RE: Enablement of the K-5 variety

2012-07-28 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin Thanks to Dave, Larry, and others who encouraged me to go ahead with the purchase of a K-5. The camera arrived Wednesday afternoon. Plus grip, GPS thingie, and some spare batteries. I haven't had much chance

Look - camera!!!

2012-07-28 Thread Roman Melihhov
http://roman.blakout.net/picture.php?/335/category/43 ^^^ After RawTherapee update, 4.0.9 creates allot of blue pixels of doom, coloring shadows in blue. I had to switch back to dcraw-based raw converters. ufraw project having trouble loading lensfun lens correction so I'm working with

Re: Computer trouble follow up

2012-07-28 Thread alban bernard
From what I read here and there, that isn't an easy process to update the firmware within 5 minutes: this seems to lead to a totally unrecoverable device in most of the cases. I really think that you can still recover your data before attempting a firmware update. With an ocz vertex 120GB

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Boris! On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 12:27 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: If you did not tell I couldn't possibly have guessed... Excellent photography! Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On July 27, 2012 8:07:10 PM Bruce Walker

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Very well done. Paul On Jul 28, 2012, at 6:03 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Thank you, Boris! On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 12:27 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: If you did not tell I couldn't possibly have guessed... Excellent photography! Sent with AquaMail for Android

Re: PESO - Vegan Poutine!

2012-07-28 Thread Jack Davis
GAG!! Too vivid. Jack ;-) From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 7:42 PM Subject: PESO - Vegan Poutine! A Canadian delicacy (originally from Quebec) it's fries with cheese curds and gravy.  This version features

Re: Film flashback

2012-07-28 Thread Mark C
On 7/27/2012 12:05 PM, Postmaster wrote: ... as in I used some at GFM this year: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dc03307.jpg Damn nice shot, Mark. Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Geso Lindsay Ontario

2012-07-28 Thread Mark C
Nice shots, Dave - the mill has a lot of character, though I'm a sucker for ruins. Mark On 7/25/2012 7:35 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Finally got some of the day trip photos to Lindsay loaded on photo dot net http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1036609 The Purdy Mills shots are of the

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Mark C
Excellent collection - that first one with the ornate mask is quite stunning. Mark On 7/27/2012 1:07 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: For a fast look: She is deciding my fate ... http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7656572092/lightbox/ This gallery is of shots I did while helping my wife Louise

Re: PESO - Vegan Poutine!

2012-07-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
It gets the saturation it deserves!! ;-) Btw, I checked on line and my calorie count was off a bit. The average Poutine is about 2,000 calories. That's about half my daily output as a bike messenger. Thanks for the comment, Jack! :-) Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you very much, Paul. On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 7:05 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Excellent. Very well done. Paul On Jul 28, 2012, at 6:03 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Thank you, Boris! On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 12:27 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: If you

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Bruce Walker
The mask is my fave shot by far. I had to keep reminding myself to go wide and get more clothing and jewelry in the frame -- my natural impulse is to go for tightly framed headshots. Must be a holdover from my flower macro period. :-) Thank you, Mark! On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Mark C

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Rick Womer
Gawd, I hate Flash slide shows!  How about a nice straightforward gallery with thumbnails? There are some nice shots there, but it's hard to comment on them because there are no labels. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Sorry, Rick. Try this for thumbnails: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjAXsq4j I hate Flash slide shows as a rule too. Flickr and Google both use Flash sparingly to the point where I often forget it's there. I added numbers to the individual shots' titles. I like to specifically title my shots, but it's

RE: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Bob W
That's a terrific set of pictures - I especially like the one with the forlorn mouse. Definitely having a bad fur day, that one. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Toine Sent: 28 July 2012 14:56 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Bruce Walker
That opening shot is wonderful, Toine. Also really liked the two mouse-dinner shots. On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Three juvenile Kestrels in a row.: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/226-three-in-a-row Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: August PUG - Water, water everywhere....

2012-07-28 Thread Pete McIntosh
Just put mine up. I'm surprised I actually remembered...! Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 27/07/2012, at 8:19, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Yes, it's nagging time again! I'm not exactly awash with submissions. We have six so far, but there's still time to get

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Rick Womer
I like these!  It's not clear what's going on with the left-hand bird in #3.   #s 4 and 5 are very nicely shot, and very gratifying (the only good rodent is a dead rodent, IMHO!). Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Jack Davis
Very cute! Terrific catch, Toine Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2012

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Rick Womer
Somewhat better, though Flickr doesn't do thumbnails very conveniently. The third and fourth from the end are my favorites, though all are very good. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a great shot Dave On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Three juvenile Kestrels in a row.: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/226-three-in-a-row Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Flickr's crappy thumbnail view is why I linked to the annoying slideshow, Rick. ;-) If Yahoo! listens to the cry from The Internet, I sure hope they make that thumbnail view awesome. Side note: I have tried and rejected 500px, Google Plus (Picasa) and even DropBox as alternates for hosting my

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
thats a winner :-) ann On 7/28/2012 09:55, Toine wrote: Three juvenile Kestrels in a row.: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/226-three-in-a-row Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Enablement of the K-5 variety

2012-07-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Thanks to Dave, Larry, and others who encouraged me to go ahead with the purchase of a K-5. Hey, i was only kidding.:-) You will like it i'm sure. Just remember, pushing the ok button for 1-2 seconds changes LCD

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Kenneth Waller
Great catch on the opening shot! -Original Message- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Subject: Re: GESO Three in a row That opening shot is wonderful, Toine. Also really liked the two mouse-dinner shots. On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Three

Re: GESO: More of our visitors

2012-07-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 24/7/12, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: We had a fantastic time with Christine and Darrel - generous, delightful and well behaved guests they were. Ahh this must be Christine and Darrel visiting from Dunfermline then? Can't be the same two I saw in Greenwich. -- Cheers,

Re: OT: London Olympics 2012

2012-07-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 26/7/12, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: In about 24 hours (Chicago time), I will be watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics held in London, England It was pretty good! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Toine
Thanks! In #3 mother kestrel on the right is presenting a mouse to the young bird to the left. That action was very quick and I only captured blurred images with a mouse in sight. All this with the da55-300 which continues to amaze me. On 28 July 2012 15:55, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Three

Re: Enablement of the K-5 variety

2012-07-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Jul 28, 2012, at 11:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Thanks to Dave, Larry, and others who encouraged me to go ahead with the purchase of a K-5. Hey, i was only kidding.:-) You will like it i'm sure. I

Re: PESO - Vegan Poutine!

2012-07-28 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com: A Canadian delicacy (originally from Quebec) it's fries with cheese curds and gravy. This version features vegan gravy and soy cheese: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/07/vegan-poutine.html Sounds gross, tastes amazing. Note the Diet

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Jack Davis
I'm, also, continually amazed by the inexpensive DA 55~300. Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com/ - Original Message - From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc:

PESO: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
A 1963 Elva Courier at Waterford Hills Raceway this afternoon: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16194032size=lg -- 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: PESO: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread Jack Davis
WOW! Perfect pan job, Paul! Beautiful exposure. Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com/ - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread Darren Addy
Agree with Jack. That image is publication quality. Superb! -- 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: Look - camera!!!

2012-07-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
An interesting portrayal of the couple. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 3:15 AM, Roman Melihhov ro...@blakout.net wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/picture.php?/335/category/43 ^^^ After RawTherapee update, 4.0.9 creates allot of blue pixels

Re: PESO: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Wonderful car, wonderful capture! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A 1963 Elva Courier at Waterford Hills Raceway this afternoon: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16194032size=lg

Re: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The first image is a stitch! All are fine photos. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Three juvenile Kestrels in a row.: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/226-three-in-a-row Toine --

Re: PESO - Vegan Poutine!

2012-07-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I'll pass. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 10:42 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A Canadian delicacy (originally from Quebec) it's fries with cheese curds and gravy. This version features vegan gravy and soy cheese:

Re: OT: London Olympics 2012

2012-07-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I thought the opening ceremony was too long, too slow, and just plain boring. Mr Bean was the hit of the evening, as far as I could tell. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 26/7/12, Christine

Re: PESO: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jul 28, 2012, at 7:21 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Agree with Jack. That image is publication quality. Superb! Thanks. Hope you're right. It's for the Times. It's auto nostalgia weekend here in metro Detroit. Vintage racing today, Concours d'Elegance of America tomorrow. Don't know abut this

Re: OT: Are all men predisposed to be car junkies?

2012-07-28 Thread kwaller
FWIW - I attended a drive event put on by Porsche recently when the topic of brakes came up after sampling their entire product lineup. One of the driving instructors in attendance stated that one of the reasons for the great brakes on their product line was a corporate requirement that the

Re: PESO: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Great shot of a really fine car! On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A 1963 Elva Courier at Waterford Hills Raceway this afternoon: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16194032size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: 'Three of a Kind'

2012-07-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a conspiracy if I've ever seen one. Nice catch. On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 10:19 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, excellent photo. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original

Re: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread kwaller
Great capture Paul. I was going to go but life got in the way. Any shots of vintage Trans AM cars - they supposedly were fearured. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO: Rare Beast

Re: OT: London Olympics 2012

2012-07-28 Thread kwaller
Agreed. I kept on trying to find a connection with the theatrics and the Olympics. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OT: London Olympics 2012 I thought the opening ceremony

Re: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. I didn't see any domestic Trans Am cars, but there were some Trans Am U2 cars, including this works race car: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16193976 On Jul 28, 2012, at 9:05 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Great capture Paul. I was going to go but life got in the way.

PESO - Hard Rain

2012-07-28 Thread frank theriault
I think this should hae been my August PUG submission, but alas, it's already in. In any event, I went to the beach a couple of weekends ago. It rained: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/07/hard-rain.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: PESO - Hard Rain

2012-07-28 Thread steve harley
on 2012-07-28 19:54 frank theriault wrote In any event, I went to the beach a couple of weekends ago. It rained: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/07/hard-rain.html a beautiful image, great colors and i can hear and feel it when i blew it up to fill my screen i could tell the original

RE: PESO: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Great shot Paul! You nailed everything about it. Lovely little car, too. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: July 28, 2012 7/28/12 To:

Re: PESO - Vegan Poutine!

2012-07-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Good. I'll have your portion then. ;-) I know it sounds icky but it really does taste great. There are now so calledgourmet poutines available (like the Thai one that Tim posted a couple of weeks ago) with toppings like pork, beef, nachos and cheese, various vegetables, but for me real

Re: GESO The Trap Door

2012-07-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's a great shot, Bruce! It's obvious that Marzi is getting more and more into this. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: July 28, 2012 7/28/12 To:

RE: GESO Three in a row

2012-07-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Brilliant! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Sent: July 28, 2012 7/28/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO Three in a row Three juvenile Kestrels

Re: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Lovely old Porsche, very well captured! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: July 28, 2012 7/28/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Hard Rain

2012-07-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
The dimples caused by the rain make for an intriguing picture. Like the tonality as well. Paul On Jul 28, 2012, at 9:54 PM, frank theriault wrote: I think this should hae been my August PUG submission, but alas, it's already in. In any event, I went to the beach a couple of weekends ago. It

Re: OT: London Olympics 2012

2012-07-28 Thread steve harley
on 2012-07-28 19:06 kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote Agreed. I kept on trying to find a connection with the theatrics and the Olympics. the opening was more about Britain than about sports; that's pretty normal course i didn't watch much of it because by the time it was on the tellie it was

Re: PESO - Vegan Poutine!

2012-07-28 Thread steve harley
on 2012-07-27 20:42 frank theriault wrote A Canadian delicacy (originally from Quebec) it's fries with cheese curds and gravy. This version features vegan gravy and soy cheese: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/07/vegan-poutine.html Sounds gross, tastes amazing. Note the Diet Coke, to

Re: PESO: Rare Beast

2012-07-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Amazing how you make those passing cart shots so good, Paul. On the nitpick side, it seems you have a sensor dust spot just above the car... Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On July 29, 2012 1:31:26 AM Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A 1963 Elva Courier

Re: PESO - Hard Rain

2012-07-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Lets hope no Franks were harmed during this shoot. I clearly remember hard rains from Moscow but the sea is unusual to me. Bravely done. Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On July 29, 2012 4:54:21 AM frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I think this should

Re: PESO - Hard Rain

2012-07-28 Thread David Mann
On Jul 29, 2012, at 1:54 PM, frank theriault wrote: I think this should hae been my August PUG submission, but alas, it's already in. In any event, I went to the beach a couple of weekends ago. It rained: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/07/hard-rain.html I really like that,