Re: OT RANT: Software Updates

2011-06-20 Thread mike wilson
On 20/06/2011 02:28, John Sessoms wrote: Only use this computer on weekends right now because it's here at home and I'm at school during the week. Booted it up today, and so far I've had 4 different software updates to install, and every one of them requires a reboot. WHY can't they all install

Re: Multi-dimensional enablement

2011-06-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 16, 2011, at 02:03 , Ecke PDML wrote: Sounds like it could be done with a macro rail except for the folding bit? Cheers Ecke Could be. As long as you get consistent separation left to right. Couple of marks on the rail would be good enough. 2011/6/16 Joseph McAllister

Re: PESOs from my roadtrip

2011-06-20 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 19, 2011, at 7:15 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 19, 2011, at 3:29 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Larry Colen Candice and I went out to Vasquez Rock yesterday, some shots from the day. The light at the rocks rather sucked until just before we had to leave because the park was

Re: OT RANT: Software Updates

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
The good thing 'bout the good olde stuff is that it is olde... My XP64 hasn't asked for any updates for like half a year now. Last weekend it installed few, but I'm telln' ya, it was a rare event in this iHousehold. Boris On 6/20/2011 03:28, John Sessoms wrote: Only use this computer on

Re: PESO - Panorama of our local harbour

2011-06-20 Thread Toine
well done.I like it. Toine On 20 June 2011 00:04, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/06/smabathavna-20110619.html K-5 and my new Tamron 28-75 at 28mm handheld. (Yep Boris, still looking good, in fact better than my previous sample) Merged in Elements

Re: (What to carry) and how to carry it

2011-06-20 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 19, 2011, at 5:36 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Ah yes ... reminds me of the time we were lost in the wilds of Afghanistan. Fool guide forgot the bottle opener and we had to survive for 5 days on nothing but food and water. Mark! From: Bob W From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: PESO - On Guard

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
Wonderful! On 6/13/2011 14:30, frank theriault wrote: I've been waiting for this one! Seen this little fellow before, but have been waiting for months for him to be unobstructed and near the sign. The owner says he's not dangerous, but approaching strangers make him bark, even if he's inside

Re: For the committed Pentaxian

2011-06-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
I'll sell mine for $30 any time. $50 after I hit it with the Brasso. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com THE SENILITY PRAYER : Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and The eyesight to tell the difference. On Jun 14,

Vanessa Mae in Israel (no photo content)

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi there. Two days ago I went to see Vanessa Mae perform in ancient amphitheater of Caesaria. I lucked out to get the sits in the middle of the front row... Gosh, that was beautiful. I admit that I chose not to bring a camera with me, although in retrospect I should say that I could have

RE: PESO - The Happy Wall

2011-06-20 Thread John Coyle
Good one Frank - made me smile! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Sunday, 19 June 2011 11:16 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - The Happy Wall It's nice to see

Re: Bad New's From Pentax Re A* 200....

2011-06-20 Thread Thibouille
I guess another k1000 could give it's body. Le lundi 20 juin 2011, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com a écrit : From: Mark Cassino Thanks, Bill - and thanks to everyone who suggested a repair service. I'll be sending out some emails and hope to bounce the lens out to a repair shop as soon

Re: GESO: Not again...

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
Oh G-d... This is unsettling indeed. Dave, be strong. You're in our thoughts over here... Boris On 6/13/2011 06:52, 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

GESO: A trip to Sumner and Lyttelton

2011-06-20 Thread David Mann
Some more quake photos. We passed so many great photo opportunities but we were going visiting and in many places there was nowhere to stop anyway. http://www.multi.net.nz/quake-sumner-lyttelton/ One boulder I wanted to see was not accessible as the surrounding roads had been closed. You can

Re: For the committed Pentaxian

2011-06-20 Thread Ecke PDML
bummer you should have said so sooner. I bought that one. probably overpriced but I just didn't care. 2011/6/20 Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com: I'll sell mine for $30 any time. $50 after I hit it with the Brasso. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com THE SENILITY PRAYER : Grant me the

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/13/2011 03:56, Paul Stenquist wrote: 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.

Re: PP help

2011-06-20 Thread Ecke PDML
I hear Autan works best but it smells, too... for your application, I'd wax my G1000 clothing and try to take care of the rest with attention to detail and some fine mesh where needed... 2011/6/20 Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net: I don't personally mind the smell ... I need to look

Re: PESO - Panorama of our local harbour

2011-06-20 Thread Rob Studdert
On 20 June 2011 08:04, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/06/smabathavna-20110619.html K-5 and my new Tamron 28-75 at 28mm handheld. (Yep Boris, still looking good, in fact better than my previous sample) Merged in Elements Photomerge Lovely

Re: Crumbling ruins

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/18/2011 22:19, Bob W wrote: Had a very nice day in Oxford today with Chris and Cotty, although lunchtime's lease hath all too short a date. http://www.web-options.com/Ruins/ The gallery we were in is the Ashmolean, which is excellent. B Many reasons to hate you, Bob. I say fourteen of

Re: Interesting effect: drastic change of color on photograph

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/14/2011 18:54, Steven Desjardins wrote: Purple for me too. For me three. -- 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: Grab a Drop

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/16/2011 14:34, Walt Gilbert wrote: I do think I'm holding up pretty well, all things considered. And my parents are much improved over where they were just a week or two ago. It's just easy to lose perspective when you're immersed in the situation. It'll probably seem a whole lot better if

Re: OT PESO - Angelic

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/18/2011 12:20, David Savage wrote: G'day All, Meet Bridget, a local burlesque performer: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/5824181789_9ac8544a71_o.jpg D700, AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 @ 36mm, 1/160 @ f14, ISO 400. SB-900 @ 1/1 in 60x60cm Lastolite Ezybox directly above model. The wings are

Re: Fw: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/19/2011 05:01, Mark Cassino wrote: I visited Washington DC last March and took a few snapshots of the various monuments, memorials, and other landmarks. Camera of choice was an IR converted K-10d. The weather did not cooperate much. I had a day to myself while my wife was in a The rest

Re: Egret, Cleared for Takeoff

2011-06-20 Thread Mark Cassino
Nkice shots, both of them. You really nailed the exposure and focus. - Original Message From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sun, June 19, 2011 1:48:56 PM Subject: Egret, Cleared for Takeoff An egret coming out of the Rouge

Re: Fw: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-20 Thread Mark Cassino
Thanks, Boris. The IR effect tends to  make things look otherworldly, I suppose because the image is form from light outside the visible spectrum and it is different form what we see but similar enough to create an eerie sensation. Since IR is actually photographing heat and not visible light,

Re: PESOs from my roadtrip

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/19/2011 00:51, Larry Colen wrote: Candice and I went out to Vasquez Rock yesterday, some shots from the day... road sofa http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5844242439/ Superb! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO - The Morning Workout

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/16/2011 18:50, frank theriault wrote: About two weeks ago, Canada Post workers were in a legal strike position, and they've been running rotating strikes throughout the country since then. As of yesterday, Canada Post Corporation locked out the workers nation-wide, shutting down the

Re: GESO: A trip to Sumner and Lyttelton

2011-06-20 Thread Jack Davis
Certainly well recorded, David. The devastation to many lives can only be imagined. Jack --- On Mon, 6/20/11, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz Subject: GESO: A trip to Sumner and Lyttelton To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: GESO: Field Day, or... how I made friends with AF-C

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
Cool stuff. Being a class photog of Galia for like 4 years now, I can totally relate. If you wish to see many schoolkids images from over here, give me a shout, Christine :-). On 6/18/2011 19:00, Christine Nielsen wrote: Yesterday, I volunteered at my daughter's school to take photos of the

Re: PESO - Panorama of our local harbour

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/20/2011 01:04, Tim Øsleby wrote: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/06/smabathavna-20110619.html K-5 and my new Tamron 28-75 at 28mm handheld. (Yep Boris, still looking good, in fact better than my previous sample) Merged in Elements Photomerge -- MaritimTim You're hereby enabled :-).

Re: Egret, Cleared for Takeoff

2011-06-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Mark. On Jun 20, 2011, at 7:45 AM, Mark Cassino wrote: Nkice shots, both of them. You really nailed the exposure and focus. - Original Message From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sun, June 19, 2011 1:48:56 PM

Re: Vanessa Mae in Israel (no photo content)

2011-06-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, She's nice to look at, but an ELECTRIC violin?!? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 2:27 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi there. Two days ago I went to see Vanessa Mae perform in ancient amphitheater of Caesaria. I lucked out to get the sits in the middle of the

Re: GESO: A trip to Sumner and Lyttelton

2011-06-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Hang on there Dave. We hope this is the last of it for you folks. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: Some more quake photos.  We passed so many great photo opportunities but we were going visiting and in many places there was nowhere to

Re: Egret, Cleared for Takeoff

2011-06-20 Thread David J Brooks
Bothare very good Dave On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: An egret coming out of the Rouge River wetlands in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, this morning. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13477272size=lg

Re: PESO - The Happy Wall

2011-06-20 Thread David J Brooks
Nice find Dave On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It's nice to see graffiti with a positive message for a change: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/06/happy-wall.html ;-) Hope you enjoy.  Comments always welcome. cheers, frank --

Re: PAW76 - Rain

2011-06-20 Thread David J Brooks
Well done Dave On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA21mm, 1/20s, f/3.2, ISO100 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Vanessa Mae in Israel (no photo content)

2011-06-20 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/20/2011 16:53, Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, She's nice to look at, but an ELECTRIC violin?!? Regards, Bob S. She played all but two numbers with an old acoustic violin, which I later looked up on Wikipedia and allegedly it is late 18th century work. All in all, the way she plays and the

WTB (what a shock!) 18-55 DA KAF lens

2011-06-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I saw one for $74 on Buy.com but it was apparently bait and switch. I'd like to give my loaner sigma lens back to owner hey that rhymes! my old manual lenses aren't wide enough... cant afford a wide angle prime.. with an 16-55 and my 55-300 I'm good to go without too much weight I

Re: PESO - Panorama of our local harbour

2011-06-20 Thread Tim Øsleby
By the looks of the first shot, yes. I'm thinking it may be a magic lens, whatever I points it at turns into gold ;-) I really like how the lens renders green, and green is important at by little spot of the planet. ' The bokeh seems Ok too. I really pushed it with some hard water reflections in

Re: Vanessa Mae in Israel (no photo content)

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Nielsen
I'm not familiar with her work, but that sounds very pleasant. Good for you! I think sometimes it's better to leave the camera behind. It's hard to fully experience something when you are simultaneously trying to capture it... -c On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:27 AM, Boris Liberman

PESO - Coffee Driven

2011-06-20 Thread frank theriault
I usually present street scenes in monochrome, but some photos require colour. I think this is one of them: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/coffee-driven.html Another shot taken from a streetcar (you may call them trams or trolleys) here in Toronto. BTW, the title is taken from the

Re: PESO - The Morning Workout

2011-06-20 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 8:07 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Ok then. So I was gonna post yet another For Sale post on Friday. I believe this time I should make special notice that my offer won't apply for those of us, who are (not?!) served by Canada Post. The government is

Re: PESO - The Morning Workout

2011-06-20 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I liked this, with reservations, when I first saw it. Based on your comment above, I went back for a closer look. I still have reservations. I think the composition is great. and the rendering as BW is just what

GESO: trek in the himalayas

2011-06-20 Thread Subash
hi, had gone on a ten days' trek to the kumaon himalayas, starting june 8. started from a place called loharkhet (6000 ft) and did about 45 km over four days to a place called maiktoli base camp (12,500 ft) and took another four days to do the return leg. most days it was raining and when it

Re: PESO - Coffee Driven

2011-06-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Like it, but as to color or BW, either would have worked well for me! :-) On Monday, June 20, 2011, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I usually present street scenes in monochrome, but some photos require colour.  I think this is one of them:

Re: PESO - Coffee Driven

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
I prefer it in color, Frank. Nice crisp shot. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:19 AM Subject: PESO - Coffee Driven I usually present street scenes in

Re: trek in the himalayas

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow!!! Those are beautiful. I want to move to Jatoli! Subash, I can't pick any favorites; there are just too many pictures to be impressed by. The scenes are all delightful and amazing. Despite the weather, the collection is wonderful. Cheers, Christine - Original Message -

Re: Vanessa Mae in Israel (no photo content)

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
I just bought her album Storm from iTunes! Seeing her live must have been amazing. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 2:27 AM Subject: Vanessa Mae in Israel (no photo

Re: GESO: trek in the himalayas

2011-06-20 Thread Paul Sorenson
Subash - What a beautiful, exotic part of the world! In this one (Pix 25) the tufts of grass look like fuzzy aliens. https://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/Sundardhunga#5620324529923377378 -p On 6/20/2011 10:48 AM, Subash wrote: hi, had gone on a ten days' trek to the kumaon

Re: Egret, Cleared for Takeoff

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! the feathers in #2 are gorgeous--composition graceful and ballet-like. Very pretty. Nice work, Paul. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:48 PM Subject:

Re: Exhibition picture return

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Good to hear, Philip. Kind of fun sending something to Tasmania--I've never done that before! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 9:00 PM Subject: Exhibition

Re: PESO - Panorama of our local harbour

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
On Jun 19, 2011, at 6:04 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/06/smabathavna-20110619.html K-5 and my new Tamron 28-75 at 28mm handheld. (Yep Boris, still looking good, in fact better than my previous sample) Merged in Elements Photomerge Nice one! Cheers, Chrisitne

Re: trek in the himalayas

2011-06-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I am SO Jealous! Wonderful images, Subash. Dan - Original Message - From: Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: GESO: trek in the himalayas hi, had gone on a ten days' trek to the kumaon himalayas, starting june 8.

Re: PAW76 - Rain

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
What Rick said. I noticed you used the DA 21mm. Were you shooting through a window or out in the rain? I've been reluctant to use it in the rain since it's not weather resistant. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - The Happy Wall

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Yes, I agree! Nice to see cheerful graffiti! Fun! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:16 AM Subject: PESO - The Happy Wall It's nice to see graffiti with a

Re: A trip to Sumner and Lyttelton

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Hang in there, Dave. Sorry to hear of further damage, but you provide an excellent documentation of the situation. You'll have to put all your photos together for historical reference. If you have a local historical society, they might be interested in your pictures. Cheers, Christine

Re: PAW--Week 24--beach

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks to everyone who commented! The palm trees are provided by the large concessionaire at Oak Street Beach, which offers outdoor table dining. Some of the palm trees are quite tall. I know this because I just called the Park District; I didn't want you guys to think I photoshopped that

Re: PESOs from my roadtrip

2011-06-20 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 20, 2011, at 4:59 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 6/19/2011 00:51, Larry Colen wrote: Candice and I went out to Vasquez Rock yesterday, some shots from the day... road sofa http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5844242439/ Superb! Thanks Boris, and Dan, Dave, Christine, Christine

PESO (OSP): Stairway to Heaven

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
OSP: Old Stuff Project An old abandoned church in North Carolina: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/Old-Stuff/17503661_45JbVR#1346096880_835djJ3-XL-LB A closer look so you can read the name over the door:

Eye Reflection

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: The K-5 is too much fun. I provide 3 photos here to show you how I got to the third photo. Comments are under each photo. Original photo shot at ISO 3200. I love this camera so much, I'm thinking of selling all three previous pentax dslrs to help fund another K-5 for back-up.

Re: PESO (OSP): Stairway to Heaven

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice, Steve. I prefer the 2nd one. That's a great subject to show charming old stuff. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 12:14 PM Subject: PESO (OSP): Stairway

Re: Quick Release Camera Strap

2011-06-20 Thread John Sessoms
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Most popular one of these things around here is the Black Rapid ... they have several models and options, see http://www.blackrapid.com/ for details. I learned long ago: never skimp on a strap, no matter what kind you prefer. Get the best you can find. Your expensive

Re: OT RANT: Software Updates

2011-06-20 Thread John Sessoms
From: mike wilson On 20/06/2011 02:28, John Sessoms wrote: Only use this computer on weekends right now because it's here at home and I'm at school during the week. Booted it up today, and so far I've had 4 different software updates to install, and every one of them requires a reboot.

Re: OT RANT: Software Updates

2011-06-20 Thread John Sessoms
I'm still getting security updates for 32 bit XP. It was the first one this weekend. If only the other programs had gone ahead and popped up their little balloons at the same time it wouldn't have been so aggravating. From: Boris Liberman The good thing 'bout the good olde stuff is that it

Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Debbie and I spent the weekend at Virginia International Raceway for a series of amateur/small team motorcycle races. I like these because their are very small crowds and it makes for better photography. You'll see more (he threatens) but here was a quick snap that I find to have a pleasing

Re: Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
BTW, the alternate title was The Monolith goes to the Races, but the Europeans on the list would never believe the Monolith drives a pick-up. (Strains of Also Sprach Zarathustra well up . . .) On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 1:41 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Debbie and I spent the

Re: GESO: trek in the himalayas

2011-06-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Subash, Marvelous photos, thanks for bringing us along. Very picturesque, but rather high! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: Subash - What a beautiful, exotic part of the world!  In this one (Pix 25) the tufts of grass look like fuzzy

Re: PESO - Coffee Driven

2011-06-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, The bars/tubes make an interesting compositional element here. The back story is interesting and the patterns add to the visual. The colors of the tattoe and bag favor color over BW. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: GESO: trek in the himalayas

2011-06-20 Thread Mark Roberts
Subash wrote: had gone on a ten days' trek to the kumaon himalayas, starting june 8. started from a place called loharkhet (6000 ft) and did about 45 km over four days to a place called maiktoli base camp (12,500 ft) and took another four days to do the return leg. most days it was raining and

Re: For the committed Pentaxian

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
If I wore pants, I'd be all over this . . . On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 6:15 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.apug.org/forums/forum379/92560-fs-vintage-pentax-me-belt-buckle-1-4-lens.html Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org He is no fool

Going off-line for a bit

2011-06-20 Thread Mark Roberts
It's moving day and we're starting the move to our new house. I'm just about to pack up the computer and associated gear and haul it 2.1 miles to our new home. See you all in a day or two! :-) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: For the committed Pentaxian

2011-06-20 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com Subject: Re: For the committed Pentaxian I'll sell mine for $30 any time. $50 after I hit it with the Brasso. After you remove the Patina ? In the world

Re: Going off-line for a bit

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good luck. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: It's moving day and we're starting the move to our new house. I'm just about to pack up the computer and associated gear and haul it 2.1 miles to our new home. See you all in a day or two! :-) -- Mark

Peso: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
You were warned: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1346252054_QPB8Rzh-O-LB I'm actually pretty pleased with this shot. It was taken with the M200 f4 at 5.6. The whole setup worked just fine with pre-focusing and trap focus by me. Given the really harsh light at that

Re: Going off-line for a bit

2011-06-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
enjoy ... ! On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: It's moving day and we're starting the move to our new house. I'm just about to pack up the computer and associated gear and haul it 2.1 miles to our new home. See you all in a day or two! :-) -- Mark

Re: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Steve: That's the mailbox shot taken during winter. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 1:41 PM Subject: Peso: Rounding the Bend You were warned:

Re: Going off-line for a bit

2011-06-20 Thread Christine Aguila
Good luck! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 1:14 PM Subject: Going off-line for a bit It's moving day and we're starting the move to our new house. I'm just about

Re: PESO - Coffee Driven

2011-06-20 Thread Ken Waller
Good eye knarF - I like it, especiaally the color. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Coffee Driven I usually present street scenes in monochrome, but some photos require

Re: PP help

2011-06-20 Thread steve harley
On 2011-06-19 18:02 , John Sessoms wrote: Also Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ... http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/ I've had it. It ain't good. and tick fever ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_tick_fever i've had it; it's probably the lesser of the three, but still worth avoiding -- PDML

RE: Exhibition picture return

2011-06-20 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Good to hear, Philip. Kind of fun sending something to Tasmania--I've never done that before! Cheers, Christine It is kinda fun isn't it? We enjoyed it so much we sent our convicts there. B --

RE: (What to carry) and how to carry it

2011-06-20 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen On Jun 19, 2011, at 5:36 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Ah yes ... reminds me of the time we were lost in the wilds of Afghanistan. Fool guide forgot the bottle opener and we had to survive for 5 days on

Re: PP help

2011-06-20 Thread steve harley
On 2011-06-19 19:07 , Jeffery Johnson wrote: I don't personally mind the smell ... I need to look for some stuff that has no scent so the animals will not smell me coming a mile away. be a little careful with DEET -- it can disolve some plastics so after applying it clean your hands well

Re: OT RANT: Software Updates

2011-06-20 Thread steve harley
On 2011-06-20 01:04 , Boris Liberman wrote: The good thing 'bout the good olde stuff is that it is olde... My XP64 hasn't asked for any updates for like half a year now. heh, my Windows 2000 virtual machine still asks for updates now and then -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO (OSP): Stairway to Heaven

2011-06-20 Thread Ken Waller
Nice captures both, but the close up image takes on the face of a person for me. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: PESO (OSP): Stairway to Heaven OSP: Old Stuff Project An old

RE: Peso: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Bob W
You were warned: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1346252054_Q PB8Rzh-O-LB they ought to put stabilisers on those bikes, otherwise they might scratch their knees. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Eye Reflection

2011-06-20 Thread Bulent Celasun
I have the same feeling :) However, I have already sold my two earlier bodies (K100D and K10D). Please someone tell me that K20D can remain as a good backup body! Or, I ... Bulent -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Ken Waller
Nice catch, I like the subject composition. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Peso: Rounding the Bend You were warned:

PESO 2011 - 100 - GDG

2011-06-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Another in the Communicating series ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5853547833/in/set-72157625844414410/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5853547833/ Thanks for looking, comments appreciated. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: trek in the himalayas

2011-06-20 Thread Toine
Amazing scenery and a great set of photos. On 20 June 2011 17:48, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: hi, had gone on a ten days' trek to the kumaon himalayas, starting june 8. started from a place called loharkhet (6000 ft) and did about 45 km over four days to a place called maiktoli base

OT: Are These Images Photo-Shopped?

2011-06-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.funspill.com/photo-manipulations-erik-johansson/ -- 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 link directly above and

Re: OT: Are These Images Photo-Shopped?

2011-06-20 Thread DagT
Fun, but he has stolen a lot ideas from people like Escher and Jerry Uelsmann, and the latter is a little bit weird, since Uelsmann do the same tricks with film, in the darkroom http://www.uelsmann.com .-) DagT http://www.thrane.name Den 20. juni 2011 kl. 21.41 skrev Daniel J. Matyola:

Re: OT: Are These Images Photo-Shopped?

2011-06-20 Thread Jack Davis
Are frogs waterproof? Jack ;) --- On Mon, 6/20/11, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: OT: Are These Images Photo-Shopped? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, June 20, 2011, 12:41 PM

RE: Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-20 Thread Bob W
Debbie and I spent the weekend at Virginia International Raceway for a series of amateur/small team motorcycle races. I like these because their are very small crowds and it makes for better photography. You'll see more (he threatens) but here was a quick snap that I find to have a pleasing

Re: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread drd1135
Sorry. I'll fix it tomorrow when I get to a computer. Its actually the last shot in that gallery. --Original Message-- From: Christine Aguila Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Rounding the Bend Sent: Jun 20, 2011

RE: PESO - Coffee Driven

2011-06-20 Thread Bob W
I usually present street scenes in monochrome, but some photos require colour. I think this is one of them: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/coffee-driven.html Another shot taken from a streetcar (you may call them trams or trolleys) here in Toronto. BTW, the title is taken

Re: PESO - Coffee Driven

2011-06-20 Thread drd1135
That's a shot the makes me imagine a back story. -Original Message- From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:19:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO -

RE: Vanessa Mae in Israel (no photo content)

2011-06-20 Thread Bob W
Hi there. Two days ago I went to see Vanessa Mae perform in ancient amphitheater of Caesaria. I lucked out to get the sits in the middle of the front row... Oh, man, I hate it when that happens. Gosh, that was beautiful. Oh, the 'sits'. Sorry. Misread it. I admit that I chose not

Re: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
It worked for me. here's the link again: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1346252054_QPB8Rzh-O-LB On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Steve:  That's the mailbox shot taken during winter.  Cheers, Christine - Original

Re: Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
You do realize the monolith on the hill is a porta-potty? I knew it was there, so I never thosught of it as a pastoral scene. That and the shriek of the bike's engine. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Debbie and I spent the weekend at Virginia International

RE: GESO: trek in the himalayas

2011-06-20 Thread Bob W
hi, had gone on a ten days' trek to the kumaon himalayas, starting june 8. started from a place called loharkhet (6000 ft) and did about 45 km over four days to a place called maiktoli base camp (12,500 ft) and took another four days to do the return leg. most days it was raining and

RE: Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-20 Thread Bob W
it's a gazebo! certainly not a monolith. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: 20 June 2011 22:24 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso:Speeding By You do realize the monolith on the hill is

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