Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-09-02 Thread Tim Bray
I don't like almost anything frosty except for gelati but I do like your pictures -T On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 6:39 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: These are the only other pictures that I have taken in the last 12 months. (The other batch I took about two weeks ago, still processing -- some I

Re: Coming back to the barn...

2011-09-02 Thread David Mann
On Sep 2, 2011, at 4:19 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A user Leica M4-2 arrived yesterday. BGN grade out of KEH. Better than the rating as always, it seems: aside from little signs of being handled and used, the only less than perfect evidence is that the rangefinder is slightly out of

Re: Can Anyone Identify this old car?

2011-09-02 Thread David Mann
On Sep 1, 2011, at 11:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Photographed at Broken Hill, New South Wales. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/Temp/_IGP0940az.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/Temp/_IGP0946az.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/Temp/_IGP0948az.jpg It's called a project :) Cheers,

Re: PESO - Frankenburger

2011-09-02 Thread David Mann
On Sep 1, 2011, at 11:16 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: That's a great shot. And you did it with a K7. That's almost like using a sketch pad. http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e6e2/ :D Dave the retro junkie -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT: Video tour of Christchurch

2011-09-02 Thread David Mann
A contractor who has access to the CBD red-zone attached a camera to the ladder on his roof rack and made a few short videos. He only covers a small part of the city but it's where most of the worst damage was. He made these films about a month ago so there are a lot of empty sections where

September PUG - Last call

2011-09-02 Thread Brian Walters
So far 13 themed submissions and 2 Open Gallery. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main requirements are: * Max. pixel dimensions: 800 x 800 pixels * Max file size: 300k * Third party equipment is

Re: Coming back to the barn...

2011-09-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
This one isn't beat up, looks properly used but very pretty. Here it is with the CV Skopar 50mm f/2.5 fitted, without and with the half-case fitted. The half-case makes it very nice in the hands although it slows down changing the film: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/leicam4-2-case.jpg

Re: PESO: Color I

2011-09-02 Thread Jack Davis
This works without the idea of supporting a theme. The somewhat muted color and rivet symmetry (nearly perfect) set up a pleasing form and the number implies worth.   Still thinking about Testure I. Jack - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net

PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Same venue as Here and now PESO. We were drinking wine and killing time waiting for the Official Wedding Photog to wrap up in the garden. This guest was dying to get her picture taken ... http://goo.gl/eIePW [500px] K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.8, 1/180th sec, ISO 200. Bare AF-540FGZ (M, 1/16th)

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Dario Bonazza
.. and a very-well executed portrait it is! I truky like the stuff you showed us lately. Dario - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 3:34 PM Subject: PESO Red Same venue as Here and

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Jack Davis
Comments directed toward the model, not the photographer: Her dress seam is crooked and her smile could be more complimentary is somewhat subdued. Exposure well done. Bruce! Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, T. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 12:44:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tb...@textuality.com writes: I don't like almost anything frosty except for gelati but I do like your pictures -T On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 6:39 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: These are

Re: PESO: Color I

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Jack. :-) Well, each picture is supposed to work as a stand alone, just fall into a series. Texture ! may not work, heavy texture and not many places for the eye to go. I have others that may be better. But that is why I show things onlist to see what works and what doesn't. :-)

Re: PESO: Texture I

2011-09-02 Thread Jack Davis
Obviously an extreme example of texture. Probably unique to me, but I can almost detect a musty smell. :) Jack - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: PESO:  Texture I I've decided to

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you *very* much, Dario! -bmw On 11-09-02 9:42 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: .. and a very-well executed portrait it is! I truky like the stuff you showed us lately. Dario - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

RE: OT: Video tour of Christchurch

2011-09-02 Thread John Sessoms
From: David Mann A contractor who has access to the CBD red-zone attached a camera to the ladder on his roof rack and made a few short videos. He only covers a small part of the city but it's where most of the worst damage was. He made these films about a month ago so there are a lot of empty

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-09-02 10:13 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Comments directed toward the model, not the photographer: Her dress seam is crooked Did I mention there was wine involved? :) and her smile could be more complimentary is somewhat subdued. More my fault than hers, I fear. These were shot

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
I like that one better, model-wise, the other is better exposure-wise. But that is not a bad shot at all considering the harsh outdoor lighting. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 8:19:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: On 11-09-02 10:13

Re: PESO - Dogs allowed

2011-09-02 Thread Rick Womer
Like it--but then I have a weakness for wide-angle and fisheye shots. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 9/1/11, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it Subject: PESO - Dogs allowed To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Color I

2011-09-02 Thread Rick Womer
I like it, but think it could use more sharpening and contrast. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Fri, 9/2/11, eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com wrote: From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com Subject: PESO: Color I To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, September 2, 2011, 12:36 AM

Restrictive photography rights at Burning Man

2011-09-02 Thread Christine Aguila
FYI! Saw this on Twitter just now. Cheers, Christine http://pdnpulse.com/2011/09/good-riddance-to-burning-man.html -- 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

Re: OT: Video tour of Christchurch

2011-09-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, It's like they just closed off downtown Raleigh or Charlotte and started demolition... It is an unbelievable amount of damage. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: David Mann A contractor who has access to the CBD red-zone

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Jack Davis
As it happened, I did take a look at this one also. I noticed the hot spots you mentioned and  it confirmed my feeling of too much gums. Careful Bruce, if you acquire a k-5 you'll have lost one MAJOR excuse. ;-). Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To:

OT Monkey or drone?

2011-09-02 Thread Bruce Walker
A thoughtful piece on the future of the photographic art ... Perhaps an infinite number of monkeys with Instagram-enabled smartphones could create a groundbreaking museum show. Or at least a kick-ass Tumblr. http://observersroom.designobserver.com/robwalker/post/monkey-or-drone/29948/ -bmw

OT Monkey or drone?

2011-09-02 Thread Bruce Walker
A thoughtful piece on the future of the photographic art ... Perhaps an infinite number of monkeys with Instagram-enabled smartphones could create a groundbreaking museum show. Or at least a kick-ass Tumblr. http://observersroom.designobserver.com/robwalker/post/monkey-or-drone/29948/ -bmw

Re: Restrictive photography rights at Burning Man

2011-09-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Sep 2, 2011, at 9:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: FYI! Saw this on Twitter just now. Cheers, Christine http://pdnpulse.com/2011/09/good-riddance-to-burning-man.html I've seen those rumors before, and that is far beyond what it has always been.

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Ah! I grok you now, Jack. I had misinterpreted your typo (is) to be a grammar error rather than a misspelling of if. Yes, she's not likely destined to be Canada's Next Top Model. But you're right, a wise photog would direct her to smile with less mouth. I'm very interested in this kind of

RE: Coming back to the barn...

2011-09-02 Thread Bob W
This one isn't beat up, looks properly used but very pretty. Here it is with the CV Skopar 50mm f/2.5 fitted, without and with the half-case fitted. The half-case makes it very nice in the hands although it slows down changing the film: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/leicam4-2-case.jpg

RE: OT: X10

2011-09-02 Thread Bob W
looks very nice. Maybe even a replacement for the X100. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: 02 September 2011 01:36 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: X10 OK, HERE'S a backup for your

PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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RE: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Bob W
Ah! I grok you now, Jack. I had misinterpreted your typo (is) to be a grammar error rather than a misspelling of if. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4XT-l-_3y0 B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

RE: Restrictive photography rights at Burning Man

2011-09-02 Thread Bob W
FYI! Saw this on Twitter just now. Cheers, Christine http://pdnpulse.com/2011/09/good-riddance-to-burning-man.html I've seen those rumors before, and that is far beyond what it has always been. http://blog.burningman.com/2011/01/digital-rights/updated-terms-and-

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-09-02 2:17 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=125 Comments Welcome Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Oh wow. Now *there's* a guy who's ready for Burning Man. Well seen! Should I ask what

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bruce. He spends a couple of hours there, singing along to whatever songs the DJ decides to play, and dancing on and off. He has become a regular part of the show at Friday evening classic car nights in my home town. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On

Re: PESO: Color I

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Rick. Hmmm, maybe, I sort of liked it's faded color, but I suppose that might not make it bolder. Side of a train, if anyone hadn't guessed. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 8:51:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: I like it, but

Re: PESO: Texture I

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
Thanks Jack. Can't remember any smells, per se, but it was definitely a little creepy. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 7:37:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Obviously an extreme example of texture. Probably unique to me, but I can almost

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Jack Davis
Dumb spell check anyway! ;-)   Jack - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 11:17 AM Subject: RE: PESO Red Ah! I grok you now, Jack.  I had misinterpreted your typo (is) to be a grammar

RE: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Bob W
http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963 entry=125 Comments Welcome Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Oh wow. Now *there's* a guy who's ready for Burning Man. Well seen! Should I ask what song he was, ah, performing?

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-09-02 3:48 PM, Bob W wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963 entry=125 Comments Welcome Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Oh wow. Now *there's* a guy who's ready for Burning Man. Well seen! Should I ask what song he

Re: PESO - Frankenburger

2011-09-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Neato! Reminds me of Camden Town in London. Cheers, Christine On Aug 31, 2011, at 7:39 PM, Rick Womer wrote: This whole block of Niagara Falls (Canadian side) has some of the most delectable touristy kitsch available anywhere. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14124002size=lg

Re: PESO - Strange kind of woman

2011-09-02 Thread Christine Aguila
I like it. Dynamic. Cheers, Christine On Sep 1, 2011, at 7:45 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Another shot from the If your picture isn't good enough, you're not close enough series: http://www.dariobonazza.com/misc/misc30e.htm Shot with K-5 and DA 12-24 @ 12mm. Good? Bad? Perhaps one

Re: PESO - The Group Photo

2011-09-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Love it, Frank! Great fun here. Cheers, Christine On Aug 31, 2011, at 12:43 PM, frank theriault wrote: So my computer's had a major crash and I've been off-line since early last weekend. Won't get into details, but everything seems to work ~except~ Mozilla, so I can still process photos.

Re: Coming back to the barn...

2011-09-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I had a M4-2 for a few years alongside the M3 which I still have. Simplicity is exactly the quality that makes Leica stand out for me, and where they've fortunately managed to continue with the M8s M9s. I hope they remember

Re: PESO - The Group Photo

2011-09-02 Thread Fernando
I like it a lot. Particularly all people lined up behind and his face expression, like some sort of outcast. PS: That K10D with its weak low pass filter is making your photos look too sharp for Frank ;-) On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 1:43 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: So my

Re: OT: Video tour of Christchurch

2011-09-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very sad. As I've said before, I have great memories of your lovely country and of Christ Church. I hate to see this kind of devastation. I hope that the recovery is as complete and quick as possible. Paul On Sep 2, 2011, at 4:36 AM, David Mann wrote: A contractor who has access to the CBD

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fun stuff, nicely rendered. If it were mine, I'd crop mid calf. The crop at the toes is distracting for me. Paul On Sep 2, 2011, at 2:17 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=125 Comments Welcome Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Paul. Yes, I am pissed that I cut off the toes. I have other shots that show the entire feet: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14097849 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14097829 But I don't like the rest of these images as well. I will try your suggestion and try

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
I still prefer the first one you presented. A tight crop isn't a bad thing. That's my fix when I cut off a body part:-). Paul On Sep 2, 2011, at 9:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Paul. Yes, I am pissed that I cut off the toes. I have other shots that show the entire feet:

PESO - afternoon walk

2011-09-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
I spotted this when Grace and I were on our way to the park. I like the lines. Pretty girl, too, but the diagonal lines are what made me raise the camera. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14020273 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I agree. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I still prefer the first one you presented. A tight crop isn't a bad thing. That's my fix when I cut off a body part:-). Paul On Sep 2, 2011,

Re: PESO - afternoon walk

2011-09-02 Thread Walt Gilbert
Hard to find anything wrong with that shot. Well seen and captured. -- Walt On 9/2/2011 9:09 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I spotted this when Grace and I were on our way to the park. I like the lines. Pretty girl, too, but the diagonal lines are what made me raise the camera.

PESO: Bikes

2011-09-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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OT: For those who actually use video capabilities

2011-09-02 Thread Walt Gilbert
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