RE: PESO:low water level

2007-03-23 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Boris Maybe it isn't clear from the picture but the "building site" on the right is in fact the public river bath and the funny fact here is that all it's stairs are pointing in the air now because of the very low water level. So that is an important part of the story for me and your cropping su

Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Godfrey, this time I am thinking more about a reduced circle lens, such as Tamron 18-200, or 18-250 or even Sigma 18-200... That Nikon lens - it did not appear bulky at all. It is of course less bulky that any 3-4 zoom lens solution that I have right now - 18-35, 43 mm or 28-75/2.8, and 80-200

Re: One that got accepted

2007-03-23 Thread Christian
David Savage wrote: > On 3/24/07, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> On 23/3/07, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> I thought it was "snarky". >> In the UK, sarky means sarcastic. Sarnie is a sandwich. Aggro is >> aggravation. Fanny is [That's enough for now. Ed.] > > > Fantastic? Well,

Re: Questions About the FAJ 18-55

2007-03-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Paul, Yours is a good idea, but ... If I sell some items now, I'll want, and even need, a lens sooner rather than later, plus it's hard to imagine the 16-45 selling for less than the 18-55 in any circumstance. But you're right in that it's something to consider. It's all in the timing and th

Re: One that got accepted

2007-03-23 Thread David Savage
On 3/24/07, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 23/3/07, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >I thought it was "snarky". > > In the UK, sarky means sarcastic. Sarnie is a sandwich. Aggro is > aggravation. Fanny is [That's enough for now. Ed.] Fantastic? Cheers, Dave ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Di

RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm

2007-03-23 Thread J. C. O'Connell
hi, since scratches usually appear on the first exposed surface, you can roughly calculate the aperture they are out of the optical path by measuring the diameter of the center section of the first surface that excludes the scratches and use the whole first surface diameter and do a simple ratio. i

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
My count is 26. If you refresh my page, you'll get a different count every time. It dies on a file that has been apparently corrupted when they uploaded it. I've told them several times. I suppose they'll correct it eventually. Not important. But my point is that the gallery is still very m

Re: SMC-K 4/45-125mm

2007-03-23 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Jens Bladt" Subject: RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm > Better link: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/431886590/ > > Looks like it's just not quite as sharp wide open. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [PrairiePhoto] The Pentax Digital 645

2007-03-23 Thread William Robb
Self enablement at it's finest. Greg, I salute you. William Robb - Original Message - From: "Greg Vincent" Subject: Re: [PrairiePhoto] The Pentax Digital 645 > So, here's how I plan it out... > > I was going to get a heavier tripod anyway, so I can't blame that > cost on the D645,

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Bruce Dayton
Yup, yours says there are 25 and shows 24. -- Bruce Friday, March 23, 2007, 6:08:25 PM, you wrote: PS> Look at my page. It should show 26 images. It won't. PS> Paul PS> On Mar 23, 2007, at 8:25 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: >> Rather interesting, because every time I have looked around, I haven't >

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Jack Davis
Showed 10, Paul. (?) I looked at mine twice today (in addition to several times in the recent past) and it has always shown the correct number. Currently, 21. Jack --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Look at my page. It should show 26 images. It won't. > Paul > On Mar 23, 2007, at 8:

Re: Questions About the FAJ 18-55

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
You might want to wait until the new DA* lenses are released. That will prompt a lot of good prices on the DA 16-45, which is a far superior lens. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 9:55 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Thanks John ... I think the lens will be just perfect for my > needs. It's > smaller t

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have several B&W but no street musician that I recall. I probably should upload old Paul Miles, but I haven't so far. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 9:19 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Doesn't Paul have at least one B+W? The portrait of the street > musician, in > the collection. > > Kenneth Waller >

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Look at my page. It should show 26 images. It won't. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 8:25 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > Rather interesting, because every time I have looked around, I haven't > really seen any problems. > > -- > Bruce > > > Friday, March 23, 2007, 4:58:55 PM, you wrote: > > PS> I can't imag

Re: Questions About the FAJ 18-55

2007-03-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks John ... I think the lens will be just perfect for my needs. It's smaller than I remember it to be, a nice plus, a 52mm filter thread is also nice.. As soon as I sell some unneeded equipment and pay a couple of bills, I'm gonna grab one. Shel > [Original Message] > From: John Celio <[E

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Kenneth Waller wrote: >From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Just sure I saw some awhile back. >> >>> They have something wrong then, because there are several b&w photos >>> by Juan in there. > >Doesn't Paul have at least one B+W? The portrait of the street musician, in >the collection.

RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm

2007-03-23 Thread Jens Bladt
Better link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/431886590/ Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 24. marts 2007 01:17 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: RE: SMC-K 4/

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Bruce Dayton
Rather interesting, because every time I have looked around, I haven't really seen any problems. -- Bruce Friday, March 23, 2007, 4:58:55 PM, you wrote: PS> I can't imagine they're ready to go live. It's still full of bugs. PS> The image counts are wrong. I loaded several in the B&W category a

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
Doesn't Paul have at least one B+W? The portrait of the street musician, in the collection. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Gallery Access > Just sure I saw some awhile back. > > Jack > --- Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> T

Re: PESO: Grebe in need of a hair-styling

2007-03-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
A minor adjustment but a better presentation ! No distractions for me. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Jan van Wijk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PESO: Grebe in need of a hair-styling > >On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:15:13 -0500, Kenneth Waller wrote: >> >>>Other than a little

RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm

2007-03-23 Thread Jens Bladt
I'm not sure when the scratches get out of the optical path. The difference between F4 and F8 can be examined here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157600018006181/show/ I don'tsee any problems, that could be asigned to the scatches for sure. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12 > On 3/23/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Kenneth Waller >> - Original Message - >> From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: Bors

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I can't imagine they're ready to go live. It's still full of bugs. The image counts are wrong. I loaded several in the B&W category and several in the cityscape/urban category. Perhaps they reassigned them, but I can't say for sure, my page won't load most of the time. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, a

Re: GESO - Air Show

2007-03-23 Thread Bong Manayon
Hmmm. Thanks, maybe I should install 2.0.0.3 ... (i'm still on 1.5.xxx ... it just updated itself for me). Bong On 3/24/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bong, for some unknown reason the picture opens all the way to the right > in my Firefox 2.0.0.3. You may want to take a second

Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR

2007-03-23 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR > How much of a Dork was he? > Enough that he used a Nikon. Sorry Dave. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread P. J. Alling
Christian wrote: > P. J. Alling wrote: > >> Cotty wrote: >> >>> >>> >> That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... >> >> >> More like a barracuda, I'd bet!

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Christian wrote: >P. J. Alling wrote: >> Cotty wrote: >>> >> That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... >> More like a barracuda, I'd bet! >>> Stop carping on me! >>> >> Cut it out or I'll take a Pi

Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR

2007-03-23 Thread P. J. Alling
How much of a Dork was he? William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" > Subject: Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 > VR > > > >> Oh yes: my brother has the Nikon 18-200 VR. After using it for >> several months, his comment wa

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
> > That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... >> More like a barracuda, I'd bet! >> >> > > Stop carping on me! > > Cut it out or I'll take a Pike to ya! >>> >>> I cod live with that. >> >> Ya but can she carry a tuna. > > Sole. > The l

Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR

2007-03-23 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR > Oh yes: my brother has the Nikon 18-200 VR. After using it for > several months, his comment was that he liked it but it was bulky, > slow ... adequate on imag

Re: RE: PESO: One that got accepted

2007-03-23 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Tom C" Subject: Re: RE: PESO: One that got accepted > > Yes. Becuase I'm trying to think of the last *big* memorable advertising > campaign for a Pentax SLR or DSLR and I'm not coming up with anything. > Also > - why is there not a big advertising campaign

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Christian
P. J. Alling wrote: > Cotty wrote: >> > That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... > > >>> More like a barracuda, I'd bet! >>> >>> >>> >> Stop carping on me! >> >> >> > Cut it out or I

RE: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Bob W
> > >They have something wrong then, because there are several b&w photos > >by Juan in there. > > > >-- > > Bob > > > > > maybe even um more than Juan > > ann (who hasn't loaded any yet) > was that a deadpan juan pun ann? Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

RE: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Jack Davis
Just sure I saw some awhile back. Jack --- Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They have something wrong then, because there are several b&w photos > by Juan in there. > > -- > Bob > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > Behalf Of Mark

Re: OT - I should be honored by this

2007-03-23 Thread ann sanfedele
Christian wrote: >ann sanfedele wrote: > > >>That IS cool, Christian >>How did she know it was you though? >> >>ann >> >> > >When she took the shot she had no idea (we've never met) but I posted a >message to a forum about where I was that day and she just figured it >was me and replie

Re: Pentax Gallery Response

2007-03-23 Thread ann sanfedele
mike wilson wrote: >>From: ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Date: 2007/03/19 Mon PM 04:12:31 GMT >>To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Response >> >>I finally got an invite and a note from carolyn apologizing for the delay. >>HOWEVER, The site was telling me I need Ado

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread ann sanfedele
Bob W wrote: >They have something wrong then, because there are several b&w photos >by Juan in there. > >-- > Bob > > maybe even um more than Juan ann (who hasn't loaded any yet) > > > >>-Original Message- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>Behalf Of Mark Robert

RE: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Bob W
They have something wrong then, because there are several b&w photos by Juan in there. -- Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Mark Roberts > Sent: 23 March 2007 22:41 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Gallery Access >

Re: PESO: Grebe in need of a hair-styling

2007-03-23 Thread Jan van Wijk
>On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:15:13 -0500, Kenneth Waller wrote: > >>Other than a little too tight to the edges, I'd say a great shot. > >But there is some room for improvement, the image as it is in my >gallery now is a 75% crop or so, so i could add some space ... OK, think it did improve the image,

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Doug Franklin wrote: >Mark Roberts wrote: > >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/index-flash.jsp? > >At the moment, I'm seeing the following image counts: > >Abstract 99 >B&W0 >Cityscape/Urban0 >Documentary 135 >Food 27 >Glamor/Fashion 0 >Landscap

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread P. J. Alling
Cotty wrote: > That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... >> More like a barracuda, I'd bet! >> >> >> > Stop carping on me! > > > Cut it out or I'll take a Pike to ya!

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Doug Franklin
Mark Roberts wrote: > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/index-flash.jsp? At the moment, I'm seeing the following image counts: Abstract 99 B&W0 Cityscape/Urban0 Documentary 135 Food 27 Glamor/Fashion 0 Landscapes 277 Lifestyle 60 M

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Cotty
>> > That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... >> > >> >>> More like a barracuda, I'd bet! >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> Stop carping on me! >> >> >> >> >> > Cut it out or I'll take a Pike to ya! >> >> I cod live with that. > >Ya but can she carry a tuna. Sole. -- Cheers,

Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR

2007-03-23 Thread Adam Maas
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Mar 23, 2007, at 11:18 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > >> A friend of mine, who is Nikonian ;-) just brought the above from a >> trip >> across the ocean. I really liked the zoom range though in dark light >> with hood attached (so that it blocks the AF assist light) it

Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm feeling about the same, good as presented, but just wonder what more DOF would do for it. Did you happen to try any more shots stopped down to increase the DOF? -- Bruce Friday, March 23, 2007, 11:47:44 AM, you wrote: PS> Love those wine country mustard fields, and you've really captured

Re: Boris (PESO) Week 11

2007-03-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Just went back to it. The colors and tones are lovely. The composition is very interesting ... you are highlighting the no-space and tracery of guy lines and reflections. What was bugging me before was the right side ... too much of the boats was drawing my eye away from all the delicate t

Re: K1000 and MX (was Lens suggestions)

2007-03-23 Thread Nick Wright
Wow. The MX is really quite a bit smaller than the K1000. Always knew it was, just didn't realize how much. Thanks for these. On 3/23/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I promised these a few nights ago. Forgot to do it. Anyway, here are a few > photos of the K1000 and MX for size

Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR

2007-03-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Oh yes: my brother has the Nikon 18-200 VR. After using it for several months, his comment was that he liked it but it was bulky, slow ... adequate on image quality but nothing more. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm

2007-03-23 Thread Jens Bladt
Thanks for looking JCOC. It seems like a very nice lens. It has to turned A LOT in order to focus, actually the smallest exchange rate I have ever seem on a Pentax lens. Also the focusing is very smooth, thus accurate. Only down side is the rather long closest distance - appr. 4 feet. I've seen so

Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR

2007-03-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 23, 2007, at 11:18 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > A friend of mine, who is Nikonian ;-) just brought the above from a > trip > across the ocean. I really liked the zoom range though in dark light > with hood attached (so that it blocks the AF assist light) it focuses > very reluctantly. Som

RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm

2007-03-23 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Minor scratches will not do what you are suggesting. I my experience, when scratches become significant the cause an OVERALL loss of contrast/sharpness .eg. flare, due to stray rays, but specific halos/glows? Never seen that. What is happening in the shadow areas of your images? Are you getting vis

RE: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Bob W
That works well, but I would prefer it to have less blur in the foreground. Martin Scorsese often uses the effect of filling the entire frame with a single colour - he did it very effectively with red in Kundun to show the slaughter of the Tibetans. I've done shots like this myself, but never as ef

RE: One that got accepted

2007-03-23 Thread Bob W
That looks interesting - thanks for the link. -- Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Scott Loveless > Sent: 23 March 2007 17:12 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: RE: One that got accepted > > You might consider some othe

Re: PESO: Grebe in need of a hair-styling

2007-03-23 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks Kenneth! On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:15:13 -0500, Kenneth Waller wrote: >Other than a little too tight to the edges, I'd say a great shot. Hmm, I did that mainly because the Grebe itself looks better the larger it is :-) But there is some room for improvement, the image as it is in my galle

OT: SD 2GB for $4.95

2007-03-23 Thread Igor Roshchin
This is not fast enough for K10D and even DS, but if you need a cheap 2GB SD card, here it is: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202743332&adid=17662 $4.95 after MIB. (rebate is valid for purchases made through March 24). California residents pay $4.16 tax. Speed Rating (according to Ki

Re: GESO - Weekend in Haifa

2007-03-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I usually ignore branding and marketing bs. G On Mar 23, 2007, at 11:10 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > In fact it was to my somewhat unpleasant surprise to learn that my > 'pod > has "digital" inscribed on it. Usually "digital" means "not > designed for > these old bulky film cameras" as in "cl

Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 23, 2007, at 12:11 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/forever.htm > > Marnie, that's an awesome photo! It doesn't have a single focal point > or main subject. No compositional elements at all, really. It just > *is*. Zen phot

Re: PESO: Girders

2007-03-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 23, 2007, at 8:15 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm > > Don't know if I like it or not, myself... As is, the shot is a bit over-busy. The one labeled "Girders 1" is the better of the two, to my eye, as its deeper tones and cropping simplifies it into s

Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/forever.htm Marnie, that's an awesome photo! It doesn't have a single focal point or main subject. No compositional elements at all, really. It just *is*. Zen photography :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net h

Re: OT: high speed hijinks

2007-03-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 23, 2007, at 12:26 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Heavy rain = hydro planning (on sport tires) = lack of control by > inattentive driver. > > Will probable cost more to fix that Veyron than most road cars are > worth. Make that "... than more homes are worth." But eh? what good is a house

Re: PESO - Windmills of the Mind

2007-03-23 Thread ann sanfedele
I really like this shot, Shel Boris - "windmills of the mind" is a line from a song which was used in the movie "The Thomas Crown Affair" (the first time around) which elicits concepts and images for those of us who have seent eh movie and know the song But also it is the very fact that they a

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread David J Brooks
On 3/23/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kenneth Waller > - Original Message - > From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12 > > > > Christian wrote: > >> keith_w wrote: > >> > >>> Cotty wrote: > >>> > On 22/3/07, Christian, discombobu

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12 > Christian wrote: >> keith_w wrote: >> >>> Cotty wrote: >>> On 22/3/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: > That's a pretty precarious

Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Love those wine country mustard fields, and you've really captured the color and the scope. I'm not sure that I wouldn't prefer it with the foreground in focus. This is one of those shots that might be best off a tripod at f22. But I like it as presented. It's a different way of looking at

Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/23/2007 11:43:16 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So glad that you're understanding. However, I really like the concept. You just used the wrong equipment, IMNSHO Shel = Could well be. I was using the 70-210 and as you remember the wind was

Re: PESO: Grebe in need of a hair-styling

2007-03-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
Other than a little too tight to the edges, I'd say a great shot. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PESO: Grebe in need of a hair-styling > In a message dated 3/22/2007 11:42:05 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > This f

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I wish. But thank you. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 2:09 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > You're too good, Mr. Stenquist ;-). > > Boris > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> The thermometer rose to near seventy fahrenheit today: >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5759023 >> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/23/2007 11:23:28 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, it needs to be presented larger. Boris == You do have a point, looks much better bigger. Okey, dokey, will do that. Marnie aka Doe ** AOL now off

Re: Girders

2007-03-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
Mark FWIW, it's too busy for my tastes. Isolate & simply. There's a lot to work with there. Hope you can go & revisit. Bold graphics with the fine rivet details has alot to offer when done right. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: G

RE: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
So glad that you're understanding. However, I really like the concept. You just used the wrong equipment, IMNSHO Shel > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I really like this but I will thoroughly understand if only none-to-two > others like it too. The reason will be pretty o

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread P. J. Alling
Christian wrote: > keith_w wrote: > >> Cotty wrote: >> >>> On 22/3/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: >>> >>> That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... >> More like a barracuda, I'd bet! >> >> > > Stop carping on me! > > Cut it out or I'

Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
A friend of mine, who is Nikonian ;-) just brought the above from a trip across the ocean. I really liked the zoom range though in dark light with hood attached (so that it blocks the AF assist light) it focuses very reluctantly. Somehow D80' NEF is 3 times less than K10D's DNG... Still, K10D f

Re: GESO - Weekend in Haifa

2007-03-23 Thread P. J. Alling
I always steer away from analog devices that are labeled as digital. Boris Liberman wrote: > In fact it was to my somewhat unpleasant surprise to learn that my 'pod > has "digital" inscribed on it. Usually "digital" means "not designed for > these old bulky film cameras" as in "clumsy". But this

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Christian
keith_w wrote: > Cotty wrote: >> On 22/3/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... > > More like a barracuda, I'd bet! > Stop carping on me! -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: OT: high speed hijinks

2007-03-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
Heavy rain = hydro planning (on sport tires) = lack of control by inattentive driver. Will probable cost more to fix that Veyron than most road cars are worth. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "David Mann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: OT: high speed hijinks > On Mar 23, 2

Re: Peso: Unusual Easel

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
I have progressive JPEG's loading... I love what I see however. The "cannon" writing, the old BMW, the scene - it all comes together just fine to me. Boris Perry Pellechia wrote: > Taken on a recent visit to Charleston SC. I found the scene rather > humorous and thought others would too. > >

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Bruce, I think without the camera-less guy having this very funny yet serious face, it wouldn't really work. I humbly think that this guy makes it work, at least for me. Thanks! Bruce Dayton wrote: > I think there is always a bit of fascination in viewing pictures of > photographers at work.

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/23/2007 6:00:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Marnie. Yes, I tried to find two flowers in the same arrangement, but it wasn't possible. They're so much larger when open that they become packed rather tightly. And a rainy night rearranged

Re: PESO: still more DRI

2007-03-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
>> More on DRI and the software I'm using: >> >> http://www.hdrsoft.com/index.html Have you tried using HDR in P S CS2? comments? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PESO: still more DRI > In a message dated 2/23/2007 9:51:26 P.M. Pacific Daylig

Pentax for killers...

2007-03-23 Thread Bertil Holmberg
Akihabara News offers some closeups of the latest Pentax kit and boy does it looks cool! Makes me suddenly want one ;-) http://tinyurl.com/38tmv7 On a more serious note, how do they fit both viewfinder prism and mirror inside that compact body? Bertil -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@

Re: GESO - Weekend in Haifa

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
In fact it was to my somewhat unpleasant surprise to learn that my 'pod has "digital" inscribed on it. Usually "digital" means "not designed for these old bulky film cameras" as in "clumsy". But this 'pod is just fine. :-). Boris Tim Øsleby wrote: > Picture number 8 and 15 is my favourites.

Re: PESO: Girders

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Mark, can you please add color versions to these ones, if color versions exist of course. I somehow think that color (supposedly reddish kind of color) would be helpful here... Boris Mark Roberts wrote: > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm > > Don't know if I like it or not, myself...

Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Marnie, it needs to be presented larger. Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Okay, I lied. One more PESO from Napa Valley before I take them to a GESO > some time later. GESOs always take me a while to set up anyway. > > I really like this but I will thoroughly understand if only none-to-two >

PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Eactivist
Okay, I lied. One more PESO from Napa Valley before I take them to a GESO some time later. GESOs always take me a while to set up anyway. I really like this but I will thoroughly understand if only none-to-two others like it too. The reason will be pretty obvious once you look at it. BTW,

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
You're too good, Mr. Stenquist ;-). Boris Paul Stenquist wrote: > The thermometer rose to near seventy fahrenheit today: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5759023 > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Peso Birthday Boy

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Indeed, I never yet saw a child who was so frightened by the perspective of birthday celebration... Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 3/20/2007 4:20:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5752020 > > Eathan,

FS Friday - Lens Hoods

2007-03-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
One each of the following: Takumar all metal hood for the 24-mm 3.5: Excellent cond. with original case Takumar all metal hood for the 20-mm 4.5: Excellent cond. with original case These hoods also work well on other lenses. http://home.earthlink.net/~ebay-pics/hoods.jpg $12.50 each + shippi

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, actually if you look closer you'd notice that she's not standing on the cliff, so to say. She's standing on some kind of a box or something, most probably the outer half of air conditioner... ;-) Boris Christian wrote: > Boris Liberman wrote: >> Just a bit of humor here... >> >> http://n

Re: PESO: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Very Daytonesque, if I may say so. And this is a compliment both to you Paul and to you Bruce. Boris Paul Stenquist wrote: > Today is the first day of spring, so I went looking for snowdrops. > The blooms are still one warm day away, but they're pretty > nonetheless. K10D with the Vivitar SE

Re: PESO: One that got accepted

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Paul, I agree with you. No, Mark, I don't think you should be surprised. This is really good shot. Boris Paul Stenquist wrote: > Not surprising. It's a strong, graphic image that demonstrates the > capability of camera and lens. Good work. > paul > On Mar 21, 2007, at 9:20 PM, Mark Roberts wro

Re: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5

2007-03-23 Thread Kevin Thornsberry
OK. Less than 24 hours after placing my order I have the lens in hand (fully enabled, I guess you'd say). Precision Camera was pleasant to deal with and seemed to really try to fix a slight boo-boo they made on shipping method. I'll have to stop in next time I'm in Austin. Not too many store

Re: PESO - Tires

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
First I thought I might suggest you crop from the bottom. Then I realized I should not make such a suggestion. So here you have both ;-). Well done again! Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Someone told me a few weeks ago that I make too many disclaimers about my > pictures when I post. So I a

Re: PESO - Windmills of the Mind

2007-03-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/23/2007 10:49:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Shel, indeed your approach is more hmm to the point than Marnie's. No offense, Marnie... However I failed to see the connection between the picture and the title. I liked the picture though. Boris

Re: PESO - Simple Green

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Why didn't you start with this one. This is the best from the series I've seen. I suggest you make a big print out of it. Forget about Windows XP though. Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Okay, one more from Napa Valley, before I throw a little gallery up, later > this week, or early next wee

Re: Boris (PESO) Week 11

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
It is good WD40 is non-sticking, as far as I understand. Thanks otherwise ;-). Boris Cotty wrote: > On 20/3/07, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Anyway, to cut the long story short: >> >> http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=17092&full=1 >> >> Be brutal and honest, as usual.

Re: PESO - Old Train Station

2007-03-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/23/2007 10:47:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, I saw this type of scenery when I was visiting my friend in Melbourne down having a local wineries tour. Thumbs up! Boris == Thanks, Boris. Marnie aka Doe ;-)

Re: PESO - Truck Sculpture

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Excellent shot, Shel. At least to my taste. Boris Shel Belinkoff wrote: > At the very northern end of the Napa Valley is the little town of > Calistoga, home to geysers, hot springs, mineral baths, spas, and the > Calistoga Mineral Water Company (since 1924). On a small rise in front of > the co

Re: Boris (PESO) Week 11

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
I really wonder what your second look brought you, Godfrey ;-). Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Mar 20, 2007, at 12:31 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: >> http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=17092&full=1 > > I think I see what you're driving at with this one, but I'll have to > come back to it

Re: PESO - Windmills of the Mind

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Shel, indeed your approach is more hmm to the point than Marnie's. No offense, Marnie... However I failed to see the connection between the picture and the title. I liked the picture though. Boris Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Marnie's windmills - another take on the same subject. > > istDS with K

Re: PESO - Not Windmills

2007-03-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, yes, these are indeed not windmills ;-). Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Again, taken in Napa. These were near an old kiln and ruins that I really > liked, which I may show later. > > I just thought they were sort of cool. Not totally sure what they were -- > but they reminded me o

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