Re: Annoyed by BuyDig -- big Boo!

2013-07-19 Thread DagT
Nice thing about having your own domain. I use a special email address for shops like amazon, key and BH. If the spam gets too annoying I just dump the old address and change to a new one in the shops I still want to use. Also, when you have several emails random spam trying to look like mail

Re: RACE WHEELS

2013-07-19 Thread Alan C
Some of the locals in Phalaborwa have found a relatively inexpensive way of upgrading their old mountain bikes to something about as futuristic as yours. They buy a no name carbon fibre frame for about R5000 , transfer all the other bits from the old bike then stick on a few transfers. The

Re: PESO ISO 10,000 bird

2013-07-19 Thread Bruce Walker
It's quite appropriate that a bird known for his superb night vision is captured by a camera renowned for the same. Beautiful animal, Larry. On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 3:36 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I was killing time waiting for my sister's plane to arrive, by taking photos of

Re: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Bruce Walker
A very pretty girl, Walt, with a pleasant expression. Nicely oof background. I'd darken her ear somewhat. A little rim light from behind would have been nice to separate her hair from the black background, esp. near her upper forehead, right. Perhaps that line is clearer in the colour original?

RE: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
You caught a wonderful expression there. Works really well in monochrome. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 1:00 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

RE: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
I'll oblige, anything to change the subject :-) http://photo.psgv.ca/chillin/ My wife took the photo with her K100D. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 1:13 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re:

Re: Boris PESO #32 - Communications

2013-07-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: Hi! Managed to capture this little funny scene... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/07/2013-32-communications.html It's a bit tight at the top but, other than that, well spotted. A very unusual scene. -- Cheers Brian

Re: PESO for the foot enthusiasts

2013-07-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com: One in a red shoe, one escaped ... http://flic.kr/p/fbCZ2z That apple has certainly earned its keep :-) Nice composition. I like it! -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: PESO: ladies' man

2013-07-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17463209size=lg He's certainly enjoying the attention - can't say I blame him... -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: PESO: Race Wheels

2013-07-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting David Mann dmann...@gmail.com: Not a serious photo, just thought the bike enthusiasts might like it. I've been keeping an eye out for some carbon aero race wheels for my triathlon bike and finally found a suitable set at a good price, from a trustworthy seller. So I can now look

Re: Annoyed by BuyDig -- big Boo!

2013-07-19 Thread Eric Weir
On Jul 18, 2013, at 3:53 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Never used BuyDig, but several years ago, when we were young and young people still used email, my husband had the foresight to set up a junk email account for us... We never give our personal email addresses out when

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Mark Roberts
Bill wrote: On 18/07/2013 8:51 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: And your point is? FSM knows I'm *so* not a fan of change for change's sake, but I also think it's bizarre to excuse a state of affairs as that's the way we've always done it. If people actually do prefer reply-to list, I'm

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius
Now that's a chill cat. :) On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 7:36 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bill wrote: On 18/07/2013 8:51 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: And your point is? FSM knows I'm *so* not a fan of change for change's sake, but I also think it's bizarre to excuse a state of

RE: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
Thank you Zos. We came home from our cruise to find him a full blown diabetic. After 3 months, many $ and insulin injections later, he is now almost recovered (cats are unique that way). But as a result he gets even more spoiled than before. That used to be my lounge chair on the balcony :-)

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bruce Walker
She did a great job, Gerrit. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 5:41 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: I'll oblige, anything to change the subject :-) http://photo.psgv.ca/chillin/ My wife took the photo with her K100D. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: PESO: Race Wheels

2013-07-19 Thread Bruce Walker
You need a kick-stand for it, Dave. ;-) Woah, that looks so fast standing still I'm surprised there isn't motion blur in the shot. On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 10:18 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Not a serious photo, just thought the bike enthusiasts might like it. I've been keeping an

Re: PESO for the foot enthusiasts

2013-07-19 Thread Bruce Walker
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 6:13 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com: One in a red shoe, one escaped ... http://flic.kr/p/fbCZ2z That apple has certainly earned its keep :-) I thought about putting it on eBay. ;-) Nice composition.

PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-19 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Apologies for the naff title - couldn't think of anything catchy. This is from our USA trip - taken in Santa Fe, which has to be one of the most photogenic cities I've ever been in. I really like the way many homes have decorations on their external walls. This faded ceramic

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius
This is my cat Miss Kitty... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3731137000741set=a.1858581428022.2094779.1345484924type=3theater Not taken with a pentax though. This was the last picture I took with my good old Panny FZ-35 before I sold it to a friend for a song. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bruce Walker
It was never really your lounger, Gerrit. You were merely allowed a term lease on it which has now expired. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 8:15 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you Zos. We came home from our cruise to find him a full blown diabetic. After 3 months, many $ and

RE: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
Good capture of the cat attitude of 'when are you going to spoil me some more' Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Zos Xavius Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 8:38 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS:

Cat lounger (was: [meta] Reply-to list)

2013-07-19 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013, Gerrit Visser wrote: We came home from our cruise to find him a full blown diabetic. After 3 months, many $ and insulin injections later, he is now almost recovered (cats are unique that way). But as a result he gets even more spoiled than before. That used to be my

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013, Mark Roberts wrote: Every email list I've ever been on has had reply-to-list as the default. Why would you participate in a mailing list and not want replies sent to the... list? Makes no sense. Interesting -- even before the various lists I've been started changing

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/19/2013 01:13, David Mann wrote: On Jul 19, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Can we get back to perverted jokes or derailing every serious conversation into absurdity or something? :) I think we need some cat photos to calm everyone down. Cheers, Dave MARK!

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Look how sharp the cat hairs are on the lounger, too! sweet photo ann On 7/19/2013 08:18, Bruce Walker wrote: It was never really your lounger, Gerrit. You were merely allowed a term lease on it which has now expired. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 8:15 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That cat has attitude! love it - ann On 7/19/2013 08:38, Zos Xavius wrote: This is my cat Miss Kitty... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3731137000741set=a.1858581428022.2094779.1345484924type=3theater Not taken with a pentax though. This was the last picture I took with my good

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Mark Roberts
Aahz Maruch wrote: On Fri, Jul 19, 2013, Mark Roberts wrote: Every email list I've ever been on has had reply-to-list as the default. Why would you participate in a mailing list and not want replies sent to the... list? Makes no sense. Interesting -- even before the various lists I've been

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Signing on to an email list and then replying to individuals as standard practice seems like walking onto a stage before an audience of 1000 people and then shutting off the microphone to the P.A. and making a

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Jack Davis
Some would be a bigger hit by so doing. Jack - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron

Re: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks, Gerrit. The expression kind of reminded me of the old Hollywood headshots from the 30's 40's, so I went with it. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 4:38 AM, Gerrit Visser wrote: You caught a wonderful expression there. Works really well in monochrome. Gerrit -Original Message- From:

Re: Available model photography

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Great tip-sheet, Larry. In my extremely limited experience of getting people to pose for me (though, I suppose the family portraiture I've been doing lately is somewhat applicable), I've found that simply reassuring people that it's not in my interest to take crappy photographs of them seems

Re: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks, Bruce. I'll see if I can burn that ear in a bit and maybe dodge the background some in Lightroom. I was so focused on getting rid of the shine on her skin (that was one of the last shots of the day, so it was pretty pronounced by then) that I didn't even notice. The line is clearer

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bill
On 18/07/2013 9:49 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Thu, Jul 18, 2013, Bill wrote: On 18/07/2013 8:51 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: And your point is? FSM knows I'm *so* not a fan of change for change's sake, but I also think it's bizarre to excuse a state of affairs as that's the way we've always done

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Very cute. My son's 130 pound Golden Retriever is almost 10 and slowed by the heat and age. It will be a sad day when he passes, and they'll need another dog. It will be hard to find one with as much personality and friendly disposition. Maybe another Golden, but not so big next time. This

OT: Thanks

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius
whoever is maintaining this list is doing a fine job. sorry i've been so poor lately (damn lba!). I need to donate. -A near starving artist -- 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

Re: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, I like the color better as the pot has some interesting color detail. I know you were sick on this trip, but you got some great images. Keep them coming. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 7:35 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Apologies for the naff

RE: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
That is an excellent alternative to the other spam. He has ind of a 'I need a full frame toy, not this thing' look. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 11:53 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: [meta]

Re: Oh great ...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Considering Flickr is under the Yahoo banner, I wonder if this isn't related to the problems with the Flickr API's that weren't working earlier. In any event, flickriver and the Flickr Uploadr seem to be working now, so maybe the Yahoo issue has straightened out, too. -- Walt On 7/19/2013

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 08:49:21PM -0700, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Thu, Jul 18, 2013, Bill wrote: On 18/07/2013 8:51 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: And your point is? FSM knows I'm *so* not a fan of change for change's sake, but I also think it's bizarre to excuse a state of affairs as that's the

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks again, Gerrit. The K-5's shake reduction must be a bit better than the K-x's. I was able to get reasonably sharp images with it as slow as 1/30 sec., but I had to brace or rest my elbows on a solid surface to do it. The K-5 just seems to keep on doing different impressive things. --

PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Here's a color shot of Amaya (the young lady from my last PESO). As a capture of the subject, I really like it. The background, though, I'm not sure of. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9322765514/ K-5, F50/1.7, ISO 100, 1/25 sec(!), f/5.6 (Didn't realize the shutter speed until I

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread John Sessoms
On 7/19/2013 12:48 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I already posted Birthday Girl Ashley's so I won't add more cat photos.. But we could always get back to - what was it now.., the Aperture simulator? ann

Re: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-19 Thread Don Guthrie
Brian I like them both but flipping back forth I think the BW is more dramatic which may be what a static subject needs. I'd keep them both and use as needed says Polonius pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 22:35:44 +1000 From: Brian

Re: Available model photography

2013-07-19 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Sun, Jul 07, 2013, Larry Colen wrote: I started out from the premise of Photo sessions for the shy, and here is what I wrote on the subject of making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. I would greatly appreciate feedback, suggestions and further ideas for future iterations

Re: Question about Tokina Zoom 28-210 vis a vis Pentax

2013-07-19 Thread John Sessoms
On 7/19/2013 12:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: the friend whose wedding I'm shooting ended up acquiring a Tokina 28-210 zoom which he intentds to give me... He knows nothing about such things , and is away from home now, but it is a bayonet mount and the rear element had a red dot on it. What I

Re: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks, Kenneth. I have quite a few color shots from the session. The expression in this one just seemed to lend itself to BW -- at least to my eye, anyway. I'll do a crop and see how it comes out without the flowers. For some reason, it just seemed necessary to have something there. But, I

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I already posted Birthday Girl Ashley's so I won't add more cat photos.. But we could always get back to - what was it now.., the Aperture simulator? ann On 7/19/2013 12:36, Gerrit Visser wrote: That is an excellent alternative to the other spam. He has ind of a 'I need a full frame toy,

RE: Oh great ...

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
Maybe it sent a very very private message instead of to a list? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 12:56 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Oh great ... Now Yahoo is being an ass! Having

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
aww ann On 7/19/2013 12:05, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jul 19, 2013, at 00:13 , David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 19, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Can we get back to perverted jokes or derailing every serious conversation into absurdity or

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm. Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.] -- Walt On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual

Re: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread kwaller
It seems to me that beautiful skin deserves a color image - tho I'm not one for B + W anyhow. I'd definitely eliminate the flora in the LRH corner. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Subject: PESO:

RE: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
I really like the colour view. On the BW ithe texture makes it look very grainy, not so on the colour one. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 8:36 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO -

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius
*gets popcorn* On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Amen! On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 18/07/2013 9:49 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Thu, Jul 18, 2013, Bill wrote: On 18/07/2013 8:51 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote:

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks, Zos. At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;) -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something

Re: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-19 Thread Bruce Walker
That's a terrific image, Brian. And much as I like the colour one, I think your bw is the better photo. Marvellous. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 8:35 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Apologies for the naff title - couldn't think of anything catchy. This is from our USA

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Jack Davis
Nicely composed, Walt. Jack - Original Message - From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 9:47 AM Subject: PESO: Amaya II Here's a color shot of Amaya (the young lady from my last PESO). As a capture of the subject, I

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 19, 2013, at 00:13 , David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 19, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Can we get back to perverted jokes or derailing every serious conversation into absurdity or something? :) I think we need some cat photos to calm everyone

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread John
Cool kitty. You ought to submit that one to The Online Photographer. On 7/19/2013 5:41 AM, Gerrit Visser wrote: I'll oblige, anything to change the subject :-) http://photo.psgv.ca/chillin/ My wife took the photo with her K100D. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: PESO: Favorite from Wednesday portrait session

2013-07-19 Thread John Sessoms
On 7/19/2013 12:59 AM, Walt wrote: Dealing with the horrid heat and humidity sucked pretty badly, but it wasn't without its rewards. This one is of the oldest child of the family, Amaya. She has really beautiful skin, and it's a shame I had to photograph her in the weather as it was, but I

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thanks, Jack. I really was ambivalent about the background, and couldn't decide whether it detracted from the image or not. So, that's reassuring. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:25 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Nicely composed, Walt. Jack - Original Message - From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com To:

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Darren Addy
296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/ On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Zos. At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;) -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy. Does it have the built-in retractable hood? -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: 296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/ On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bill
On 19/07/2013 10:12 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Very cute. My son's 130 pound Golden Retriever is almost 10 and slowed by the heat and age. It will be a sad day when he passes, and they'll need another dog. It will be hard to find one with as much personality and friendly disposition. Maybe

Re: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-19 Thread kwaller
Wow Brian a hard choice to pick from. The color version eeks out the B+W by a bit but both are nice. I like the simplicity antd the composition. I agree about Sante Fe but I think Taos beats it in that regard. Glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed hearing your reactions to your trip on your blog.

RE: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
A wonderful pose, playful. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Charles Robinson Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 12:05 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bill
On 18/07/2013 11:13 PM, David Mann wrote: On Jul 19, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Can we get back to perverted jokes or derailing every serious conversation into absurdity or something? :) I think we need some cat photos to calm everyone down. Cheers, Dave I

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, , WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice! A lot better than cat images, that's for certain! G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 3:07 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I don't have a cat or dog so to add to the peace tranquility of the group I offer this small geso

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bill, Thanks, I appreciate your insight and will forward on to my son Bill. His Golden really likes people and kids in particular. My daughter-in-law is a special ed teacher who had 'behavior disorders' classrooms until this year. She is probably better with the dog than he is, certainly better

RE: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
thank you, I will check that out. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 1:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

Question about Tokina Zoom 28-210 vis a vis Pentax

2013-07-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
the friend whose wedding I'm shooting ended up acquiring a Tokina 28-210 zoom which he intentds to give me... He knows nothing about such things , and is away from home now, but it is a bayonet mount and the rear element had a red dot on it. What I don't remember is if Pentax is the only

FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Darren Addy
I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE to pdml members. Firstly, I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to 3200 ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the

Re: Aarrrgggh! Minty

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius
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Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body,, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Don Guthrie
I don't have a cat or dog so to add to the peace tranquility of the group I offer this small geso They were mostly taken with K-01 including the two that look like a 70's acid trip. Peace out! Whoops did I forget a link? http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157634710613324/

Re: Aarrrgggh! Minty

2013-07-19 Thread Darren Addy
Language is a fluid thing. However, after checking the Urban Dictionary I can see why there might be a translation problem with our friends in the UK. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=minty On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:04 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Damn it people, when

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
that is a strong portrait, with a great pose and expression. I also like the way the colors of the flowers, the blouse and the lipstick harmonize. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 12:47 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a color shot

Re: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-19 Thread John Sessoms
The monochrome brings out the texture in the wall, but it doesn't do anything for the Pot. I wonder if selectively de-saturating the wall might be effective? Perhaps not quite all the way to monochrome. On 7/19/2013 8:35 AM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Apologies for the naff title -

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Darren Addy
It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate the larger optics housed there. http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy. Does

Re: PESO - Ceramic Pot on a Wall

2013-07-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The colors are quite subdued and very pleasing. I think the color version works better. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 8:35 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Apologies for the naff title - couldn't think of

Re: Question about Tokina Zoom 28-210 vis a vis Pentax

2013-07-19 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 01:36:55PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: On 7/19/2013 12:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: the friend whose wedding I'm shooting ended up acquiring a Tokina 28-210 zoom which he intentds to give me... He knows nothing about such things , and is away from home now, but it is a

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, ,, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Don Guthrie
Ha! Oh no Dan if I agree with better, half the group will hate me. Glad you liked. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:19:55 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS:

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread John Sessoms
Flogging a dead horse here. On 7/19/2013 10:58 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Fri, Jul 19, 2013, Mark Roberts wrote: Aahz Maruch wrote: On Fri, Jul 19, 2013, Mark Roberts wrote: Every email list I've ever been on has had reply-to-list as the default. Why would you participate in a mailing list

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Amen! On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 18/07/2013 9:49 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Thu, Jul 18, 2013, Bill wrote: On 18/07/2013 8:51 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: And your point is? FSM knows I'm *so* not a fan of change for change's sake, but I also

RE: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Gerrit Visser
She again has a wondeful look, very natural. Welcome to K5 land with slow shutter speed not losing you the shot :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 12:47 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO:

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, , WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
Link! On Jul 19, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I don't have a cat or dog so to add to the peace tranquility of the group I offer this small geso They were mostly taken with K-01 including the two that look like a 70's acid trip. Peace out!

Aarrrgggh! Minty

2013-07-19 Thread Larry Colen
Damn it people, when referring to a lens in good condition, the adjective is mint, technically mint condition, as in perfect condition, like a coin that has just left the mint, where coins are produced. If your lens is minty, then you should look for toothpaste smeared on it giving it that

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body,, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Don Guthrie
I don't have a cat or dog so to add to the peace tranquility of the group I offer this small geso They were mostly taken with K-01 including the two that look like a 70's acid trip. Peace out! pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 2 Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:05:05 -0500 From: Charles

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Tom C
From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com So go fuck yourself. No one here needs you. bill Hey, it's like I asked him before... if he was stupid or just pretending to be. Setting up a list with the default not being 'reply to list' is self-defeating. You'll notice how he often appears to

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
The ol' Good Cop-Bad Cop routine . . . As for whether or not it's ideally suited for portraiture, I really can't mount an argument against you. I guess what I like about it is the focal range (which seems near-ideal for portraiture) in combination with the sharpness. I have an A 28-135 that

Re: PESO: Amaya II

2013-07-19 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dan. That's the reason I dragged her by the ear over to those flowers when I saw them. -- Walt On 7/19/2013 2:22 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: that is a strong portrait, with a great pose and expression. I also like the way the colors of the flowers, the blouse and the lipstick

Re: Question about Tokina Zoom 28-210 vis a vis Pentax

2013-07-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
My 28-80 2.8 Tokina zoom is built like a tank and is better with film than with digital. The zooms that really seem to have gone up in quality (optical and build) are the Sigmas and Tamrons, IMO. Since the Tokina is a gift, that trumps paying for a Pentax, Tamron, or Sigma. :-) Jeffery On Jul

Re: PESO: Race Wheels

2013-07-19 Thread John Sessoms
On 7/18/2013 10:18 PM, David Mann wrote: Not a serious photo, just thought the bike enthusiasts might like it. I've been keeping an eye out for some carbon aero race wheels for my triathlon bike and finally found a suitable set at a good price, from a trustworthy seller. So I can now look

Re: Annoyed by BuyDig -- big Boo!

2013-07-19 Thread steve harley
on 2013-07-18 14:16 Larry Colen wrote On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 03:58:15PM -0400, Zos Xavius wrote: My e-mail has probably well over 30,000 messages in it at the moment. I feel your pain. :P my email archive has well over a million messages in it; it's not at all painful; i just ignore them

PESO 2013 - Houston Airport - GDG

2013-07-19 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Quick trip to NY. Three hour layover in Houston. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9320745793/lightbox http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9323529288/lightbox http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9323518082/lightbox Thanks for looking! Godfrey - godfreydigio...@me.com -- PDML

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Those photos do a pretty nice job of summarizing my feelings about the A35-105/3.5. It's a bit bigger lens but takes nice pictures...and it's an A series too! (no green button needed) Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:29 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: 296 images taken with

Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius
Its an amazing lens. My copy is pretty beat up, but I wouldn't part with it for anything. In fact I want to fix it up. I think even my awful takumar 70-210 is a better lens for portraits. in fact I think its kind of a sleeper. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com

just got FA 50mm f 1.4 back

2013-07-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Hello PDML: Well, I sent in my FA 50mm f1.4 my DA* 50-135mm f2.8 in to CRIS. The FA returned pretty quick--just got it an hour ago, and looks to be ok. Here are two quickie test shots. Metadata is above the photo. http://www.caguila.com/darreltest/index.html I'm getting a replacement

Re: OT: Thanks

2013-07-19 Thread Doug Brewer
On 7/19/13 11:09 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: whoever is maintaining this list is doing a fine job. sorry i've been so poor lately (damn lba!). I need to donate. -A near starving artist thank you -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: just got FA 50mm f 1.4 back

2013-07-19 Thread Darren Addy
Murphy's Law of parts departments: If you have the part in stock you will never need it again. It will sit on the shelf until the end of time. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hello PDML: Well, I sent in my FA 50mm f1.4 my DA* 50-135mm f2.8 in to

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013, Mark Roberts wrote: Aahz Maruch wrote: On Fri, Jul 19, 2013, Mark Roberts wrote: Every email list I've ever been on has had reply-to-list as the default. Why would you participate in a mailing list and not want replies sent to the... list? Makes no sense. Interesting --

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
A Troll - we haven't seen one for a while. Maybe we should have some fun with him. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:35 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com So go fuck yourself. No one here needs you. bill Hey, it's like I asked him before... if he was stupid or

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