Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-30 Thread mike wilson
On 29/11/2011 18:59, Mark Roberts wrote: P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I contacted Shel a couple of years ago, it seems. He seemed to be happy to hear from a list member but didn't respond to my second or third e-mail IIRC, Shel is the guy who bought a 77 Limited from Bill

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Mark C
On 11/29/2011 12:38 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: Pretty sure it was our Cory Waters that spawned PESO. Don't know what happened to Shel, though. I do think that Shel was the one who raised the point about posting photos vs talking about them - don't know about

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I miss Shel as well. G He was always blunt, and occasionally rude, but he made interesting and useful comments on images posted here, and his point of view always gave us something to think -- and talk -- about. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
: Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: / /I don't know what ever happened to him, but a grand PDML'er named Shel Belinkoff once posted that we all talk about photos but never actually share them and suggested that we post a picture every so often - and thus

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Brewer On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: / /I don't know what ever happened to him, but a grand PDML'er named Shel Belinkoff once posted that we all talk about photos but never actually share them and suggested that we post a picture every so often - and thus was born the PESO,

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
On 11/29/2011 12:05 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Doug Brewer On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: / /I don't know what ever happened to him, but a grand PDML'er named Shel Belinkoff once posted that we all talk about photos but never actually share them and suggested that we post a picture

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
I contacted Shel a couple of years ago, it seems. He seemed to be happy to hear from a list member but didn't respond to my second or third e-mail (can't remember which and that was two upgrades and a hard drive crash ago).. He intimated that he had some health and financial concerns that

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Mark Roberts
P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I contacted Shel a couple of years ago, it seems. He seemed to be happy to hear from a list member but didn't respond to my second or third e-mail IIRC, Shel is the guy who bought a 77 Limited from Bill Robb and never paid for it. This might

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
Shel could be an evil, evil man. I could give Dobo a call. Dave -- Don't lose heart!  They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
NO! Please, anything but that. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 1:51 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I could give Dobo a call. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread William Robb
On 29/11/2011 9:17 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: I expect a different level of photos from Bill Robb or Mark C. or Frank and can offer sharper criticism. With less experienced photographers, it isn't so much criticism as encouragement. That was, I believe, Shel's reasoning behind his harsh

RE: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Shel could be an evil, evil man. I could give Dobo a call. You'll find some help here: http://www.arcane-archive.org/faqs/summonspells.php B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
On 11/29/2011 6:45 PM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Shel could be an evil, evil man. I could give Dobo a call. You'll find some help here: http://www.arcane-archive.org/faqs/summonspells.php B But is there a good

RE: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Bob W
I expect a different level of photos from Bill Robb or Mark C. or Frank and can offer sharper criticism. With less experienced photographers, it isn't so much criticism as encouragement. That was, I believe, Shel's reasoning behind his harsh critique. The photographer had an extremely

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
As I recall, the photo wasn't particularly bad. But Shel's critique was aimed directly at the photographer, without any real discussion of the image. It was way out of line. There's never a need for a personal attack. Paul On Nov 29, 2011, at 6:43 PM, William Robb wrote: On 29/11/2011 9:17

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Mark C
On 11/29/2011 12:27 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I contacted Shel a couple of years ago, it seems. He seemed to be happy to hear from a list member but didn't respond to my second or third e-mail (can't remember which and that was two upgrades and a hard drive crash ago).. He intimated that he

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 6:47 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/29/2011 6:45 PM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Shel could be an evil, evil man. I could give Dobo a call. You'll find some help

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Tom C
From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net As I recall, the photo wasn't particularly bad. But Shel's critique was aimed directly at the photographer, without any real discussion of the image. It was way out of line. There's never a need for a personal attack. Paul On Nov 29, 2011, at

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 29, 2011, at 17:23 , Tom C wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net As I recall, the photo wasn't particularly bad. But Shel's critique was aimed directly at the photographer, without any real discussion of the image. It was way out of line. There's never a need for a

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 29, 2011, at 7:12 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I miss Shel as well. G He was always blunt, and occasionally rude, One would almost expect that being blunt and rude were practically requirements for posting on PDML. but he made interesting and useful comments on images posted here,

RE: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Years later it would seem. There are times that I think it would be helpful, or at least fun, to be in a photographic critique group where people were straightforward, blunt, and occasionally creative, in

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-28 Thread Mark C
On 11/27/2011 4:46 PM, Brian Walters wrote: The PUG started in pre-digital days when the ability to share photos online wasn't as trivial as it is now and, to some extent, the widespread uses of PESOs and GESOs has taken over part of its role. But a themed gallery combining the talents of

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-28 Thread Doug Brewer
On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: / /I don't know what ever happened to him, but a grand PDML'er named Shel Belinkoff once posted that we all talk about photos but never actually share them and suggested that we post a picture every so often - and thus was born the PESO, GESO, etc tradition.

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
...@alphoto.com Sent: November 29, 2011 11/29/11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list On 11/28/11 10:49 PM, Mark C wrote: / /I don't know what ever happened to him, but a grand PDML'er named Shel Belinkoff once posted that we all talk about photos

Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread Larry Colen
Since this topic has little to do with my questions about meta-skills, particularly those about giving and taking criticism, I've changed the subject line. One question I had was what the purpose of the PUG currently is. I believe that Pentax used it to showcase their products, to sell more

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread P. J. Alling
AFAIK the PUG has never had any official connection to Pentax, it's always been a function of the members of the group. The List was once a function of Pentax but is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Brewer Productions. On 11/27/2011 3:58 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Since this topic has little to

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 27, 2011, at 1:19 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: AFAIK the PUG has never had any official connection to Pentax, it's always been a function of the members of the group. The List was once a function of Pentax but is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Brewer Productions. Ah, OK.So, that

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread Brian Walters
On Sunday, November 27, 2011 1:22 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Nov 27, 2011, at 1:19 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: AFAIK the PUG has never had any official connection to Pentax, it's always been a function of the members of the group. The List was once a function of Pentax

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread Stan Halpin
On Nov 27, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Nov 27, 2011, at 1:19 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: AFAIK the PUG has never had any official connection to Pentax, it's always been a function of the members of the group. The List was once a function of Pentax but is now a wholly owned

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread Stan Halpin
On Nov 27, 2011, at 4:46 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sunday, November 27, 2011 1:22 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Nov 27, 2011, at 1:19 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: AFAIK the PUG has never had any official connection to Pentax, it's always been a function of the members of the

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread Brian Walters
On Sunday, November 27, 2011 5:00 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On Nov 27, 2011, at 4:46 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sunday, November 27, 2011 1:22 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Nov 27, 2011, at 1:19 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: AFAIK the PUG has

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread P. J. Alling
The universe at large. On 11/27/2011 4:22 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Nov 27, 2011, at 1:19 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: AFAIK the PUG has never had any official connection to Pentax, it's always been a function of the members of the group. The List was once a function of Pentax but is now a

Re: Promoting the PUG, and the list

2011-11-27 Thread P. J. Alling
On 11/27/2011 5:00 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: On Nov 27, 2011, at 4:46 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sunday, November 27, 2011 1:22 PM, Larry Colenl...@red4est.com wrote: On Nov 27, 2011, at 1:19 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: AFAIK the PUG has never had any official connection to Pentax, it's always