RE: Back Home

2012-06-25 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Let's see... A weekend in Colonial Williamsburg with the extended family to celebrate my spending six decades on our planet; Then, after 2 nights at home, off to the English Midlands for a week of

RE: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-25 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Taken at my grand-niece's soccer tournament yesterday at Fort Dix, NJ. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976502 Comments are invited. so that's where they keep the spare footballs! B

RE: The PDML Annual

2012-06-25 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist The photography is excellent. Another book in which the list can take pride. Glad to see Ken finally submitted his Jersey shore pic for the book. Love that one. But what strikes me most is the artistry

Re: The PDML Annual

2012-06-25 Thread Steffen Zahn
Yes, and it looks like parts of one of my images made it into the cover image. That was a nice surprise. Steffen Zahn Am 25.06.2012 um 02:32 schrieb Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: The photography is excellent. Another book in which the list can take pride. Glad to see Ken finally

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:31:37AM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: From: Mark Roberts If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing? Depends on who's supposed to buy the first round. More to the point - does who is supposed to buy the first round act as a predictor as to whether Cotty

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 12/1/12, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing? Erummm.you are? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: OT - don't @#$%% in Middleborough, Mbuttachusetts

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org: Sat Jun 23 18:11:04 EDT 2012 Brian Walters wrote: Interesting. Would that decision stand up to a court challenge as violating the First Amendment? Just wondering - I'm anything but an expert on the US Constitution. All I know about it is what I've

Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread alban bernard
Many thanks for all the hard work done. The first time a shot of mine is published .. So, I'm really proud it is there aside all these wonderful shots. Thanks again Mark and all PDMLers. --- On Sun, 6/24/12, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: From: Mark Roberts

Re: PESO - a pair of 'em

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: A big thunderstorm hit early afternoon - broke the terrible he after it stopped raining I went out around 4 this afternoon to gather provisions so only took my darkside PS. two scenes from the 'hood that tickled me.

Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread Toine
Thanks for the hard work. Preview looks very good. A hardcopy is on it's way to my home. Toine On 24 June 2012 18:56, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Paperback: http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345695 Hardcover: http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345806 Sorry about

Re: PESO - a pair of 'em

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's a great slice of city life, Ann. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 4:13 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: A big thunderstorm hit early afternoon - broke the terrible he after it

Re: PESO - The War for your Soul

2012-06-25 Thread David J Brooks
Can ypu come back at 5, i;m busy right now. Dave On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 8:55 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It's going on now.  Choose well, eternity may hang in the balance: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/war-for-your-soul.html No pressure, though... ;-)

Re: PESO - Che

2012-06-25 Thread Anthony Farr
On 25 June 2012 04:06, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The dog was ordered destroyed. No defence or explanation allowed at law. That's a shame for someone to lose their family pet this way. Having no personal stake in the debate, I'll leave it alone. What it shows is

PESO - PAD - Burlington Window - Print-a-Day-22

2012-06-25 Thread George Sinos
This is number 22 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days. http://georges.posterous.com/burlington-window-print-a-day-22 Some of you may have seen this before. I'm sure it was a PESO at one time or another. I have several photos of the Burlington building, but this detail may be my favorite.

PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Charles Robinson
I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE parade this weekend. I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of shirtless young men in tight shorts. OK.

PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I don't want anyone to think I am picking on soccer moms, so here is a soccer dad: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976373 Comments and criticisms are solicited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Good portrait of Batman and Superman. They look so much alike they could be brothers, or even twins. That is a bit creepy, but does not distract from the image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com

Re: PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'd keep my hair like that but that's the part that's missing. On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I don't want anyone to think I am picking on soccer moms, so here is a soccer dad: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976373 Comments and

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
Depends on who's paying. On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 3:12 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 12/1/12, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing? Erummm.you are? -- Cheers,  Cotty ___/\__ ||   (O)  |     People,

Peso Big ass butterlies

2012-06-25 Thread Don Guthrie
I don't think that's legal in Massachusetts and I know it's not in Iowa. But it's a darn nice photo. Message: 6 Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:53:20 -0400 From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Petch Dianne dianne.pe...@yahoo.com, Barbara Brooks

Re: Peso Big ass butterlies

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great colors and geometry; it works as well as an abstract as a nature image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think that's legal in Massachusetts and I know it's not in Iowa. But

Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread George Sinos
Ordered. Looks great. Judging from the preview, I think this is the best one yet. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Paperback:

re:PESO - The War for your Soul

2012-06-25 Thread Don Guthrie
Ok Frank, I liked the guy in the doorway I really liked the Pit Bull (there are no bad dogs just bad owners) but PESO - The War for your Soul is a classic and certainly at the top of your portfolio! Message: 9 Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:55:41 -0400 From: frank theriault

Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-25 Thread Walt Gilbert
Hi all, A while back, Larry suggested I take photos of folks who frequent the club where I work. So, I decided to take his suggestion and start snapping photos of them as the opportunity presents itself. These were shot with my K20D, which still had my Promaster 70-300 -- an absurdly long

Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 25, 2012, at 7:53 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE parade this weekend. I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of shirtless young men in tight shorts. OK.

Re: PESO - PAD - Burlington Window - Print-a-Day-22

2012-06-25 Thread Kenton Brede
Nice! Like the simplicity and detail of this shot. -- Kent Brede http://kentonbrede.com/ On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This is number 22 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days. http://georges.posterous.com/burlington-window-print-a-day-22 Some of

Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread DagT
To me too :-) Great work Mark! DagT Den 25. juni 2012 kl. 13:47 skrev Toine: Thanks for the hard work. Preview looks very good. A hardcopy is on it's way to my home. Toine On 24 June 2012 18:56, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Paperback:

Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:50:09 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote: Hardcover: http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345806 OK, my order is in :-) snip By the way: Do a web search for Blurb discount codes before ordering. I know there are some for ordering your own book but there may also be general

Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread David J Brooks
Well done photo Dave On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE parade this weekend. I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of shirtless young

Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Christine Aguila
That's a sweetly funny picture! Good one, Charles! Cheers, Christine On Jun 25, 2012, at 3:53 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE parade this weekend. I guess a warning is appropriate if people are

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts wrote: If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing? Funny, I sent this email on January 12. Wonder why it should show up now? It must be a sign: I'm off to my local for a pint! -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PAW129 - WetBack

2012-06-25 Thread Christine Aguila
That's fantastic, DagT. Love it. Cheers, Christine On Jun 24, 2012, at 10:38 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*50mm-135@70mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Android Apps

2012-06-25 Thread Christine Aguila
On Jun 23, 2012, at 1:27 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: I finally gave in and bought myself a cute little Asus tablet that runs on the Android OS. Anyone have any good websites for apps bookmarked? Paid or free, doesn't matter

Re: PAW129 - WetBack

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 6/25/2012 18:52, Christine Aguila wrote: That's fantastic, DagT. Love it. Cheers, Christine Me too ann On Jun 24, 2012, at 10:38 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*50mm-135@70mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO100. DagT

Re: PAW129 - WetBack

2012-06-25 Thread Mark Roberts
DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Fantastic! I just looked at this after reading others' comments. Great work. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Ed Keeney
Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great; mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses. In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the other entries. I still have that print hanging on my wall here at home. Last year, I had my entry

If You're Ordering the 2012 Annual Ouside of the USA....

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Like others, I found that the discount codes mentioned by others wouldn't work for me in Australia but, after a bit of online searching I think I've found a work around. It seems to have worked for me in Australia - it may work in other countries as well. The trick is to do

Re: The PDML Annual -ebook

2012-06-25 Thread Mark Roberts
I think I've got the ebook version ready. I'll need to get a good night's sleep and proofread it in the morning. Then it's just a matter of getting a few things set up on my web site (I'm not doing the ebook through Blurb because there's no reason they should get a cut of it). With any luck it

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
It all quite simple, except -- and this is a big except -- the matting. An inexpensive mat cutter generally yields inexpensive looking mats, with sloppy corners and imprecise edges. Even the good mat cutters require a fair amount of practice. I would suggest doing all the framing and printing

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 8:29 PM, Ed Keeney ewkph...@gmail.com wrote: Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great; mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses. In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the other entries.  I still

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Paul Ewins
On 26/06/2012, at 10:29 AM, Ed Keeney wrote: Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow? I am studying photography part-time at a local college and here is their preferred method: 1. Lay the mat on top of the backing board (foam core or an uncut sheet of mat board) in the same

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I have one of the large Logan mat cutters. It works well for me and $50 for one is a very good price. Grab it if it is still available. The one thing you will need to do is use pins to mark your cutting start/stop positions. And get a piece of cardboard to experiment on to get your technique down.

PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread frank theriault
Last one from my streetcorner preaching series: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/oprahs-dead.html This is a ~very~ flawed photo in so many ways, but there are enough positives that I'm happy with it. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: PESO - Good Morning, Mr. Grebe

2012-06-25 Thread frank theriault
Thanks, Mark and Ann. Glad you noticed the foot - I liked it too!! I appreciate your comments, and thanks to everyone else who commented. cheers, frank On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 11:38 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 6/22/2012 23:25, Mark C wrote: On 6/15/2012 10:02 PM, frank

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Anthony Farr
On 26 June 2012 08:32, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Funny, I sent this email on January 12. Wonder why it should show up now? It must be a sign: I'm off to my local for a pint! The thread about Annsan's eye test results reappeared in my inbox yesterday, as well. I wonder

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 6/25/2012 21:22, Paul Stenquist wrote: It all quite simple, except -- and this is a big except -- the matting. An inexpensive mat cutter generally yields inexpensive looking mats, with sloppy corners and imprecise edges. Even the good mat cutters require a fair amount of practice. I

Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Kenneth Waller
Looks like an over exposure to me! -Original Message- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits Well done photo Dave On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au: On 26/06/2012, at 10:29 AM, Ed Keeney wrote: Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow? I am studying photography part-time at a local college and here is their preferred method: 1. Lay the mat on top of the backing board (foam core

Re: PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 6/25/2012 22:01, frank theriault wrote: Last one from my streetcorner preaching series: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/oprahs-dead.html This is a ~very~ flawed photo in so many ways, but there are enough positives that I'm happy with it. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Kenneth Waller
If you really want to do it, it's another thing that will take you away from photography - like sitting at the computer processing your images - which I enjoy BTW. If you're gonna do it it would be best to do a bunch at one time. Me, I've done it both ways and much prefer having it done @ the

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 6/25/2012 22:08, Anthony Farr wrote: On 26 June 2012 08:32, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Funny, I sent this email on January 12. Wonder why it should show up now? It must be a sign: I'm off to my local for a pint! The thread about Annsan's eye test results reappeared

WTB: Pentax-F 17-28mm

2012-06-25 Thread Darren Addy
Does anyone have a Pentax-F 17-28mm that they would be willing to part with? U.S. or Canada would probably be the only practical places where shipping would not be prohibitive. Thanks. Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Gosh _ I wrote too soon I have tons of messages in the PDML folder I havent read so I scrolled back back back and there it was... noting that it was a post by Mark in reply to my original one. hmmm both of these out of date posts came from book boy. hmmm. ann On 6/25/2012 22:31, Ann

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Paul Ewins
Brian: http://www.matcutting.com.au/ On 26/06/2012, at 12:30 PM, Brian Walters wrote: I buy my mats and backing boards pre-cut in small batches from an on-line seller. It is cheaper and gives better results than trying to cut my own mats. Do you have a link to that seller?

Re: PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread Jeffery Smith
I'm not seeing the flaws. The guy and the poster behind him cinch it for me. Jeffery Sent from my iPad Jeffery L. Smith New Orleans, Louisiana USA On Jun 25, 2012, at 21:01, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last one from my streetcorner preaching series:

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au: Brian: http://www.matcutting.com.au/ Thanks, Paul. I'll get them to give me a quote. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On 26/06/2012, at 12:30

RE: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
What you are portraying is an unnatural abomination and a sin against God. Good work! ;-) Seriously, I really like this. Two young people who are obviously into each other, having a bit of fun. I'm pretty sure they've stuffed kleenex down their you know what, though. Not that I checked...

Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Me neither. Nice shot. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO:

RE: The PDML Annual

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Agreeing with every comment I've seen so far. Great work, Mark. Thanks! Wonderful photos. Very humbling to see the amazing work others are doing. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bob W

RE: PESO - PAD - Burlington Window - Print-a-Day-22

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Those shadows and textures are amazing! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO -

RE: PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love it! Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Soccer Dad I don't

Re: Peso Big ass butterlies

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I agree with Dan. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso Big ass

re:PESO - The War for your Soul

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Don. I really do appreciate your kind words! Thanks to everyone else who commented. cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12 To:

RE: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Ed Keeney Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great; mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses. In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the other entries. I still have that print hanging on my wall here at home. Last

PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: frank theriault Last one from my streetcorner preaching series: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/oprahs-dead.html This is a ~very~ flawed photo in so many ways, but there are enough positives that I'm happy with it. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank Yeah,

Re: PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com: I'm not seeing the flaws. Me neither. The guy and the poster behind him cinch it for me. Me too. ;-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Jeffery

Re: Back Home

2012-06-25 Thread mike wilson
On 25/06/2012 08:09, Bob W wrote: the grim North Your wish is my command -- No fixed Adobe -- 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: Soccer Moms

2012-06-25 Thread mike wilson
On 25/06/2012 08:14, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Taken at my grand-niece's soccer tournament yesterday at Fort Dix, NJ. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976502 Comments are invited. so that's where they