RE: Big news!!

2012-03-27 Thread John Coyle
Hey, Tanja , that's great news! All the hard work pays off in te end, I guess. Regards John -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tanya Love Sent: Tuesday, 27 March 2012 9:22 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Big news!! Hey guys and ga

RE: PESO Heaven's 'Bone

2012-03-17 Thread John Coyle
That's one hell of a shot, Bruce! Beautiful tones and captured the musician's intense concentration as well. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Saturday, 17 March 20

RE: 4x% Kodachromes from WWII

2012-03-13 Thread John Coyle
to 1/1000th, although I never had a camera with that facility until I got a Rolleicord, where you could use the 'V' setting to fire the flash at any speed - basically because the shutter was a between-lens type. Open to correction on some of the technicalities, it's been a long tim

RE: Anybody still shooting film?

2012-03-12 Thread John Coyle
ection, an SV and an MZ-S. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of JC O'Connell Sent: Sunday, 11 March 2012 1:45 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Anybody still shooting film? I

RE: OT: Something hard to do with a digital camera

2012-02-28 Thread John Coyle
Hated it - what was the point? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Wednesday, 29 February 2012 2:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Something hard to do with a

RE: GESO - Bologna, three in one

2012-02-03 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Frank. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, 4 February 2012 10:51 AM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: RE: GESO - Bologna, three in o

RE: GESO - Bologna, three in one

2012-02-03 Thread John Coyle
Bob, I've never quite understood the objections to Flash on web sites - surely it's just another tool? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Saturday, 4 February 2012

RE: GESO - Bologna, three in one

2012-02-03 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Stan. I was really intending only to take a general scene, and with the 16-45 it would have been difficult to take closer shots without intruding on the action too much. Finding the three contained images seemed to be a bonus! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message

RE: GESO - Bologna, three in one

2012-02-03 Thread John Coyle
frame for as long as you like, It's not as good as J-Album, definitely. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Sent: Saturday, 4 February 2012 1:10 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Su

GESO - Bologna, three in one

2012-02-02 Thread John Coyle
Sharpness) Comments welcome. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

RE: Venice 2011

2012-02-02 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Darren - and I thought of offering you my *ist-D, but there are a couple of things it won't do any more - none critical, of course. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy

RE: Venice 2011

2012-02-01 Thread John Coyle
Enjoyed your gallery of Venice, Stan - recognized a couple of places, I think. Looks as if you went to Burano as well. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin Sent: Tuesday, 31 January

RE: PESO: Panache

2012-02-01 Thread John Coyle
Very definitely, Walt - that's a really nice shot. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Gilbert Sent: Thursday, 2 February 2012 1:11 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Panach

RE: Venice 2011

2012-02-01 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Frank! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, 31 January 2012 8:02 AM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: RE: Venice 2011 Stunning sho

RE: Venice 2011

2012-01-29 Thread John Coyle
No, I don't use LR, much prefer Elements as a one-stop shop. I did do colour noise reduction with detail retention, but it did not make a lot of difference to my eye. More effective seemed to be "Noise/Despeckle" with "Enhance/Adjust Sharpness" to follow. John

RE: Back to Verona

2012-01-29 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Rick. Did you get to Verona on your trip? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Sent: Monday, 30 January 2012 12:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Back to Verona I

RE: Back to Verona

2012-01-28 Thread John Coyle
Thanks, Bob and Frank John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Sunday, 29 January 2012 12:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Back to Verona John, Quality suffers in this

RE: Subject: Venice 2011

2012-01-28 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Don - I've only just begun! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Don Guthrie Sent: Sunday, 29 January 2012 2:44 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: re:Subject: Venice 2011 Great start ke

RE: Back to Verona

2012-01-28 Thread John Coyle
Thanks, Brian and Christine. For the full size version, go to http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~jco...@iinet.net.au/PiazzaSanMarco_lge.jpg where you will see how noisy it is! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net

RE: Venice 2011

2012-01-27 Thread John Coyle
Hi Rick - now you'll see the flaws! http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~jco...@iinet.net.au/PiazzaSanMarco_lge.jpg Warning -it is over 5MB in size. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer

Back to Verona

2012-01-27 Thread John Coyle
ments, plaudits and brickbats equally welcome. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

RE: Venice 2011

2012-01-27 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Dan - it was weird to see the square so empty. Normally it's too crowded to take a decent image of it. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Saturday, 28 January

RE: Venice 2011

2012-01-27 Thread John Coyle
Thanks, Paul. I did have doubts about pushing the ASA so high, but is seems to have worked well enough. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, 28 January 2012 12:19 PM

Venice 2011

2012-01-27 Thread John Coyle
1/15 @ f4 Comments, plaudits and brickbats equally welcome. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

RE: Peso: Olde Tyme

2012-01-26 Thread John Coyle
wrath down on my head! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia (PS - I also still shoot film regularly, so that makes me a card-carrying Luddite) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Don Guthrie Sent: Friday, 27 January 2012 3:43 AM To:

RE: How would you answer THIS question?

2012-01-25 Thread John Coyle
Probably - it's either a good photo or it's not. Choice of the medium is up to the taker, and that will be decided by a large number of factors, including suitability for purpose amongst others. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun..

RE: New Pentax EVIL rumor, with specs

2012-01-25 Thread John Coyle
Dario had one when we met in Ravenna. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2012 11:40 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New Pentax EVIL rumor, with

RE: OT - kinda - back from the exam.. blurry but unbowed

2012-01-19 Thread John Coyle
Sorry Frank - states are responsible for running the health system in Australia, and we in Queensland have had a Labor government for two decades - they would rather spend $450,000,000+ on a failed payroll system (yes, 450 million) than put it where it really counts. John Coyle Brisbane

RE: OT - kinda - back from the exam.. blurry but unbowed

2012-01-18 Thread John Coyle
ur "caring " Labor government... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 5:06 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: OT - kinda - back from

RE: PESO: The Stone

2012-01-17 Thread John Coyle
Congratulations Dave. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Tuesday, 17 January 2012 6:11 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: The Stone Time for some good news from me, for

RE: PESO - Arrivederci Venezia e Padova!

2012-01-14 Thread John Coyle
e been used for most of the >interiors - I found the same thing, only used any of my other lenses a few times each. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Sent: Saturday, 14 January 201

RE: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread John Coyle
I'm not even going to try to say how good I think this is - just superb, Dag. Like Charles, it's staying up as long as Dag doesn't take it down! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Be

RE: PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-11 Thread John Coyle
Nice one Dan - saw that several times in Italy! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Wednesday, 11 January 2012 4:41 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: UNparallel

RE: OT: cool art installation in Queensland

2012-01-03 Thread John Coyle
even when there is no major exhibition on. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Wednesday, 4 January 2012 10:00 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: cool art installati

RE: Happy New Year and stuff

2012-01-01 Thread John Coyle
Done John Coyle Brisbane, Australia > On Jan 1, 2012, at 10:56 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > >> Hi, kids, I hope your New Year's Day is hopping. >> >> I am on my way out the door for a week in my MFA Winter Residency, and I got >> notice that the hosting bi

RE: PESO Louise

2011-12-13 Thread John Coyle
Nice pic, Bruce - and you're not alone! I find taking good portraits of close family members really hard: maybe it's because we don't really look at them with the same dispassionate eye we do with a less intimate subject? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Me

RE: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-13 Thread John Coyle
I think it was worth it Tom - really nice image, different too with the moon setting. We had too much cloud in Brisbane to make it worth staying up for... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tom C

RE: PESO - Venice

2011-12-13 Thread John Coyle
Nice shot Rick - but you beat me to it! Still haven't had time to sort through my shots of Italy, including Venice:-( John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Sent: Monday, 12 December

RE: OT PESO - Leap

2011-12-13 Thread John Coyle
That's a damn good photo Dave. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Savage Sent: Tuesday, 13 December 2011 2:34 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT PESO - Leap G'day all,

RE: PDMLers on Facebook - do me a favor?

2011-12-13 Thread John Coyle
Done - I'd 'like' it even if you weren't on the PDML, it's a really good shot! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: Tuesday, 13 December 2011 11:25 AM To:

RE: Peso: Wanted

2011-12-09 Thread John Coyle
Close John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Saturday, 10 December 2011 8:50 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso: Wanted Here's a shot, no PP except for resizing.

RE: PESO: The Fog of Morning

2011-12-06 Thread John Coyle
Nice shot, Darren - but so cold! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy Sent: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 2:37 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: The Fog of Morning We'v

RE: K-5 is shipped off to CRIS

2011-12-05 Thread John Coyle
ameras, but on the other hand I've never used them to the same extent as you do - I'm still only on 11300 exposures on the *ist-D. Occasionally, I will take a lot of pictures in a comparatively short space of time, e.g. when on holiday, and so far Pentax gear has not failed me. Ma

RE: peso - rainy day

2011-12-04 Thread John Coyle
edge of the drain-pipe and also cutting out most of the ceiling, as in the first suggestion. This crop leaves the man walking into the frame, which is generally considered more dynamic, I think. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Saturday, December 03, 2011 6:51 PM, "Sasha Sobol&qu

OT: Back from Italy

2011-11-30 Thread John Coyle
Canon T1 and an Olympus OM - one of each. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Unsubscribing for a month

2011-10-27 Thread John Coyle
While on holiday - be good while I'm away... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

RE: PDML meet in Italy ?

2011-10-27 Thread John Coyle
girls I'm travelling with to agree!) I'll send contact details off-list. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: Thursday, 27 October 2011 11:41 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail L

RE: PDML meet in Italy ?

2011-10-27 Thread John Coyle
Thanks for that info, Stan, I'd have to confess I had not yet sorted out how to get to Torcelo and Murano! The idea of going came as a result of an article in our Weekend Australian newspaper two weeks ago, when the rest of our plans have been in place for some while. Regards John

RE: Spectral Photography?

2011-10-26 Thread John Coyle
Could this be where you creased the film a bit in loading the spool: I've seen that a couple of times when the film stuck and I forced it on a bit? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- > > On 10/23/2011 10:38 PM, Mark C wrote: >> Submitted for your pe

RE: PDML meet in Italy ?

2011-10-22 Thread John Coyle
take us away from Ravenna. Regards John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: Friday, 21 October 2011 8:24 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PDML meet in Italy ? Hi John, I

PDML meet in Italy ?

2011-10-21 Thread John Coyle
l be driving between Venice and Rome, where we will be from 16/11 until 26/11. In the gap between Venice and Rome, we're thinking Ravenna - Forli - Bologna - Firenze. Any takers? If we can arrange a meet up, I'll email my mobile number so that rendezvous can be arranged!

RE: PESO: Two 'Lips

2011-10-21 Thread John Coyle
Nice - but you also need to apologise for the title pun:-) John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Friday, 21 October 2011 8:48 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Two

RE: PESO 2011 - Meteor - GDG

2011-10-21 Thread John Coyle
Wikipedia says - "entered active service 27 July 1944 with 616 Squadron of the Royal Air Force". They were fast enough to catch and shoot down V1's, but, from memory, they were a little slower than the Me262. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message-

RE: Clear Packing Tape on LCD

2011-10-06 Thread John Coyle
I'll try it on my *ist-D. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Friday, 7 October 2011 6:16 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Clear Packing Tape on LCD From: Bipin Gupta

RE: PESO: Mystery

2011-10-02 Thread John Coyle
Cargo door on a C130? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Monday, 3 October 2011 3:31 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Mystery What is this? http://www.multi.net.nz

RE: PAW90 - Drops

2011-10-01 Thread John Coyle
You've done it again Dag - something good out of nothing! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of DagT Sent: Monday, 26 September 2011 8:03 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PAW90 - Drops

RE: PESO - Healing Vibrations

2011-09-18 Thread John Coyle
journals, mentioned that some readers are asking for larger font sizes, even up to 12-pt. for body text. Don't think I'll go quite that far, though. This list really is the most multi-talented - and a great source of information! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Di

RE: PESO - Healing Vibrations

2011-09-14 Thread John Coyle
Interesting discussion: a journal I edit has just been criticised for using a sans-serif font (Arial 10-point) as body text. My reaction was that it's a modern-looking, clean and easy-to-read font . Any comments? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml

RE: OT: real photo postcard from pre WWI

2011-09-08 Thread John Coyle
West Africa. Fortunately, the local St. Helena Island in Moreton Bay (off Brisbane) has no residents other than museum staff and thus very little mail, so causes no confusion in sorting offices. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml

RE: PESO - Fishy Falls

2011-08-28 Thread John Coyle
Great picture Rick - I've never seen a similar shot. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Sent: Monday, 29 August 2011 11:03 AM To: Pentax List Subject: PESO - Fishy Falls We took a

RE: Irene

2011-08-28 Thread John Coyle
She was definitely #7, and there is a photo of her at GFM in 2003 with Tom: not sure who posted them. A very attractive young woman. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Monday

RE: PESO: Cicada Smile

2011-08-27 Thread John Coyle
When I lived on St. Helena (in the South Atlantic, not the USA) I once watched a large green wasp mesmerising a cockroach by circling around it at a distance of a few inches, then diving in and stinging it, presumably at least stunning if not killing, Sounds like similar behaviour. John Coyle

RE: PESO - Bad Hair Day

2011-08-23 Thread John Coyle
Good to hear from you again, Marnie! The photo looks like the root system of a palm, or similar, after the trunk has been removed. Those beggars spread far and wide . John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On

RE: PESO - West Rattlesnake Indecision

2011-08-19 Thread John Coyle
A is nice B needs the foreground held back and the contrast increased and then the sky burnt in, with more punch overall. Easy on an enlarger, fiddly in digital... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf

RE: Greetings everyone!!

2011-08-14 Thread John Coyle
Welcome back Steve! What's this about film going away - I just shot a family week-end with my MZ-S, and I'm going to put a lovingly restore Spottie through its paces next week. Dusting off the enlarger too... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From:

RE: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-07 Thread John Coyle
Great picture, Walt - nice to have three generations in one. I've got 12 grandchildren - would you like a couple that are spare? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walter Hamler Sent: Mond

RE: RAW files in Windows

2011-08-06 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Igor - downloaded it, installed it and it displayed 20-odd PEF files in one folder in less than 30 seconds from start to finish (64-bit version) John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John

RE: PESO - From Fruit to Nuts

2011-08-03 Thread John Coyle
I quite like the attitude. I'll have to have a walk around our local churches, although I think they're a bit po-faced WRT signs. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent:

RE: PESO: Experimenting with Pixel Bender

2011-08-03 Thread John Coyle
Very Van Gogh-ish. Saves all that mucking about with paint and brushes. Not sure it works for me, though. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jeffery Johnson Sent: Thursday, 4 August 2011 12:49 PM

RE: Color or Black & White

2011-07-30 Thread John Coyle
B&W, but only if you can get a greater dynamic range. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Sent: Sunday, 31 July 2011 8:35 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Color or Black &am

RE: GESO - The Boys of Summer

2011-07-24 Thread John Coyle
Good one Bob - we just got back from seeing the movie, and I can't help but agree with you! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Sunday, 24 July 2011 2:29 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss

RE: OT: Gasoline prices?

2011-07-20 Thread John Coyle
rate for currencies and basing it on a cost per mile/kilometre travelled: don't have time myself at the moment! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Thursday, 21 July 20

RE: OT: Gasoline prices?

2011-07-16 Thread John Coyle
price of oil is actually set by commodities speculators rather than supply and demand factors, so that we are faced with consumers being ripped off on a daily basis - when can we take 'em out and shoot 'em? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-b

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread John Coyle
Well done Bob - I had a similar but only verbal confrontation in our local market some years ago. Who do these people think they are? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Monday, 11 July

RE: DRAT!

2011-07-05 Thread John Coyle
e old, good old chkdsk: that took three days! However, it did the job and recovered all 62480 files from the drive, properly named and restored to the correct folders. But I still think I should replace that drive, which is now four years old... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Me

RE: "I am leaving Pentax because it limits me..."

2011-07-05 Thread John Coyle
Well done Tanja! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia Tanya Love wrote: I'm in a big rush, but I'd just like to add that I just won two silver distinctions and a silver award at the Australian Professional Photography Awards, with nothing other than my K-7! :) You can see my award

RE: TOTALLY OT, but proud mummy needs your help!!

2011-06-30 Thread John Coyle
She got mine too! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tanya Love Sent: Friday, 1 July 2011 11:58 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: TOTALLY OT, but proud mummy needs your help!! So hey

RE: The GESO Dilemma

2011-06-30 Thread John Coyle
And, according to sources at Buck House, "tea should be stirred in a North-East - South-West direction without the spoon clattering against the side of the cup". Extracted from the guidelines for guests at the palace's garden parties. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -O

RE: They should have done this one first

2011-06-29 Thread John Coyle
ake - and it still works perfectly too... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Francis Sent: Thursday, 30 June 2011 11:00 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: They should have done this one f

RE: Canon takes a page from the Pentax line up

2011-06-23 Thread John Coyle
Good grief Bob, where do you find this stuff! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Thursday, 23 June 2011 5:07 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Canon takes a pag

RE: PESO - The Happy Wall

2011-06-20 Thread John Coyle
Good one Frank - made me smile! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Sunday, 19 June 2011 11:16 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - The Happy Wall It's nice t

RE: PAW75 - Concrete

2011-06-13 Thread John Coyle
Another intriguing image Dag - makes me want to know what the location is? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of DagT Sent: Tuesday, 14 June 2011 1:57 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PAW75

RE: Peso: For Bob W: Safety in Virginia

2011-06-11 Thread John Coyle
That's a real convenience store: buy your gun, pick up some ammo, hold up the clerk on the way out! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Sunday, 12 June 2011 4:15

RE: Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm, anyone?

2011-06-11 Thread John Coyle
er aperture lens for holiday photography, in my experience. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Nielsen Sent: Sunday, 12 June 2011 1:49 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Pentax SMC D

RE: OT: Cycling in New York

2011-06-11 Thread John Coyle
mall, I'm compelled to tell him to get off! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Sunday, 12 June 2011 2:01 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Cycling in New Yo

RE: GESO: John Lennon gig

2011-06-08 Thread John Coyle
That's a great set, Chris. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Chris Mitchell Sent: Wednesday, 8 June 2011 5:02 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: John Lennon gig Stony Stratford

RE: Just Dodged a Bullet

2011-06-05 Thread John Coyle
t a shot of a four-year old grandchild some years later I can narrow the search down to one specific area. The only time I've lost files was when I made a CD of some scans of old photographs sent to me by a nephew, and forgot to back them up to a HDD. Of course, that's the only CD whi

RE: OT - some people have too much money

2011-05-31 Thread John Coyle
I did, and she wasn't convinced! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Alastair Robertson Sent: Tuesday, 31 May 2011 7:20 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT - some people have too much

RE: Boris PESO #23 - Rowing in the park (with the twist)

2011-05-27 Thread John Coyle
amera mounted! Might get a few interested observers, though. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Saturday, 28 May 2011 1:55 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Boris PES

RE: Boris PESO #23 - Rowing in the park (with the twist)

2011-05-27 Thread John Coyle
Can't say that I much like the effect of the Topaz, Boris. IIRC, a shift/tilt lens is much more subtle in its results, without such obvious over-blurring of the outer parts of the image. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto

RE: PDML Flickr Group goes live to much fanfare

2011-05-26 Thread John Coyle
Don't have a Flickr account or name - so I won't be participating. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Miserere Sent: Wednesday, 25 May 2011 7:59 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: P

RE: OT The 15 most expensive photos sold

2011-05-19 Thread John Coyle
is site is a very ordinary snapshot. I can to some extent understand the prices for Atget, le Gray and de Pranguey, as they were pioneers, but some of the others! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behal

RE: Essential Kit

2011-05-18 Thread John Coyle
rom 9 days, and from Egypt with 1650 from 21 days. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Tuesday, 17 May 2011 6:16 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Essential Kit This is, for now,

RE: PESO: Fun with AF-C(2)

2011-05-13 Thread John Coyle
Excellent shot Jack. Were you high up or was he flying at zero feet? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: Saturday, 14 May 2011 7:00 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO

RE: Sadness

2011-04-30 Thread John Coyle
My deepest sympathy Doug - and I'm surprised you found the time to bother with us lot at this time. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I just learned, via Facebook, that Doug lost two close relatives in the > recent torn

RE: Learned something today

2011-04-30 Thread John Coyle
If you can find the older 28-105 f4 PZ, most users think it was one damn good lens. Mine fell apart after a fall and could not be repaired, so I replaced it with the SMC PENTAX-FA 4:5.6 IF version, which is still a good lens, but of course not constant aperture. HTH John Coyle Brisbane

RE: Locked out of the PDML

2011-04-29 Thread John Coyle
Testing - I'm getting mail but haven't sent for a few days. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Friday, 29 April 2011 10:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Loc

RE: PESO - More macro

2011-04-27 Thread John Coyle
tussilago farfara stuck in. It is angry with me a little bright straw in the background. They hear the with in the spring, but this image could very well have been a bit without luket had gone beyond the subject. But it bothered me not make data '. :-) John Coyle Brisbane, Australia --

RE: The silliest thing you ever did with your camera

2011-04-23 Thread John Coyle
Left my full kit in the car, at work the day after photographing at a concert with Ella and the Duke: came back at the end of the day to find a space where the car should have been. Got the car back three weeks later, but never saw the camera kit again. Shame - the camera John Coyle Brisbane

RE: Green mode, a detail I'd forgotten

2011-04-19 Thread John Coyle
to it with a nail file. Turned out it was something really simple he'd no knowledge of - unfortunately I no longer remember what it was! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Sent:

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