Re: PESO 2007 - 48c - GDG

2007-11-27 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, I really like this. Simple and effective. I think I might like it just a bit more if the faint 'blobs along the left hand edge were removed or smoothed. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/

Re: PESO: Ghost Trout

2007-11-27 Thread Brian Walters
I can't quite make up my mind about this. It certainly has a 3D feel about it and I sort of like it but perhaps a bit too blurred. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/

Re: PESO: Eucalypti

2007-11-27 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Jack I prefer the portrait version but that may be because I'm used to seeing these trees in my front yard. The landscape format just looks wrong. Spotted gums, I think - which makes them Corymbia not Eucalyptus, according to the most recent taxonomy. Cheers Brian

Re: PESO - Candle-lit Bar

2007-11-27 Thread mike wilson
Good to see you back. Hope all is well. I like the concept of the picture but the execution doesn't quite gel with me. I suspect it will look better as a print. From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/26 Mon PM 02:47:17 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: It's been a while.....

2007-11-27 Thread mike wilson
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/26 Mon PM 08:28:17 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: It's been a while. On Nov 26, 2007, at 12:01 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: Aperture simulators. Go! Old hat. There's nothing new there to gripe

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-27 Thread mike wilson
From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225566458/Large I'll check out your winter flowering jasmine though No, you are right. That's a very confused Forsythia. http://www.english-country-garden.com/a/i/flowers/winter-jasmine-3.jpg

Re: Peso Artistic Nudes

2007-11-27 Thread mike wilson
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/26 Mon PM 10:43:14 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso Artistic Nudes On Nov 26, 2007 4:25 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Ha Ha. Made you look. Just thought it was

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-27 Thread Derby Chang
Coming late into the discussion, I prefer the hallucinatory quality of the original fishy one, Dave :) D David Savage wrote: Thanks to everyone who took the time to look comment. For those of you who didn't like the fishiness, here is a quick dirty de-fished version:

Re: Spam: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-27 Thread Derby Chang
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Here is the start of the short write up I am going to produce about my trip to Prague. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/prague-day-1.html Enjoy! Boris Sounds like you are a DA21 convert, Boris D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Retrospective Lessons

2007-11-27 Thread dglenn
I meant to post this last week, but I don't think I got around to it ... My ex-housemate hasn't removed the last of his stuff, and he said I could use his computer scanner until he takes them away (my scanners don't have transparency adaptors, his is a Canoscan LiDE 600F) so I've been scanning

Re: Spam: Retrospective Lessons

2007-11-27 Thread Derby Chang
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I meant to post this last week, but I don't think I got around to it ... My ex-housemate hasn't removed the last of his stuff, and he said I could use his computer scanner until he takes them away (my scanners don't have transparency adaptors, his is a Canoscan LiDE

Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-27 Thread Derby Chang
Probably old rumours to most here. But I like the idea of AF trim. And a little K200D might be a nice backup body. I miss the deep hand-grip that the *istDS has, similar to the K100D http://www.photographybay.com/2007/11/21/pentax-k20d-and-k200d/ -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO - Candle-lit Bar

2007-11-27 Thread Derby Chang
frank theriault wrote: Back after a couple of weeks away from the list. A few personal issues that I was dealing with (still dealing with them, actually). Sometimes life kinda sucks, but I guess we just have to plow ahead anyway. Here's one I took about a week ago:

Re: Spam: Retrospective Lessons

2007-11-27 Thread dglenn
Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (Hmm. While I was writing this, there was a zzzZZZIIIP*THUD*, the rather distinctive sound of a two-car collision on a rain-slick street. The police showed up a lot more quickly than any of the other times I've called 911. Both drivers are

Re: PESO: Ghost Trout

2007-11-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
It really doesn't do much for me. The well defined water adds some interest but not enough to hold my attention. Paul On Nov 26, 2007, at 10:01 PM, John Celio wrote: http://www.neovenator.com/2007/11/you-have-good-thanksgiving-i-sure- did.html I'm having a hard time describing why I love

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. I like all the pics. Paul On Nov 27, 2007, at 12:35 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Here is the start of the short write up I am going to produce about my trip to Prague. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/prague-day-1.html Enjoy! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
The eyes have it. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6681112size=lg -- 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: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-27 Thread David Savage
Thanks Derby. I didn't mind it either, that's why I left it alone :-). Cheers, Dave On Nov 27, 2007 6:30 PM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Coming late into the discussion, I prefer the hallucinatory quality of the original fishy one, Dave :) D David Savage wrote: Thanks to

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread Boris Liberman
She look so thoughtful, so grown up here... On Nov 27, 2007 1:00 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The eyes have it. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6681112size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
Great face. She looks so deep in thought. Dave On Nov 27, 2007 6:00 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The eyes have it. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6681112size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
Now i see how you do it. Take Grace to Starbucks, pretent to shoot said granddaughter, but photograph every one else, but take one or two of Grace, to make it look good. LOL Your secrets out. :-) Dave On Nov 27, 2007 6:00 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The eyes have it.

Re: PESO: Ghost Trout

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
I'm with Brian on this one. Its interesting, but... Dave On Nov 27, 2007 3:16 AM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't quite make up my mind about this. It certainly has a 3D feel about it and I sort of like it but perhaps a bit too blurred. Cheers Brian

Re: Peso Artistic Nudes

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Nov 27, 2007 4:12 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/26 Mon PM 10:43:14 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso Artistic Nudes On Nov 26, 2007 4:25 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David

PESO: Concentration

2007-11-27 Thread David Savage
G'day All, Took this one while on my holiday earlier this year. It's really nothing more than a family snap, but the expression makes it I reckon. (~160kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP5212.jpg K10D, FA 77mm f1.8, 1/3200 @ f4, ISO 400 As always any all comments

Peso Fine art cat shot

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/?action=viewcurrent=boo-bW.jpg Well, it seems my google photos cannot be uploaded. Not sure i should have upgraded the OS now.:-0 For Mark, who convinced me BW cat photos are fine art.:-) Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: more Lightroom 1.3 improvement ...

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
If he was not so far away, i would sign up.:-) Dave On Nov 26, 2007 9:13 PM, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you considered teaching LR classes on the side? I don't know if you know everything, but when it comes to the obscure multi-step processes to fix niggling frustrations, man

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
I like this one Dave. Even with a tight crop, you know what is going on. Looks pretty crisp for what is mostlikely a panned shot. Dave On Nov 27, 2007 8:02 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Took this one while on my holiday earlier this year. It's really nothing more than

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
A good way to remember a special trip. Great photos. Dave On Nov 27, 2007 12:35 AM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Here is the start of the short write up I am going to produce about my trip to Prague. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/prague-day-1.html Enjoy! Boris

Re: Peso Fine art cat shot

2007-11-27 Thread David Savage
On Nov 27, 2007 9:50 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/?action=viewcurrent=boo-bW.jpg Well, it seems my google photos cannot be uploaded. Not sure i should have upgraded the OS now.:-0 For Mark, who convinced me BW cat photos are fine

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Very nice! Great sense of motion, a solid tight view that tells the whole story. Godfrey On Nov 27, 2007, at 5:02 AM, David Savage wrote: Took this one while on my holiday earlier this year. It's really nothing more than a family snap, but the expression makes it I reckon. (~160kb)

Re: PESO: Eucalypti

2007-11-27 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks! I agree. Trees should grow against gravity. ;) I've heard such trees referred to as gum trees and I'll certainly check to your knowledge. Your comments appreciated. Jack --- Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jack I prefer the portrait version but that may be because I'm used

Re: Spam: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Boris Liberman wrote: Here is the start of the short write up I am going to produce about my trip to Prague. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/prague-day-1.html Very nice. I'm glad you're finding the DA21 to your liking. I could see owning a Pentax K10D for just this and the FA43

PESO: Eucalypti- Now Gum Tree

2007-11-27 Thread Jack Davis
My web host has switched servers and, at least a short while ago, I was able to access the images. Am putting them up again in case anyone is curious. My choice is the vertical. Thanks for patience and all comments! Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=263

Re: Peso Fine art cat shot

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
Nice Dave On Nov 27, 2007 8:18 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 27, 2007 9:50 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/?action=viewcurrent=boo-bW.jpg Well, it seems my google photos cannot be uploaded. Not sure i should

Re: PESO: Ghost Trout

2007-11-27 Thread Jack Davis
John, I find something about the form and attitude of the trout pleasing. I get the feeling, however, that you may agree it's not a completely successful image. Jack --- John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.neovenator.com/2007/11/you-have-good-thanksgiving-i-sure-did.html I'm

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Jack. I probably have something like that, but I'll attempt another when we have time to play. Paul -- Original message -- From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sweet shot, Paul..as I'm sure will agree. ;) I'd like to see those glorious eyes lit up and

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
Better by far than a family snap. Both the expression and the composition are excellent. Paul -- Original message -- From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] G'day All, Took this one while on my holiday earlier this year. It's really nothing more than a family

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread Jack Davis
Sweet shot, Paul..as I'm sure will agree. ;) I'd like to see those glorious eyes lit up and looking at or very near a close in (but not macro) lens. You know, sorta like a tricked up Sigma magazine add. ;-) Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The eyes have it.

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Dave. She was very pleased that she can now reach the table sitting in a normal chair. Feeling very grown up and all that:-). Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Great face. She looks so deep in thought. Dave On Nov 27,

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-27 Thread Rick Womer
Sigh. I love European cities. The pics are great, especially the third one. Keep them coming, please! Rick --- Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Here is the start of the short write up I am going to produce about my trip to Prague.

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
Actually, that's a good idea. But in this case, the recent pics are from two different trips. I was facing the window when I was there with Grace, so didn't have a chance to shoot anyone else. Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: more Lightroom 1.3 improvement ...

2007-11-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks for the compliments, Stan and Dave. I am planning to do a Lightroom workshop ... A bit of market research: Very basic outline: - Installation and configuration - Basic features and use - overall Concepts How Lightroom Differs From Photoshop How Lightroom Integrates With

Re: Peso Fine art cat shot

2007-11-27 Thread David Savage
On Nov 27, 2007 11:03 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice Dave LOL You're being polite Dave. I think it's terrible. But it is terrible art :-). BTW, you're original shot is sickeningly cute :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Boris. -- Original message -- From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] She look so thoughtful, so grown up here... On Nov 27, 2007 1:00 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The eyes have it.

zone system vs pixel values ...

2007-11-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I've been using this for a bit to work on learning exposure with zone system ideas in mind. Thought others might find it useful or have interesting ideas about it too. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/zone-system-pixel-values.jpg Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-27 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Derby Chang a écrit : Probably old rumours to most here. But I like the idea of AF trim. And a little K200D might be a nice backup body. I miss the deep hand-grip that the *istDS has, similar to the K100D http://www.photographybay.com/2007/11/21/pentax-k20d-and-k200d/ I have read

Re: zone system vs pixel values ...

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
This could be helpful when critical reproduction of tonal values is essential. I could see comparing a midrange value to a zone V grey card read before shooting, then matching the level after converting. It could also be valuable in terms of making sure specific highlights or shadows are

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-27 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Boris !! Where are the 'postcards' that you promised to me? These aren't... ;-) I am glad you enjoyed your trip. Jaume - Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: martes, 27 de noviembre, 2007 6:35:46 Asunto: PESO -

Re: PESO: Eucalypti- Now Gum Tree

2007-11-27 Thread P. J. Alling
Looks like cured leather. Time will tell if there's an improvement in connections. The bark looks similar to the bark in this one. http://www.mindspring.com/~palling/photography/gallery2/photographs/Texture.jpg Jack Davis wrote: My web host has switched servers and, at least a short while

BW Cat- but is it Fine Art?

2007-11-27 Thread Beaker
On Nov 26, 2007, at 6:06 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Cat photos are, by definition, art and therefore artistic. (Black white cat photos are fine art.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/685341665/ Cheers Mike Beacom -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Eucalypti- Now Gum Tree

2007-11-27 Thread Jack Davis
Yes, the bark patterns do look very similar. Exposure and lighting can make all the difference in color tones, of course. Appreciate your commenting. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like cured leather. Time will tell if there's an improvement in connections. The bark

Re: Peso Fine art cat shot

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Nov 27, 2007 9:53 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 27, 2007 11:03 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice Dave LOL You're being polite Dave. Well, yes.:-) I think it's terrible. But it is terrible art :-). Kinda like the cat an evil space doctor would

Re: more Lightroom 1.3 improvement ...

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
If you could do a DVD, it could be worth selling that to.:-) How do you feel about a GFM spot, what say you Don and Mark. Dave Dave On Nov 27, 2007 9:39 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the compliments, Stan and Dave. I am planning to do a Lightroom workshop ... A

Re: more Lightroom 1.3 improvement ...

2007-11-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 27, 2007, at 8:41 AM, David J Brooks wrote: If you could do a DVD, it could be worth selling that to.:-) yup .. :-) How do you feel about a GFM spot, what say you Don and Mark. That could be good. Not been to GFM myself as yet. It's a long way to go but then again I have friends who

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-27 Thread Thibouille
My informations are Pentax sensor. Obviously Pentax can't fab the sensor themselves so they need a manufacturer: Samsung or Cypress. Samsung is more likely of course. BTW this post is only a copy/paste of what is dicussed for a week or two on Pentaxforums/DpReview etc. -- Thibault Massart aka

PESO: Red-shouldered Hawk

2007-11-27 Thread Jack Davis
Spent some time at Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area yesterday (Gum Tree shot, also) with the FA 80~320 (carrying a fairly deep screw on metal lens hood) attached to the K10D. When in that area, I often set ISO 200 and shut down the aperture to f/6.7 or f/8. Anticipating predictable flock shots of

Re: more Lightroom 1.3 improvement ...

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Nov 27, 2007 11:47 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 27, 2007, at 8:41 AM, David J Brooks wrote: If you could do a DVD, it could be worth selling that to.:-) yup .. :-) How do you feel about a GFM spot, what say you Don and Mark. That could be good. Not been to GFM

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
Well, i do get em once in a while.:-0 Dave On Nov 27, 2007 9:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, that's a good idea. But in this case, the recent pics are from two different trips. I was facing the window when I was there with Grace, so didn't have a chance to shoot anyone else.

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-27 Thread Brendan MacRae
Here's another my buddy emailed me: (much of the same stuff) http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/26/pentax-rumored-to-be-readying-k20d-k200d-dslrs/ -Brendan --- Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Probably old rumours to most here. But I like the idea of AF trim. And a little K200D might be

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-27 Thread frank theriault
On Nov 27, 2007 8:02 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Took this one while on my holiday earlier this year. It's really nothing more than a family snap, but the expression makes it I reckon. (~160kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP5212.jpg Terrific

PESO - The Lounge Singer

2007-11-27 Thread frank theriault
His name is Sandy, and he owns the club. He books jazz bands, and likes to sit in for several songs or even a set. He just shuts his eyes and sings, oblivious to his surroundings. http://tinyurl.com/29etfx

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread frank theriault
On Nov 27, 2007 6:00 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The eyes have it. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6681112size=lg Quite the beauty, Paul. And, as has already been mentioned, looking more grown up in this one... thanks, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

Re: PESO - The Lounge Singer

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/27/2007 9:25:58 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: His name is Sandy, and he owns the club. He books jazz bands, and likes to sit in for several songs or even a set. He just shuts his eyes and sings, oblivious to his surroundings.

Re: PESO - Candle-lit Bar

2007-11-27 Thread frank theriault
On Nov 27, 2007 5:22 AM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Existential alienation, and the grain enhances the feeling for me. Worthy. Thanks to everyone who commented. I really didn't expect the type of response this one got. I'm humbled. thanks, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: PESO - The Lounge Singer

2007-11-27 Thread Jack Davis
One of the best I've seen of this ilk. Beautifully exposed. Really small nit, but if it were mine, I'd clone out that very small light spot just in front of his face. Won't make any difference, of course, and I imagine it's only my problem. :) Jack --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/27/2007 3:09:46 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The eyes have it. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6681112size=lg === Me? I think she's concentrating on getting the last drop out of her drink. ;-) Very nice shot, though. Marnie aka

Re: PESO 2007 - 48c - GDG

2007-11-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
Me too. -- Bruce Monday, November 26, 2007, 1:42:35 PM, you wrote: pcn I much prefer this shot to the earlier post. pcn Paul pcn -- Original message -- pcn From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for all the comments on #48b. I'd start the #49

PESO - Gelato!

2007-11-27 Thread frank theriault
Waiting with great anticipation: http://tinyurl.com/2e7dgh http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R0wY4AEIbeI/BBU/qk1nYOcoZ28/s1600-h/nov_27+001.jpg Comments always welcome. thanks, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO 2007 - 48c - GDG

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/26/2007 1:18:08 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for all the comments on #48b. I'd start the #49 week posts at this point, but since many seemed to be interested in a simpler composition than the above, I decided to post this one from

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/27/2007 5:04:42 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: G'day All, Took this one while on my holiday earlier this year. It's really nothing more than a family snap, but the expression makes it I reckon. (~160kb)

Re: PESO: Thanksgiving Foliage 3

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/24/2007 2:32:14 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Zipping from coast to coast... A colorful collection of leaves against a neighbor's fence: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6673214size=lg K10D, DA 50-200, ISO 200, f/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/180,

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/26/2007 9:36:18 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi! Here is the start of the short write up I am going to produce about my trip to Prague. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/prague-day-1.html Enjoy! Boris === I like the people

Re: PESO - Gelato!

2007-11-27 Thread P. J. Alling
I'm not sure that digital agrees with you Frank. A lot of your stuff is technically better, sharper, better focus, but not as edgy. This one is almost cute. frank theriault wrote: Waiting with great anticipation: http://tinyurl.com/2e7dgh

Re: more Lightroom 1.3 improvement ...

2007-11-27 Thread Rick Womer
I've been using LR for several months, and still feel as though I've only scratched the surface, and am doing some things the hard way. I would gladly pay $100-200 for a two-day workshop; I don't think you could cover everything here in one day. Ideally, there would be facilities for hands-on

Re: PESO 2007 - 48c - GDG

2007-11-27 Thread frank theriault
On Nov 26, 2007 4:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for all the comments on #48b. I'd start the #49 week posts at this point, but since many seemed to be interested in a simpler composition than the above, I decided to post this one from yesterday's short shooting

Re: PESO - Gelato!

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/27/2007 9:40:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Waiting with great anticipation: http://tinyurl.com/2e7dgh http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R0wY4AEIbeI/BBU/qk1nYOcoZ28/s1600- h/nov_27+001.jpg Comments always welcome. thanks, frank

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Frank. -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Nov 27, 2007 6:00 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The eyes have it. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6681112size=lg Quite the beauty, Paul. And, as has

Re: PESO: Red-shouldered Hawk

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/27/2007 9:12:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Spent some time at Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area yesterday (Gum Tree shot, also) with the FA 80~320 (carrying a fairly deep screw on metal lens hood) attached to the K10D. When in that area, I often

Re: more Lightroom 1.3 improvement ...

2007-11-27 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/27/2007 8:48:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Nov 27, 2007, at 8:41 AM, David J Brooks wrote: If you could do a DVD, it could be worth selling that to.:-) yup .. :-) How do you feel about a GFM spot, what say you Don and Mark. That could

Re: PESO: My assignment

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Marnie. Could be the drink that has her transfixed. She was very pleased with it and drank every drop. Paul -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/27/2007 3:09:46 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-27 Thread Toralf Lund
Derby Chang wrote: Probably old rumours to most here. Ah. It's speculation-about-new-cameras time again. So apparently Scott, who thought the aperture simulator discussion was up next, was wrong ;-) We could combine the two, of course... But I like the idea of AF trim. And a little K200D

PESO -- Hummingbird

2007-11-27 Thread P. J. Alling
This may be the stupidest title I've ever used. However it's not my fault. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20hummingbird.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The difference between individual

Re: FA 77mm Ltd. - An observation

2007-11-27 Thread Boris Liberman
Dave, yours may be a true observation though I never found it to be an obstacle. First of, I still think that by opening aperture (and the lens is fast enough) you can decrease sharpness... And of course there are various soft filters too. I think it would be far worse if the lens lacked

Re: PESO -- Hummingbird

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
It took a while, but I get it:-). The primary shadow is interesting. The one in the right corner is distracting. It could be cropped and cloned. I also wish it were all just a little crisper. Paul -- Original message -- From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] This

Re: PESO -- Hummingbird

2007-11-27 Thread P. J. Alling
I thought it was pretty good for ISO 1600 slightly underexposed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It took a while, but I get it:-). The primary shadow is interesting. The one in the right corner is distracting. It could be cropped and cloned. I also wish it were all just a little crisper. Paul

Re: PESO -- Hummingbird

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
And it is. -- Original message -- From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] I thought it was pretty good for ISO 1600 slightly underexposed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It took a while, but I get it:-). The primary shadow is interesting. The one in the right

Re: PESO - Candle-lit Bar

2007-11-27 Thread wendy beard
I must be missing something Not had enough beer maybe? Doesn't inspire me. Sorry Wendy On Nov 26, 2007 5:26 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 26/11/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's one I took about a week ago: http://tinyurl.com/36gd2t

Re: PESO - The Lounge Singer

2007-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
Nice Frank. Good and grainy for me.:-0 I can't help think, that if his mouth we're a bit more open, would lead to a more soulful feel to it. Dave On Nov 27, 2007 12:09 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: His name is Sandy, and he owns the club. He books jazz bands, and likes to sit

RE: PESO - Gelato!

2007-11-27 Thread Bob W
Now you're turning into Norman Rockwell... -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: 27 November 2007 17:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Gelato! Waiting with great anticipation:

Re: FA 77mm Ltd. - An observation

2007-11-27 Thread mike wilson
Boris Liberman wrote: First of, I still think that by opening aperture (and the lens is fast enough) you can decrease sharpness... Hmmm. You can decrease the depth of the plane of focus but you can't (afaik) decrease the sharpness of it. Thereby giving a softer look to more of the

RE: PESO - Gelato!

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
A nice moment. I'd like to see how it looks with a tighter crop. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Now you're turning into Norman Rockwell... -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO - The Lounge Singer

2007-11-27 Thread frank theriault
On Nov 27, 2007 2:55 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice Frank. Good and grainy for me.:-0 I can't help think, that if his mouth we're a bit more open, would lead to a more soulful feel to it. I kept yelling open your mouth! but he chose to ignore me... ;-) cheers, frank --

Re: PESO - The Lounge Singer

2007-11-27 Thread wendy beard
Like this one better :-) Wendy On Nov 27, 2007 12:09 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: His name is Sandy, and he owns the club. He books jazz bands, and likes to sit in for several songs or even a set. He just shuts his eyes and sings, oblivious to his surroundings.

Re: PESO - The Lounge Singer

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
Good timing. You captured a key moment. Paul -- Original message -- From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Like this one better :-) Wendy On Nov 27, 2007 12:09 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: His name is Sandy, and he owns the club. He books

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-27 Thread P. J. Alling
I hadn't seen exactly these rumors before. However 14mp is getting into the resolution medium speed perfectly exposed 35mm film is capable of recording, and a heck of a lot better than most 35mm film actually does record. Pentax digital has more or less come of age. Now if Pentax can manage

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-27 Thread pnstenquist
No argument here. But even the upgrade from 6mp to 10 gave me a lot in terms of room to crop, so I'm expecting another plus from 14mp. And I suspect the new sensor will probably show less noise than the current crop. That would be another big plus. Paul -- Original message

Re: FA 77mm Ltd. - An observation

2007-11-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: FA 77mm Ltd. - An observation Boris Liberman wrote: First of, I still think that by opening aperture (and the lens is fast enough) you can decrease sharpness... Hmmm. You can decrease the depth of the plane of focus but you

Re: PESO 2007 - 48c - GDG

2007-11-27 Thread John Graves
Godfrey, This one grabbed me as soon as I opened it. ..If I was going to touch it ( and that is open to debate), I would eliminate the short and the out of focus reeds on the left. This is a picture you have to think about. Regards, John Graves WA1JG [EMAIL PROTECTED] Godfrey

Re: FA 77mm Ltd. - An observation

2007-11-27 Thread John Graves
But isn't true that the sharpest focus for a lens is less than wide open, so by opening it up you are decreasing overall focus by some amount? John Graves WA1JG [EMAIL PROTECTED] mike wilson wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: First of, I still think that by opening aperture (and the lens

Re: PESO -- Hummingbird

2007-11-27 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, took me a while too. Cute title I also find the top right shadow distracting. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/

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