Re: Android Apps

2012-06-26 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 23 June 2012 00:25, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: William Robb 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 much. Apps seem pretty cheaply

Re: OT: no Jobs...

2012-06-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
By coincidence SBS TV here broadcast 'Codebreaker' just a couple of weeks ago to mark the 58th anniversary of his suicide.  It's a great insight into Turing's life.  I'm not sure if the film has had much of a distribution outside of the UK (and now Australia) but it's well worth

Re: OT: no Jobs...

2012-06-26 Thread Christine Aguila
On Jun 23, 2012, at 7:24 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Bob W From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Y'all are arguing about who did the

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-26 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 25/6/12, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Funny, I sent this email on January 12. I told you I would be late!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-26 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 25/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: Well I got Mark's Cotty post but I didnt see the one about my eyes. wtf? MARK! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: The PDML Annual

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 25, 2012, at 8:12 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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. Frank, you've enhumbled a person or two yourself. LRC -- Larry Colen

peso killing time

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
I was waiting for a friend to meet me for lunch, the restaurant had some flowers planted in front, I had time to kill and a camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7438709938/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The PDML Annual

2012-06-26 Thread Tim Øsleby
Frank's THE enhumbler. (I'm rather serious now) -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate

geso, belt tests

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
We had belt tests at the dojo last week. These are the 32 best of about 900 frames that I shot. The lighting in the dojo is quite challenging to work with. The roof tiles are tan, the mat is green, sometimes we have direct sunlight coming in. Despite my often wishing I had a somewhat longer

RE: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
These are brilliant! Such characters, and it feels like you have captured their essence in these photos. Love 'em! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com Sent:

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

2012-06-26 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Thanks Brian, The US$ trick worked for me (Spain). Regards, Jaume De: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: Martes 26 de junio de 2012 2:36 Asunto: If You're Ordering the 2012 Annual Ouside of the

RE: peso killing time

2012-06-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Vibrant colours! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: June 26, 2012 6/26/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: peso killing time I was

Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-26 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jun 25, 2012, at 22:06, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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

PESO - what's that song (or noise)?

2012-06-26 Thread Igor Roshchin
The choir of these has been singing most of the time recently. Sunday evening I had a chance of spotting one. It refuses to sing in front of the camera, so, I couldn't photograph that in the process. But I did a static portrait: http://42graphy.org/snapshots/_IR37501.jpg Igor -- PDML

Re: PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like that image a lot, especially the guy in the poster staring at the preacher from behind. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:48 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: frank theriault Last one from my streetcorner preaching

PESO - PAD - The Photographer - Print-a-Day-23

2012-06-26 Thread George Sinos
This is number 23 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days. http://georges.posterous.com/the-photographer-print-a-day-23 You might have to be a photographer to appreciate this photo. For most people, I'm sure the idea of setting up a tripod to take a picture of an alley may seem a bit odd. The

Re: PESO - what's that song (or noise)?

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Fine image, but that is one ugly critter. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: The choir of these has been singing most of the time recently. Sunday evening I had a chance of spotting one. It refuses

Re: peso killing time

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great colors and composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 4:49 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I was waiting for a friend to meet me for lunch, the restaurant had some flowers planted in front, I had time to kill and a camera:

Re: PESO - what's that song (or noise)?

2012-06-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Cicada ann On 6/26/2012 09:27, Igor Roshchin wrote: The choir of these has been singing most of the time recently. Sunday evening I had a chance of spotting one. It refuses to sing in front of the camera, so, I couldn't photograph that in the process. But I did a static portrait:

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thank you, Frank! I plan to continue updating that set until I get all the regulars down at the club. I may eventually start framing and hanging them on a wall there. -- Walt On 6/26/2012 5:02 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: These are brilliant! Such characters, and it feels like you

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That would be a great project, Walt, for you and for the club! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 10:48 AM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, Frank! I plan to continue updating that set until I get all the regulars down at the

Re: PESO - what's that song (or noise)?

2012-06-26 Thread Igor Roshchin
Tue Jun 26 09:50:00 EDT 2012 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Fine image, but that is one ugly critter. Dan Matyola I think our perception of what is beatiful and what is ugly is based on what we are used to. I find it interesting that some people find less frequently seen insects ugly, but e.g. a

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
I think so, too. Larry gets all the credit/blame for that one. I have a few who don't like having their photos taken, but being the bartender gives me a little sway. I can always bribe them with a drink -- something I may try out on the ladies. ;-) -- Walt On 6/26/2012 10:18 AM, Daniel J.

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-26 Thread Igor Roshchin
On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 8:29 PM, Ed Keeney ewkphoto at gmail.com wrote: This year I was thinking of handling the matting and framing myself. Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but possibly working with my local Blicks to get it together. I am thinking of going 16x20 for the print with a

Re: PESO - what's that song (or noise)?

2012-06-26 Thread Jack Davis
Ah yes..summer evenings in the midwest. Miss um.   Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com/ From: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org To: PDML@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 6:27 AM Subject: PESO - what's

Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-26 Thread Igor Roshchin
Just in case it would useful, some ideas on mounting prints on the board: For mounting canvas prints (especially those that didn't have much empty margin around the print), I've used foam (aka foam-core?) board with self-adhesive surface. I bought it rather inexpensively (within $10 for about

PESO -- Compact Car II

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Some may remember my not particularly artistic, but I hoped at least somewhat amusing, photo of a Hummer parked in a compact car space, in a Los Angeles parking Garage. This is it's little brother the H3 tricked out with over sized tires and an off road package, (which is amusing in itself

Re: PESO - PAD - The Photographer - Print-a-Day-23

2012-06-26 Thread Christine Aguila
I like this very much, George. Cheers, Christine On Jun 26, 2012, at 2:49 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This is number 23 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days. http://georges.posterous.com/the-photographer-print-a-day-23 You might have to be a photographer to appreciate

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

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
It's a secret list. Much easier to levy fines when the public is ignorant of the law, and ignorance of the law is no excuse... On 6/23/2012 4:13 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: If you haven't heard this news yet, - if you swear in Middleborough, in Mbuttachusetts [I am not there, but who knows if

Re: PESO - Che

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Pit bull's are what their owners make them. Though they can be quite naturally territorial with other dogs when on their home turf, but that's true of other breeds too. He has quite the self satisfied look on his face. Probably just over heated. On 6/23/2012 9:46 PM, frank theriault

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

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
That's strictly true. Congress shall make no law... Until the 14th amendment there was no specific passage in The Constitution to keep States from violating their citizens natural rights that were Guaranteed by the Federal Constitution. It was generally assumed that they wouldn't dare. That

Re: PESO - Che

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
On 6/24/2012 9:02 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: frank theriault Not the revolutionary on a motorcycle, but our neighbour's dog. A pit bull, a breed recently banned by legislation in Ontario, Che is the sweetest, gentlest dog I've ever met: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/06/che.html

Re: peso killing time

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
Thanks Dan, and Frank, and everyone who looked. I found processing those photos to be quite a challenge, very tough to bring out the colors and not just oversaturate and clip and end up with a muddy mess. There was one where I tried to push it over the top with processing, but when I looked

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 9:11 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I think so, too. Larry gets all the credit/blame for that one. I'm not used to getting all the blame from people with Y chromosomes. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Makes me want to wear a t-shirt that says; So? On 6/25/2012 10:26 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: 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,

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 1:44 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 9:11 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I think so, too. Larry gets all the credit/blame for that one. I'm not used to getting all the blame from people with Y chromosomes. I'd hate to deprive you of your due heaping of opprobrium. -- Walt

Re: PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Somehow I was expecting a guy with a beer bump and knobby knees in ill fitting shorts. But that's just my expectation... This was much better. On 6/25/2012 10:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I don't want anyone to think I am picking on soccer moms, so here is a soccer dad:

Re: PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Steven, Frank and P.J. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 2:58 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Somehow I was expecting a guy with a beer bump and knobby knees in ill fitting shorts.  But that's just my expectation...  

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 11:57 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 1:44 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 9:11 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I think so, too. Larry gets all the credit/blame for that one. I'm not used to getting all the blame from people with Y chromosomes. I'd hate to

Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Darn, I should have checked that out! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 12:46 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: I hope they are not those horrid plastic ones. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - The War for your Soul

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
Can't I just read the Qur'an? Back to street I see, I'll just have to hate you some more. On 6/24/2012 8:55 PM, frank theriault 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 - The War for your Soul

2012-06-26 Thread Christine Aguila
Well spotted, frank. Cheers, Christine On Jun 25, 2012, at 1:55 AM, 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... ;-) Hope

Re: PESO -- Compact Car II

2012-06-26 Thread Jack Davis
I have to say, it looks eager. Oh, buy the way; GUNG HO!! Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Bob W
being the bartender gives me a little sway. Don't drink the stock!! They're superb photos, but they'd be even better if you took your foot off the flash pedal a little. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Gilbert Sent:

Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-26 Thread P. J. Alling
I wonder how long it takes to get a BA in Pink? On 6/24/2012 9:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Taken at my grand-niece's soccer tournament yesterday at Fort Dix, NJ. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976502 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

RE: PESO -- Compact Car II

2012-06-26 Thread Bob W
It would be a whole lot cheaper for the driver, but probably not as amusing for us, if he just had a t-shirt printed with the words I'm a twat. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: 26 June 2012 18:22 To:

Re: PESO - The War for your Soul

2012-06-26 Thread Jack Davis
I think the guy on the right holding his ears knows something. Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 2:38 PM, Bob W wrote: being the bartender gives me a little sway. Don't drink the stock!! They're superb photos, but they'd be even better if you took your foot off the flash pedal a little. B I have my own private stock on-hand:

Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
That one soccer mom has a very nice aura -- which you captured well. -- Walt On 6/24/2012 8:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Taken at my grand-niece's soccer tournament yesterday at Fort Dix, NJ. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976502 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Walk. She was definitely the queen bee of that hive. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 3:53 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: That one soccer mom has a very nice aura -- which you captured well. -- Walt On 6/24/2012 8:48

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Igor Roshchin
Walt, as several people said, - it's a very nice colorful (albeit BW) photos! As for the flash, - if the flash head allows tilt/swivel, depending on the room, I'd try to bounce the light of the ceiling or even swivel it 180 degrees (so it would point backward). Also, I found that in this type

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 3:03 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Walt, as several people said, - it's a very nice colorful (albeit BW) photos! As for the flash, - if the flash head allows tilt/swivel, depending on the room, I'd try to bounce the light of the ceiling or even swivel it 180 degrees (so it would point

Re: geso, belt tests

2012-06-26 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jun 26, 2012, at 4:18, Larry Colen wrote: I've also come to the strong conclusion that I wish that lightroom's autotone feature allowed me to select an area of the photo to optimize the exposure in, and to let whatever else (like the window behind the people I'm photographing) fall

Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Dario Bonazza
The photographer got a lot of compliments for this picture. Am I the only one thinking she looks more plasticky than a Barbie here? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4213904911356set=oa.406600779386045type=1theater Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: geso, belt tests

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 1:15 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 4:18, Larry Colen wrote: I've also come to the strong conclusion that I wish that lightroom's autotone feature allowed me to select an area of the photo to optimize the exposure in, and to let whatever else (like

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 1:10 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 3:03 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Walt, as several people said, - it's a very nice colorful (albeit BW) photos! As for the flash, - if the flash head allows tilt/swivel, depending on the room, I'd try to bounce the light of the

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Mark Roberts
Dario Bonazza wrote: The photographer got a lot of compliments for this picture. Am I the only one thinking she looks more plasticky than a Barbie here? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4213904911356set=oa.406600779386045type=1theater You are not alone! That's an overdone Photoshop

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 1:20 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: The photographer got a lot of compliments for this picture. Am I the only one thinking she looks more plasticky than a Barbie here? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4213904911356set=oa.406600779386045type=1theater You say that like

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
She was wearing 'Plastic Skin'. It's a new cosmetic from Revlon. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 3:20 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The photographer got a lot of compliments for this picture. Am I the only one thinking she looks more plasticky than a Barbie here?

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Christine Aguila
No, you're not the only one thinking that. Cheers, Christine On Jun 26, 2012, at 9:20 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The photographer got a lot of compliments for this picture. Am I the only one thinking she looks more plasticky than a Barbie here?

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Dario Bonazza
BTW: This is the real thing: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4310805814278set=oa.406123262767130type=1theater Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Dario Bonazza Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:20 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Barbie effect The photographer got a lot of

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice work, Walt. Some interesting character and expression in your portraits here. Cheers, Christine On Jun 25, 2012, at 5:56 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, A while back, Larry suggested I take photos of folks who frequent the club where I work. So, I decided

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
It's hard to tell from an image on Facebook. I'd want to see it larger and before it's been overly compressed. I know from my own shots that skin with lots of real detail can become plastic-y looking at 960px and high JPEG compression. Then there's context. If this is intended for a fashion

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Igor Roshchin
Tue Jun 26 16:10:20 EDT 2012 Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 3:03 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Walt, as several people said, - it's a very nice colorful (albeit BW) photos! As for the flash, - if the flash head allows tilt/swivel, depending on the room, I'd try to bounce the light of

Re: geso, belt tests

2012-06-26 Thread Christine Aguila
On Jun 26, 2012, at 9:15 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 4:18, Larry Colen wrote: I've also come to the strong conclusion that I wish that lightroom's autotone feature allowed me to select an area of the photo to optimize the exposure in, and to let

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Dario Bonazza
Those pics were taken at an event for funding the people hit by the earthquake. This Young Galadriel is my favorite pic of the day: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4310303041709set=oa.406123262767130type=1permPage=1 Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Dario Bonazza Sent:

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Dario Bonazza
Oh, and just to spot some Pentax contents: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4310302281690set=oa.406123262767130type=1permPage=1 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4314586068782set=oa.406123262767130type=1permPage=1 Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Dario Bonazza Sent:

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Now that is very nice! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 4:41 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: BTW: This is the real thing: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4310805814278set=oa.406123262767130type=1theater Dario

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 3:27 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 1:10 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 3:03 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Walt, as several people said, - it's a very nice colorful (albeit BW) photos! As for the flash, - if the flash head allows tilt/swivel, depending on the room,

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 3:43 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Tue Jun 26 16:10:20 EDT 2012 Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 3:03 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Walt, as several people said, - it's a very nice colorful (albeit BW) photos! As for the flash, - if the flash head allows tilt/swivel, depending on the

PESO: Game Face

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My great niece during a recent soccer match: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976417size=md Comments are welcomed. 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: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 3:20 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: The photographer got a lot of compliments for this picture. Am I the only one thinking she looks more plasticky than a Barbie here? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4213904911356set=oa.406600779386045type=1theater Dario I'm with you,

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Darren Addy
Honestly, more troubling than the retouching is the lighting. Catch lights are at 4:00 (if you couldn't tell from that odd nose shadow). Close to zombie lighting. 10:00 to 2:00 is most flattering facial lighting. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Game Face

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 4:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: My great niece during a recent soccer match: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976417size=md Comments are welcomed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Great shot, Dan! She certainly appears to mean business. --

RE: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Bob W
OMG! It's the Attack of the 50 ft Woman!! B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: 26 June 2012 21:54 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Barbie effect Oh, and just to spot some Pentax contents:

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob Sullivan She was wearing 'Plastic Skin'. It's a new cosmetic from Revlon. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 3:20 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The photographer got a lot of compliments for this picture. Am I the only one thinking she looks more plasticky

July PUG Countdown

2012-06-26 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Time's running out for the Close Up/Macro PUG. We have six submissions so far. 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

Re: July PUG Countdown

2012-06-26 Thread David J Brooks
thanks for the reminder, school is just about out and my mind is elsewhere. Dave On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 5:55 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Time's running out for the Close Up/Macro PUG.  We have six submissions so far. Submit here:

Color Test

2012-06-26 Thread George Sinos
This should keep everyone busy for a while. http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?pageid=77lang=en 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

Re: Color Test

2012-06-26 Thread Christine Aguila
Someone posted that to the list a few years ago.Cheers, Christine On Jun 26, 2012, at 11:12 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This should keep everyone busy for a while. http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?pageid=77lang=en gs George Sinos

Re: OT: no Jobs...

2012-06-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 22, 2012, at 18:42 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Y'all are arguing about who did the best job of stealing ideas from Xerox. It's worth reading the Steve Jobs bio just to get the straight goods on that somewhat

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Darren Addy
Ah! There is nothing that brings photographers together like trashing an anonymous photographers work. :) -- 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: Color Test

2012-06-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
Yep. I'm going downhill folks. 12 last time, 23 this time. On Jun 26, 2012, at 15:17 , Christine Aguila wrote: Someone posted that to the list a few years ago.Cheers, Christine On Jun 26, 2012, at 11:12 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This should keep everyone busy for a

Re: PESO: Game Face

2012-06-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Walt. She is a sweet 13 year old, until she takes the field. That image was taken during a game this Saturday. She scored two goals in the first five minutes, after which the other team put two defenders on her for the rest of the game, producing that look of determination. Dan Matyola

Re: Good SD card deal --- Add: yet another Sandisk deal

2012-06-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 23, 2012, at 12:44 , Igor Roshchin wrote: SanDisk is a good brand, but there are 2.5 reasons why I am rather unhappy with them at the moment: 1. They created a complete mess with their card naming (Ultra, extreme, HD Video, Extreme Pro, earlier: game card, this, that ..) which is

Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
How many pubs between his house and the pub you are in? Figure 30 minutes per… On Jan 12, 2012, at 09:35 , Mark Roberts wrote: If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing? -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 6/26/2012 16:20, Dario Bonazza wrote: The photographer got a lot of compliments for this picture. Am I the only one thinking she looks more plasticky than a Barbie here? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4213904911356set=oa.406600779386045type=1theater Dario I'm gonna chime in

Re: July PUG Countdown

2012-06-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
nag nag nag ann On 6/26/2012 17:55, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Time's running out for the Close Up/Macro PUG. We have six submissions so far. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main

Re: Color Test

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Yep. I'm going downhill folks. 12 last time, 23 this time. I scored 22, might be able to do better if I spent more time at it. On Jun 26, 2012, at 15:17 , Christine Aguila wrote: Someone posted that to the list a few years

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 2:38 PM, Bob W wrote: being the bartender gives me a little sway. Don't drink the stock!! They're superb photos, but they'd be even better if you took your foot off the flash pedal a little. B I have my own private stock

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

2012-06-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 24, 2012, at 05:44 , John Sessoms wrote: The government is not allowed to establish religion. Didn't they form the Republican Party? Or was that Wall Street? Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com “ Nature is considerably more creative and inventive than humankind. Without Nature

Re: Color Test

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 5:56 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Yep. I'm going downhill folks. 12 last time, 23 this time. I scored an 11, and fear it's all downhill from here. -- Walt On Jun 26, 2012, at 15:17 , Christine Aguila wrote: Someone posted that to the list a few years ago.Cheers, Christine

Re: geso, belt tests

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 1:45 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 9:15 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 4:18, Larry Colen wrote: I've also come to the strong conclusion that I wish that lightroom's autotone feature allowed me to select an

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 6/26/2012 6:32 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 2:38 PM, Bob W wrote: being the bartender gives me a little sway. Don't drink the stock!! They're superb photos, but they'd be even better if you took your foot off the flash pedal a

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

2012-06-26 Thread Darren Addy
On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 7:44 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: If the government defines profane, that by extension defines sacred. The government is not allowed to establish religion. I have no opinion on the law, however your first sentence there is illogical (on multiple

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

2012-06-26 Thread William Robb
On 26/06/2012 11:39 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: It's a secret list. Much easier to levy fines when the public is ignorant of the law, and ignorance of the law is no excuse... I'm waiting for some smart person to argue that there are too many laws to reasonably be expected to know, and that

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

2012-06-26 Thread Jeffery Smith
I favor fewer laws. Vague is good. I only have to think Should I be doin' this? to keep from screwing up. Sent from my iPad Jeffery L. Smith New Orleans, Louisiana USA On Jun 26, 2012, at 19:06, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 26/06/2012 11:39 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:

Re: Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 26, 2012, at 4:49 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 6:32 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 26, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 6/26/2012 2:38 PM, Bob W wrote: being the bartender gives me a little sway. Don't drink the stock!! They're superb photos, but they'd be even

Re: July PUG Countdown

2012-06-26 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: nag nag nag Yup! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ ann On 6/26/2012 17:55, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Time's running out for the Close

Re: Barbie effect

2012-06-26 Thread Bruce Walker
Darren, hard to see but I think there are two catchlights: a smaller bright one at about 10:00 and the larger one you noticed at 4:00, which is likely from a silvered reflector. One portrait authority I read suggests that multiple catchlights result in a directionless gaze and all but one should

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