Re: PDML Book on premium paper

2010-04-25 Thread mike wilson
Mark Roberts wrote: I just got an email from a long-time lurker saying that it's possible to order the book on premium paper - at no extra charge (for a limited time): I just ordered both PDML books from blurb.com. You might tell the PDML folks that if they use the code FREEPAPER they save

what's the best deal on 8G SD cards?

2010-04-25 Thread Larry Colen
I'd like to pick up a few more SD cards before my trip to Chicago. It's been about a year since I researched them, and I think that there are much faster ones on the market now, when I picked up some Transcend class 6 cards. In general, faster is better, but only to the point that the card

RE: PESO - The Bed

2010-04-25 Thread John Coyle
Very strange - was this a séance? The older guy on the right looks like Patrick White, an Australian author dead for many years. John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Marco Alpert Sent: Sunday, 25 April 2010 1:33

Re: Is photography over?

2010-04-25 Thread steve harley
Quoting Bob W p...@web-options.com: There must be a lot of empty space in San Francisco waiting to be filled with something that rhymes with bullshit. Another example of the art world's inability to understand photography: http://www.foto8.com/new/online/blog/1166-is-photography-over i

RE: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
Foreground Bokeh: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10944325size=lg K7 and A 400/5.6, panning through trees. Wow! -- 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

Re: Books on the way

2010-04-25 Thread Cotty
On 24/4/10, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Only if you believe in the earthly existence of the Netherlands. In fact, many people believe they are nothing more than a social construct existing only in the minds of the neo-realists - which are themselves a matter for considerable skepticism.

RE: Is photography over?

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
There must be a lot of empty space in San Francisco waiting to be filled with something that rhymes with bullshit. Another example of the art world's inability to understand photography: http://www.foto8.com/new/online/blog/1166-is-photography-over i thought it worth noting

Re: what's the best deal on 8G SD cards?

2010-04-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Larry, I'd like to offer a modification of your statement below. Once card outpaces the camera you'd know: 1. You're using your h/w to the fullest extent possible 2. You're not going to buy faster cards as you *know* what you need. Thus, I think it makes sense to try to find a card that outpaces

Re: PESO: Working bird

2010-04-25 Thread Cotty
On 24/4/10, Cory Waters, discombobulated, unleashed: Taken at the Newport Aquarium in Newport Kentucky, just the other side of the river from Cincinnati. I got pooped on right after clicking the shutter. http://cwaters.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds/2784396_D7WM9#846414165_iDZf8-A-LB Good job Ceeb.

Re: PDML Book on premium paper

2010-04-25 Thread eckinator
2010/4/25 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Mark Roberts wrote: I just got an email from a long-time lurker saying that it's possible to order the book on premium paper - at no extra charge (for a limited time): I just ordered both PDML books from blurb.com.  You might tell the  PDML

Re: PESO: Duel Daisy

2010-04-25 Thread eckinator
2010/4/24 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: In the cosmic time lime mere moments. Which then sink down in layers as limestone? Gives me lots of (silly) ideas about fossils... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO: Duel Daisy

2010-04-25 Thread eckinator
2010/4/24 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: In the cosmic time lime mere moments. Or perhaps we all live in a huge time space caipirinha? -- 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

Re: FYI

2010-04-25 Thread eckinator
2010/4/24 Keith Whaley keit...@dslextreme.com: (It fly's in the face of everything I've been taught but it would be cool if true). It just had to be a fly in your face, time's fun if you're having flies after all. Not if they’re “circle flies.”  g You mean flies caught and smashed in the

Re: Offline gathering

2010-04-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Rick Womer wrote: You got on a =boat= with =Tim=?!? That's a contender for quote of the year! -- 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.

A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread Tanya Love
Subject: A little brag from me... Hey everyone, Just thought I’d brag a little!  I’ve been shooting for a Canadian brand called Agoo for about 6 months now and have had an embargo on what I could tell and show people!  But, finally, they have just launched their latest collection and their new

RE: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
Hey everyone, Just thought I’d brag a little!  I’ve been shooting for a Canadian brand called Agoo for about 6 months now and have had an embargo on what I could tell and show people!  But, finally, they have just launched their latest collection and their new website and my shots and

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
You've a right to be pleased and proud of this work. Beautifully done! Congratulations, tan.x. Jack --- On Sun, 4/25/10, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: From: Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com Subject: A little brag from me... To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 4:39 AM

Photos: 645 kit for sale

2010-04-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Photos of the 645 kit I'm selling: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/645/45_28-1.jpg http://www.robertstech.com/temp/645/45_28-2.jpg http://www.robertstech.com/temp/645/645-3.jpg http://www.robertstech.com/temp/645/645-2.jpg http://www.robertstech.com/temp/645/645-1.jpg

Re: what's the best deal on 8G SD cards?

2010-04-25 Thread CheekyGeek
SanDisk Extreme iii used to be 20mb/sec (class 6) but now come in 30mb/sec versions. In general, you'll pay as much for a 4 GB as you would for a 8 GB class 6 model (assuming you are looking at Amazon or similar). I have not yet tried the faster card in my K200D and just purchased an 8GB class 6

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread Rick Womer
Interesting. I would probably have tossed that pic for lack of sharpness in the subject. The title makes it very powerful, though. I like it. (Your advertising experience at work again, Paul!) Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 4/24/10, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net

Re: what's the best deal on 8G SD cards?

2010-04-25 Thread paul stenquist
Sandisk Extreme III are the fastest and most reliable in my experience. Paul On Apr 25, 2010, at 2:51 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I'd like to pick up a few more SD cards before my trip to Chicago. It's been about a year since I researched them, and I think that there are much faster ones on the

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread paul stenquist
On Apr 25, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Interesting. I would probably have tossed that pic for lack of sharpness in the subject. The title makes it very powerful, though. I like it. (Your advertising experience at work again, Paul!) Rick Thamks Rick. I normally would have

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread paul stenquist
On Apr 25, 2010, at 4:05 AM, Bob W wrote: Foreground Bokeh: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10944325size=lg K7 and A 400/5.6, panning through trees. Wow! Well, thank you. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread paul stenquist
Congratulations. Well done! Paul On Apr 25, 2010, at 7:39 AM, Tanya Love wrote: Subject: A little brag from me... Hey everyone, Just thought I’d brag a little! I’ve been shooting for a Canadian brand called Agoo for about 6 months now and have had an embargo on what I could tell and

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Dream like, very nice indeed Dave On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 8:07 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Foreground Bokeh: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10944325size=lg K7 and A 400/5.6, panning through trees. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Working bird

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Nice shot. Love the colours here. Dave On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net wrote: Taken at the Newport Aquarium in Newport Kentucky, just the other side of the river from Cincinnati.  I got pooped on right after clicking the shutter.

Re: PESO - The Bed

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice shot. I love the looks and stares. Dave On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 11:32 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo07/peso17.html Comments, as always, welcomed.        -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: GESO: In the Diner

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Enjoyed all three, and agree with Jack about #3. Saturated look works well here Dave On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 1:20 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still working on my series of diner images. I wanted a few photographs of diner interiors.  My Rotary Club has been meeting

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread drd1135
Boy you got the whole family working. Great shots. I love the tushie huggers. Maybe we could chip in and get Cottie a pair. -Original Message- From: Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:39:18 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: A little brag from me... Subject: A little

Re: PESO - Bumblebee

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Second shot works better i think. More bee leavable Dave On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Waaay behind in my list reading because of work, and just as far behind in processing photos.  So I did a little catching up this evening. A bumblebee observed

Re: GESO: In the Diner

2010-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks Chris and Dave. I appreciate your comments very much. Dan On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 9:18 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Enjoyed all three, and agree with Jack about #3. Saturated look works well here Dave On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 1:20 PM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: PESO - Young Buck

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice indeed. Dave On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 4:03 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Earlier today at the Johnson Nature Center. He gave me a couple frames before he bolted into the thicket. I'm always amazed that deer can run through seemingly impassible undergrowth and

Re: PESO - The many and the one

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Well composed and great lighting here. Tack sharp Dave On Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 1:17 AM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: I went out shooting with my oldest daughter (22) to have a little together time.  She used my K20D (likes it better than her *istD) and I used the K-x. The

Re: PESO: Duel Daisy

2010-04-25 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/25/2010 6:12 AM, eckinator wrote: 2010/4/24 P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com: In the cosmic time lime mere moments. Or perhaps we all live in a huge time space caipirinha? I just love spell checkers don;t you? --

Re: PESO: Orange Blossom

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Love this one Dave On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 8:43 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: This past winter we decorated our back deck with a couple dwarf citrus trees. I first sensed the aroma and then noticed that the orange tree was bearing a number of blossoms. Having never taken even a

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread drd1135
Egrets are just government spec doves. --Original Message-- From: paul stenquist Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - And the holy spiritamen Sent: Apr 24, 2010 8:07 PM Foreground Bokeh:

Re: PESO: Yates Mill again

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 9:32 PM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Hello John, I like this one better.  I'd be tempted to crop out the people - the pic still works very well without them.  They feel a bit too touristy to me.  Looks like a pretty cool  place. Same here. Dave --

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/4/10, drd1...@gmail.com, discombobulated, unleashed: Boy you got the whole family working. Great shots. I love the tushie huggers. Maybe we could chip in and get Cottie a pair. Sod that, I've already ordered some. Great pix Tan. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

More Barbershop Photos

2010-04-25 Thread Michael Beacom
Hi- More photos from the Barbershop- a local blues society jam. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62343...@n00/sets/72157623756976895/ Which is the stronger image- Harp 1 or Harp 2? and How would you crop Harp 2? Both were taken with a Canon 10D and 200mm f2.8L (my only L lens, and I need to use it

Re: PESO: Orange Blossom

2010-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
Nice of ya', Dave. Thanks! Jack --- On Sun, 4/25/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Orange Blossom To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 6:23 AM Love this one Dave On Sat, Apr

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, That's a lovely picture and I think Rick's comments explain some of why. The title turns it from average to special. Of course, you have to take the picture first to get anything special! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 7:38 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Interesting.

What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread Sam L
They are asking $90. Sounds like some somewhat serious issues. The lens is over an hour away, so I would need to have a friend out there go see it for me and maybe help me evaluate it over the phone. Yes or walk away? Thanks for your thoughts! This manual focus lens is in fair condition. There

Re: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
I've never had any luck buying stuff with problems like that. And who knows what condensation damage on internat elements means. Walk away or offer $25. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 8:45 AM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: They are asking $90.  Sounds like some somewhat serious

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
Now that I can see it properly (not on a cell phone) it does work quite well. With the religious context given by the title, the softness of the image becomes a kind of transcendence. That's the point of using incense in church, after all. On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 8:07 PM, paul stenquist

RE: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
I agree - get someone trustworthy to have a look at it, with a flashlight. I used to have one, in perfect condition, and they are good lenses. Bob I've never had any luck buying stuff with problems like that. And who knows what condensation damage on internat elements means. Walk away or

RE: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
I disagree - I think the title makes it tacky, like the cover of one of those nasty religious books that people read and which are designed to make them feel better do nothing about their shitty lives while separating them from their hard-earned cash. (although the shot could probably earn a fair

Re: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread Sam L
Did you note that it is a star series lens and seems pretty rare? The one one ebay is going for $770 usd. http://cgi.ebay.com/PENTAX-M-STAR-SMC-300MM-F4-PRIME-LENS-AND-CASE-/370344954939?cmd=ViewItempt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JNhash=item563a478c3b Seems like it

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread P N Stenquist
On Apr 25, 2010, at 10:40 AM, Bob W wrote: I disagree - I think the title makes it tacky, like the cover of one of those nasty religious books that people read and which are designed to make them feel better do nothing about their shitty lives while separating them from their hard-earned

RE: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
That is over-priced in my opinion. I believe I paid about £200- for mine, about 12 years ago. Although they are good lenses they are not in the same league as the other green * A lenses, such as the 85/1.4 and the 135/1.8], both of which I also used to have. Nevertheless, the one on sale is worth

PESO - Another day, another buck

2010-04-25 Thread P N Stenquist
This guy was the traveling companion of the buck I showed yesterday. He's spotted me and is getting ready to bolt. Seconds later, he was running through the thicket. The fellow who manages the nature reserve told me that young bucks frequently travel in pairs at this time of year. Looking

OT: Davros and the Andaman Islanders

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
Nothing to do with Pentaxes or photography (unless we see ourselves as a forgotten tribe on a remote island), but it amuses me that Hawking thinks we should stand on the beach waving our spears at every passing frigate: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8642558.stm He's probably right, of course.

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/25/2010 7:39 AM, Tanya Love wrote: Subject: A little brag from me... Hey everyone, Just thought I’d brag a little! I’ve been shooting for a Canadian brand called Agoo for about 6 months now and have had an embargo on what I could tell and show people! But, finally, they have just

Re: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Sam, I know the value of the lens. I have both the A* and M* versions of it. It is a favorite of mine, but... It is getting a little old and repair parts are scarse, plus getting defects resolved in the middle of a lens is trouble. Good Luck, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Sam L

Re: PESO - Another day, another buck

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
This one is very good as well Paul. Great pose. Dave On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:08 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: This guy was the traveling companion of the buck I showed yesterday. He's spotted me and is getting ready to bolt. Seconds later, he was running through the

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Great news, and great shots Dave On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Subject: A little brag from me... Hey everyone, Just thought I’d brag a little!  I’ve been shooting for a Canadian brand called Agoo for about 6 months now and have had an embargo on

Re: PESO - Another day, another buck

2010-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Nice catch again! The little horn buds stand out, making a good portrait. I've never considered flash in these situations and will have to try it. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 10:08 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: This guy was the traveling companion of the

Re: what's the best deal on 8G SD cards?

2010-04-25 Thread Sasha Sobol
I can second sandisk extreme III --S On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 5:56 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Sandisk Extreme III are the fastest and most reliable in my experience. Paul On Apr 25, 2010, at 2:51 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I'd like to pick up a few more SD cards before my

PESO - Sisters

2010-04-25 Thread frank theriault
Judy and I went to the wedding of two friends last weekend. It was a small, short civil ceremony at North York Civic Centre. Just before things got started I spied the bride Kathe (in the dark dress) with her sister. I thought it was a nice moment:

Re: OT: Davros and the Andaman Islanders

2010-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob W. Hawkings thinks we should NOT stand on the beach waving our spears at every passing frigate. Easier said than done given our electromagnetic signature. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 10:07 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Nothing to do with Pentaxes or photography (unless

Re: PESO - Sisters

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice moment and well composed. Flash used here Frank.?? Dave On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:53 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Judy and I went to the wedding of two friends last weekend.  It was a small, short civil ceremony at North York Civic Centre.  Just before

OT: Davros and the Andaman Islanders

2010-04-25 Thread Jerry in Arizona
I'm sure our native Americans and most of the empires of European monarchs wish they had done a better job of securing their borders against aliens.  They were, unfortunately for them, too civil. Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:07:52 +0100 From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread Sam L
No disrespect meant, by the way. Thanks for the responses. It's a little hard for me to get out for wild goose chases like this with a growing family, but I suppose I'll try to sneak out of work early some day this week to go visit the lens. If/when I go, I will bring the camera and computer to

Re: what's the best deal on 8G SD cards?

2010-04-25 Thread Adam Maas
Third, I'm using a 4GB 30MB/s version as my primary card (my other cards are slower HP class 4's) -Adam On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: I can second sandisk extreme III --S On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 5:56 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: OT: Davros and the Andaman Islanders

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
[quote]Aliens almost certainly exist but humans should avoid making contact, Professor Stephen Hawking has warned[/quote] I wish i knew that before joining the list.;-) Dave On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:07 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Nothing to do with Pentaxes or photography (unless

Re: PESO - Sisters

2010-04-25 Thread P N Stenquist
On Apr 25, 2010, at 11:53 AM, frank theriault wrote: Judy and I went to the wedding of two friends last weekend. It was a small, short civil ceremony at North York Civic Centre. Just before things got started I spied the bride Kathe (in the dark dress) with her sister. I thought it was a

Re: PESO - Another day, another buck

2010-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
Actually a little better focus than the first. I think it's improved by his odd stance which portends his having initiated his exit strategy and eliminates a static feel. Jack --- On Sun, 4/25/10, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net

Re: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
I've found a scratch is less of a problem than I thought. Generally, they are less than 1% of the lens area, and you still have the 99% to build a good image. Rear element scratches are more damaging. Filling the scratch with india ink is the prefered method of salvage. You want to eliminate flare

Re: PESO - Sisters

2010-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
I agree, Frank! Jack --- On Sun, 4/25/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Sisters To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 8:53 AM Judy and I went to the wedding of two friends

Re: PESO - The Bed

2010-04-25 Thread Sam L
On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 11:52 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Apr 24, 2010, at 8:32 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo07/peso17.html Artistically you did a great job of making me wonder WTF is going on. +1. I'd love to know the story behind the photo.

Re: PDML Book on premium paper

2010-04-25 Thread Miserere
On 25 April 2010 06:06, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't seen an option anywhere to order premium paper. Is it even available? Cheers Ecke For what it's worth, I haven't seen a premium paper Blurb book in the pulp (so to speak), but I was very pleased with how my photos looked

Re: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread P. J. Alling
For $90 they don't know what they have or it's been trashed. I expect that the inner blemishes are fungus and rear scratches are worse than front scratches. Sure the images will be clear in good lighting conditions but I bet it'll flair like a nova if a light source gets anywhere near the

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread Miserere
Brag away, Tanya! Great shots, and I'm sure you're kids had a brilliant time being mummy's models. I really need to get me some kids...I've run out of willing models. High five, --M. On 25 April 2010 07:39, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Subject: A little brag from me... Hey

Re: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread P. J. Alling
Damn there's gold in my lens collection, I paid about half that for my 300mm A* f4.0. I've seen the F 70-210 sell for twice what I think it's worth, (then again I bought one. the 70-210, for only about $70.00. It died of internal lose screw syndrome not to long ago, more's the pitym, buying

Re: what's the best deal on 8G SD cards?

2010-04-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Larry Colen Subject: what's the best deal on 8G SD cards? I'd like to pick up a few more SD cards before my trip to Chicago. It's been about a year since I researched them, and I think that there are much faster ones on the market now, when I picked up

Re: What are your thoughts on this craigslist find ... yes or no? Pentax M Star 300mm F4

2010-04-25 Thread P. J. Alling
Supposedly, and I must admit, I've never tried this, using a black marker to color in the scratches on a lens will cut down on the flair, and not noticeably adversely effect the images it produces. I offer this with the caveat that if you make it worse I never said it. On 4/25/2010 11:57 AM,

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tanya Love Subject: A little brag from me... Subject: A little brag from me... http://www.agoo4u.com/default.asp Getting published is always nice. Congratulations and well done. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Davros and the Andaman Islanders

2010-04-25 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/25/2010 11:55 AM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: I'm sure our native Americans and most of the empires of European monarchs wish they had done a better job of securing their borders against aliens. They were, unfortunately for them, too civil. Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:07:52 +0100 From: Bob

PESO: Ants!

2010-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Joys of spring watching a friend's child. http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Kate#5464112515048812946 -- 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 - Sisters

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
Judy and I went to the wedding of two friends last weekend. Bad idea to get married if they're not friends! It was a small, short civil ceremony at North York Civic Centre. Just before things got started I spied the bride Kathe (in the dark dress) with her sister. I thought it was a

Re: A little brag from me...

2010-04-25 Thread Christine Aguila
On 25 April 2010 07:39, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Anyways, have a squiz and of course, everything was shot using only Pentax stuff! http://www.agoo4u.com/default.asp What great fun, Tanya. Big congrats! Your work is terrific, and your kids are adorable. I wish you

Re: PESO: Ants!

2010-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
Seriously cute! Jack --- On Sun, 4/25/10, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Ants! To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 9:40 AM Joys of spring watching a friend's child.

Re: PDML Book on premium paper

2010-04-25 Thread Mark Roberts
I just posted a question about this on the Blurb web forum on their site and received the following answer: In your book settings where you see the Sell with Premim Paper checkbox (see screenprint below) that actually switches on the option of a customer to choose premium paper rather than (as

RE: OT: Davros and the Andaman Islanders

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
Well, by standing on the beach waving their spears, and killing anyone who landed on the beach, the Andaman islanders managed to keep the rest of us at bay for somewhere between 30,000 and 60,000 years. Bob Bob W. Hawkings thinks we should NOT stand on the beach waving our spears at every

Re: OT: Davros and the Andaman Islanders

2010-04-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
How did that work out for them??? Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Well, by standing on the beach waving their spears, and killing anyone who landed on the beach, the Andaman islanders managed to keep the rest of us at bay for somewhere

RE: OT: Davros and the Andaman Islanders

2010-04-25 Thread Bob W
They're still there. Just about. How did that work out for them??? Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Well, by standing on the beach waving their spears, and killing anyone who landed on the beach, the Andaman islanders managed to

Re: PDML Book on premium paper

2010-04-25 Thread Stan Halpin
In 2008 (so their printing processes and standards have likely changed some since then) I edited a Blurb book, mostly my pics, maybe 20% from others. Subject was a church mission trip. I eventually sold about 40 copies. I offered it in four styles: softcover, hard cover w/image wrap, hard cover

Geso St. Georges at Sibbald's Point

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
Had my third, and probably final trip to Sibbald's Point Friday. Managed some more photos. Friday was a nice sunny day. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=964041 K10D, 16-45 f4. LRII adjustments Enjoy and comments welcome. Dave Brooks -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario.

Re: PDML Book on premium paper

2010-04-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 9:02 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 24 April 2010 19:44, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Arrgggh! That's what I get for being an early orderer. Exactly what I was thinking...  :-( Arg from me to. Dave  --M. --    \/\/o/\/\ --

Re: PESO: Ants!

2010-04-25 Thread paul stenquist
Great moment, nicely recorded. Paul On Apr 25, 2010, at 12:40 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Joys of spring watching a friend's child. http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Kate#5464112515048812946 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Book is out. Now help us promote it

2010-04-25 Thread Madame RD
Le 24/04/10 16:48, Mark Roberts a écrit : Now that the books are reaching the general public, or at least, the PDML (as per Bob W's quotation from the book) we could use all the help we can get in promoting it. The relevant links are... PDML Photo Annual official page:

Re: PESO - Another day, another buck

2010-04-25 Thread paul stenquist
Thanks Jack. I 'll have to look again in regard to sharpness. I cant see any real difference in sharpness on a web image, but I did check them at 100%, and I believe that eye sharpness was identical. Of course, the rear legs of the buck in the second shot are a bit sharper than in the first,

Re: PESO: Pennington Barn

2010-04-25 Thread Rick Womer
Jack, this is really intriguing, but the light was not your friend. The bright sky and reflective sunny grass overwhelm the subjects. A different time of day, a cloudy day, or a polarizer might help. I am also curious about the truck, and maybe if you used a wide angle lens to get closer to

Re: PESO - Bumblebee

2010-04-25 Thread Rick Womer
I just wanted to generate some buzz. --- On Sun, 4/25/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Second shot works better i think. More bee leavable Dave On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Waaay behind in my list reading because of work, and

Re: Books on the way

2010-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
There is no such thing as a decent cup of tea. Tea is for sick people. Netherlands has good coffee, and that's what counts. If you don't believe me, visit any coffee shop in Amsterdam. G Dan On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 4:10 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Bob's got a point. I've been there a

PESO - On My Way to Work

2010-04-25 Thread Rick Womer
Another in the occasional On My Way to Work series, from last Monday morning as I crossed the Penn campus. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10945053size=lg (K10D, FA 50/1.7, ISO 200, f/4.5 @ 1/250) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - And the holy spirit....amen

2010-04-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting Image, Paul. I like the impressionistic feel of the photo. Dan M -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PDML Book on premium paper

2010-04-25 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 12:52:01PM -0400, Mark Roberts wrote: I just posted a question about this on the Blurb web forum on their site and received the following answer: In your book settings where you see the Sell with Premim Paper checkbox (see screenprint below) that actually switches on

Re: Books on the way

2010-04-25 Thread Paul Sorenson
Agreed about the tea. Germany serves up a good cup of coffee, too. It's a rare occasion that I can get coffee as good here in the States unless I make it myself. -p On 4/25/2010 12:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: There is no such thing as a decent cup of tea. Tea is for sick people.

Re: PESO - Another day, another buck

2010-04-25 Thread Jack Davis
Now I'm confused a bit myself. I pulled up both and had another more critical look. I really can't even be sure I see a difference. Should have done this prior to commenting. I recall with the first, wondering about there being a little back focus. The background greenery was somewhat sharp for

Re: PESO - On My Way to Work

2010-04-25 Thread paul stenquist
I like the backlight and the scene. Very attractive. I might prefer a bit more fill. You have detail in the shadows, so PhotoShop fill would bring some of it out. Maybe:-). Paul On Apr 25, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Another in the occasional On My Way to Work series, from last Monday

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