I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
... the protocol to control a DSLR via USB. Sometimes friends are more precise than google. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread steve harley
on 2012-07-11 7:02 Collin Brendemuehl wrote ... the protocol to control a DSLR via USB. Sometimes friends are more precise than google. it's not one protocol, it's several a bunch of them are wrapped into libgphoto2: http://gPhoto.org/proj/libgphoto2/ (i got this info with Google's help)

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread Bruce Walker
Which _specific_ dSLR? On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 9:02 AM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: ... the protocol to control a DSLR via USB. Sometimes friends are more precise than google. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread Darren Addy
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Which _specific_ dSLR? And specifically what controls? I doubt that all controls are accessible via USB, which is currently mostly just an in/out port. Others have added camera abilities by creating alternative

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'm going to construct a generic app with tables for and updateable for multiple cameras. The general functions will be both dashboard and enterprise image management. I tried this with EyeFi but those things are battery pigs. There is always another way. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread steve harley
on 2012-07-11 10:34 Collin Brendemuehl wrote I'm going to construct a generic app with tables for and updateable for multiple cameras. The general functions will be both dashboard and enterprise image management. I tried this with EyeFi but those things are battery pigs. There is always

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:11:04 -0600 From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: I'm looking for ... Message-ID: 4ffdb3a8.9010...@paper-ape.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed then i think you'll find that libgphoto2 which

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread steve harley
on 2012-07-11 11:17 Collin Brendemuehl wrote Except I'm going to make something for commercial use. And being a s/w developer I know how to re-write without copying and so avoid the open source restrictions. you may not need to rewrite, it's GNU LGPL These are, essentially, programs that have

Re: Looking for a Metal screw in lens hood

2012-04-22 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes, I believe that's one of the 1.6 inch long hoods that were originally meant for 70mm or 70-210mm lenses. It's hard to tell from the photos, sometimes the sellers fool with the image to make the hood appear longer, but the description tells it all. On 4/20/2012 5:51 PM, steve harley

Re: Looking for a Metal screw in lens hood

2012-04-20 Thread steve harley
on 2012-04-19 12:43 P. J. Alling wrote 62mm about 2 inches 51mm long. I want to use it on my Vivitar S1 70-210mm lenses on APS-C sensor cameras. if you find one let me know; i assume this is too short:

Looking for a Metal screw in lens hood

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
62mm about 2 inches 51mm long. I want to use it on my Vivitar S1 70-210mm lenses on APS-C sensor cameras. The Takumar lens hood for 150mm f4.0 serves admirably when using the F 70-210mm on an APS-C camera, and is roughly that long, so I figure I can't go too wrong. Anybody know of a source

OT - For people looking for new computers/bargains

2012-04-10 Thread Igor Roshchin
Recently, several PDMLers were mentioning that they are in the process of upgrading/buying new computers. So, I thought I'd share some info that might be useful. As of April 2, 2012, Intel started the process of discountinuing P67 Express chipset (ahead of the release of a new/several new

Re: Looking for a cheap monitor

2012-04-05 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Wed, 4 Apr 2012 13:14:30 -0700 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Third question: Better alternatives for under $200? Especially if they could be picked up locally rather than shipped? LG W2442PA might suit. not sure of your local shops

Looking for a cheap monitor

2012-04-04 Thread Larry Colen
, now it's damn near impossible to get anything that isn't HDTV specs. There are a gazillion different technologies, and the specs aren't always clear on what is what. I think I want to avoid TN. I suspect that contrast ratios and the like will tell me a bit about what I'm looking for. Is IPS

Re: Looking for a cheap monitor

2012-04-04 Thread Rick Womer
, April 4, 2012 4:14 PM Subject: Looking for a cheap monitor I've had to move my office to another room.  As such the old CRT that I've been using as a second monitor on my 24 iMac doesn't fit very comfortably on the table.  What I want is something like a 24 whizbang LCD in portrait orientation

Re: Looking for a cheap monitor

2012-04-04 Thread Walt Gilbert
technologies, and the specs aren't always clear on what is what. I think I want to avoid TN. I suspect that contrast ratios and the like will tell me a bit about what I'm looking for. Is IPS one of the key words to look for? I'm not quite sure what the difference between contrast ratio and dynamic

Re: Looking for a cheap monitor

2012-04-04 Thread Larry Colen
I ended up ordering the refurbished u2311h : http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?brandId=222806c=uscs=22l=enMODEL_DESC=ALLs=dfh It's an IPS display, a good size, and free shipping. Thanks to everyone for their pointers and advice. At some point I hope to be

That new 41 MP camera you've been looking for

2012-02-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/tech/mobile/mobile-gadgets/index.html -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: That new 41 MP camera you've been looking for

2012-02-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
Oops. Missed the other thread. On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 8:45 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/tech/mobile/mobile-gadgets/index.html -- Steve Desjardins -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-24 Thread Sam L
On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: Hi all, I know the Pentax Forum site is strictly verboten, but does anyone know how to search for images by a certain lens? I think I saw an email recently saying that you

Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread Sam L
Hi all, I know the Pentax Forum site is strictly verboten, but does anyone know how to search for images by a certain lens? I think I saw an email recently saying that you could find all photos by lex X for example. Thanks! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread P. J. Alling
It's not verboten, I'd just avoid it if I valued my sanity. (Yea, Yea, Yea, I know there ain't no sanity clause). To answer your question, sorry I never cared enough to find out. Maybe WW knows. On 1/23/2012 3:06 PM, Sam L wrote: Hi all, I know the Pentax Forum site is strictly verboten,

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread Larry Colen
On 1/23/2012 12:10 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: It's not verboten, I'd just avoid it if I valued my sanity. (Yea, Yea, Yea, I know there ain't no sanity clause). http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5133567061 To answer your question, sorry I never cared enough to find out. Maybe WW knows.

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: Hi all, I know the Pentax Forum site is strictly verboten, but does anyone know how to search for images by a certain lens? I think I saw an email recently saying that you could find all photos by lex X for example. I don't know if you can do this in

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread Darren Addy
Do you mean that Pentax Photo Gallery (instead of Pentax Forums)? In the upper right-hand corner of most pages: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/photos/gallery/collection/2 you'll see a link for cameras lenses. Click that and you can select the lens and/or camera you want to see. Darren Addy

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread David Parsons
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/ There are search boxes for Search by Camera and Search by Lens. The names aren't very rigorous, it'd be best to start with the focal length or range and see what you get. On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 3:06 PM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread P. J. Alling
On 1/23/2012 3:14 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 1/23/2012 12:10 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: It's not verboten, I'd just avoid it if I valued my sanity. (Yea, Yea, Yea, I know there ain't no sanity clause). http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5133567061 I stand, or rather sit, corrected.

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread Anthony Farr
On 24 January 2012 07:17, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's not verboten, I'd just avoid it if I valued my sanity. (Yea, Yea, Yea, I know there ain't no sanity clause). http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5133567061 I stand, or rather sit, corrected. Don't

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Dec 28, 2011, at 17:32 , Mark C wrote: On 12/28/2011 8:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank I love it too! Very sapient

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
. They are appreciated. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com Sent: December 29, 2011 12/29/11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out On Dec 28, 2011, at 17:32 , Mark C wrote: On 12/28/2011 8:05 AM, frank

PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
That's wonderful! :-) G On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 5:05 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 8:50 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: That's wonderful! :-) G Ditto Dave On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 5:05 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread Cotty
On 28/12/11, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. LOVE IT! Fantastic grab mate - beautifully framed - superb. -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread David Savage
On 29 December 2011 01:54, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 28/12/11, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. LOVE IT! Fantastic grab mate

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread Mark C
On 12/28/2011 8:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank Very sapient look to that beast - nice shot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Ooooh, I like that. Good catch. Paul On Dec 28, 2011, at 8:32 PM, Mark C wrote: On 12/28/2011 8:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent, Frank! Everything just right to my eye. Cheers, Christine On Dec 28, 2011, at 7:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread P. J. Alling
So how do you get them to pose for you? On 12/28/2011 8:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from a walk yesterday. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Don't lose heart! They might want

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/28/2011 20:34, Paul Stenquist wrote: Ooooh, I like that. Good catch. Paul Absolutely agree ann On Dec 28, 2011, at 8:32 PM, Mark C wrote: On 12/28/2011 8:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-looking-out.html Just a little snapshot from

Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out

2011-12-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Ann. Glad you enjoyed. And thanks to everyone else who looked and commented. Cheers, Frank --- Original Message --- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sent: December 28, 2011 12/28/11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Inside Looking Out On 12/28/2011

Looking for a white elephant...

2011-12-01 Thread Darren Addy
Does anyone have an Imacon film scanner they might be willing to part with? I may be in the market. Drop me a line, off-list, if you have one or know of one. Thanks! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

OT Looking for design assistance

2011-09-26 Thread David J Brooks
My plan for the shed door was to paint the main part of the door the same brown colour that the shed is, and leave the trim white. Now, having primed the door and trim, it does not look bad as all white. My dilemma, keep it all white: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/_IGP6520-2.JPG or paint it

Re: OT Looking for design assistance

2011-09-26 Thread Darren Addy
Brown? Wassamatterwichu? http://somoag.org/files/WebPages/Missions/redBarn.jpg : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: OT Looking for design assistance

2011-09-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
I'd go with all-white. Aside from looking just fine that way, it's less hassle. And, if you decide you need to repaint it someday, you'll be glad you went with white. -- Walt On 9/26/2011 9:44 AM, David J Brooks wrote: My plan for the shed door was to paint the main part of the door

Re: OT Looking for design assistance

2011-09-26 Thread P. J. Alling
I think you should buy a can of Paisley, you're an artist dammit act like one. On 9/26/2011 10:44 AM, David J Brooks wrote: My plan for the shed door was to paint the main part of the door the same brown colour that the shed is, and leave the trim white. Now, having primed the door and trim,

Re: OT Looking for design assistance

2011-09-26 Thread Paul Sorenson
Use a spray gun so it looks exactly like it does in the picture... ;] -p On 9/26/2011 9:44 AM, David J Brooks wrote: My plan for the shed door was to paint the main part of the door the same brown colour that the shed is, and leave the trim white. Now, having primed the door and trim, it does

Re: OT Looking for design assistance

2011-09-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Brown On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 9:44 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: My plan for the shed door was to paint the main part of the door the same brown colour that the shed is, and leave the trim white. Now, having primed the door and trim, it does not look bad as all white. My

Re: OT Looking for design assistance

2011-09-26 Thread Stan Halpin
White would look better IMHO. Unless you are trying to de-emphasize the shed's presence. Brown would be less obtrusive. By the way, I think it was a very fine job you did on this project! But no more than I would expect from someone who shares a birthday with me (:-) stan On Sep 26, 2011, at

A friend has some provia etc. that he's looking for a home for.

2011-07-28 Thread Larry Colen
My friend John Dubois spce...@armory.com who I've cc'd, posted the following to his facebook wall today. I suspect that if any group has someone that would want some free film, it would be this group of technological throwbacks. I have 10 rolls of Provia 1600 slide film (actually 400 speed,

Re: PESO -- Looking Downstream

2011-03-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling It seems that Dropbox changed the way they generate Public Addresses, which I'd devised a way to cheat on, saving myself a step, when posting. I deleted the old html page and uploaded another. Try this one.

RE: PESO -- Looking Downstream

2011-03-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling Another the calendar say's it's spring but the weather won't cooperate image. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/GESO%20--%20lookingdownstream.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. Error 404

Re: PESO -- Looking Downstream

2011-03-23 Thread P. J. Alling
It seems that Dropbox changed the way they generate Public Addresses, which I'd devised a way to cheat on, saving myself a step, when posting. I deleted the old html page and uploaded another. Try this one. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20lookingdownstream.html On 3/23/2011

PESO -- Looking Downstream

2011-03-22 Thread P. J. Alling
Another the calendar say's it's spring but the weather won't cooperate image. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/GESO%20--%20lookingdownstream.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Where's the Kaboom? There

Re: PESO -- Looking Downstream

2011-03-22 Thread Jack Davis
Well composed, Peter. Do one of these in all four seasons, OK? Guess you'll have to wait awhile for the spring version, however. ;) Jack --- On Tue, 3/22/11, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO -- Looking Downstream

Re: PESO -- Looking Downstream

2011-03-22 Thread David J Brooks
Nice rich blues in this Dave On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 2:38 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Another the calendar say's it's spring but the weather won't cooperate image. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/GESO%20--%20lookingdownstream.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc

PESO -- Looking Up Stream

2011-03-22 Thread P. J. Alling
Another from my not quite spring suite. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20lookingupstream.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering

Re: PESO -- Looking Up Stream

2011-03-22 Thread Ann Sanfedele
and tomorrow we get the snow again I like both of your stream shots, PJ - tranquil and inviting scenes ann P. J. Alling wrote: Another from my not quite spring suite. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20lookingupstream.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-03-09 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/26/2011 10:58 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:16 -0600, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: I know things are a bit politically charged in the U.S. right now given the labor issue, and I'm sure most of you know by now, I'm pro labor. I just wanted

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-03-09 Thread P. J. Alling
In this instance the Firemen and Police, who actually risk their lives in performance of the duty are exempted. . By the way there are plenty of protests against CEO's and executives compensation. Usually in stock holders meetings. The difference is that they can't hold a gun to your head

Re: 500px, not bad looking at all

2011-03-06 Thread Bulent Celasun
Beautiful site with a fresh look. Thanks for letting us know. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML

500px, not bad looking at all

2011-03-04 Thread Tim Bray
It seems like another photo aggregation community portfolio whatnot, but prettier than most: http://500px.com/ -Tim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-03-03 Thread Boris Liberman
On 2/28/2011 1:14 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: GM's new Cruze is very competitive with the best of the small imports: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/automobiles/index.html Paul Over here Cruze is often seen on the street, yet it does not have the same reputation or pedigree as its Japanese or

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-03-02 Thread Ken Waller
looking On 27/02/2011 17:51, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Feb 27, 2011, at 10:37 AM, mike wilson wrote: On 27/02/2011 17:28, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: And Frank, I want to tell you something that will make you happy. We

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-03-01 Thread David J Brooks
All of my GMC and or Chevy trucks, 4x4, have had transmission issues, expensive ones to. It will most likely keep me from buying another, but, i do like the ride and seat in the gm'S dave On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: William Robb On

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-28 Thread John Sessoms
From: William Robb On 27/02/2011 2:14 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Read today's NY Times review of the Chevrolet Cruze, it puts Accord and Civic to shame. GM has always had a nice car off the line. What will separate the Cruze from the Civic is life expectancy. This is why I put very little

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-28 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 3:39 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: snip I do find it interesting that a lot of teachers buy Hondas and Toyota that are produced in right to work states by non-union workers. There's a bit of do as I say, not as I do in that kind of reasoning. Your

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-28 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: snip the UAW raises my hacklessnip Really? I hadn't noticed... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-28 Thread Scott Loveless
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 10:16 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone:  I know things are a bit politically charged in the U.S. right now given the labor issue, and I'm sure most of you know by now, I'm pro labor.  I just wanted to say I'm not pushing my political views

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Chris Mitchell
That's a really good set Christine. Your first choice is a good one, but I think this one is much more powerful than your second choice: http://www.caguila.com/caguila/chglaborrally/content/_IGP7155_large.html Chris On 27 February 2011 03:16, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Boris Liberman
Despite the fact that you eventually turned demonstrator, you did an excellent job as a photographer, Christine. I am not offended, obviously, though a little devil inside me begs me to type down the question - aren't you going to overthrow your government too? And then another little devil

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Jack Davis
Really nicely caught, Christine! Especially like #1. Jack --- On Sat, 2/26/11, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: paw week 8--please read before looking To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 7:16 PM Hi

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Tim Bray
That first picture is very strong. Maybe crop it a bit at the right? -T On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 7:22 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Christine - I love these... and I'm with you, too.  Good job! ann Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone:  I know things are a bit politically

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread David J Brooks
I like them both, however i really like the first shot. Great detail and emotion here. Dave On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 10:16 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone:  I know things are a bit politically charged in the U.S. right now given the labor issue, and I'm sure

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, No armed revolts here, but many unhappy people. The perception is that public employees - teachers, police, firemen are retiring at 2/3 or 3/4 of annual salary as paid by the state government. Most people are not covered by such pensions and have seen their retirement 'nest egg' fall by

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Boris, No armed revolts here, but many unhappy people. The perception is that public employees - teachers, police, firemen are retiring at 2/3 or 3/4 of annual salary as paid by the state government. Most people are

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Boris Liberman
Bob, Frank, I was merely making a passing joke on the way Christine described her being both the part of the demonstration and an external observer with the camera. I realize that social and economic pressure is high in your country, although specifics vary with areas, etc. We have very

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:02 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Bob, Frank, I was merely making a passing joke on the way Christine described her being both the part of the demonstration and an external observer with the camera. I realize that social and economic pressure is high in

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
No, No now Frank, I was trying to be neutral about it. The teachers, police, and firemen make valuable contributions, and we have a contract with them that we must honor. I'm just reflecting what I heard last Monday at dinner with my car buddies. One is a retired teacher headed to Florida for 2

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread mike wilson
On 27/02/2011 15:40, Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, No armed revolts here, but many unhappy people. The perception is that public employees - teachers, police, firemen are retiring at 2/3 or 3/4 of annual salary as paid by the state government. Most people are not covered by such pensions and have

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: No, No now  Frank, I was trying to be neutral about it. The teachers, police, and firemen make valuable contributions, and we have a contract with them that we must honor. I'm just reflecting what I heard last Monday

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
: Saturday, February 26, 2011 9:16 PM Subject: Re: paw week 8--please read before looking Well done. I like the composition on the second shot, where you took advantage of the interesting background. Nice tonality on both as well. Paul On Feb 26, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Tim. I'll take a look at a possible crop. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 9:43 PM Subject: Re: paw week 8--please read before looking That first picture

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
before looking On Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:16 -0600, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: I know things are a bit politically charged in the U.S. right now given the labor issue, and I'm sure most of you know by now, I'm pro labor. I just wanted to say I'm not pushing my

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
And Frank, I want to tell you something that will make you happy. We visited rich friends in a gated community in Naples Florida. 4 people on their block were early retirees from General Motors. Their pension benefits were capped at $72K. (I know that's a lot, but it's a lot less than they were

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
something else by while people are looking the other way. What is he going to do next, call out the Pinkertons?) [Pardon the obscure reference to 130-year-old events in America's struggle for balance between worker dignity and corporate greed.] http://www.caguila.com/caguila/chglaborrally

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: And Frank, I want to tell you something that will make you happy. We visited rich friends in a gated community in Naples Florida. 4 people on their block were early retirees from General Motors. Their pension benefits

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
, Ann and Stan! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 10:24 PM Subject: Re: paw week 8--please read before looking Stan Halpin wrote: Very nice! Though I don't much

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
before looking On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 10:16 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: I know things are a bit politically charged in the U.S. right now given the labor issue, and I'm sure most of you know by now, I'm pro labor. I just wanted to say I'm not pushing my

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 2:10 AM Subject: Re: paw week 8--please read before looking That's a really good set Christine. Your first choice is a good one, but I think this one is much more powerful than your second choice: http://www.caguila.com/caguila

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread mike wilson
On 27/02/2011 17:28, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: And Frank, I want to tell you something that will make you happy. We visited rich friends in a gated community in Naples Florida. 4 people on their block were early retirees

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 2:23 AM Subject: Re: paw week 8--please read before looking Despite the fact that you eventually turned demonstrator, you did an excellent job

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Jack! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 7:37 AM Subject: Re: paw week 8--please read before looking Really nicely caught, Christine! Especially like #1. Jack

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Dave! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:34 AM Subject: Re: paw week 8--please read before looking I like them both, however i really like the first

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Bob. Stan does make some good points. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 10:26 AM Subject: Re: paw week 8--please read before looking Christine, I do

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2011-02-27 Thread Bob W
You do know that about 2/3 of the highest grossing US companies and 68% of foreign companies working in the US paid virtually no tax last year? The injustice of the situation is radically different to the perception. Many people outside the US are astonished at the way turkeys keep voting

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: the French have the right attitude. Start work at 35, retire at 40 and let the Germans pay for it. ...and drink lots of wine... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
Mike, GM did go bankrupt. US tax laws structured how the funds were kept. (Yes, we'll allow these tax breaks for your higher paid individuals, but the money will be co-mingled with all other corporate assets.) Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Feb 27, 2011, at 10:37 AM, mike wilson wrote: On 27/02/2011 17:28, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: And Frank, I want to tell you something that will make you happy. We visited rich friends in a gated community in Naples

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: snip It was also necessary due to onerous obligations to the union. Heaven forbid we should pay workers a fair wage... Many of those agreements were made at a time when the Detroit automakers monopolized the U.S.

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