Re: OT - New Lieca covering

2011-01-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Thanks for pointing this out to me... I don't own collector cameras, so if it is not useful - why get it? Though, if push came to shove you could eat it to survive :-) César Lynn Haven, FL On 1/1/11 4:59 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:

Re: OT - New Lieca covering

2011-01-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, I am still waiting on my first check... César Lynn Haven, FL On 1/1/11 6:00 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 5:59 PM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2010/12/special-edition-leica.html

PESO: A common sight on my daily commute.

2010-12-11 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I decided to take some time on the way home from work and take some photos. Unfortunately, the sun was not in a good position for the shot I wanted. This is the best I could do. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/display/23229099 The funny thing is that once I was finished taking my photos

Re: Photography, a personal hot issue...

2010-11-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
, at 1:51 AM, Cesar Matamoros II wrote: I have, unfortunately, been away from photography for a while. I always thought that my photography 'defined' who I was. I had time to look back at some of my photography, and I was surprised to see (with some humility) that the photos were very good. I

Re: Photography, a personal hot issue...

2010-11-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
, but enjoyed looking at the whole lot. Dave On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 1:51 AM, Cesar Matamoros II cesar_ab...@mindspring.com wrote: I have, unfortunately, been away from photography for a while. I always thought that my photography 'defined' who I was. I had time to look back at some of my photography

Re: Photography, a personal hot issue...

2010-11-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
waters, and textured palm tree trunk. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 12:51 AM, Cesar Matamoros II cesar_ab...@mindspring.com wrote: I have, unfortunately, been away from photography for a while. I always thought that my photography 'defined' who I was. I had time to look back at some

Re: Photography, a personal hot issue...

2010-11-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Be careful what you ask for... I am trying now to find balance between the demands on my time and that which I enjoy - photography. I feel fortunate that I have been able to contribute towards the PDML Annual. Though I may work on radar, now I work more in terms of intelligence - talk about

Re: Photography, a personal hot issue...

2010-11-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Look at my response to Dave Brooks. There is a story behind the photo. To be honest, this is one of my favorites too. César Panama City, Florida On 10/23/10 10:16 AM, Cotty wrote: I really like this: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/583584/display/5217469 -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: Photography, a personal hot issue...

2010-11-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I saw my cousin from London a few weeks ago. I recounted my trip (weekend) to Paris - I went to the Eiffel Tower and never went up; went to Notre Dame and never went in; went to the Louvre and never went in - and I totally enjoyed the trip. She promised to make my next trip memorable... :-)

Re: Photography, a personal hot issue...

2010-11-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
and such, that's nice work with the ever faithful starkist D and the 43. Have you skinned that baby yet? ;-) On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 1:51 AM, Cesar Matamoros II cesar_ab...@mindspring.com wrote: I have, unfortunately, been away from photography for a while. I always thought that my photography

Photography, a personal hot issue...

2010-10-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I have, unfortunately, been away from photography for a while. I always thought that my photography 'defined' who I was. I had time to look back at some of my photography, and I was surprised to see (with some humility) that the photos were very good. I always had people tell me how good my

Re: Film and cameras

2010-10-19 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I do own an MZ-S, my second most favorite camera - next to the LX :-) - the PZ1-P I have is the one that used to belong to Hugh Morton. I got it at Grandfather Mountain after his death... Talking about camera feel and such... Funny thing is that when the PZ1-P came out I ended up at a camera

Re: PDML visit to Brum

2010-07-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Bob, Don't worry - with the Leica hanging down who would even look at your gut? :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida Bob W wrote: Let me know in advance next time so I can suck my gut in... http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/BrumPDML2010/slides/_IGP3873.html I concur with Bob - a most enjoyable

Lurker comes out for a second...

2009-10-14 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Greetings PDML! Many here may not even remember me - I have been quiet for too long. My apologies. I have changed jobs - my old one is moving to Georgia eventually - but I was able to remain with the same company. I am now working at Eglin AFB. I have a business trip to Ft. Monmouth, NJ next

Re: Lurker comes out for a second...

2009-10-14 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
On Oct 14, 2009, at 9:51 PM, Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Greetings PDML! Many here may not even remember me - I have been quiet for too long. My apologies. I have changed jobs - my old one is moving to Georgia eventually - but I was able to remain with the same company. I am now working at Eglin

Re: Lurker comes out for a second...

2009-10-14 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
to head to the shore for some seaside shots. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II cesar_ab...@mindspring.com Subject: Lurker comes out for a second... Greetings PDML! Many here may not even remember me - I have been quiet for too

Re: Lurker comes out for a second...

2009-10-14 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
of his 'position', César Panama City, Florida Doug Brewer wrote: Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Greetings PDML! Many here may not even remember me - I have been quiet for too long. My apologies. I have changed jobs - my old one is moving to Georgia eventually - but I was able to remain

Re: Lurker comes out for a second...

2009-10-14 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
the archival list, but they do 'document' the moment... César Panama City, Florida Doug Brewer wrote: Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Yes Doug, you can. I always keep it close by and current though I must admit that I have not used it in three years! Did I ever mention to you that I actually made

Re: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Christian wrote: Doug Franklin wrote: David J Brooks wrote: My camera cost $700.00. It must be good then If he spent a couple of grand on pots and pans, he could take over someone's job as a world-class chef. Ya know... I heard this joke years ago and thought how appropriate.

Re: PESO - Alex Rides!

2009-05-12 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Christian wrote: frank theriault wrote: On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 6:20 PM, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: She's been bugging me for a real bike shirt and real bike shorts for a long time. I told her when she learned to ride a two wheeler we'd get her a set. :-) BTW, why

Re: PESO - Alex Rides!

2009-05-12 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
frank theriault wrote: On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: Wearing bike clothes is 1/2 the fun of riding a bike! You must get her proper equipment. ;-) I guess I am the odd one then. I ride with regular running shorts and in the winter time

Re: PESO - Alex Rides!

2009-05-12 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Scott Loveless wrote: On 5/12/09, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: She's been bugging me for a real bike shirt and real bike shorts for a long time. I told her when she learned to ride a two wheeler we'd get her a set. :-) Sucker. My kid caved for a kickstand. Er

Re: I reskinned my MX

2009-05-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Great job Derby. It is like one of my reskinned LXen. I should take a picture of how it looks now with its 'patina'. But for now I can point you to: http://cesar_abdul.home.mindspring.com/LX_skin.html for a trip back to 2002. Cesar Panama City, Florida Derby Chang wrote:

Re: I reskinned my MX

2009-05-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
It is good to see that I have not been forgotten. Just got back from a ride around the neighborhood on my Bianchi Pista. I really need to go out and shoot... Cesar Panama City, Florida frank theriault wrote: On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 6:30 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote:

Re: OT - film not quite dead

2009-04-14 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cotty, Now, now, easy my friend :-P I guess I do need to follow the list to make sure all of you behave... Personal 'stuff' has kept me from following the list and I really need to correct this at some point. Hoping to spend more time with the PDML family, César Panama City, Florida Cotty

Re: OT: sorta Way behind

2009-03-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Just make sure you don't do 'the handshake' in front of him... Brother César Bob Sullivan wrote: And they took the comfy chair with them... Brother Bob S. On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 6:29 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 3/25/09, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Tent City, USA

2009-03-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Marnie, You make me think when my father and I traveled to Honduras, Central America shortly after Hurricane Mitch hit. We came across a tent city in the southern portion of the country. I wonder if it is still in place. If it were not for Haiti, Honduras would be the poorest country in

Re: PESO: Love Pentax lenses for glare control.

2009-03-24 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, I must also, I also had a 1965 Mustang convertible in that color. César Panama City, Florida frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 12:01 AM, Cesar Matamoros II cesar_ab...@mindspring.com wrote: I attended a car/motorcycle show today. I took my *ist D along with a couple

Re: missed shots

2009-03-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cory, Thanks for this post. It brought a smile to my lips. I guess I luck out in that I often use manual focus lenses on my *ist D - the M 20mm and the A 15mm to get wide enough field of view, to name a couple. When I went shot my LX yesterday I did recall that 'how many exposures left'

Re: GESO: MX Resurrected

2009-03-21 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Derby, You made me pull out my LXen... My grey sea snake-skinned one needs repair - the shutter button is stuck, but I knew this already. Good thing I have more than one LX :-) I decided to take out my Cobra-skinned LX along with my blue-skinned LX out today along with my *ist D. I really

Re: GESO: MX Resurrected

2009-03-21 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Bob, It is true. I have had numerous women ask about my re-skinned LX, even in NYC. If I remember correctly, during a San Antonio PDML get-together Eleanor even warmed up to it :-) César Panama City, Florida Bob Sullivan wrote: Derby, You're just re-skinning that camera 'cause you heard

Re: GESO: MX Resurrected

2009-03-21 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Bill, Don't let Norm catch wind of this... Hmmm, so I don't have to carry around my reskinned LXen ;-) César Panama City, Florida William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: GESO: MX Resurrected Derby, You're just re-skinning that camera 'cause you

Re: pod leg Q

2009-03-21 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cory, What is it about this model monopod? I have one of these too. It was found while cleaning out a warehouse and people involved that I could put it to the best use. This was after I had purchased a 618B. I have not looked, but you should be able to go to a dealer and get a replacement

PESO: Love Pentax lenses for glare control.

2009-03-21 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I attended a car/motorcycle show today. I took my *ist D along with a couple of LX and my 67. I did not shoot the 67. Due to the bright sunshine I decided to use my Sekonic L-358 (in incident mode) because I could readily switch the reading between two ISO settings. I admit to being lazy,

Re: Paparazzi or street shooter?

2009-03-20 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Thank you for the link. I finally had some time to look at it. The one thing I found interesting was the fact that it was just street scenes. Not all photography has to be of some big event or some monumental scene or moment. These types of shots provides information to the present time as

Re: New gear, but now I have a decision to make...

2009-03-20 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Doug, I feel your pain - to some extent. Whenever I took photos at a running/triathlon race I was always wary of the buffer on the Pentax camera in use. Fortunately, this not often the case when I shoot. I am currently trying to shoot in RAW and this is something that I have to keep in mind

Re: New gear, but now I have a decision to make...

2009-03-20 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Joseph, Relax. This car show does not have any models attending :-( I do recall one car show where they had one 'floating' model in all my years of attending shows. César Panama City, Florida Joseph McAllister wrote: On Mar 20, 2009, at 19:46 , Cesar Matamoros II wrote: I am thinking

Re: light meters

2009-02-26 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Christian wrote: William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer Subject: Re: light meters Christian wrote: Minolta Flash Meter III. It needs a battery but can be had on the used market relatively inexpensively. I have one of these as well. No complaints with it

Re: light meters

2009-02-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Larry Colen wrote: On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 03:30:57PM -0800, Nick David Wright wrote: # # I think that I'd like to purchase a hand-held meter sometime in the near future. But I'm not really sure which one I'd like to go with. Just looking to meter ambient light. I'd like something small and

PESO: My time in Australia

2009-02-06 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I was reviewing some of my photos from my month-long stay in Australia in 2006. I posted this http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/583584/display/15931854 It is a quirky look at my stay there. It is one of the things that has stuck in my mind from my stay there. César Panama City,

OT: Arbitrary ruminations and possibly too long.

2009-01-01 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Greetings to the list, First, I must apologize to the list for being quiet for so long. But then again my silence may not be not be a bad thing :-) I have had too much going on personally that I have had to sacrifice my time 'on the list'. And though it may be a celebratory time this post

Re: 50

2008-12-29 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: 50 There was a special Pentax LX PUG once. And I got my head totally and completely crapped on for that bright idea. William Robb I do recall that gallery. It was in honor of Pentax no longer making the

Re: Today is Cesar's birthday

2008-12-10 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Scott! And everyone else who chimed in - thank you. It is so nice to be remembered. And fret not, no birthday suit photos ;-P Sorry for the continuing lurkiness - too much happening at the moment... César Panama City, Florida Scott Loveless wrote: Happy birthday, Cesar! (Please, keep

Re: Who was the first PDML'er you met in person?

2008-12-10 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hmmm, That would have to be Tom VanVeen. I will have to think a bit about the year. This was before he chose photography as a profession. We met in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the years I have met PDMLers in various locations. Senility prevents me from recalling all

Re: Who was the first PDML'er you met in person?

2008-12-10 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
For a while I was called the roving ambassador. I will have to spend some time to recall all the people. GFMtn adds to the confusion. I do recall meeting PDMLers in, among other places: San Antonio, Texas Salt Lake City, Utah Houston, Texas I may have caused all the San Antonio PDMLers to

Re: Mama's taking Kodachrome away

2008-09-28 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 9:25 PM, Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess it was inevitable. It is still sad to accept it. I started in photography, formally, in 1983. Beginning with my first 35mm camera I devoured all things photSographic. At a time I

Re: Mama's taking Kodachrome away

2008-09-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I guess it was inevitable. It is still sad to accept it. I started in photography, formally, in 1983. Beginning with my first 35mm camera I devoured all things photographic. At a time I shot both print and slide film. The slide film was for me, the print film to show friends and family. I

PESO: Reminiscing

2008-06-14 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I know that I have been quiet from this list for quite a while. There are many reasons that have kept me from my PDML family. Those that know me can see that... Anyhow, I was sitting here, recalling some of my travels - I have not made a trip in quite a while - and this brought me back to

Re: Australia Trip -- New Lens

2008-03-23 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I am way behind on the list - thus the tardy reply... I spent a month in Australia in 2006. I found myself using my widest lens for capturing the immensity of the place. The other lens was my 77 for portraiture and available light. I only got to visit Adelaide, Cairns, and the Outback

Re: Australia Trip -- New Lens

2008-03-23 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Scott Loveless wrote: jim wrote: You currently have northern hemisphere lenses. You will need to sell them and buy southern hemisphere ones. The difference is due to the magnetic fields affect on the light rays coming into the lens. All lens elements are ground different to take this

Re: Australia Trip -- New Lens

2008-03-23 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 8:13 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good ol' Cesar. Packs not only for his worst case scenario but everyone else's too. Because of Cesar I lost my digital virginity. It was a dark and stormy night (actually, it ~was~

Re: Your Great Photographic Moments?

2008-02-12 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hi Christine, This has been a very nice thread - I am glad you brought it up. I first gave it no thought since I have been such the lurker lately. But as I read the replies I began to think of my experiences, photographically. There are three moments that come to mind - bear with me. Two

Re: wishlist: 4 lenses for your Pentax

2008-02-12 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I always carry: 31 Limited 77 Limited I do have the 43 Limited, but have not really used it much. I like wide angle so I usually carry M 20mm/4 40mm pancake - for small photographic package But at times I carry a 50/1.2 for available light - which I have not done in quite a while. So the

Re: Big Freakin Lens

2008-02-07 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Scott Loveless wrote: Steve Desjardins wrote: For those of you looking to justify a larger camera bag: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp César! Scott - you rang? Are you considering buying one and are looking for a Sherpa? Or perchance you want to

Re: New member with old (I'm sure) question

2008-01-10 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Rick Denney Subject: Re: New member with old (I'm sure) question G. Rick who has a 45 for the Pentacon Six mount and finds the 55 for 6x7 not wide enough Denney Sorry, I shouldn't mock you right off the get go. The

Re: A suggestion

2007-12-11 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: A suggestion Whilst pondering the thought that, today, I have spent the last 30 years of my life in the same job I had a thought. Not of suicide but a constructive one. How about making one of those

Re: PESO - On a day off

2007-12-10 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
to see others from the same series to give it some context--I would not have known there was a boat involved without reading your post. No fair that you stay in good shape by doing nothing, BTW. Rick --- Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I know, it has been a long

Re: Mouldering film camera survey

2007-12-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
William Robb wrote: Here is a sad survery. How many Pentax film cameras do you have that you are rarely, if ever, using? List by model and number if you like. Reply in confidence to warobb at accesscomm.ca I'll tally them up and post numbers, but not names when I have something.

Re: Cameras you wish you still had

2007-12-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cotty wrote: On 05/12/07, graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: Thought it was time to reminisce again. A: What cameras have you owned that you wish you had never gotten rid of? B: And, just for fun, what cameras have you lusted for but never had? A: The only camera I have

Re: Young Cesar

2007-12-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
frank theriault wrote: Happy Birthday, buddy! cheers, frank Frank, and all those on the list who responded, Thanks! It was rather a nondescript day. I had surgery on my right eye. All is well. I spent the day with my parents. Personally, things are in a bit of turmoil - thus my

PESO - On a day off

2007-12-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Yes, I know, it has been a long time since my last real post. I decided to get out of the house and take some photographic gear with me. It has always been a good feeling to go out with camera in hand and see what the world has to offer. It almost always works to get my mind off things.

Re: A PDML jubilant?

2007-11-11 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: AlunFoto Subject: A PDML jubilant? IIRC, William Robb is turning 50 one of these days. I'll risk trusting my memory: Happy birthday, Wheatfield. :-) Thanks Jostein. Today is the sad day. Bill Congratulations Bill,

Re: Camera Leather

2007-09-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Scott Loveless wrote: Cotty wrote: On topic for a change! Interesting site - have a look: http://www.cameraleather.com/ Ugh. I really like their stuff. And so does Cesar, apparently. Since getting the 645 I thought it would look rather dashing in some new clothes, like the

Re: Camera Leather

2007-09-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hmm, it has been a while since I have visited the site. I have put much on hold while being up north. I probably should fill in him... Once I put the cobra on an LX I found that I enjoyed the 'feel' of the camera much more. Especially as I would step in and out of air conditioned places. It

OT: Headed back home.

2007-09-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Good day to one and all. Well, the day is finally upon me. I currently find myself at my house in Florida. It appears that my stint up north is over - woohoo! I will be starting my new job on the 8th. I will be working 'temporarily' for a couple of weeks until I 'decide' that I truly want

My view once again.

2007-09-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
As I stated in my previous post, I am back home. This should be for quite a while. After sending my last message I went out to my back porch - it is nice and cool out. This is my view: http://groups.msn.com/myrugbypictures/backyard.msnw?action=ShowPhotoPhotoID=79 http://tinyurl.com/37qwm7

Re: My view once again.

2007-09-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 9/30/2007 6:45:40 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I stated in my previous post, I am back home. This should be for quite a while. After sending my last message I went out to my back porch - it is nice and cool out.

Re: Viewfinder Free Zone

2007-09-06 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Taking a week away from work so I am back home and actually catching up on my email... Entering this thread very late, but I was trying to think of some of my off the hip shots. Finally I thought about this one -

Re: Viewfinder Free Zone

2007-09-06 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Bob, I have to get back to Florida for good before we can even set a date :-( If we had our way we would be there already... Cesar Panama City, Florida Bob Sullivan wrote: Well that's pretty nice! When you gonna make that girl your wife? Regards, Bob S. On 9/6/07, Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL

The reason for my silence - this time...

2007-04-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Greetings fellow Pentaxians, A few of you are already aware of my news. I proposed to my girlfriend in February and she said yes! Look at: http://groups.msn.com/CesarsPhotography/Teresa.msnw for a couple of shots of us, our favorite pastime, and a poor peek at the ring. All shots taken with

Re: The reason for my silence - this time...

2007-04-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
realize you're not sane?) :-) Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Greetings fellow Pentaxians, A few of you are already aware of my news. I proposed to my girlfriend in February and she said yes! Look at: http://groups.msn.com/CesarsPhotography/Teresa.msnw for a couple of shots of us, our favorite

Re: The reason for my silence - this time...

2007-04-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Mark Roberts wrote: Is she into snakeskin? Just wondering... Good question. I don't think she has seen the snaked LXen. I have to break it to her slowly, much like I did to Eleanor at the San Antonio PDML get-together. I think she will appreciate it, you know chicks dig the reskinned

Re: The reason for my silence - this time...

2007-04-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Mark Roberts wrote: Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Greetings fellow Pentaxians, A few of you are already aware of my news. I proposed to my girlfriend in February and she said yes! Congratulations! Do you think you'll be able to find a photographer for the wedding? You know I

Re: The reason for my silence - this time...

2007-04-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II Subject: The reason for my silence - this time... I proposed to my girlfriend in February and she said yes! Please expresss my condolences to Teresa. William Robb You and I will have to talk

From out of the shadows... possible PDML meetings?

2006-09-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Greetings from sunny Florida! There has been quite a bit going on in my life, thus my silence on the list. I have tried to keep up, but mostly I have been deleting speculative threads :-) My position here is ending on Saturday. I will be based out of Baltimore (DCPDML and NYPDML possible)

Re: Mini PDML LONDON

2006-09-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I would love to be there to finally meet Godfrey, but I shall be in Australia ;-P César Panama City, Florida Cotty wrote: Just a heads up - looks like a mini PDML get together in London (UK) on Sunday October 15th. Time: TBA Location: TBA Occasion: Godfrey's UK Tour Names here please

Re: Mini PDML LONDON

2006-09-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Godfrey, Make the effort, I had a wonderful time meeting John. César Panama City, Florida John Forbes wrote: My trip is later than yours. I'll be there from 12-17 October. If you're around London between 8 and 11 Oct we could aim for a miniscule PDML beer evening one night. Or whisky.

Re: Pentax sighting

2006-05-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
mike wilson wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: Filming at a 2000 year old murder mystery today in deepest Gloucestershire, UK (pronounced 'Glos'tur'shur'). Gravel extraction workings unearthed tell-tale discolouration of the ground and the archaeologists were called in. A Roman burial

Re: GFM - how might I just drop by?

2006-05-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I do believe that Cory will do his best at becoming PDML Central. I will have to look, but I am sure that I do have a blimp at hand. No offense to Cory, but he will have huge shoes to fill... I cannot believe that it is just around the corner, César Panama City, Florida graywolf wrote: Will

Re: GFM - how might I just drop by?

2006-05-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/16/2006 8:04:48 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Will any of that be there with out Bill Owens PDML Central? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: GFM and food

2006-05-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/16/2006 9:01:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: cheers, frank ps: Norm, don't forget to bring extra smokes = Shame, shame. Marnie aka Doe ;-) Cough, cough, puff, puff, hack, cough. Shall I bring some wine?

Re: GFM and food

2006-05-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II Subject: Re: GFM and food Shall I bring some wine? César, I am surprised at you, asking such a question. William Robb Bill, I just wanted to make sure you had not gone soft on me :-) César Panama City, Florida

Re: Another one bites the dust.

2006-05-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
William, It seems like you are doing what you want to do. This is the way to go for you. So will you be a man of leisure at GFMtn? All the best, César Panama City, Florida William Robb wrote: As most of you know, the life of a photofinisher has changed dramatically over the past couple

Re: Another one bites the dust.

2006-05-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
David J Brooks wrote: Quoting William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] I should have been more clear. I handed my resignation to my store manager last Monday. Blind sided them, really, as it was out of the blue as far as they were concerned. I feel kinda guilty actually, just before summer and their

Re: a camera only Cesar could love

2006-04-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Collin, It surprises me, since you have met me, that you would think that. Looking at that camera its 'camouflage' covering is lacking in style. I hope my 'skinned' cameras are more stylish than this :-) Computer power problems have kept me off the list, Cesar Panama City, Florida

RE: OT: A Leica for Cesar

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, I cannot say that the red is the right choice for that camera, especially as it clashes with the red Leica dot. Though, I am sure that the feel of the camera is enhanced. I must admit that I have only handled a Leica once. If anyone wants to lend me one for a while :-) Different

Re: OT: A Leica for Cesar

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Shel, Some interesting cameras... The purple on the camera is nice, even the strap is okay by me, but that cold 'leatherette' just does not do it for me :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida [Original Message] From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/5/2004 5:59:48

Re: OT: A Leica for Cesar

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
[Original Message] From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/5/2004 5:59:51 PM On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 23:49:00 +, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/11/04, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?

Re: Rare, LX Gold on Ebay

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hmmm, Apparently this is one of the missives that never got to me or is on another fragment of my emails - you don't want ot know how I did it... Remember, my LXen are not garish. They are classy even in their new skins :-) Peter - I am sure you are capable on picking on more than one person

Re: Rare, LX Gold on Ebay

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Now, now, don't make me have to come up there :-) Realizing I have more vacation time than days left in the year :-( Cesar Panama City, Florida [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/8/2004 1:57:25 AM One flame war at a time I always say, or usually say,

I really am still here...

2004-11-01 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
My apologies first off to all those queries I have not answered. Things have been to hectic of late. I really do owe myself some time away from everything. I am going to wade through the plethora of messages that sit in my mailbox. You will be getting some really late responses - I will try to

Back home, after Ivan.

2004-09-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Well, Ivan has come and gone for me. I spent it at the folks. We lost power about 12:20 a.m. They are still without power. Lost no shingles and only one piece of siding. All is well - just a lot of limbs to clean up and the neighbor's fence went down. My house - all is great! No shingles

Just another week in Florida...

2004-09-13 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Well, we shall see just where Ivan will head to starting tomorrow. I have been contacted by a few people on the list. Some were curious as to how close I am to the water... The Gulf of Mexico is about 10 miles from me. The bay, about a quarter-mile. The water shown in the photo linked to below

RE: Mediocre lenses

2004-09-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Shel, Perchance I buck the trend. I tend to shoot at the lowest ISO I can and normally my camera bag contains: 77/1.8 31/1.8 24/2 50/1.2 20/4this is the latest addition to get a wider fov on the *ist D... Wondering how many available light shots I

RE: Dslr's and Onsite selling :bit long

2004-09-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
David, I have thought along the same lines as you. I onced helped a photographer shoot a kids baseball tourney. Not the most financially rewarding to say the least. I did a couple of rugby tournaments a few years back too. I have taken shots at a rodeo a couple of times for fun and have people

RE: pdmler on tv

2004-09-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-Original Message- From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 11:09 AM Cesar Matamoros II wrote on 9/7/2004, 10:07 PM: Great Tom! But, where was my invitation? I thought we were tight! :-) http://www.romanphotography.com/office/ Don't

RE: Cesar hurricane Frances

2004-09-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I have been to Ohio. I had nothing against it :-) Always try to include pleasure with business, Cesar Panama City, Florida P.S. Met Collin B. there. -Original Message- From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 6:19 AM Ohio is a good bit

RE: pdmler on tv

2004-09-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Lon, Mostly wine here, but I am sure I can drum up a beer or two :') Mi casa es su casa, Cesar Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 4:55 PM Geeze, folks, I don't know what I clicked on, but I got

RE: PESO: what is this fruit? How do I get such decent photos on the *ist D?

2004-09-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I had one thought in particular, and it was reaffirmed when I showed the shot to both my parents. Avocado... Just our thoughts, Cesar -Original Message- From: Stuart [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 5:10 AM I have never tried a close up picture of fruit

RE: Lost Rivers (Re: PAW: Wing Mirror)

2004-09-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-Original Message- From: billy abbott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 5:22 PM On Thu, 9 Sep 2004, Keith Whaley wrote: Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Billy Abbott wrote on 09.09.04 16:57: http://www.cowfish.org.uk/paw/mirror.html Taken this weekend when I

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