Fun auction on eBay

2012-04-01 Thread Tim Bray
Sigma Kmount 24mm f/2.8 macro: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=251030175361ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:CA:3160 Looks like a pretty nice lens. I bid a couple times but dropped out; I’d go a couple hundred if I weren’t reasonably well covered in the wide-angle space. If you’ve got

Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread Subash
https://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-3-announced.html i wouldn't like to be cotty's hat right now. :) cotty, we need photos... -- 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

Re: Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com: https://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-3-announced.html i wouldn't like to be cotty's hat right now. :) cotty, we need photos... Yes - but what about the date :-) I think Cotty's hat is safe. -- Cheers Brian

Re: Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread Subash
On Sun, 1 Apr 2012 11:59:13 +0530 Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-3-announced.html i wouldn't like to be cotty's hat right now. :) cotty, we need photos... just remembered it's april 1. and i am out of here... :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: April (15th Anniversary) PUG

2012-04-01 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com: I'm working on finding a photo, so count me in. I should be able to make the deadline the end of next week Cheers, Christine Counted :-) -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread John Celio
On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 11:30 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: https://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-3-announced.html i wouldn't like to be cotty's hat right now. :) cotty, we need photos... Yes - but what about the date I love April Fool's Day on the internet. Next year I hope

Re: Fun auction on eBay

2012-04-01 Thread steve harley
on 2012-04-01 24:00 Tim Bray wrote Sigma Kmount 24mm f/2.8 macro: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=251030175361ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:CA:3160 Looks like a pretty nice lens. I bid a couple times but dropped out; I’d go a couple hundred if I weren’t reasonably well covered in

Re: Z1 (PZ1) Aperture Wheel

2012-04-01 Thread mike wilson
On 31/03/2012 22:01, Mark Saunders wrote: Hi, I just bought a Z1 and found that the aperture control wheel isn't functioning. It sometimes clicks when rolled (though not in the way the shutter control wheel does) and sometimes is silent. It isn't controlling any functions at all. Seller, who

Re: K-01 snapshot

2012-04-01 Thread mike wilson
On 31/03/2012 20:12, Jens wrote: I like this camera - that is except for the right hand side rubber door, which my thumb tends to open accidently. Some day I'll drop the camera because of this stupid door::: I bought this camer for snapshots. This is one:

Is it street photography, if there is no street?

2012-04-01 Thread Larry Colen
There are worse things than having an hour to kill, when you're two blocks from the beach, at sunset. I found myself taking two types of pictures, and so I split it into two sets. In these I was practicing my street photography, trying to capture people at the decisive moment, sometimes

Which one is stronger

2012-04-01 Thread Larry Colen
Here are my slightly less frivolous photos from the photo walk. I think I have a keeper in this set, but I'm not sure which one it is, 191, 192, or 194. They are three slightly different treatments of the same subject, and there are things that I like about each of them:

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Mar 31, 2012, at 8:54 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hi all! Well, I'm just absolutely beaming right now. I L.O.V.E this camera! The first thing I noticed about it was how much more quickly it focuses with my A 50/1.7 and how I managed to get shots with it that I never would have gotten

RE: Which one is stronger

2012-04-01 Thread Bob W
Here are my slightly less frivolous photos from the photo walk. I think I have a keeper in this set, but I'm not sure which one it is, 191, 192, or 194. They are three slightly different treatments of the same subject, and there are things that I like about each of them:

RE: Is it street photography, if there is no street?

2012-04-01 Thread Bob W
You're too far away from them (cf Bob Capa's quote). There's no sense of engagement or involvement in the situation. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Sent: 01 April 2012 09:54 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Which one is stronger

2012-04-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 1, 2012, at 2:34 AM, Bob W wrote: Here are my slightly less frivolous photos from the photo walk. I think I have a keeper in this set, but I'm not sure which one it is, 191, 192, or 194. They are three slightly different treatments of the same subject, and there are things that I

Re: Is it street photography, if there is no street?

2012-04-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 1, 2012, at 2:37 AM, Bob W wrote: You're too far away from them (cf Bob Capa's quote). There's no sense of engagement or involvement in the situation. Interesting, I was trying to have the people as elements of the photo, rather than the subject. It sounds as if it didn't work.

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Bruce Walker
I really like the movement and engagement of 6242 (horses). Love 6242 too (horses again). No horses where I live. :-) Well done, Walt! On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all! Well, I'm just absolutely beaming right now. I L.O.V.E this camera! The

RE: Is it street photography, if there is no street?

2012-04-01 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Sent: 01 April 2012 10:49 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Is it street photography, if there is no street? On Apr 1, 2012, at 2:37 AM, Bob W wrote: You're too

RE: Which one is stronger

2012-04-01 Thread Bob W
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629349397638/ Comments and suggestions on which is the keeper and why, or how to improve them are appreciated. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est None of them particularly stand out to me. For what it's

Re: Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread Tanya Love
Man I wish this were true, my life would be complete. Gutted, was so excited for a second but as I have been the victim of multiple April Fools jokes today thanks to my hubby and sons so I certainly didn't fall for it! Sent from my iPhone On 01/04/2012, at 4:29 PM, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
Impressive images, Walt!  Great image quality, especially considering the web size files.   Jack - Original Message - From: Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:54 PM Subject: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk

Re: PESO - Intermission 3, Aerial view

2012-04-01 Thread David J Brooks
Good one. Love the angle shot at, and the bits of motion blur Dave On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: By the bar: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15419352size=lg or

Re: PESO - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread David J Brooks
Beautiful Dave On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 8:09 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: This morning was one of those good mornings for photography at home. It had rained all night and when the sun broke the horizon the mist started rising from the valley floor. Here's one:

Re: PESO - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread Rick Womer
Tom, if I had views like that from home, I'd never get to work! Beautifully caught. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:09 PM Subject: PESO - Morning

Re: PESO - Intermission 3, Aerial view

2012-04-01 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Dave and Frank. This series isn't drawing much attention, for some reason, so your responses are particularly appreciated! Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent:

Re: photo folder

2012-04-01 Thread Rick Womer
Joe, I really like the lighting and the pics, but the copyright symbol splopped on the center of interest is a problem. It's very good to see you back.  The list needs more Philly representation! Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: jn289 jn...@verizon.net

Re: K-01 snapshot

2012-04-01 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 3:15 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 31/03/2012 20:12, Jens wrote: I like this camera - that is except for the right hand side rubber door, which my thumb tends to open accidently. Some day I'll drop the camera because of this stupid door::: I

Re: April (15th Anniversary) PUG

2012-04-01 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 2:32 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com: I'm working on finding a photo, so count me in.  I should be able to make the deadline the end of next week  Cheers, Christine Counted Found one, and sent.

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread jn289
Walt, I like them all but these I like more, 6206 has More eye contact, 6221, 6242 is very very nice. Safari just crashed. I will get back to you...Joe P.S. GOOD LUCK with the K20D Hi all! Well, I'm just absolutely beaming right now. I L.O.V.E this camera! The first thing I noticed

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/1/2012 4:15 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mar 31, 2012, at 8:54 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hi all! Well, I'm just absolutely beaming right now. I L.O.V.E this camera! The first thing I noticed about it was how much more quickly it focuses with my A 50/1.7 and how I managed to get shots with

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks, Bruce! I think 6242 was my favorite in the bunch, too. If Kentucky has anything, it's horses -- and Bourbon and basketball, but mostly horses. :-) -- Walt On 4/1/2012 4:55 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I really like the movement and engagement of 6242 (horses). Love 6242 too (horses

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks, Jack! I have to say, I'm elated with the K20D. I never said dammit a single time while I was using it -- which is more than I can say for my own brain. -- Walt On 4/1/2012 7:04 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Impressive images, Walt! Great image quality, especially considering the web size

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks, Joe! I was curious what others would make of 6242, as it was my favorite of the day. Horses can be challenging to shoot when they're as sociable as these were. When they walk right up to you at the fence, trying to track the focus with a manual prime can be a little tricky. I credit

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Walt, That's a very nice start for the K-20. I particularly liked the horse, barn, yellow blossom, and dog catching the McNugget(?). The very green grass is contributing to the impact of those photos. You've got to work on the barn more. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 10:54 PM, Walt

Re: Which one is stronger

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/1/2012 4:06 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Here are my slightly less frivolous photos from the photo walk. I think I have a keeper in this set, but I'm not sure which one it is, 191, 192, or 194. They are three slightly different treatments of the same subject, and there are things that I like

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thank you, Bob! I have to admit I was really satisfied with the results given it was the first time I've ever used the thing. I'm sure I'll get plenty more opportunities to work that barn. The dog is actually catching BBQ-flavored pork skins. I'm still really happy that I was able to get

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
It's an accepted fact that the K20D is a sure cure for Tourette syndrome. at no extra charge. ;-) Jack - Original Message - From: Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, April 1, 2012 7:26 AM Subject: Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D

Re: PESO - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes, Tom, absolutely spectacular! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Sent: March 31, 2012 3/31/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO -

Re: Which one is stronger

2012-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
Nice group, Larry! No question, I feel the beautifully weathered and washed stump (46237) is by far the strongest image. Since I am the reining indoor nit picking champion..I believe I'd like the stump positioned slightly to the left. As it is now, it adds undo weight to the headlands in the

Re: Is it street photography, if there is no street?

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/1/2012 3:54 AM, Larry Colen wrote: There are worse things than having an hour to kill, when you're two blocks from the beach, at sunset. I found myself taking two types of pictures, and so I split it into two sets. In these I was practicing my street photography, trying to capture

Re: PESO - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread Tom C
This morning was one of those good mornings for photography at home. It had rained all night and when the sun broke the horizon the mist started rising from the valley floor. Here's one: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15454353size=lg Tom C. Thanks Ken, Bob, Jack, Rick, Joe,

Re: PESO - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Very pretty and wonderfully photographed! Cheers, Christine On Apr 1, 2012, at 10:27 AM, Tom C wrote: This morning was one of those good mornings for photography at home. It had rained all night and when the sun broke the horizon the mist started rising from the valley floor. Here's

Re: PESO - Intermission 3, Aerial view

2012-04-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Rick: I looked at Intermission 1-6. Of this group I think Intermission 1, 4, 5, and 6 are the strongest: the geometry is stronger to my eye and the people are in more interesting poses--the woman in 4 has a seductive pose drawing the man closer to her, which in turn draws the viewer into

RE: PESO - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread JC O'Connell
excellent scenery and photo! - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 11:36 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re:

RE: PESO - Intermission 3, Aerial view

2012-04-01 Thread JC O'Connell
I like #3. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 11:50 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Intermission

RE: Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I wonder what day we will get a real notice for a FF body. Its only a matter of time... - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Subash Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 2:29

Re: Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread John Sessoms
*Posted on 04-01-2012* https://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-3-announced.html ASSHOLES! -- 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: Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread Bill Owens
April fool? On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 1:05 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: *Posted on 04-01-2012* https://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-3-announced.html ASSHOLES! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: Is it street photography, if there is no street?

2012-04-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen There are worse things than having an hour to kill, when you're two blocks from the beach, at sunset. I found myself taking two types of pictures, and so I split it into two sets. In these I was practicing my street photography, trying to capture people at the decisive

Re: Is it street photography, if there is no street?

2012-04-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 1, 2012, at 10:18 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Larry Colen There are several shots in here with a group of college age kids, 153-154 and 230-232. Shortly after shooting 154, I noticed one of them had a camera and got to chatting with them. One of the girls told me her name

Re: K-01 snapshot

2012-04-01 Thread Jens
Well, four photo-frinds from the local camera club was on a weekend trip, visiting the southern part of Jutland and Northern Germany. We did a lot of landcape photography. But during coffee brakes, I did casual portraits (snapshots) while chatting and drinking coffee. This image ocured during

It's just two buttons

2012-04-01 Thread George Sinos
Some people go farther than others on April 1st. www.gmail.com/tap gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

RE: It's just two buttons

2012-04-01 Thread Bob W
they could make an in-car version for this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17428818 B Some people go farther than others on April 1st. www.gmail.com/tap gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: focus screen adjustment shims and AF adjustment

2012-04-01 Thread Rick Womer
Larry, See the owner's manual.  Also see this, which works far better than any ruler or chart: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To:

Re: It's just two buttons

2012-04-01 Thread Christine Aguila
I thought that was funny--the video is funny too--especially funny to see L. L. Cool j! Cheers, Christine On Apr 1, 2012, at 1:46 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Some people go farther than others on April 1st. www.gmail.com/tap gs George Sinos

Re: PESO - Intermission 3, Aerial view

2012-04-01 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Christine.  Some BW conversions are a good idea, at least in the ones where the wood color isn't prominent. I'm going to post #4 momentarily--I've found that single pix get more views than galleries, and I haven't been shooting enough to have anything in reserve! Cheers, Rick  

PESO - Intermission 4 - Slice of Life

2012-04-01 Thread Rick Womer
Another from the Kimmel Center in Philly: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15419354size=lg Continuing the experiment for photo.net-ophobes: http://phillyrick.smugmug.com/Other/Photo-Every-So-Often/22104662_KBBF9K#!i=1764265438k=H3jnbs6lb=1s=A   Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML

Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Rick Womer
I switched to Lightroom 3 mostly for its superior noise reducing abilities.  I've been very happy with it. Looking through the features of LR4, I'm not seeing anything compelling.  Am I missing something? Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Hello Nothing great

2012-04-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
I really like #1. On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 12:26 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone:  Wow!  I just blazed through an insanely busy patch at work; I'm whipped and blurry-eyed.  But I made it through.  I put together this little gallery just to remind myself that I'm

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 4:17 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I switched to Lightroom 3 mostly for its superior noise reducing abilities.  I've been very happy with it. Looking through the features of LR4, I'm not seeing anything compelling.  Am I missing something? It's a new

Re: Hello Nothing great

2012-04-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Thank, Steve! Cheers, Christine On Apr 1, 2012, at 3:17 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I really like #1. On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 12:26 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Wow! I just blazed through an insanely busy patch at work; I'm

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Sun, 1 Apr 2012 13:17:12 -0700 (PDT) Rick Womer wrote: Looking through the features of LR4, I'm not seeing anything compelling.  Am I missing something? There are several 'nice to haves' but the new feature that really does it for me is the MAP module, that integrates GPS (geo tagging) very

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread AlunFoto
Rick Womer wrote: I switched to Lightroom 3 mostly for its superior noise reducing abilities. I've been very happy with it. Looking through the features of LR4, I'm not seeing anything compelling. Am I missing something? Hard to tell. People are compelled by different things. :-)

PESO: Girl in the Shower

2012-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I finally found a woman who would would pose without any clothes on for me: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15455620 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

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Lightroom 4 looks good to me: highlight/shadow recovery-a good plus, the blurb book software, and extended video support, and for $79, pretty good. I'll probably go for it come summer. Did you watch the videos, Rick? Cheers, Christine On Apr 1, 2012, at 3:17 PM, Rick Womer

PESO: and K-5 Event

2012-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
Took a circle around the countryside in search of...???. Took half a dozen shots really not worth the battery power and was surprised by their appearance when I chimped them. They were all the same, gray with dark outlines identifying the elements in the frame. As though they had been drawn on

PESO: Safety First

2012-04-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15460688 -- 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: Safety First

2012-04-01 Thread Jack Davis
Cute! I get this, Paul. I can, also, really get into a peperoni pizza. :-) Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, April 1, 2012 3:22 PM Subject: PESO: Safety First

Re: Pentax FF

2012-04-01 Thread Darren Addy
I've got to believe that Ricoh Pentax Japan is not terribly overjoyed to be implicated in this April Fools joke. It is one thing for a company (like Google) to do an April Fools joke in its own name. It would be quite another for a company (like Google) to do an April Fools book about another

Re: PESO: Safety First

2012-04-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Very cute, Paul! Cheers, Christine On Apr 1, 2012, at 5:22 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15460688 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: Safety First

2012-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Another great portrait, PU. Of course, you do have an exceptional model there. She may work cheap now, but what until you get those college bills. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 6:22 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Mark Roberts
Rick Womer wrote: I switched to Lightroom 3 mostly for its superior noise reducing abilities.  I've been very happy with it. Looking through the features of LR4, I'm not seeing anything compelling.  Am I missing something? I've looked at it and decided to pass. I'll do the every-other-version

Re: PESO: Safety First

2012-04-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
How cute is that? On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 7:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Another great portrait, PU.  Of course, you do have an exceptional model there. She may work cheap now, but what until you get those college bills. Dan Matyola

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
for me: - another huge gain in raw processor quality - simpler, more logical image adjustment controls - selective area edits with more options - much better video handling, including some editing - much better slide show module - GPS integration (although i rarely use it, it's nice with the

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Stan Halpin
Disclaimer: my comments are based on the first beta release of LR4. I was excited by the inclusion of not only a good linkage to a book publisher, but as a bonus it links to Blurb with which I have been quite pleased. The obvious advantages of having such a linkage built into LR itself are

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread David Parsons
For me, it'll require that I upgrade my computer to Windows 7. Which also means a new computer, since my current computers aren't capable of running x64. It's an expensive upgrade for mapping, blurb and processing improvements. On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 7:35 PM, Mark Roberts

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice. The Dof is well used in the first shot. I also like the dog catching the food. The K20D is a very capable body. On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: It's an accepted fact that the K20D is a sure cure for Tourette syndrome. at no extra charge. ;-)

Re: PESO - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Stunning. On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 8:09 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: This morning was one of those good mornings for photography at home. It had rained all night and when the sun broke the horizon the mist started rising from the valley floor. Here's one:

Re: PESO: Safety First

2012-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Mighty cute! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 5:22 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15460688 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Image processing improvements is one of the things that drive my computer hardware updates. It's why I bought new computers and displays in 2011, my 2006 generation systems were no longer capable enough. It's part of the costs of doing photography, far as I'm concerned. G On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at

Re: Why LR 4?

2012-04-01 Thread Tim Bray
I’m unconvinced on the new develop model controls being much of an improvement. But I definitely have the impression that my pictures look better in the new process. -T On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: for me: - another huge gain in raw processor

Re: PESO - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread Darren Addy
Wonderful! This flatlander thanks you for sharing. -- 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 - Morning

2012-04-01 Thread Darren Addy
Added thought... that would make one Excellent cyanotype print. -- 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.

PESO - Christopher

2012-04-01 Thread frank theriault
Christopher and I chatted for about 5 minutes in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood. Then he asked if I wanted to take his photo, which I did: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/04/christopher.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. 

Re: PESO - Christopher

2012-04-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting portrait. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 10:19 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Christopher and I chatted for about 5 minutes in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood.  Then he asked if I wanted to take his photo,

PESO: New Jersey Korean War Memorial

2012-04-01 Thread David Parsons
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/6882624426/ I took a couple day trip to Atlantic City, and came across this memorial while my wife and in-laws were playing the slots next door. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog

Re: K-01?

2012-04-01 Thread William Robb
On 31/03/2012 10:13 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Has anyone had a chance to play around with the K-01? Any photos to share? Bill, has your pusher given you one to test? Considering that I think the K-01 is the most useless piece of crap short of a Santorum coated turd, I doubt very much if

Fwd: GFM 2012

2012-04-01 Thread Bob Sullivan
So will registration open in an hour at 12:01 AM Monday morning or at 11:59 PM Monday night. Midnight Monday is ambiguous!!! Regards, Bob S. -- Forwarded message -- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Date: Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM Subject: GFM 2012 To:

Re: GESO: Inaugural K20D photowalk results

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thank you, Steven! I'm really proud to own that K20D. I see my K-x as a capable body, as it were. It does lots of things that the K20 won't do in the same sense that a dragster does lots of things that a Toyota Camry won't do. :-) -- Walt On 4/1/2012 7:29 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Nice.

Re: PESO: New Jersey Korean War Memorial

2012-04-01 Thread Tim Bray
“We lost Davy in the Korean war, And I still don't know what for, don't matter anymore.” From “Hello in There” by John Prine, which is maybe the saddest song every written. -T On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 7:35 PM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Christopher

2012-04-01 Thread Tim Bray
One of your best, Frank. Really compelling, 100 stories there that I know are there but will never hear. -T On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 7:19 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Christopher and I chatted for about 5 minutes in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood.  Then he asked if I

This will save Kodak

2012-04-01 Thread William Robb
http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/Home.htm Probably will disappear in a couple of hours -- William Robb -- 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: This will save Kodak

2012-04-01 Thread David Parsons
HA! That is awesome. On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 11:20 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/Home.htm Probably will disappear in a couple of hours -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: This will save Kodak

2012-04-01 Thread Anthony Farr
Cute prank, well worth forwarding (which I have) even though it's April second here. Not just awesome, it's awww-some. regards, Anthony On 2 April 2012 13:20, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/Home.htm Probably will disappear in a couple of

Re: PESO - Christopher

2012-04-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
A fascinating portrait. The woman emerging in the background helps give it a sense of place and some tension, IMO. Well cond. Paul On Apr 1, 2012, at 10:19 PM, frank theriault wrote: Christopher and I chatted for about 5 minutes in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood. Then he asked if I wanted

Re: PESO - Christopher

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
Wow, Frank! That is really great. I love the way you captured the pinhole light coming through the brim of his hat onto his shoulder, the way the sun illuminates the chin whiskers, the skeptical expression on the face of the passerby, and the slightly apprehensive look on Christopher's face.

Re: This will save Kodak

2012-04-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I like it! I hope Mike Johnston saw it. ;-) On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 8:31 PM, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: Cute prank, well worth forwarding (which I have) even though it's April second here.  Not just awesome, it's awww-some. regards, Anthony On 2 April 2012 13:20, William

Re: PESO: Girl in the Shower

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
That is pretty damned cool, Dan. The sculptor did a great job in capturing the detail in the figure, and you did a great job of capturing the detail in the shower mirror. -- Walt You didn't happen to get her number On 4/1/2012 4:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I finally found a woman who

Re: PESO: New Jersey Korean War Memorial

2012-04-01 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/1/2012 9:35 PM, David Parsons wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/6882624426/ I took a couple day trip to Atlantic City, and came across this memorial while my wife and in-laws were playing the slots next door. That's a powerful image. Nicely done. -- Walt -- PDML

RE: Is it street photography, if there is no street?

2012-04-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Well, it's not street photography 'cause there's no pavement, concrete, buildings, the sort of things that differentiate streets from, say, beaches. ;-) These are really nice beach and ocean photos, but I don't feel that the people in the shots add much. They don't seem to be doing anything of

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