Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

Approximately a thousand years ago, I did a lot of photo editing for a medium-size-university student newspaper. I remember the late nights in the darkroom, obsessing over the enlarger, which could do immensely less than Lightroom or equivalent can; but the visceral thrill of zooming out the extran

Re: PESO: Pennington House

It's a good picture. If the background were black or dark grey, that would increase the drama significantly; the page composition around the picture also feels a little busy. -T On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Beautiful morning and an old house I've been eyeing for some ti

Re: PESO -- Winter Tree

It’s a good picture, but for me the urge to center would be irresistible. -T On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 12:28 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Looking through some older captures I decided I liked this one. Tried a B&W > rendering. > > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20wintertre

Re: PESO: Burger Bar Stray (cat content advisory!)

That rare thing, an Internet Cat Photo with refreshing content. Looks like the puss was refreshed too. -T On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 9:03 AM, Walt wrote: > This is a very friendly stray that hangs out at a little concessions stand I > visit regularly. I'd just bought a soft-serve ice cream cone, but

Re: This is stupefying.

I think it all depends on the manufacturing process and we cannot draw a rule for all cameras. Sure (most if not all) digital cameras count actual shutter actuations, irrespectively of the number shown in file name. However, it is possble the shutter was fired repeatedly on a bench before being

This is stupefying.

Thanks Dario for your explanation which is: "When you buy a new camera, whose files are numbered starting from IMGP0001 or the like, you buy a shutter who has already fired a few hundred times. That's part of the manufacturing/testing process. So in case your K20D wrote files starting from IMGP0001

Re: PESO - Scarlet Skyline

An iconic Toronto Skyline nicely done. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Subject: PESO - Scarlet Skyline Haven't been out with the camera for early morning pix for a while. I recently read somewhere that it's dawn before you c

Re: PESO: Retreating clouds panorama

Great panorama. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 10:36 PM, David Parsons wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/8723107261/ > > I shot this with an iPhone5 today, as the clouds were clearing out > after a short deluge. > > -- > David P

Re: Help with a browser problem

On 09/05/2013 7:38 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: David Mann wrote: On May 8, 2013, at 8:04 PM, steve harley wrote: also could be something inserted by a proxy My first thought was a virus but I think I've heard of some dodgy ISPs inserting ads into web content so your suggestion may also be poss

RE: PESO: Retreating clouds panorama

Spectacular! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David Parsons Sent: May 9, 2013 5/9/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO: Retreating clouds panorama http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/8723107261/ I shot this with an iPhone5 today, as the clouds were clearing out afte

PESO - Scarlet Skyline

Haven't been out with the camera for early morning pix for a while. I recently read somewhere that it's dawn before you can actually see the sun and sunrise after the sun peeks over the horizon. I'll show a sunrise photo later but this is definitely a "dawn" photo: http://knarfdummyblog.blogsp

PESO: Retreating clouds panorama

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/8723107261/ I shot this with an iPhone5 today, as the clouds were clearing out after a short deluge. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: Film Rebates

On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 9:03 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > A few of you may remember I wrote a blog post a few months ago (all > right, over a year ago) describing how to use EPS vector files of film > rebates to give a retro "shot with film" look to your digital photos – > or, in my case, to add the

Re: Cyprus

On Sun, May 05, 2013, D. Glenn Arthur Jr. wrote: > > The digital photos so far have been reposted to Picasa (so no longer > just on FB): > > https://picasaweb.google.com/ichthanthrope/CyprusTrip Nice! My favorites: Black birds https://picasaweb.google.com/ichthanthrope/CyprusTrip#58734550748036

Re: First PESO in a long while

On Sun, May 05, 2013, Mark Roberts wrote: > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> > http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7dd00728-30.htm >> >>No, didn't notice. But I'd upscale it and print big. It should hold up >>to that. Great photo. > > 100% crop: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/100crop.jpg Now t

Film Rebates

"Rebate" as in "the area of the film surrounding the image – you know, with the sprocket holes and stuff". A few of you may remember I wrote a blog post a few months ago (all right, over a year ago) describing how to use EPS vector files of film rebates to give a retro "shot with film" look to you

Re: OT: Real Canadians playing Tag

On Thu, May 09, 2013 at 07:51:05PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote: > You cannot graduate from high school until you tag two bear. OK, where's this eskimo I have to kill? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: OT: Real Canadians playing Tag

You cannot graduate from high school until you tag two bear. Dave On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 6:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=vJRDpTUIrJI&vq=medium > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML

RE: This is stupefying.

From: Bipin Gupta Hey Darren, keep us updated on the receipt of your Brand New K-5 II and the de-boxing experience. But do look carefully at every piece to ensure you really receive brand new stuff. And check out the Shutter count + manufacturing date + the version # + Pentax -Ricoh or Pentax Hoy

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

I think there are really two origins to this idea. First, Magnum was established as a photographers' cooperative to give the members control over the way their photos were used, including being able to impose a condition on publication so that photo editors couldn't ruin a picture by cropping i

OT: Real Canadians playing Tag

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Re: IT'S HERE! Fifth PDML Photo Annual!

On Thu, May 09, 2013 at 10:18:03PM +0200, Jan van Wijk wrote: > Great > > Thanks for your, as alwya, excelent work! > > Went for the imagewrapped hardcover, I am a 'real book' kind of person :-) Ha! You won't know what you'll be missing! > > Regards, JvW > > > On Wed, 08 May 2013 11:30:20

Re: PESO - Masked Wendy

I like it, but she should probably be naked, save for a leather thong. Paul via phone On May 9, 2013, at 4:28 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > add a little weird to your day > > https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/8yUWU8ng9nL > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > h

Re: PESO - Masked Wendy

. Speaking of stupefying... Jack - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:28 PM Subject: PESO - Masked Wendy add a little weird to your day https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/8yUWU8ng9nL -- PDML

Re: PESO: Pennington House

Thanks, Bruce! Jack From: Bruce Walker To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:10 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Pennington House Detail and light excellent, Jack. An interesting and curious place. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Jack Davis wrot

PESO - Masked Wendy

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Re: This is stupefying.

Bipin Gupta wrote: Hey Darren, keep us updated on the receipt of your Brand New K-5 II and the de-boxing experience. But do look carefully at every piece to ensure you really receive brand new stuff. And check out the Shutter count + manufacturing date + the version # + Pentax -Ricoh or Pentax Ho

Re: This is stupefying.

Bipin Gupta wrote: Even the great B&H took me for a ride with a brand new K20D I ordered in early 2009 - sent me a camera with over 600 shutter actuations. My reply: When you buy a new camera, whose files are numbered starting from IMGP0001 or the like, you buy a shutter who has already fired

Re: IT'S HERE! Fifth PDML Photo Annual!

Great Thanks for your, as alwya, excelent work! Went for the imagewrapped hardcover, I am a 'real book' kind of person :-) Regards, JvW On Wed, 08 May 2013 11:30:20 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote: > >The 2013 PDML Photo Annual is now available. > >Buy the paperback version here: >http://www.blurb.c

Re: PESO: Pennington House

Detail and light excellent, Jack. An interesting and curious place. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > Beautiful morning and an old house I've been eyeing for some time. Finally! > Took it for the detail. Full size file detail is pleasing. > > Comments? > > Jack > > K-5, DA 16~

This is stupefying.

Dear Darren & my PDMLer Friends who responded to "This is stupefying", I tried to caution all of you much much earlier. Similar topic has been posted time and again in almost all photo forums. I sent a personal note again to Darren as to how he should proceed and check when the parcel arrives. Even

Re: This is stupefying.

Follow-up email received at 1:30 PM local time: Thank you for your email. We appeciate your feedback and we will be fowarding your email to the appropriate department to correct that issuse. We understand your concern but our products are factory fresh and brand new. Please let me know if I can f

Re: This is stupefying.

Will do, Bipin. Even if they are buying kits and then selling the body and lens separately, I don't see how they are making much money at that body price. They are selling the 18-135mm for $479 but add that to their K-5 ii price of $797 and you only get $1276. Now you CAN find new K-5 ii with the

Re:PESO: Pennington House

Cool subject Jack, and well rendered. It does seem a bit static. Maybe a lower angle or to either side? pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 11:12:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Jack Davis To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Pennington House Message-ID: <13681231

This is stupefying.

Hey Darren, keep us updated on the receipt of your Brand New K-5 II and the de-boxing experience. But do look carefully at every piece to ensure you really receive brand new stuff. And check out the Shutter count + manufacturing date + the version # + Pentax -Ricoh or Pentax Hoya model + Body Seria

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

Even handier: Content Aware Fill. I have increased the image borders on a number of good shots now just using CAF. Great if you didn't have a wide enough or high enough backdrop. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 9:12 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Which is what the photoshop clone tool is for... > > > On 5/8/20

Re: This is stupefying.

Just for other's information purposes, here is the letter I sent the seller through Amazon's system at 11:54 AM local time. Hello, I just purchased this item from you and have received a FedEX shipping notification. I just became aware of this review of your business practices (at least as regard

PESO: Pennington House

  Beautiful morning and an old house I've been eyeing for some time. Finally! Took it for the detail. Full size file detail is pleasing.   Comments?   Jack   K-5, DA 16~45 at 40mm, f/8, 1/640, ISO 400   http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=692 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: This is stupefying.

From: Matthew Hunt On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Darren Addy wrote: No. Their K-30 body is not more than the K-5ii body. http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-30-Weather-Sealed-Black-Body/dp/B0082OJ33Q/ I was referring specifically to the individual seller's screenshot that you posted. $865.94 fo

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

From: George Sinos I think the "no cropping" idea became popular when many photographers were shooting slide film. The same goes for a lot of the more restrictive "get it right in the camera" stuff. You didn't crop because you couldn't. So you got it right in the camera. I wonder how much of

Re: This is stupefying.

on 2013-05-09 11:05 Darren Addy wrote I think when it arrives I will video document my opening of the box, just to prove if it comes in an unsealed box or is missing any of the items. that's what i did with my BuyDig purchase; my K-5 box was not sealed, but i don't think it had any seal origin

Re: This is stupefying.

FWIW, the item was listed as "NEW" and according to Amazon's Condition Guidelines for Electronics: "New: Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unopened product in its original packaging and with all original packaging materials included. The original manufacturer's warranty, if any, should sti

Re: This is stupefying.

Thanks for that info Steve. I've sent an email to the seller with a link to that review stating that if that is how my order arrives I will be doing more than just returning it. I did so because I know that all emails to Amazon sellers made through Amazon's system are kept for review/documentation

Re: PESO One that nearly got away

On Sat, May 04, 2013, Rob Studdert wrote: > > Following is one of the lost images that I recovered from my memory > card last week. Fortuantely the 200+ images that failed to copy were > not written over even though I had used and formatted (in-camera) the > card twice before I discovered the erro

Re: This is stupefying.

on 2013-05-09 6:16 P.J. Alling wrote Currently the K-5 is selling on Amazon for approximately $705*. The K-5 II you ask? Oh only about $95 more.** warning: it also doesn't appear that "Electronics Basket" is an authorized retailer:

Re: This is stupefying.

Just to update... I've already received a shipping notification and FedEX tracking number for the K-5ii. So they didn't cancel it as a mistake. Now to see if it is really a K-5ii that arrives! On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:18 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > Ah, I didn't realize that was the 18-135 on ther

Re: This is stupefying.

Ah, I didn't realize that was the 18-135 on there. Thanks. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 10:39 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >> >>> No. Their K-30 body is not more than the K-5ii body. >>> http://www

Re: This is stupefying.

On Thu, May 09, 2013, Matthew Hunt wrote: > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >> >> No. Their K-30 body is not more than the K-5ii body. >> http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-30-Weather-Sealed-Black-Body/dp/B0082OJ33Q/ > > I was referring specifically to the individual seller's scr

Re: This is stupefying.

On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 10:39 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > >> No. Their K-30 body is not more than the K-5ii body. >> http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-30-Weather-Sealed-Black-Body/dp/B0082OJ33Q/ > > I was referring specifically to the individual sel

Re: This is stupefying.

On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > No. Their K-30 body is not more than the K-5ii body. > http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-30-Weather-Sealed-Black-Body/dp/B0082OJ33Q/ I was referring specifically to the individual seller's screenshot that you posted. $865.94 for the K-30, $797.3

Re: This is stupefying.

No. Their K-30 body is not more than the K-5ii body. http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-30-Weather-Sealed-Black-Body/dp/B0082OJ33Q/ On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > I think the biggest "Say What?" is their K-30 costs more than the K-5 II. > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Dar

Re: This is stupefying.

Look at the reviews and you will see why. With only 8 reviews, one person's negative rating can make a big effect. One person gave it two stars because he says it doesn't work with external flash (blows everything out). Says he read about this as a problem somewhere. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Re: This is stupefying.

Yes. Suspect sloppy, loose info management. Jack From: Bipin Gupta To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:58 AM Subject: This is stupefying. Did you folks notice on the Amazon seller Electronics Basket web site?? The K-5 has 5-star rating & the K-5 I

Re: PESO - Hopp (repost)

On 08/05/13 22:43, Gerrit Visser wrote: Makes you wonder how that will end :-) Great timing. Thanks! He, he. It ended well, with an excellent landing. I've watched kids playing around in a similar manner on the same location several times, and it looks like they manage to end up with both fee

Re: PESO - Hopp (repost)

On 08/05/13 22:39, Bruce Walker wrote: I quite like it, Thanks! and I think your timing was excellent. And I only had one attempt at it, too, as I tend to get a bit self conscious when shooting like that. (Those boys tried the jump several times.) I knew exactly what I was doing, of course

Re: This is stupefying.

Different expectations for different times? Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Bipin Gupta Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 4:58 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: This is stupefying. Did you folks notice on the Amazon seller Electronics Basket web site?? The K-5 has 5-star rating & the K-5 II h

Re: IT'S HERE! Fifth PDML Photo Annual!

Maaark! An ebrook for Mr. Brooks, please. Special edition with no flaps! Dario (ordered the hardcover with dust jacket and gorgeous flaps ;-) THANKS MARK FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK -Messaggio originale- From: David J Brooks Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 4:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

This is stupefying.

Did you folks notice on the Amazon seller Electronics Basket web site?? The K-5 has 5-star rating & the K-5 II has 41/2-star Rating. WHY??? Regards. Bipin. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: IT'S HERE! Fifth PDML Photo Annual!

On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 10:31 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Thanks mark and all for doing thi sagain. Now, to find my wallet. Just ordered the papeback and ebook. Dave > > Dave > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 4:06 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: >> Great, many thanks to all the team. >> >> I already ordered

Re: IT'S HERE! Fifth PDML Photo Annual!

Thanks mark and all for doing thi sagain. Now, to find my wallet. Dave On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 4:06 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: > Great, many thanks to all the team. > > I already ordered mine (ROCKSTARS worked for me BTW). > > Regards, > Jaume > > > > - Mensaje original - >> De: Mark Rober

This is stupefying.

The price issue and reliability of sellers on Amazon and evilbay have come up several times. Even sellers like Adorama and some others have sold returns, store demos or de-boxed items. A select few do receive brand new stuff, but then we may not be the lucky guy. This is usually done by splitting t

Re: This is stupefying.

I think the biggest "Say What?" is their K-30 costs more than the K-5 II. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > Just to clarify... Here are the prices of the K-5, K-5ii, and K-5iis > bodies from the same seller: Electronics Basket. > http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/saywutt.png >

Re: iPhone Flowers

Paul via phone On May 9, 2013, at 9:47 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > On May 8, 2013, at 20:09 , Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> My uncropped iPhone 5 photos are 3264 x 2448, 22.9 megabytes. > > D'oh! I looked in a photo archive that was back before I upgraded from the > 4. You're right - 3264

Re: iPhone Flowers

On May 8, 2013, at 20:09 , Paul Stenquist wrote: > My uncropped iPhone 5 photos are 3264 x 2448, 22.9 megabytes. D'oh! I looked in a photo archive that was back before I upgraded from the 4. You're right - 3264 × 2448 pixels. But what's with the 22.9 meg number? I mean.. on disk they are ab

Re: Help with a browser problem

David Mann wrote: >On May 8, 2013, at 8:04 PM, steve harley wrote: > >> also could be something inserted by a proxy > >My first thought was a virus but I think I've heard of some dodgy ISPs >inserting ads >into web content so your suggestion may also be possible. That's what it is: A JavaScrip

PDML Photo Annual - Ebook update

Paul Sorenson notified me yesterday about some odd problems with the ebook. A few images wouldn't display at all... only in Adobe Digital Editions. Extremely odd, but replacing the suspect images (with copies that were identical as far as I can tell) fixed the issue. If you downloaded the ebook ye

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

It is said that Walker Evans cropped by trimming the negs to the crop he wanted. Then that was the only way the neg could be printed and still retain his vision of what the image should be. -p On 5/9/2013 8:11 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: 35mm and strangely enough 8x10 and larger formats were the

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

Which is what the photoshop clone tool is for... On 5/8/2013 10:02 PM, David Parsons wrote: If you do any kind of portraiture, you quickly learn to frame loose and plan on cropping. There's nothing worse than taking a group shot and realizing that you can't crop it to 8x10. On Wed, May 8, 2013

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

35mm and strangely enough 8x10 and larger formats were the impetus for the no cropping movement in photography, 35mm because quality really began to suffer, when cropping, due to it's limited real estate and really extreme magnification at viewable sizes. Large formats were usually printed as

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

Hear, hear! We couldn't afford to "waste" slides yet, when self processing with the aid of an enlarger, cropping was almost a given. Alan C -- From: "George Sinos" Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 2:27 PM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re:

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

I think the "no cropping" idea became popular when many photographers were shooting slide film. The same goes for a lot of the more restrictive "get it right in the camera" stuff. You didn't crop because you couldn't. So you got it right in the camera. gs George Sinos www.Ge

Re: OT Is The UK Government Trying To Kill Off Photographers

For those following this thread, some more info here: a 'myth-busting' document (PDF) here: More info: -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: IT'S HERE! Fifth PDML Photo Annual!

Great, many thanks to all the team. I already ordered mine (ROCKSTARS worked for me BTW). Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original - > De: Mark Roberts > Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > CC: > Enviado: Miércoles 8 de Mayo de 2013 17:30 > Asunto: IT'S HERE! Fifth PDML Photo Annual! > >T he

Re: What Blurb discount codes work? Post your experience

ROCKSTARS worked too Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original - > De: Mark Roberts > Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > CC: > Enviado: Miércoles 8 de Mayo de 2013 18:16 > Asunto: What Blurb discount codes work? Post your experience > > Apparently the LOVEYOUMOM code only works for books you

RE: Help with a browser problem

Bill, have a look at http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/46034-63-page-virus It might be the sort of add-on that is mentioned there. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Wednesday, 8 May 2013 5:40 PM T