RE: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-16 Thread Bob W
that's great news - congratulations! -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin Sent: 16 December 2010 02:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Surgery follow-up After some processing delays and a bit of phone

RE: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's excellent news Stan. Chris -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin Sent: 16 December 2010 02:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Surgery follow-up After some processing delays and a bit of phone tag,

RE: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-16 Thread Bob W
Bus drivers are the worst! ;) OK... maybe fourth, behind taxi drivers, couriers and the white-van- man. in London the buses and black taxis are the best - they're trained, professional drivers who have probably seen more than their fair share of crap on the streets, and who stand to lose

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread AlunFoto
Three interesting images, Subash. Congrats! It was about time you got through! :-) Jostein 2010/12/16 Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com well, i went and did it too. :) i had submitted a few photos a couple of times earlier, i think once in 2008 and once again in 2009 and all the photos got rejected

Re: OT: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-16 Thread AlunFoto
2010/12/16 Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info: You are right! All relevant tests were negative. Which is a positive outcome. Like it used to be in the good ol' days of gelatine based photography, a good negative is the best possible starting point! Ok, that was a bit sheepish... But very

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Subash
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 1:55 PM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Three interesting images, Subash. Congrats! It was about time you got through! :-) i was thinking of switching brands if i didn't make it before dec 31. :) thanks for looking Jostein. appreciate it... regards, subash -- PDML

Like I'm supposed to know how to use a point and shoot?

2010-12-16 Thread Larry Colen
I was at a party tonight and some of the girls wanted a group photo. So they grabbed me and handed me their point and shoot. We went into a back room with a better wall for a background, I took a shot or two, but the flash just made the shots look terrible. So I grabbed my camera bag, pulled

Re: Like I'm supposed to know how to use a point and shoot?

2010-12-16 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Larry, I've been in a similar situation but without my camera to hand (and unfortunately not just a group of girls) (I hate it when that happens). Most people have their point and shot cameras set to really silly modes - or even just the green mode. I find by changing the flash setting and

Re: OT: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-16 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: After some processing delays and a bit of phone tag, I finally got the pathology results today from my prostate surgery 2+ weeks ago. All very positive - the cancer was contained within the body part they removed,

GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread frank theriault
Here are some recent faves: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/TQl2uK9Zq-I/HXY/_X5sAy0gKU8/s1600/cat.jpg http://tinyurl.com/26w8fws http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/TQi2zCzCOZI/HXQ/hH3oQhe1ENw/s1600/toby.jpg http://tinyurl.com/2b78lwa

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread paul stenquist
Fun stuff, well executed. A coffee table book is a possibility. On the about the author page, you can use the rabbit ear photos:-). Paul On Dec 16, 2010, at 7:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: Here are some recent faves:

Re: Like I'm supposed to know how to use a point and shoot?

2010-12-16 Thread Jack Davis
Been there, also, Larry. Ask a question about the operation of the foreign little compact you get..hey, you're the photographer! Hiding my chagrin, I follow with OK, everyone look this way and smile. If I got everyone in the snap, I hand the p s back and melt away. Thankfully, an infrequent

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I looked out the window of the Paris cafe where we were having lunch, and noticed the scruffy building and the elegant clothes in the windows.  Then, it was just a matter of waiting for something colorful to enter the

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread Jack Davis
This theme was certainly well chosen and the fun blog turning out just great, Frank! Jack --- On Thu, 12/16/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-16 Thread Theodore Beilby
Great news Stan. Diane wondered if you have to have radiation treatments. She is nearly half way through her series. Coping well with it by doing Jazzercize each day after her treatment. Heal quickly and enjoy life. Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles

Re: PESO: R G B - Utah'

2010-12-16 Thread Theodore Beilby
Ken, I like the composition of this shot. I like the s-curve leading the eye through the frame. My only problem with it is the lack of darker tones in the shot. I understand the high overcast lighting problem and I would boost the blacks. Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Theodore Beilby
Subash: Congratulations, however don't undervalue your work. I don't think that the standards have been lowered. Of the first ten images I submitted, four were rejected, including a couple of my favorite shots. I have submitted another ten images and will be curious to see how they fare. I hope

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread Theodore Beilby
Frank, I guess I am just a cat person. I like that shot. Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Theodore Beilby
Rick, the contrast of the stiff, formal display with the rundown wall and littered street, and the interest being shown by the pedestrians makes this very nice to me. Thanks for sharing with us. Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles -- PDML

Re: Like I'm supposed to know how to use a point and shoot?

2010-12-16 Thread Bruce Walker
On 10-12-16 5:42 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I was at a party tonight and some of the girls wanted a group photo. So they grabbed me and handed me their point and shoot. We went into a back room with a better wall for a background, I took a shot or two, but the flash just made the shots look

Re: PESO 2010 - 225 - GDG

2010-12-16 Thread Theodore Beilby
Godfrey, this is a nice shot, but I would have burned in the reflection on the window and darkened down the red light over his head. Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: R G B - Utah'

2010-12-16 Thread Jack Davis
Ken, Recognizing that all monitors are different, mine renders this well composed image as glary bright in the open desert areas. Trees appear to be overly saturated, but this isn't to say that was your doing. You had some really high contrast issues to render. I looked at the image again this

Re: Manfrotto Ball Head

2010-12-16 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 15, 2010, at 1:53 PM, Darren Addy wrote: I have an opinion which is somewhat contrary. It is that if you are on a tight budget, then you can't afford to waste money - which is exactly what people do when they buy on price. You buy something, hoping it will be adequate and when its not

Re: Manfrotto Ball Head

2010-12-16 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 15, 2010, at 2:25 PM, Bob W wrote: That's a newer version of the one I've got. Great value for the money at that price. Fine for the FA*80-200/2.8 but not sturdy enough for the 300/2.8. Hmm. That's one type of lens I would've wanted to use this with. I photographed elephants in

Re: Manfrotto Ball Head

2010-12-16 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 15, 2010, at 12:21 PM, John Francis wrote: Hmm. That's one type of lens I would've wanted to use this with. I wouldn't give up all hope yet. I've used a ball head (the earlier version of the spring-loaded one) with a 300/2.8, and even with the 250-600. Thanks for the

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 15, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Subash wrote: i had submitted a few photos a couple of times earlier, i think once in 2008 and once again in 2009 and all the photos got rejected both the times. about a month ago i submitted three more and got to know a couple of days back that all three have

Re: Manfrotto Ball Head

2010-12-16 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 16, 2010, at 9:11 AM, Eric Weir wrote: Thanks for the reassurance, John. Oops. Guess I did that once already. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Bong Manayon
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: well, i went and did it too. :) i had submitted a few photos a couple of times earlier, i think once in 2008 and once again in 2009 and all the photos got rejected both the times. about a month ago i submitted three more and

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
I also like how the formality of the dummies contrasts with the decline shown in the rest of the pictures. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 8:27 AM, Theodore Beilby tbei...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Rick, the contrast of the stiff, formal display with the rundown wall and littered street, and the interest

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice shot. It appears this PUG them has generated more PPG shots than PUG shots. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 9:38 AM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: well, i went and did it too. :) i had submitted a few photos a

Re: OT: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-16 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Listen to the voice of experience guys! Go get a PSA test. I get one every year., and oh, glad your on th emend Stan Dave And now back to the celebratory bottle of wine . . . stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Bong Manayon
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: Nope.  Your photos are an indication that the standards are not getting lower :-) Congratulations!  And thanks! Oh, I really like the pelican photo! Bong -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML

Re: Like I'm supposed to know how to use a point and shoot?

2010-12-16 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 8:37 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Larry, practice and use this technique ... http://www.speedlighter.ca/2010/12/13/party-recipe/ Did Frank write rule #4: # Tilt whenever you like. Dave Still doesn't solve the PointShit vexation. I like Jack's

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread David J Brooks
Enjoyable series Frank. I see a book here. I like the three new ones, just a ? or two. 1: Are you asking people to take their photo. 2: If you are, did you for get to ask the guy in #3.:-0 Dave On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:00 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/12/10, Walter Gilbert, discombobulated, unleashed: I was struck by the reactions of the students you interviewed. It just seemed to me that, while they did take away a lesson from the trip, the sheer enormity of the abomination was still a bit beyond their grasp. I suppose at that age, I

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/12/10, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Very moving, sir. As always, very well shot and edited. The shadow of the plane moving across the Polish countryside at the beginning and the flaring orbs at the end bookend it dramatically. I'm left to wonder if the teenagers understand

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Subash
On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:13:12 -0800 (PST) Theodore Beilby tbei...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Subash: Congratulations, however don't undervalue your work. I don't think that the standards have been lowered. Of the first ten images I submitted, four were rejected, including a couple of my favorite

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Subash
On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:13:53 -0500 Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Congratulations, Subash. I loved the photos from your Himalayas trip. thanks Eric... The image you linked to on Picasa indicates it was made with a K20. I was under the impression that you'd taken only a point and

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Excellent series, Frank. I love these images! Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:00 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some recent faves:

Re: Like I'm supposed to know how to use a point and shoot?

2010-12-16 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com I was at a party tonight and some of the girls wanted a group photo. So they grabbed me and handed me their point and shoot. We went into a back room with a better wall for a background, I took a shot or two, but the flash just

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Subash
On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:44:25 -0500 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Nice shot. It appears this PUG them has generated more PPG shots than PUG shots. thanks Steve. true, it was the PUG theme that prompted me to submit again... -- regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Subash
On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:53:02 +0800 Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations!  And thanks! Oh, I really like the pelican photo! thanks Bong. appreciate it... -- regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob W., Wonderful image you create here. Now get some pictures! Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 2:18 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Bus drivers are the worst! ;) OK... maybe fourth, behind taxi drivers, couriers and the white-van- man. in London the buses and black taxis

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, You've got lots of milage out of that trip to Paris! There are so many things to look at in this picture, I don't know where to start. I felt the building was a bit off level, the top of the windows should be the reference. Then the girls with the umbrellas are walking up hill. Regards, Bob

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, Love the whole series as blogged. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 6:00 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some recent faves: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/TQl2uK9Zq-I/HXY/_X5sAy0gKU8/s1600/cat.jpg http://tinyurl.com/26w8fws

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Jack Davis
Looks like the tilt in this is a pretty good compromise. The girls are walking up hill because they're truly on a hill. If the tops of the windows were level the base of those above would be off even more. If you measure the distance between the bottom of the display windows and the sidewalk,

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-16 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 2:10 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Dec 16, 2010, at 11:30 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Sorry to hear this Frank, hope you mend well. As a bus driver, i know the cops won't do squat with out a plate and a description of vehicle. Bus drivers are the

Re: Like I'm supposed to know how to use a point and shoot?

2010-12-16 Thread Igor Roshchin
Thu Dec 16 08:54:22 CST 2010 David J Brooks wrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 8:37 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.walker at gmail.com wrote: Larry, practice and use this technique ... http://www.speedlighter.ca/2010/12/13/party-recipe/ Did Frank write rule #4: # Tilt whenever you like. In

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:17 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I looked out the window of the Paris cafe where we were having lunch, and noticed the scruffy building and the elegant clothes in the

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, No laser truing, but more level would make the girl's uphill walk more natural looking. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:20 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Looks like the tilt in this is a pretty good compromise. The girls are walking up hill because they're truly on

Pentax H90 -- will I like it?

2010-12-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Guys - That time again -- I can spend about $100 on a point and shoot my darkside one absolutely went south.. and I'd like to get a Pentax so at least I can legitimately claim semi-loyalty, submit recent stuff to PUG maybe submit tot he big Pentax Gallery (but with old film stuff too)

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Jack Davis
I took it from your post that your final criticism was the fact that the girls are walking up hill.(?) Looks to me as though they are naturally leaning into the hill as they walk. A truer hill rise would reinforce that appearance. Then again, I may not get your point, Bob. :) Jack --- On Thu,

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Rick Womer
Bob, Thanks for your compliments! Level is a relative term. The upper windows of that building aren't on the same level. The change in paint color and the edges of the center lower window are at 90 degrees to each other, so I took those as level and perpendicular. The slope of the street

Re: Pentax H90 -- will I like it?

2010-12-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
RS1000? On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Guys - That time again -- I can spend about $100 on a point and shoot my darkside one absolutely went south.. and I'd like to get a Pentax so at least I can legitimately claim semi-loyalty, submit recent

Re: Manfrotto Ball Head

2010-12-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The #496 head itself is fine, but I gave up on all the Manfrotto heads that use the RC2 quick release mechanism. It's just too imprecise for me ... I hate it when I get the camera and lens set up just right, touch the camera to change a setting or do the final critical focus, and the plate shifts

Re: Manfrotto Ball Head

2010-12-16 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Manfrotto Ball Head The #496 head itself is fine, but I gave up on all the Manfrotto heads that use the RC2 quick release mechanism. It's just

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-16 Thread steve harley
riveting story, Frank; hope you heal well, and the situation resolves itself for you at least On 2010-12-15 05:20 , frank theriault wrote: Typing real slow as my left hand's in a splint with my middle fingers taped together. Broke a bone in my hand after a driver attacked me and threw me

Re: OT: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-16 Thread eckinator
Great news - negative can be so positive. So glad to hear!!! Cheers Ecke 2010/12/16 Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info: After some processing delays and a bit of phone tag, I finally got the pathology results today from my prostate surgery 2+ weeks ago. All very positive - the cancer

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, The leveling issue is pretty subtle. I would make the girls journey more obviously up-hill to match their gate. Overall, a very interesting picture and one in the daylight! Nice work and a good use of your free time in Paris. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:30 AM, Rick Womer

Re: Pentax H90 -- will I like it?

2010-12-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Steven Desjardins wrote: RS1000? Yeah, I thought about it -- the cutsey changeable skins are annoying ... however... I might give it a try Adorama has it for $99 and is close by YOur calendar is in the mail ann On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote:

RE: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-16 Thread John Coyle
That's awful Frank - what an a**hole. Hope it all mends soon, take care. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 10:20 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread eckinator
2010/12/16 Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com: Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: more likely they've been so bombarded with similar images of current events all their lives that they tune it out. i'd guess a lot of those images would be from palestine, gaza, west bank doubt it - while there

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread eckinator
Not to ignore you video, Mr Cottington, I will watch it as soon as I get a chance Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/12/14 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: Hi folks, Last month I went to Auschwitz and filmed a large school party on a visit there. Some might be interested to see a 22 minute film I put

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread eckinator
2010/12/16 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: i'd guess a lot of those images would be from palestine, gaza, west bank [...]... make Israel look pretty moderate by comparison or did I get you wrong and you were in fact referring to the hatred taught in Kindergarten by Hamas? Ecke -- PDML

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread mike wilson
On 15 December 2010 17:30, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 15/12/10, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Your group had remarkable composure;  the hammer blow of seeing the belongings was enough to start the crying in the groups I took there and only one of four groups made it to II.  The

Re: PESO - Watching a Bike Go By

2010-12-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/12/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/watching-bike-go-by.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. REALLY like that one. Fabulous! So much to take in. The guy on the bus makes it. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: PESO 2010 - 225 - GDG

2010-12-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/12/10, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Just a bit of fun with the old Olympus E-1 ... at ISO 3200 to enjoy the softness of big cushy grain and noise. ;-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5265345494/lightbox/ I kinda like it. What do you think? I'm not a fan of coffee

RE: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread Bob W
[...] Yes of course Mike. Thanks. I must admit, they seemed quite stoic. Were the groups of your quite young? In this day and age it seems teenagers grow up almost too quickly what with the internet... About the same as an average, with one or two older ones. It was 16-20 years ago, so

RE: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Bob W
Level is a relative term. marquez! The upper windows of that building aren't on the same level. The change in paint color and the edges of the center lower window are at 90 degrees to each other, so I took those as level and perpendicular. The slope of the street would show more if

photos from the american civil war

2010-12-16 Thread Madame RD
I found this utterly interesting the Liljenquist Family recently donated their rare collection of almost 700 ambrotype and tintype photographs to the Library of Congress. http://www.pasthorizons.com/index.php/archives/12/2010/faces-of-the-american-civil-war#ixzz18KD64mXJ An exhibition

Re: PESO 2010 - 225 - GDG

2010-12-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks to all who responded! :-) Godfrey On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 2:30 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 15/12/10, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Just a bit of fun with the old Olympus E-1 ... at ISO 3200 to enjoy the softness of big cushy grain and noise. ;-)  

Re: Pentax H90 -- will I like it?

2010-12-16 Thread drd1135
Thanks. I don't think you have to use the skins. But maybe a nice plaid . . . -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:54:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread drd1135
Very nice. I'm enjoying this thread as I'm a fan of Mad Bomber hats. -Original Message- From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:00:58 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread paul stenquist
On Dec 16, 2010, at 6:59 PM, Bob W wrote: [...] Yes of course Mike. Thanks. I must admit, they seemed quite stoic. Were the groups of your quite young? In this day and age it seems teenagers grow up almost too quickly what with the internet... About the same as an average, with one or

Re: photos from the american civil war

2010-12-16 Thread drd1135
one of the first major wars to be photographed extensively. I'm always amazed at the work given the equipment. It speaks volumes about the importance of the photographer vs the camera. those old cameras were beautiful, though. -Original Message- From: Madame RD romd...@orange.fr Sender:

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread steve harley
On 2010-12-16 05:00 , frank theriault wrote: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/ added the blog to my RSS feeds as soon as you announced it interested to see how it evolves come summer -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

PESO: more birds

2010-12-16 Thread Stan Halpin
During my recuperation phase I am supposed to be taking it easy, nothing strenuous, no heavy lifting . . . I have avoided carrying groceries, taking out the trash, etc., but I figure that moving a camera + tripod around can't be considered strenuous as long as I move them separately. There are

Re: Pentax H90 -- will I like it?

2010-12-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. I don't think you have to use the skins. But maybe a nice plaid . . . LOL! Well I confess I don't mind making the camera look unique -- but those itty bitty screws to change it, looks like trouble to me Don't mind it not being black, easier for me to

Re: PESO: more birds

2010-12-16 Thread paul stenquist
Like those turkey in the snow! Enjoy your recuperation time as much as possible. Time is itself a gift. Paul On Dec 16, 2010, at 9:52 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: During my recuperation phase I am supposed to be taking it easy, nothing strenuous, no heavy lifting . . . I have avoided carrying

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
More like read to many Artsy-Fartsy French classic film reviews! Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 6:04 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Level is a relative term. marquez! The upper windows of that building aren't on the same level.  The change in paint color and the edges of

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-16 18:59, Bob W wrote: About the same as an average, with one or two older ones. It was 16-20 years ago, so maybe there is something in the idea that youngsters today are inured. I sincerely hope not. I think you have to bear in mind that the camps were liberated 65 years ago.

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Rick Womer
Ummm... Gee, it sure is great to be able to stimulate intellectual discussion in the PDML! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 12/16/10, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: More like read to many Artsy-Fartsy French classic film reviews! Regards,  Bob S. On Thu, Dec

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Doug, You are right. I would add that it is also a matter of age and experience. At 16-20 you are immortal and have no life experience to speak of. With 25-50 more years of experience, you recognize what was lost. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Doug Franklin

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-16 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 08:39:03PM -0500, paul stenquist wrote: Taking action against another country -- even one that engages in genocide -- is frowned upon these days. Those who take action against the perpetrators are themselves cast as the aggressors, so there is no longer any feasible

PESO - Boulevard de Batignolles

2010-12-16 Thread Rick Womer
Walking toward Montmartre on a Sunday morning in Paris. (We got drenched when we got to Montmartre.) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12094378 (K7, FA 24-90) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO - Boulevard de Batignolles

2010-12-16 Thread paul stenquist
A wonderful Paris scene. Makes me wish I was there -- on that street, on that day. Paul On Dec 16, 2010, at 10:51 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Walking toward Montmartre on a Sunday morning in Paris. (We got drenched when we got to Montmartre.) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12094378

OT: Dwayne's selling Kodachrome memorial t-shirts

2010-12-16 Thread Nick David Wright
Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, KS, the last lab in the world to develop the legendary Kodachrome film, has on sale Kodachrome memorial t-shirts. http://www.dwaynesphoto.com/ Thought I'd mention it. -- ~Nick David Wright http://www.nickdavidwright.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: more birds

2010-12-16 Thread Jack Davis
I envy your location surrounding and their wildlife opportunities. Such will do much to hasten your complete recovery I'm sure! Very well done photos, Stan. Jack --- On Thu, 12/16/10, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info Subject: PESO:

Re: OT: Dwayne's selling Kodachrome memorial t-shirts

2010-12-16 Thread Walter Gilbert
Wow! Looks like the traffic for the t-shirts has crashed the site! On 12/16/2010 10:04 PM, Nick David Wright wrote: Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, KS, the last lab in the world to develop the legendary Kodachrome film, has on sale Kodachrome memorial t-shirts. http://www.dwaynesphoto.com/

Re: PESO - Boulevard de Batignolles

2010-12-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Rick Womer wrote: Walking toward Montmartre on a Sunday morning in Paris. (We got drenched when we got to Montmartre.) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12094378 (K7, FA 24-90) Rick nice one... so very Paris :-) lucky you, being there now ann -- PDML

Re: Pentax RS1000 will I like it? was: H90 -- will I like it?

2010-12-16 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Ann Sanfedele wrote: drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. I don't think you have to use the skins. But maybe a nice plaid . . . LOL! Well I confess I don't mind making the camera look unique -- but those itty bitty screws to change it, looks like trouble to me Don't mind it not being

Re: OT: Dwayne's selling Kodachrome memorial t-shirts

2010-12-16 Thread Nick David Wright
Working fine for me. ;-) On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:09 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:     Wow!  Looks like the traffic for the t-shirts has crashed the site! On 12/16/2010 10:04 PM, Nick David Wright wrote: Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, KS, the last lab in the world to develop

Re: OT: Dwayne's selling Kodachrome memorial t-shirts

2010-12-16 Thread Walter Gilbert
Yep ... looks like they're back up and running now. It was completely down when I first clicked the link, and for about 10 minutes afterward. They may have been doing some site maintenance, I reckon. -- Walt On 12/16/2010 10:34 PM, Nick David Wright wrote: Working fine for me. ;-) On

Re: more birds

2010-12-16 Thread Ken Waller
So where abouts in Michigan are you ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info Subject: PESO: more birds During my recuperation phase I am supposed to be taking it easy, nothing strenuous, no

Semi-OT: The Iconic Jazz Photos You Never Saw

2010-12-16 Thread Walter Gilbert
Hi all, Just wanted to share this link with y'all and hope you enjoy it as much as I did. What is it about jazz that makes for such compelling photography? http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2010/12/16/132108519/leonard?sc=fbcc=fp -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Boris PESOs (trip to Negev)

2010-12-16 Thread Boris Liberman
Hello there. My friends from MD came for a visit and asked to be taken out south... So we did. A series of PESOs for your critique and hopefully enjoyment. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/12/peso-2010-61-negev-landscape.html