PESO 2011 - 092 - GDG

2011-06-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Another in the Communicating series ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5804487689/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5804487689/ thanks for looking, comments appreciated. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO... Hate flower shots? Ignore this message ;)

2011-06-07 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 6, 2011, at 1:56 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: That is true; the below are essentially flower shots... However, the first is meant to show my admiration to nature more than recording a pretty object. 1) http://500px.com/photo/802711 I love the first one, and the square crop works well.

Playing with a D200

2011-06-07 Thread Larry Colen
I was at a party Saturday and a friend, playing drums in the band, asked if I could get some shots with his camera, rather than just using mine. A D200 with the 18-200 VR lens. I haven't seen any of the photos yet, so I can't speak to the image quality, but I can say that shooting with the

Re: Playing with a D200

2011-06-07 Thread Boris Liberman
Reply interspersed... On 6/7/2011 09:47, Larry Colen wrote: I was at a party Saturday and a friend, playing drums in the band, asked if I could get some shots with his camera, rather than just using mine. A D200 with the 18-200 VR lens. Am I right that this lens has slow 3.5-5.6 aperture? Am

Re: Playing with a D200

2011-06-07 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 7, 2011, at 12:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Reply interspersed... On 6/7/2011 09:47, Larry Colen wrote: I was at a party Saturday and a friend, playing drums in the band, asked if I could get some shots with his camera, rather than just using mine. A D200 with the 18-200 VR lens.

Re: PESOs: Aramoana

2011-06-07 Thread David Mann
On Jun 7, 2011, at 12:07 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: 1990 is well after my visit to Dunedin back in 77. I had not heard of the unfortunate event. I still have fond memories of Dunedin. A beautiful city in a beautiful part of NZ. My friend, Frank Andrews, often called it the San Francisco of the

Re: Boston by night

2011-06-07 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/7/2011 00:18, David Parsons wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/5794481479/ I attended a night photography session the other night in Downtown Boston, and this was one of the keepers. Too late, I hate you now... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread drd1135
Lol. I didn't expect that. Great catch. --Original Message-- From: Ken Waller Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - You lookin' at me? Sent: Jun 7, 2011 12:05 AM Great capture Kenneth Waller

Re: PESOs: Aramoana

2011-06-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:50 +1200, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: Aramoana is a small beach town about 20km north of Dunedin, at the end of a scenic coastal road. The town is infamous for being the location of New Zealand's worst massacre where 13 people were shot dead in November

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:24 +, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Lol. I didn't expect that. Great catch. Me neither. Great colour and a fun shot. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ - Original

Re: Rock Climber

2011-06-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:57 -0400, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I liked the textures in the shot: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1313749271_tBNs3Qj-L-LB -- Simple and very effective. Cheers Brian ++ Brian

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Cory Waters
Nice grab Paul. Colorful and cute (like a lot of your shots, actually) I must say though that I dislike clicking through to your photos now that Photo.net has that ad I have to sit through or click-off. It's not a huge deal, but it does suck. And I have *almost* enough suck in my life

Re: PESO (OT?) - It had to be taken

2011-06-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
The best camera is the one in your hand. On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Bong Manayon wrote: ... (with something that has a ring tone): http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/it-had-to-be-taken Bong lol! Super shot, Bong ann -- PDML

Re: Focus!!

2011-06-07 Thread Eric Weir
On Jun 6, 2011, at 9:52 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: You can't just shoot at infinity or any other fixed focus setting and expect to get good results. Subjects that are in the range of DOF will be somewhat sharp, but not critically. You're probably getting some motion blur at that speed as

Re: PESO (OT?) - It had to be taken

2011-06-07 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: ... (with something that has a ring tone): http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/it-had-to-be-taken Brilliant! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Jack Davis
Very well rendered fun composition! Jack --- On Mon, 6/6/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, June 6, 2011, 6:44 PM

Re: Focus!!

2011-06-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
Why is hyperfocal focusing called hyperfocal? Nifty was taken. On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 6:46 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jun 6, 2011, at 9:52 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: You can't just shoot at infinity or any other fixed focus setting and expect to get good results. Subjects

Re: Peso Screened in

2011-06-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Oh how adorable and I must ask so she doesn't try to scratch the screen to get out especially when other cats come around. No, Boo has taken care of the down stairs screen for that.:-) Dave

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread David J Brooks
Great colours Dave On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Rock Climber

2011-06-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: And I liked the simplicity subject matter of the image. Same here Dave Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: PESO 2011 - 092 - GDG

2011-06-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Another in the Communicating series ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5804487689/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5804487689/ thanks for looking, comments appreciated. Godfrey say _all_ your communication shots have been about lack

Re: Playing with a D200

2011-06-07 Thread David J Brooks
I have a D200. I set up three custom functions A, B or C and then i can do a quick change for changing conditions. I like the feel of the camera in my hand, i have small hands but i like the bulkier feel. Try the camera with a VR 70-210 f2.8 if you want to see fast focus.:-) Dave On Tue, Jun 7,

Re: Focus!!

2011-06-07 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jun 7, 2011, at 5:46, Eric Weir wrote: * Why is hyperfocal focusing called hyperfocal? Dictionary sez: hyper- prefix 1 over; beyond; above : hypernym. • exceeding : hypersonic. • excessively; above normal : hyperthyroidism. (That 2nd bullet I think is your answer) -Charles -- Charles

Re: PESO 2011 - 092 - GDG

2011-06-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
Excellent shot. Composition and processing are spot on. Steve Desjardins -- 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: International ATT Ads

2011-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, they would have to provide reliable phone service first. G Dan On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 1:09 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: On 7/06/11 1:56 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://www.bspcn.com/2011/06/04/att-advertising-campaign/ Pity it won't work in the USA --

Re: Rock Climber

2011-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice textures indeed. I also like the detail, and the composition, with the flow that goes from lower left to the crevice in the upper right. Dan On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 6:36 AM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:57 -0400, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com

Re: PESO 2011 - 092 - GDG

2011-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the reflections and the grain in the foreground tale, and the way that most of the lines lead to the reader and focus on her. Dan On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 2:06 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Another in the Communicating series ...  

Re: Playing with a D200

2011-06-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The Nikon D200 was released onto the market in November 2005. It is the first Nikon body since the F3 that I found myself liking. I'd been shooting with Pentax since the beginning of that year and when my brother bought one of these I was very impressed with it. I remain so, although subsequent

Re: Focus!!

2011-06-07 Thread Eric Weir
On Jun 7, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jun 7, 2011, at 5:46, Eric Weir wrote: * Why is hyperfocal focusing called hyperfocal? Dictionary sez: hyper- prefix 1 over; beyond; above : hypernym. • exceeding : hypersonic. • excessively; above normal : hyperthyroidism.

OT: Best Web Sites for Image Hosting?

2011-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.bspcn.com/2011/06/06/5-best-web-sites-for-image-hosting-and-photo-sharing/ -- Dan Matyola 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

Re: PESO: Dinner and a Show

2011-06-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:00 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=94 Comments and criticisms are welcome! Well composed and great title. I don't think I've ever come across a 'Pretzel Sausage'

Re: PAW--Week 22--The Beaches Have Opened!

2011-06-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:12 -0500, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ He looks lonely. Comfortable, but lonely. Well spotted, Christine - and an effective composition. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: PESO: Rocker

2011-06-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:05 -0700, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Just part of a rocking chair: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/06/05/Rocking-Chair I'm with the 'croppers' on this one. I think the strong shapes and shadows of the top two thirds of the frame are disturbed by

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

2011-06-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:08 -0400, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1322782325_2B4rjsZ-XL-LB -- Excellent! The composition and arrangement of the flowers is spot on and the background adds interest without distracting from

At last - the perfect camera bag

2011-06-07 Thread Bob W
If you're thinking of buying a Fuji X100 so that you can throw it in your saddle bag and take it to work for lunchtime snapping, then you'll need a small bag to put it in which protects it from the other crap in your saddlebag, such as tools, cellphone, wet sweaty stuff on the return trip, and all

Re: At last - the perfect camera bag

2011-06-07 Thread mike wilson
On 07/06/2011 23:54, Bob W wrote: If you're thinking of buying a Fuji X100 so that you can throw it in your saddle bag and take it to work for lunchtime snapping, then you'll need a small bag to put it in which protects it from the other crap in your saddlebag, such as tools, cellphone, wet

RE: At last - the perfect camera bag

2011-06-07 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of mike wilson [...] http://www.thedarkroom.co.uk/products_class.php?getCategory=921getBra nd=98 X100 review. http://www.dantestella.com/technical/x100.html interesting read and correct on most of the points that I

Re: PESO: Dinner and a Show

2011-06-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
There are many things in the City that are seldom seen elsewhere, like th Naked Cowboy, for example. Dan On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:00 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

2011-06-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Steven Desjardins wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1322782325_2B4rjsZ-XL-LB thats quite lovely... tsk tsk not Pentax, tho :-) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

2011-06-07 Thread drd1135
Well, I was sipping an iced coffee and just saw the shot. Instead of my cell phone, however, I has the E-P2 in the saddle bag of the Harley. I certainly understand Bob W's current infatuation with his new X100. --Original Message-- From: Ann Sanfedele Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To:

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

2011-06-07 Thread Cory Waters
I really like the composition. I might have fiddled with the flowers a bit to get a bit more presentation up front. But DAMN man, all the elements of this photo are really nice to look at. Cory On 6/6/2011 2:15 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Love this Dave On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 3:08 PM,

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks to all who commented or had a look. These guys stopped me in my tracks. Paul On Jun 7, 2011, at 10:49 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Great colours Dave On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: the power of used hats and a hot bum question

2011-06-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Paul. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 11:36 AM Subject: Re: the power of used hats and a hot bum question A very nice effect. I especially like number

Re: PESO - someday I wanna be like her

2011-06-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Dave. And thanks to all who commented or had a look. Paul On Jun 6, 2011, at 12:00 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Love the small child looking at Grace. Dave On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 8:13 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: PESO... Hate flower shots? Ignore this message ;)

2011-06-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Bulent: The color in the first picture is beautiful, as is the composition. Really lovely. Background of the second shot is too busy. Cheers, Chrisitne - Original Message - From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday,

Re: Peso Screened in

2011-06-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent cat portrait, Dave! You got just the right amount of screen to yield a lovely effect! Great work! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net; Petch Dianne dianne.pe...@yahoo.com; Barbara Brooks

Re: PESO (OT?) - It had to be taken

2011-06-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Fantastic picture, Bong! Love it! Your choice of photographic tool does not detract at all here! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 5:19 PM Subject: PESO (OT?) - It

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Christine Aguila
That's great, Paul. Color and subject are wonderful! Well seen and executed! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 8:44 PM Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me?

Re: PAW--Week 22--The Beaches Have Opened!

2011-06-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Brian and Frank! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 4:33 PM Subject: Re: PAW--Week 22--The Beaches Have Opened! On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:12 -0500,

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

2011-06-07 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice. The chosen DOF is a big plus. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:08 -0400, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com

Re: At last - the perfect camera bag

2011-06-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Interesting review. I handled the X100 again when I was in NY and my opinion of its fiddlyness hadn't changed at all. Beyond that, it seems a nice camera. I'm happy with what I chose anyway. I like the bag you found, Bob, too. Nice for camera only. On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 2:44 PM, mike wilson

Re: safety and photography?

2011-06-07 Thread William Robb
On 07/06/2011 9:24 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I'd be interested in knowing what safety strategies you employ when working in urban environments. I hang out with Tom C. Never been bothered yet, so I figure it's a good strategy. Seriously though, don't you people get to carry handguns just

Re: safety and photography?

2011-06-07 Thread Paul Sorenson
Soon...Concealed Carry is pending in the Legislature right now. -p On 6/8/2011 12:35 AM, William Robb wrote: On 07/06/2011 9:24 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I'd be interested in knowing what safety strategies you employ when working in urban environments. I hang out with Tom C. Never been

Re: Peso Screened in

2011-06-07 Thread mike wilson
On 06/06/2011 22:07, David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 3:36 PM, Ken Wallerkwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Well done - I like the effect - good looking cat. Thanks Ken. I walked past the window and i knew there was a photo here. This is Lucy, our 4 year old, that behaves like a 6