snow day called. Dave On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 11:08 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It's snowing just now (11pm), but earlier today it rained - a

Re: PAW49 - Shadow

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
I like the hint of tree shadow here. Dave On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 3:03 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html K20D, da*16-5...@26, 1/250s, f/6.7, ISO800 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: A Business Opportunity

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
Nicely framed. Certainly cries out abandoned. Dave On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12083012 This also is posted on my diner blog:  http://dinerdan.posterous.com/ As always, Comments, Criticisms,

Re: PESO: connected

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
Great timing. Well done Dave On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 3:14 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: It's rare to see a young woman these days who's not either texting or talking on her cellphone. (That would be sexist if it weren't true. As such it's just an observation.) The guys

Re: PESO - December Rain

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice, Frank, I can FEEL the wetness. Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 11:08 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It's snowing just now (11pm), but earlier today it rained - a cold, dark, miserable December rain:

Re: PESO: A Business Opportunity

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for your comments, Jostein and Dave! Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:11 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Nicely framed. Certainly cries out abandoned. Dave On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: PESO: A Business Opportunity

2010-12-13 Thread Bong Manayon
Nice! I like the title. Bong On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 6:50 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12083012 This also is posted on my diner blog:  http://dinerdan.posterous.com/ As always, Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions and Abuse are all

Re: PESO: A Business Opportunity

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bong. Unfortunately, when the business climate improves, this diner will undoubtedly be torn down, probably to make room for yet another strip mall. Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:59 AM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: Nice! I

Re: PESO - December Rain

2010-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
Ugly, Frank! ;) I remember this stuff from when I lived in the mid west US. When of grammar school age, we all hoped for it to freeze so we could sled on it down Stand Pipe Hill. A 3 block run, but if you were fast enough, you were able to make a turn and pick up one more really fast 4th block.

Re: OT Albums to CD's

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 4:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Link doesn't work for me.  Enter Canadian Postal Code is all I get. Dan This link is from the manufacturer so should work. Its the first one on the lsit.

Re: PESO: A Business Opportunity

2010-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice, Dan (well, perhpas nice isn't quite appropriate :-) My kind of funk - and I remember this one ... ann Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Bong. Unfortunately, when the business climate improves, this diner will undoubtedly be torn down, probably to make room for yet another strip mall.

Re: OT Albums to CD's

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks. I love the retro look of the unit. Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 11:16 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 4:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Link doesn't work for me.  Enter

OT: my calendars (still FS )

2010-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Hopefully they will arrive today - note to you who ordered them ... Meanwhile if anyone who didn't order one want's a CRITTERS calendar - I ordered 5 more ... a couple are spoken for http://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Calendars-in-Print/Critters/14740904_qL7Eb However, I have one

Re: PESO: A Business Opportunity

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ann. I think that the gloomy day enhanced the effect of was seeking. I believe this sign went up recently. They had a buyer for the property a couple of years ago, but it appears that the deal fell through, probably because of the grim economic conditions we are experiencing now.\ Dan

OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

2010-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
Just checked on my repair status at C.R.I.S. and I was amused/worried by the entries in the field labeled Equipment Condition. It's clear that I don't baby my camera - I *use* it: SCRATCHES; DINGS; SCUFFS; BOTTOM CASING EDGES/CORNERS DINGED/WORN; GUNK UNDER BATTERY DOOR IN SCREWS ;SCUFFS

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Charles Robinson wrote: A few people have been asking for more pictures of the fun we've been having here the past couple days. So.. if you like pictures of cold and misery: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/snowmageddon/index.html -Charles -- Charles Robinson -

Re: PDML Photo Annual has its own Facebook page

2010-12-13 Thread Dario Bonazza
Plenty of stuff to add there, if you feel like that: Books by me: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1179566 http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1179701 http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1179501 Article by me about landscape photography, including pictures by Brian Walters, Thainn

For Thrainn Vigfusson, Brian Walters Rob Studdert

2010-12-13 Thread Dario Bonazza
Hi friends! Late, much late, but your pictures supplied ages ago for my article about landscape photography have finally see the light! I've already asked the publisher some courtesy copies to forward to you. In the mean time, please supply me your addresses (offline). Thanks to you all,

PESO: Steps to a Forgotten Past

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Another abandoned diner image: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/djm1963/start Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions and Abuse Equally Welcome! Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: Steps to a Forgotten Past

2010-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
Both recent Diner shots are reflective of today's dreary economy. Timely and very well done, Dan! Jack --- On Mon, 12/13/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Steps to a Forgotten Past To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Photographer Monique

2010-12-13 Thread Walter Gilbert
Ah! OK! I completely misunderstood your intent, and I apologize for my terse reply. Best, Walt On 12/13/2010 2:46 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Just for clarification...I was referring to my photographic skills when I talked about improvement. I found them excellent too and far, far away

Re: OT - London Student Protest in pics

2010-12-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Amazing. I always try to picture the photographer standing in the middle of all that taking shots. On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 8:38 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Someone sent me this link - some very powerful pics... http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/12/london_tuition_fee_protest.html

OT: shifting lenses

2010-12-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, I'm a child at heart but this amuses me: http://photography.bhinsights.com/content/tilt-shift-lenses.html?BI=7371kw=Article_TiltShift -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

OT impressive animation: Going West

2010-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
At the end of the video, they say Where books come to life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBec95Mv8G8 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT: shifting lenses

2010-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 13, 2010, at 10:17 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: OK, I'm a child at heart but this amuses me: http://photography.bhinsights.com/content/tilt-shift-lenses.html?BI=7371kw=Article_TiltShift I can definitely see the appeal. I guess it would be pretty tough to make a digital camera with

Re: PESO: Steps to a Forgotten Past

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thank you Jack! The dreary economy is what keeps this diner available for my photographic visits.G Otherwise, it would have been re-developed years ago. There are several shiny new or refurbished diners both east and west of this site, on the same highway. They all seem to be doing as well as

Re: OT: shifting lenses

2010-12-13 Thread Walter Gilbert
I wonder if it might not be easier than one might suspect. A few days ago, I saw a drawing of the Pentax image stabilization system demonstrating its use of electromagnets on the sensor to achieve it. I can't help thinking it might be a fairly easy trick for them to use that field to

Re: OT impressive animation: Going West

2010-12-13 Thread Walter Gilbert
That was extremely cool, Larry! Thanks for sharing. -- Walt On 12/13/2010 12:25 PM, Larry Colen wrote: At the end of the video, they say Where books come to life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBec95Mv8G8 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

OT: Da Vinci Code Discovered?

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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: OT: Da Vinci Code Discovered?

2010-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Please ignore the previous message. The link is: http://gizmodo.com/5712915/the-real-da-vinci-code-discovered Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Could you electronically boost contrast between sensor and A/D?

2010-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
In general, we want to boost the dynamic range of our cameras. However, sometimes we're shooting a very flat scene, or a lens with low contrast. If we wanted to, for example, expand six stops of dynamic range into 12, or 14, bits of data it seems that one way of doing this *might* be to

GESO port tasting party

2010-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
Some shots from Candace's port tasting party on Saturday. One of the couples there bought their four week old daughter. Zab loves babies, so I got a lot of shots of Lara: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157625466042427/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est --

RE: OT - London Student Protest in pics

2010-12-13 Thread Bob W
I've done that - it's fun. B Amazing. I always try to picture the photographer standing in the middle of all that taking shots. On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 8:38 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Someone sent me this link - some very powerful pics...

RE: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread Bob W
because if it's up to his neck everyone else is 6ft under... No Cotty, YOU do both! Lol. t.x. On 13/12/10, Tanya Love, discombobulated, unleashed: Isn't this planet amazing?!? Here you guys are, literally up to your necks in snow and my kids are running around naked outside and

Photographing Jewelry

2010-12-13 Thread Walter Gilbert
Hi all, I have a friend who makes some really nice turquoise jewelry (http://www.sisdesigns.com/) and she's asked me if I'd like to take a shot at doing some photographs of her work for catalogs and design conference submissions. We've already worked on some rudimentary lighting and

RE: OT: Da Vinci Code Discovered?

2010-12-13 Thread Bob W
Please ignore the previous message. The link is: http://gizmodo.com/5712915/the-real-da-vinci-code-discovered that's amazing. Did you know that when he designed the Pyramids he deliberately aligned them with the constellation of Orion to prove that he was the real author of Shakespeare's

Is there a future for photojournalism?

2010-12-13 Thread Bob W
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/photoblog/2010/12/michael_kamber_on_photojournal ism_today.html B -- 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: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

2010-12-13 Thread John Mullan
Same stuff that collects in your belly-button. jm -Original Message- From: Charles Robinson Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 12:00 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment Just checked on my repair status at C.R.I.S. and I was amused/worried by

Re: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

2010-12-13 Thread drd1135
Ergo, never keep your camera in your navel. -Original Message- From: John Mullan k...@hotmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:40:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT (sorta): Camera

Re: PESO raccoon PS: the other one died too

2010-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
I caught a faint whiff of something bad, and checked the attic. I found another raccoon, full grown, just inside of the entrance above where I found the other one. unartistic shots of a dead raccoon: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157625592134064/ Fortunately, this one hadn't

Re: PESO raccoon PS: the other one died too

2010-12-13 Thread Walter Gilbert
That is unsettling. It's good, of course, that they won't be destroying your home, but I have to wonder if they might have gotten into some poisoned bait somewhere. I know animal control generally only deals with domesticated animals, pets and such. But, they might be interested in a

Image Sale Qustion

2010-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
I'm looking for some advice. I have an individual asking to buy an image for use by a small malt and beer brewery he is planning to start. His idea is to have my image augmented by some expeditious retouching..he calls it. He wants to add a couple Egrets to a rural sunset scene. It would be used

Re: Is there a future for photojournalism?

2010-12-13 Thread David Parsons
As the article said, photojournalism isn't dead, just the current model. The new generation will remake it in their own image. On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/photoblog/2010/12/michael_kamber_on_photojournal ism_today.html B --

Re: Could you electronically boost contrast between sensor and A/D?

2010-12-13 Thread David Parsons
Read through this: http://theory.uchicago.edu/~ejm/pix/20d/tests/noise/noise-p3.html It's heavy duty stuff, but very good information. Regarding flat scenes, if you shoot in flat light, you will get flat scenes. Expanding the range isn't going to change the fact that you have flat lighting.

Re: Image Sale Qustion

2010-12-13 Thread David Parsons
Use as a product label? Perpetual, unlimited usage? Those are big ticket licensing issues. Check out fotoQuote for realistic quotes based on how long he wants to license the picture, how many labels he plans to print using the picture, and other ancillary usage. You really need to nail down

Re: Image Sale Qustion

2010-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, David. There is no print involved, it's the image use I'm selling along with the freedom for it to be altered. I'm retaining all rights. Jack --- On Mon, 12/13/10, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: From: David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Image Sale Qustion

Re: PESO raccoon PS: the other one died too

2010-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Walter Gilbert wrote: That is unsettling. It's good, of course, that they won't be destroying your home, but I have to wonder if they might have gotten into some poisoned bait somewhere. I know animal control generally only deals with domesticated animals, pets and such. But, they might

Re: Tan and 2011...

2010-12-13 Thread P. J. Alling
Only the Australians would think those were innocent... On 12/12/2010 8:42 PM, Tanya Love wrote: LOL! For the record Cushie Tushies is a brand of cloth nappy (diaper). So they are worn ON a baby's tushie and are nice and cushie (soft). Their main site is here: www.cushietushies.com.au Very

help needed: Pentax stores in Portugal or Andorra

2010-12-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Well, as I said above I'm needing addresses of camera stores in Andorra (Portugal and Spain as secondary options - most welcome but would need some extra time). The catch - those stores should offer Pentax K-r... any ideas? I'd be traveling really fast around the area, but my schedule calls for

PESO - Paper in the Snow

2010-12-13 Thread Kenton Brede
I was wondering if someone could give me a critique on this photo? Any tips on taking pictures of snow, where the now is rendered *white* would be appreciated. :) http://aphotoaday.sandhillsnaps.org/2010/12/12/day-paper-snow/ Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO raccoon PS: the other one died too

2010-12-13 Thread P. J. Alling
That was a big problem a few years ago, when we experienced a rabies outbreak/scare. People, and I use that term very loosely with any creature that will do this sort of thing indiscriminately, put out poisened bait for raccoons. Raccoons, or any other mammal for that matter, with rabies

Re: Image Sale Qustion

2010-12-13 Thread Peter Loveday
When you say retaining all rights, what do you mean? - I would be surprised if they were happy with non-exclusive rights to use an image which, by the sounds of it, is integral to their branding. - Peter -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 7:22 AM

Re: OT: shifting lenses

2010-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
If I were a wealthy man, I'd be buying a Canon 5D Mk II JUST so I could use the Canon 17mm TS-E on it. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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

a happy ending to an iMac problem

2010-12-13 Thread paul stenquist
I bought my 24-inch iMac about two years ago. The hard drive failed after a few months. Apple replaced it with a larger drive, so I was okay with that. About a month ago, I had a serious failure. Took the computer to the apple store and they replaced the logic board and graphics card. I have

Re: PESO - Paper in the Snow

2010-12-13 Thread P. J. Alling
A fairly easy method is to use the curves tool in photoshop. I used your image applied the curve shown. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/temp/3__500x500_paper_in_the_snow_curves.jpg If your photo editing software doesn't have a curve tool you'll have to muck about with contrast and

Re: PESO - Paper in the Snow

2010-12-13 Thread AlunFoto
Hi Kenton, For the pic in question, I think the first you can look at is the curves tool. Try to bump the highlights up a notch. You could also play around with the white balance. Snow can easily take on a off-white hue if the WB is too high. When you tweak it down, though, you got to watch the

RE: PESO - Paper in the Snow

2010-12-13 Thread Bob W
as far as taking pictures of snow is concerned you have several choices. 1. use an incident light meter but shield the underside of the dome from the reflections off the snow while you take the reading. 2. use the sunny-16 rule. In the case of your picture you'd have had the right exposure at

Re: PESO raccoon PS: the other one died too

2010-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 13, 2010, at 1:07 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Walter Gilbert wrote: That is unsettling. It's good, of course, that they won't be destroying your home, but I have to wonder if they might have gotten into some poisoned bait somewhere. I know animal control generally only deals with

Re: help needed: Pentax stores in Portugal or Andorra

2010-12-13 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Luiz, I bough my Mz-5n in Andorra around 8-9 years ago and the prices were quite interesting at that time. However, I have the understanding that it is not that interesting after the Euro, although there are still some deals. An example (I guess you'll be able to read Spanish) from the main

Re: Image Sale Qustion

2010-12-13 Thread Cotty
On 14/12/10, Peter Loveday, discombobulated, unleashed: When you say retaining all rights, what do you mean? - I would be surprised if they were happy with non-exclusive rights to use an image which, by the sounds of it, is integral to their branding. I agree. Sell it lock, stock, barrel for a

Re: a happy ending to an iMac problem

2010-12-13 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 4:39 PM -0500 12/13/10, paul stenquist wrote: I bought my 24-inch iMac about two years ago. The hard drive failed after a few months. Apple replaced it with a larger drive, so I was okay with that. About a month ago, I had a serious failure. Took the computer to the apple store and they

Re: Image Sale Qustion

2010-12-13 Thread paul stenquist
Sell them all rights for as much as you can get.. Money talks. But some money is better than no money, so negotiate hard, then take what they're willing to give. Paul On Dec 13, 2010, at 3:52 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, David. There is no print involved, it's the image use I'm selling

Re: PAW49 - Shadow

2010-12-13 Thread P. J. Alling
I thought the obelisk was supposed to be black.and where are the apes? On 12/12/2010 3:03 PM, DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html K20D, da*16-5...@26, 1/250s, f/6.7, ISO800 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be

Re: OT Albums to CD's

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks.  I love the retro look of the unit. Glad the link works now. Ya that's why i went for this one, it goes with the 80-90 year old HI FI down stairs. As long as it does a decent job, i;'ll be happy. Dave

Re: OT Albums to CD's

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
Oh, and this one plays 78's. My Dad willed me his collection so i thought it would be a good idea to get them on CD over time, Dave On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 5:28 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PDML Photo Annual has its own Facebook page

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
I;m on the like list./ Dave On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: http://www.facebook.com/pages/PDML-Photo-Annual/119470411397894 Spread the word, invite your friends -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 2:42 PM, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Ergo, never keep your camera in your navel. So, join the Air Force then.?? Dave -Original Message- From: John Mullan k...@hotmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:40:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: a happy ending to an iMac problem

2010-12-13 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 4:39 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: . He said he understood -- and he gave me a brand new iMac 27, a much better computer with an excellent monitor. I'm pleased as could be. Woo hoo! And that is why I'll be getting the 3 year extension on mine.:-0

RE: a happy ending to an iMac problem

2010-12-13 Thread Bob W
Wow! That's great! A few weeks ago my 4 1/2 year old Imac G5 started going to sleep right in the middle of a task (like typing). I do that I did some research and learned that they will do that when they overheat, I'd better take my cardigan off and they overheat when the cooling

RE: Could you electronically boost contrast between sensor and A/D?

2010-12-13 Thread J.C. O'Connell
A low contrast image will have a narrow histogram. If you want to increase the contrast in post, you can use the levels controls in photoshop to increase contrast. It doesn’t require any camera hardware changes. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions :

GESO: From grey to white in 60 minutes

2010-12-13 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
I had seen it approaching for hours on the weather radar but I hadn't expected it to produce that much of the white stuff - well for our standards. I'm well aware this is nothing by other peoples' measures. So, we've just had a walk around the block and took some pictures of wintery Cologne.

Re: OT Albums to CD's

2010-12-13 Thread P. J. Alling
Staples want's my Canadian Postal Code to view their page, I don't have a Canadian Postal Code so their secret is safe... On 12/12/2010 10:00 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I have been looking for something to record my albums to CD's for a while now.

Re: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

2010-12-13 Thread drd1135
Maybe the Ear Force. ;-) -Original Message- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:36:26 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT (sorta): Camera condition

RE: OT Albums to CD's

2010-12-13 Thread Bob W
You can borrow one of mine if you like, I have hundreds. Try Moose Jaw 9011. That's S6J 9011. If that's no good you can always look up Bill Robb's Regina. B Staples want's my Canadian Postal Code to view their page, I don't have a Canadian Postal Code so their secret is safe... On

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