Re: PESO 2011 - Hiding Lizard - GDG

2011-06-12 Thread David J Brooks
Patience pays off here,. Dave On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: This little critter kept shifting position hoping I wouldn't notice it ... This was my third exposure after it had gone to the underside of the fence rail to which it was clinging.  

Re: OT - Living in eHarmony

2011-06-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Those of us living in the Bible Belt appreciate your restraint. Those of us with a belt also appreciate it. Dave On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 6:27 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 12/6/11, Steven Desjardins,

Re: PPG

2011-06-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:57 -0400, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: So after what seemed like 2 years of PPG ignoring, i posted 5 tulip photos for review last month. The two that were well received here,

Re: PEso - rainbow along the Devil's Highway

2011-06-12 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, but that's because you embarrass people. ;-) On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 7:05 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Steven Desjardins wrote: excellent (double) rainbow shot. thanks - yeah the second one i think, was more prominant before I got the camera out... You rarely get

OT: Spooky picture

2011-06-12 Thread Tim Bray
Not by me, not Pentax-related. But different: http://www.wordpress.tokyotimes.org/?p=6875 -- 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 - rainbow along the Devil's Highway

2011-06-12 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bob W wrote: Well - it used to be called the Devil's Highway -- it was 666 until they changed it to 191... another part of 666 , in New MExico, was changed to 491. Took this in 1985 - at an overlook north of Morenci. I went fishing in my archives for photos of this area because there is a

Re: PEso - rainbow along the Devil's Highway

2011-06-12 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Steven Desjardins wrote: Yeah, but that's because you embarrass people. ;-) Good thing this is only virtual contact! a On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 7:05 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Steven Desjardins wrote: excellent (double) rainbow shot. thanks - yeah the

Re: OT: Now I'm pissed off!

2011-06-12 Thread Ecke PDML
man that sucks...I'd offer you a spare for postage but you could probably buy a new one for that... sorry to hear... 2011/6/13 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Lightning strike nearby just fried my laser printer (utility document printer). It was plugged in through my surge protector.

Re: OT: What Focal Length

2011-06-12 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 05:33:59PM -0400, David Parsons wrote: Are we going to keep referencing Effective Focal Lengths of 135 film forever? We all know that focal length doesn't change with film format size, so why keep using a marketing term? If you really feel the need to compare, use

Re: OT: What Focal Length

2011-06-12 Thread Rob Studdert
On 13 June 2011 10:07, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: 35mm equivalent focal length is every bit as directly comparable as angle of view,  They are both numerical measures which can be used to compare different system formats, with the advantage that one of them can be found printed on

Re: OT: Now I'm pissed off!

2011-06-12 Thread John Mullan
Surge protector manufacturers often have an insurance policy on devices connected to their product that get fried. Contact the manufacturer. The surge protector is probably fried too. jm -Original Message- From: John Sessoms Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 6:50 PM To: pdml@pdml.net

Re: OT: Spooky picture

2011-06-12 Thread drd1135
Those are really creepy. --Original Message-- From: Tim Bray Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Spooky picture Sent: Jun 12, 2011 7:50 PM Not by me, not Pentax-related. But different:

Re: Peso: For Bob W: Safety in Virginia

2011-06-12 Thread Ken Waller
There's a whole 'nother country out there west of the Delaware River. YO, Mark ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: Peso: For Bob W: Safety in Virginia From: Daniel J. Matyola

Re: Peso: For Bob W: Safety in Virginia

2011-06-12 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com From: Ken Waller Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com

Re: PPG

2011-06-12 Thread Ken Waller
Currently trying to clear up an issue on my gallery in the PPG - seems one of my earliest images has been replaced by someone else's shot. My title for the image is the same but my image is gone. It was one accepted into the collection and on the collection gallery it remains as titled.

Re: PPG

2011-06-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jun 12, 2011, at 8:41 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Currently trying to clear up an issue on my gallery in the PPG - seems one of my earliest images has been replaced by someone else's shot. My title for the image is the same but my image is gone. It was one accepted into the collection and on

Re: Peso: For Bob W: Safety in Virginia

2011-06-12 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-06-12 8:31 PM, Ken Waller wrote: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com From: Ken Waller - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Peso: For Bob W: Safety in Virginia On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Cotty

Re: PPG

2011-06-12 Thread Ken Waller
Good luck trying to get their attention. Seems to be nearly impossible. I contacted the PPG 3 days ago and received a reply in less than 3 hours. They needed further info they would forward to their web agency. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original

Re: Peso: For Bob W: Safety in Virginia

2011-06-12 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Peso: For Bob W: Safety in Virginia On 11-06-12 8:31 PM, Ken Waller wrote: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms

Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've developed a good feel for getting the K-5 to autofocus on fairly fast moving subjects. I use spot focus and kind of feather the shutter button about halfway down, then pick my spot. I'm pleased with this camera in so many ways. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13402152 -- PDML

RE: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Nice capture... I am still attempting to figure this out on the K-R. Perhaps someday when I have a lot of extra monies I can afford to upgrade to the K-5. ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/

RE: OT: Spooky picture

2011-06-12 Thread Jeffery Johnson
LOL actually what would creepier is if it were dolls... ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of

Re: OT: Cycling in New York

2011-06-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I assumed that was a reference to deer, since they are the ones that munch all my tulips. On the subject of our tulip-munching cousins -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Ken Waller
Great capture, nicely done ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net Subject: RE: Action autofocus with the K-5 Nice capture... I am still attempting to figure this out on the K-R.

Re: PPG

2011-06-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jun 12, 2011, at 8:55 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Good luck trying to get their attention. Seems to be nearly impossible. I contacted the PPG 3 days ago and received a reply in less than 3 hours. They needed further info they would forward to their web agency. I'm surprised, but pleased.

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jun 12, 2011, at 9:25 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Great capture, nicely done ! Thanks Ken. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net Subject: RE: Action autofocus with the K-5 Nice

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jun 12, 2011, at 9:11 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: Nice capture... I am still attempting to figure this out on the K-R. Perhaps someday when I have a lot of extra monies I can afford to upgrade to the K-5. I haven't used K-R, so I don't know how the autofocus compares, but I suspect the

Re: OT - Living in eHarmony

2011-06-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
With heteros like these, the human race is doomed. On Sunday, June 12, 2011, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2011/06/10/a-single-man-on-eharmony/ Watch the girl video first. Mike Johnston especially ;) Office friendly. -- Cheers,  Cotty ___/\__ ||   (O)  |

Re: OT - Living in eHarmony

2011-06-12 Thread Rob Studdert
On 13 June 2011 11:52, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: With heteros like these, the human race is doomed. Good fun though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkbJdTeU-SMfeature=mfu_in_orderlist=UL -- Rob Studdert (Digital  Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay,

Re: PPG

2011-06-12 Thread Jack Davis
That response is encouraging. Certainly hope it gets results, Ken. Jack --- On Sun, 6/12/11, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: From: Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com Subject: Re: PPG To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, June 12, 2011, 5:55 PM Good luck trying to

another quake in Christchurch..

2011-06-12 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Dave - check in when you can! Just heard you had another shaker on the news here in NY ann -- 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.

Blurb Discount - PDML Annual Finally Ordered

2011-06-12 Thread Ed Keeney
Finally got around to ordering my 2011 PDML Annual tonight. The kick in the pants was a 20% discount coupon that arrive in my inbox. If you're interested... Place your book order by June 28 and save 20%.* Just type in the code BLURBJUNE at checkout and you're set. * Discount offer valid

GESO: Not again...

2011-06-12 Thread David Mann
Just a few snapshots of liquefaction that occurred in our neighbourhood from today's 5.5 and 6.0 aftershocks. This is about all I found so it's actually a lot better than we had in February. No damage to our house or its contents. I have a glass of Gentleman Jack in me. I think my spelling

Re: GESO: Not again...

2011-06-12 Thread Ann Sanfedele
David Mann wrote: Just a few snapshots of liquefaction that occurred in our neighbourhood from today's 5.5 and 6.0 aftershocks. This is about all I found so it's actually a lot better than we had in February. No damage to our house or its contents. I have a glass of Gentleman Jack in me.

Re: OT - Living in eHarmony

2011-06-12 Thread Cotty
On 12/6/11, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I have a feeling I don't want to look at this one seriously Anne, you would enjoy it :) http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2011/06/10/a-single-man-on-eharmony/ -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm, anyone?

2011-06-12 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/12/2011 17:55, Christine Nielsen wrote: I know... it can be hard to sort out the truth in online reviews (of all kinds). It did seem that those who were happiest with the lens had a k-5... which introduces a whole 'nother kind of enablement crisis.. Or it could mean that a conditional

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