What do you guys think about this photoessay (and little
accompanying
behind the scenes) in the NYT?
http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/12/ny-times-magazine-oscars-ph
oto-essay/
Julie Christie is still kinda hot, isn't she?
Good excuse to post this:
That's a fabulous picture. I prefer these 'minor key' pictures that
you do to the big industrial ones, which I can admire but which leave
me cold. For example, you showed one a few weeks ago of a café across
a canal or something which I really liked. Small subjects, easy to
pass by without
Jim King wrote:
For Bill Robb, here are a few test shots I made with this lens on my
K10D this week. It was really frigid outside so I didn't take as may
as I would have liked to. (I know, you Canadians aren't bothered by
the cold like us mere mortals...)
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From: Jim King
Subject: Voigtländer Nokton 58mm f1.4 SLII
For Bill Robb, here are a few test shots I made with this lens on my
K10D this week. It was really frigid outside so I didn't take as may
as I would have liked to. (I know, you Canadians aren't bothered
Bong Manayon escribió:
The last time I had anything accepted in the Pentax Photo Gallery was
October last year; I submitted something like 6 sceneries and 3 got
accepted. Since then I've submitted a couple of sunsets and sunrise
but they were declined. Last Saturday (Feb 9), I took these and
On 16/02/08, Adam Maas, discombobulated, unleashed:
As a general rule, the consumer Nikon DSLR's only meter with AF lenses
and only mount AI and later lenses (or lenses with a factory AI
conversion ring). The D200/D300 and the pro bodies also meter with AI
and later lenses. There are a few
Beautiful shot, Bob.
On Feb 16, 2008, at 3:01 AM, Bob W wrote:
What do you guys think about this photoessay (and little
accompanying
behind the scenes) in the NYT?
http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/12/ny-times-magazine-oscars-ph
oto-essay/
Julie Christie is still kinda hot, isn't she?
Bob: That's a fantastic shot! Enjoyed seeing that. Cheers, Christine
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and one of my photos shot in the same place:
Thanks for sharing, Bob. Great photographic work here. Cheers, Christine
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Subject: Interview with Tim Hetherington
He is the photographer who has
Derby: I thought the portraits were, well, let's just say, not the best
I've seen. Cheers, Christine
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Subject: Breakthrough
What do you guys
Taken a couple weeks ago. 645, SMC-A 35/3.5, 400TX, Dektol 1+10 for 5
minutes at 72F. (WTF? Did he say Dektol?) Yep. Couldn't find the
bottle of HC110, so I mixed up some Dektol. I like the tonality, but I
missed the focus. Her right hand is about where head was when I started
to press
Another photo available for viewing ...
http://homepage.mac.com/godders/05-absorbed.jpg
Absorbed - This Cafe Life 2008
Olympus E-1 + ZD 35mm f/3.5 Macro
ISO 200 @ f/5.0 @ 1/20 sec
Comments and Critique always appreciated.
enjoy
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From: Scott Loveless
Subject: PESO - Grin
Taken a couple weeks ago. 645, SMC-A 35/3.5, 400TX, Dektol 1+10 for 5
minutes at 72F. (WTF? Did he say Dektol?) Yep. Couldn't find the
bottle of HC110, so I mixed up some Dektol. I like the tonality, but I
missed
On 2/16/08, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 16/02/08, Adam Maas, discombobulated, unleashed:
As a general rule, the consumer Nikon DSLR's only meter with AF lenses
and only mount AI and later lenses (or lenses with a factory AI
conversion ring). The D200/D300 and the pro bodies also meter
- Original Message -
From: Walter Hamler
Subject: Re: Boris PAW/PESO weeks 04 and 05
I really do like the landscape. Where in Israel was that shot?
Considering the majority of pics I see of Israel, that scene is not
one to be expected. I guess I am showing my isnorance, aren't I ?
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From: Walter Hamler
Subject: Re: PESO - Grin
In the Navy we often used Dektol diluted for film developing when
looking for a little extra punch or some grain special effects.
The old Recording film that would yield iso of 3200 was better in
Dektol than D-19.
I
Hi!
I don't think I will ever be on par with the week count. Now would I be
able to bring to zero the count of unread messages in my mailbox.
The link are:
http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/02/paw-2008-week-04.html
http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/02/paw-2008-week-05.html
Have your
In the Navy we often used Dektol diluted for film developing when
looking for a little extra punch or some grain special effects.
The old Recording film that would yield iso of 3200 was better in
Dektol than D-19.
Walt
On 2/16/08, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Taken a couple weeks
On Feb 16, 2008, at 7:34 AM, Scott Loveless wrote:
http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/MeganAndMolly/
photo#5167600219106383026
Excellent shot, too bad about the missed focus. There's something
about that lens on 645 that just works *right*. :-)
Godfrey
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On Feb 16, 2008, at 9:40 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/02/paw-2008-week-04.html
http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/02/paw-2008-week-05.html
#4 doesn't do much for me, but I very much like the austere graphic
feel of #5.
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Almost too small a figure to be sure it's a person. Without downloading
and up-sizing it to check, I'll assume it is and, therefore, say I like
it. All elements very well placed.
Jack
--- Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I really do like the landscape. Where in Israel was that shot?
I really do like the landscape. Where in Israel was that shot?
Considering the majority of pics I see of Israel, that scene is not
one to be expected. I guess I am showing my isnorance, aren't I ? :-)
Walt
On 2/16/08, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi!
I don't think I will ever be
http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=536s=pentaxdiscusstb=sb
Cheers,
Francis
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B.I.G angle finder will fit all DSLR's
http://www.alles-big.de/dyna/dyna-mi-digifoto-sii-start.asp?men=012act=001
^^^ since it was only one available in Estonia, I'm using this and it's
good.
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On Feb 16, 2008, at 12:01 PM, Francis wrote:
http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?
image_id=536s=pentaxdiscusstb=sb
Rather pretty, restful photo.
Godfrey
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Very nice. The rocks and specular highlights present an interesting
contrast.
Paul
On Feb 16, 2008, at 3:01 PM, Francis wrote:
http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?
image_id=536s=pentaxdiscusstb=sb
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The coffee shop portraits: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?
photo_id=6958122
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The url didn't break nicely. Here it is again:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6958122
Another coffee shop portrait.
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Hello,
Continuing the series of Cotty's questions,
is there any good website describing and comparing various
dedicated flashes Nikon DSLRs?
Also, any recommendations for a dedicated flash for my brother's D70
would be greatly appreciated.
So far, SB600 and SB800 are being considered, but I
Paul Stenquist wrote:
The coffee shop portraits: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?
photo_id=6958122
Lesson #1: Don't overpay for bad coffee...
grin
Seriously: Nice portrait!
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There's a gentleness and delicacy to the rendering in this one that
is very appealing, Paul. :-)
Godfrey
On Feb 16, 2008, at 2:28 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6958122
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Thanks Mark.
On Feb 16, 2008, at 5:32 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Paul Stenquist wrote:
The coffee shop portraits: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?
photo_id=6958122
Lesson #1: Don't overpay for bad coffee...
grin
Seriously: Nice portrait!
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Thanks Godders. I resisted the urge to use a filter shortcut and took
my time with the channel mixer. It pays.
Paul
On Feb 16, 2008, at 5:36 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
There's a gentleness and delicacy to the rendering in this one that
is very appealing, Paul. :-)
Godfrey
On Feb 16,
Nice photo, but too many stars for me. Regards, Bob S.
On Feb 16, 2008 2:01 PM, Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Boris,
The first set is pretty pedestrian.
I like the 2nd one...wallpaper yes!
You could have even more green and less sky.
Regards, Bob S.
On Feb 16, 2008 11:40 AM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi!
I don't think I will ever be on par with the week count. Now would I be
able to
- Original Message -
From: Bob Sullivan
Subject: Re: Boris PAW/PESO weeks 04 and 05
Boris,
The first set is pretty pedestrian.
I like the 2nd one...wallpaper yes!
I should have mentioned when I posted that this picture is quite lovely. It
does need the colour to work, but it works
:-)
Flat windy and frikkin cool.
Hi gang. Back from Fargo, just now and checking some mail before sleep time.
Couple of longg 18 hour drive days, night drive through Wis and Minny.
lots of crappy weather, but still alive.,
Managed a few not to blurry, from the dash of the truck
I don't know if anyone else has seen this yet. Nice review of the
camera and the new DA* 16-50. Very complementary, though at odds with a
smaller article that used the K20 as an example of how good High ISO
digital has become, (and that it finally has surpassed Film in it's last
I like the solitary figure on the green background. And I like the
singer and the microphone. But the green field and figure are far and
away the best work here, IMO.
Paul
On Feb 16, 2008, at 6:14 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Boris,
The first set is pretty pedestrian.
I like the 2nd
Pretty cool for Pentax. That changes everything.
Paul
On Feb 16, 2008, at 9:31 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
I don't know if anyone else has seen this yet. Nice review of the
camera and the new DA* 16-50. Very complementary, though at odds
with a
smaller article that used the K20 as an example
Paul Stenquist wrote:
The url didn't break nicely. Here it is again:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6958122
Another coffee shop portrait.
Love the intensity of the attractive young man learning the meaning of
life. And from such a slim book too :)
Good shot. I think this is my
I like the crisp, high contrast rendering. A good choice on the crop
here. The background elements make it a good story.
Paul
On Feb 16, 2008, at 10:36 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
Another photo available for viewing ...
http://homepage.mac.com/godders/05-absorbed.jpg
Absorbed - This
A woman confronted me as she and her two companions were leaving
the coffee shop. Why didn't you take pictures of us, she asked.
Don't we look good enough? She was smiling, but I think she was
mildly annoyed at my picture taking in general. I clicked off a few
frames as she spoke. Here's
Almost everything I learned about life I learned by the time I was 5.
That's true of most people. It's taken nearly an order of magnitude of
time more to unlearn them.
Derby Chang wrote:
Paul Stenquist wrote:
The url didn't break nicely. Here it is again:
There's no point in considering anything other than the SB-800. It's
simply the most capable and flexible flash available for any camera
system today. And it's very reasonably priced (Cheapest of all the
similar 1st party flashes). The SB-800 offers manual, Auto and Guide
Number flash on all
Thanks Derby. I think my work in the coffee shop improves in
proportion to my courage. Fire at will! :-))
Paul
On Feb 16, 2008, at 10:16 PM, Derby Chang wrote:
Paul Stenquist wrote:
The url didn't break nicely. Here it is again:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6958122
Another
And we use many terms loosely...
I always find it interesting that when I carry my camera with me to a
club about an hour before closing perfect strangers will come up to me
to have their picture taken. It's not like I even know where to sent
them a copy, since they disappear almost
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: keith_w
Subject: Re: Global warming: Icy lolipops
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Jack Davis
Subject: Re: Global warming: Icy lolipops
Very interesting! I think Al Gore would like to see this as further
Yeah, I read this article today. As I recall, the dynamic range was to
have been increased by 200%, but the review didn't gush over its
shadow/high light performance. Noise was not a rave item nor was the 3
fps frame rate. AF speed was rated fast which may have been partially
due to the tested
The short one page article comparing digital and analog high ISO
performance used the K20 for the digital capture. That was an ad hoc
review that was at odds with the formal test.
Jack Davis wrote:
Yeah, I read this article today. As I recall, the dynamic range was to
have been increased by
From everything we've heard and seen, I would think that noise wold
be the number one rave. But I guess we'll have to wait and see. In
any case, it seems to be a major upgrade for Pentax.
Paul
On Feb 16, 2008, at 11:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
Yeah, I read this article today. As I recall, the
On Feb 16, 2008, at 8:18 PM, keith_w wrote:
Not MY words, the words of many renown scientists.
Please list their names.
G
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Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Feb 16, 2008, at 8:18 PM, keith_w wrote:
That man can do a damned thing about changing the course of it's
progression or it's magnitude is just so much hogwash, and cannot be
supported.
Not MY words, the words of many renown scientists.
Please list their
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
Another photo available for viewing ...
http://homepage.mac.com/godders/05-absorbed.jpg
Absorbed - This Cafe Life 2008
Olympus E-1 + ZD 35mm f/3.5 Macro
ISO 200 @ f/5.0 @ 1/20 sec
Comments and Critique always appreciated.
enjoy
Godfrey
At first I
William Robb wrote:
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From: Scott Loveless
Subject: PESO - Grin
Taken a couple weeks ago. 645, SMC-A 35/3.5, 400TX, Dektol 1+10 for 5
minutes at 72F. (WTF? Did he say Dektol?) Yep. Couldn't find the
bottle of HC110, so I mixed up some Dektol. I like the
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Feb 16, 2008, at 7:34 AM, Scott Loveless wrote:
http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/MeganAndMolly/
photo#5167600219106383026
Excellent shot, too bad about the missed focus. There's something
about that lens on 645 that just works *right*. :-)
Godfrey
Stan,
Were you asking about geotagging a little while. If you get this little
proggie, and have a Garmin or Magellan device, it will ingest your
RAWs and tag them with the gps location. Seems neat. I haven't tried it
myself, but Paul Butzi likes it
On Feb 17, 2008 2:00 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But it's just a crackpot theory. It's not like they're ALL scientists.
You know, like us.
I've got a B.Sc in B.S. from the University of Kegford, the PDML is
rich sourse for research.
Cheers,
Dave
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