corrected URL: PESO 2008 - 128 - GDG

2008-08-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
From my last visit to SF ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/128-waiting.jpg Waiting For A Train - This Cafe Life 2008 Panasonic L1 + Summilux-D 25mm f/1.4 ASPH ISO 250 @ f/1.4 @ 1/30 sec Enjoy! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Bong Manayon
Great set. No problems with the photos generally, its the thumbnails that are good as useless. You did the hard work in programming flash or did you use an album generator? Bong On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 11:02 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, my first attempt at creating a Flash

Re: Look at my macro photography, he bellows!

2008-08-12 Thread Jens
Hi Mark The firs one sis stunning! Regards jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Aug 12, 2008 01:13 Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Macro fun in the garden: http://www.robertstech.com/obedient.jpg Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)

Re: PUG is up

2008-08-12 Thread Toralf Lund
You're welcome with equal obesity, Scott! [ ... ] Toralf's really takes me back, because I loved building things when I was a kid (Legos weren't available, but Tinker Toys and Erector Sets were). Glad to take you there... I think I had the same feeling at the time - I used Lego a lot myself

Re: PUG is up

2008-08-12 Thread Toralf Lund
The August PUG is up. http://pug.komkon.org/ Like others have said, that's another very nice gallery. I was going to mention one or two favourites, here, but found that it was just too hard to pick this time; I pretty much like all the pictures. - Toralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: For William Robb

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:19 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Dave S., Brian, Dave B., Paul, Doug, Rick, Mark, Frank, Peter, Steve, and, of course, William. Sorry for the confusion. Big cheers, Christine We confuse easily here. Dave From: Brian Walters [EMAIL

Re: Where IS Mr. Robb, anyhow? [WAS: Re: For William Robb]

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 6:31 PM, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just occurred to me, it's been a while since I've heard his dulcet tones! He's plowing the south 4000 Dave keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Peso Erin had a good weekend

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
Photos and story. http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ More money, argg Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Look at my macro photography, he bellows!

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
I like the framing of the disobient plant and the back drop of the steel weed. :-) Dave On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 7:13 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Macro fun in the garden: http://www.robertstech.com/obedient.jpg Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)

Re: PUG is up

2008-08-12 Thread Brian Walters
Once again some fine work here: Favourites? Lots, and mentioning just a few is unfair but these are the ones that particularly caught my attention. Tumulus by Filip Nicolai - nicely minimalist Some architecture and its two architects by Toralf - an unexpected interpretation of the theme

Re: corrected URL: PESO 2008 - 128 - GDG

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
I like it. Even the guy in the back ground is looking the same way,. Dave On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 2:06 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From my last visit to SF ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/128-waiting.jpg Waiting For A Train - This Cafe Life 2008 Panasonic L1 +

Re: OT: Ahem.......

2008-08-12 Thread Steve Desjardins
Trying to make a further joke about this would just be gilding the lily, so to speak. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] 8/11/2008 10:59 PM Hi all

Re: PESO: Tent Girls

2008-08-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Rick. No, didn't shoot the official encounter. The cop sort of snuck up on us while I was showing the girls the pics I had shot. I might not have anyway. I've seen the police. react very negatively to being photographed in action. Paul On Aug 11, 2008, at 9:54 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

Re: Look at my macro photography, he bellows!

2008-08-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Rick Womer wrote: Did you say something? Oh...right... Both are excellent, and out of the ordinary in their composition. How did you light them, and what did you use for backgrounds? Lighting is sunlight through a diffuser screen. Background is just the rest of the garden (in the case

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread William Robb
Thanks all for looking and commenting. I've been wanting to do some work in that little area for months. It's the attic of a house I am renovating, and the light is wonderful. A friend found us the model and we spent a couple of hours shooting. The flash gallery is a Photoshop automaton. There are

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 12, 2008, at 7:06 AM, William Robb wrote: I'm not a big fan of flash, but I am quite likely going to be doing more work like this over the next while, and I want a display platform that is less easy to rip off. Flash gallerys seem more secure than plain HTML galleries, are there

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: GESO: Melissa On Aug 12, 2008, at 7:06 AM, William Robb wrote: I'm not a big fan of flash, but I am quite likely going to be doing more work like this over the next while, and I want a display platform that is less easy

Re: PUG is up

2008-08-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Scott for another great job putting together the gallery for us. I look forward to seeing it every month. Dan M On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The August PUG is up. http://pug.komkon.org/ We got a couple late action photos, so I stuck them

Re: PUG is up

2008-08-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, I for one thought that the main subject of Wimbleton 2008 was architecturally very fine indeed. Dan M On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 6:39 PM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Once again - looks like an impressive bunch. I've only had a quick flick through and I'll spend more time there

Re: PUG is up

2008-08-12 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:48 AM, Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I for one thought that the main subject of Wimbleton 2008 was architecturally very fine indeed. She is architecturally analogous to an outdoor toilet facility constructed of masonry. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

RE: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Maxime Thériault
Lightroom create some very nice galleries. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:45 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GESO: Melissa - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: Where IS Mr. Robb, anyhow? [WAS: Re: For William Robb]

2008-08-12 Thread keith_w
Steve Desjardins wrote: I guess dead isn't all it's cracked up to be. William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] 8/11/2008 7:32 PM - Original Message - From: keith_w Subject: Where IS Mr. Robb, anyhow? Just occurred to me, it's been a while since I've heard his dulcet tones! Mr.

Re: Where IS Mr. Robb, anyhow? [WAS: Re: For William Robb]

2008-08-12 Thread Steve Desjardins
Yep, I missed that one. My only excuse is that it was late and I was eating a sugary breakfast cereal. keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] 8/12/2008 11:19 AM Steve Desjardins wrote: I guess dead isn't all it's cracked up to be. William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] 8/11/2008 7:32 PM - Original

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Bong Manayon
Try JAlbums (it's free...): http://jalbum.net/ I've just plugged it into my own site and I believe PUG is generated by JAlbum as well (using a different skin--there are quite a few). Here's my example (simpleviewer): http://www.bong.uni.cc/geso/2008-01.htm Bong On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM,

Re: Where IS Mr. Robb, anyhow? [WAS: Re: For William Robb]

2008-08-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: keith_w Subject: Re: Where IS Mr. Robb, anyhow? [WAS: Re: For William Robb] I think William Bill Robb meant his dad. Yup, and every time someone calls me Mr. Robb, I'm looking for him. It's very sad. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bong Manayon Subject: Re: GESO: Melissa Try JAlbums (it's free...): http://jalbum.net/ Thanks Bong. That looks like what I'm looking for. Your gallery is fabulous too. Thanks bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 12, 2008, at 7:44 AM, William Robb wrote: OK, next question I guess, whats out there for generators that have more control options than PS3's website generator? Easy to operate is a must, inexpensive to purchase would be nice. I don't really want to buy the entire Macromedia

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Scott Loveless
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Bong Manayon Subject: Re: GESO: Melissa Try JAlbums (it's free...): http://jalbum.net/ Thanks Bong. That looks like what I'm looking for. Your gallery is fabulous too. Thanks bill Using the Chameleon skin, which is what I

Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread Thibouille
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/08081204thinkpad.asp Seems sweet if that's your kind of things... I should add that (IMO) Thinkpads although expensive are heck of better laptops than usual consumer ones. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX,

RE: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Bob W
I'm not a big fan of flash, but I am quite likely going to be doing more work like this over the next while, and I want a display platform that is less easy to rip off. Flash gallerys seem more secure than plain HTML galleries, are there any other options out there? Lightroom does

RE: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy)laptop

2008-08-12 Thread Bob W
Hmm. My Dell Precision M50 is showing signs of decrepitude, and that could be a contender (except that it's probably made in China, and I don't have any money). I have an IBM Thinkpad 760ED on which I run Oberon. It's built like a Victorian khazi. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Lightroom web gallery modification question

2008-08-12 Thread Charles Robinson
Here's one thing I'd really like to change about the behavior of the HTML galleries which are created by Lightroom: When one clicks on a large image, I'd LOVE it to go to the next image. Right now, clicking on the large image brings you back to the index of thumbnails. Has anyone poked

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Jack Davis
Sorry, I'm not into what the flash thingie might be, but the shot you posted first has excellent lighting balance. The others ..not so much so. Jack --- On Mon, 8/11/08, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO: Melissa To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread AlunFoto
Looks cool. But a 17 -screen laptop demands a lot of the lap. Not to mention the back that has to carry the thing around. I hate the thought of having to drag around the PC equivalent of a ghettoblaster... Now the Lenovo X300, on the other hand... :-) Jostein (typing on a T30) 2008/8/12

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread Adam Maas
Look at the Processor options, the W700 is a portable desktop, not a laptop, Quad-Core CPU's run HOT. -Adam On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 1:34 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks cool. But a 17 -screen laptop demands a lot of the lap. Not to mention the back that has to carry the thing

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread AlunFoto
2008/8/12 Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Look at the Processor options, the W700 is a portable desktop, not a laptop, Quad-Core CPU's run HOT. I don't need to look at the CPU options to know that my back would kill me. Your definition of portable may differ from mine, but I find it ridiculous to

Re: Lightroom web gallery modification question

2008-08-12 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 12-Aug-08, at 11:21 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: When one clicks on a large image, I'd LOVE it to go to the next image. Right now, clicking on the large image brings you back to the index of thumbnails. Seems simple enough, yet complicated. I second that request! Seems to be odd

Re: PESO - Summertime Treat

2008-08-12 Thread Rick Womer
That's a very appealing shot, Frank. I see what you mean about the rendering; things are a bit noisy or posterized around the eyes (where the shadows would have been the deepest). I'm not smart enough to tell you what to do about it, though. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon,

Re: PESO 2008 - 128 - GDG

2008-08-12 Thread Rick Womer
Dead link. --- On Tue, 8/12/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO 2008 - 128 - GDG To: SeePhoto Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED], PAW Picture-A-Week project [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], PDML List PDML@pdml.net, DUG [EMAIL

Re: PESO -- Untitled XVI

2008-08-12 Thread Rick Womer
Peter, It has possibilities, but there is way too much distracting stuff on the right. How about cropping it to a vertical to get rid of the woman stroking her chin on the right, and at the inside corner of the girl's elbow on the left? Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat,

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread Adam Maas
On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 1:57 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/8/12 Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Look at the Processor options, the W700 is a portable desktop, not a laptop, Quad-Core CPU's run HOT. I don't need to look at the CPU options to know that my back would kill me. Your

Re: corrected URL: PESO 2008 - 128 - GDG

2008-08-12 Thread Rick Womer
I must be in a cropping mood today... The photo of the main subject is excellent, but the truncated body at the left edge detracts. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 8/12/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: corrected

Re: PESO -- Untitled XVI

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 2:50 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter, It has possibilities, but there is way too much distracting stuff on the right. How about cropping it to a vertical to get rid of the woman stroking her chin on the right, and at the inside corner of the girl's

Re: PESO - Summertime Treat

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
I gather you had problems with her face. Its a bit noisy for lack of a better term. Other than that, good shot, and if i were not trying to loose 10 lbs i'd go get a cone myself.:-) Dave On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 9:55 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken about a month ago, back

Re: OT? Anyone upgrade to LR 2

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
Decided to go with the CD upgrade Fedex'd to my place. I'm in no hurry. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread Thibouille
Now the Lenovo X300, on the other hand... :-) Jostein (typing on a T30) Yeah but my X60 is still healthy so I wouldn't be able to justify it, unfortunately :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad:

Re: OT? Anyone upgrade to LR 2

2008-08-12 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 12, 2008, at 14:09, David J Brooks wrote: Decided to go with the CD upgrade Fedex'd to my place. I'm in no hurry. It's only like a 40 meg (slightly less) download, ain't it? Or are you stuck on dialup??? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 12, 2008, at 11:51 AM, Adam Maas wrote: I don't need to look at the CPU options to know that my back would kill me. Your definition of portable may differ from mine, but I find it ridiculous to mention '17-screen' and portable to describe the same computer. Portable: Possible to move

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy)laptop

2008-08-12 Thread P. J. Alling
It is made in China and owned by China, Levono is a Chinese company that bought IBM's Laptop business lock stock and factories. Bob W wrote: Hmm. My Dell Precision M50 is showing signs of decrepitude, and that could be a contender (except that it's probably made in China, and I don't have any

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Well, I think it's very portable, here's a picture of my first introduction to a portable computer. http://oldcomputers.net/pics/osborne1.jpg http://oldcomputers.net/pics/osborne1-side.jpg It's the size of a Large portable sewing machine. A 17 laptop is petite. AlunFoto wrote: 2008/8/12

Re: PESO -- Untitled XVI

2008-08-12 Thread P. J. Alling
I was thinking about that or a square crop and a bit of photoshop... Rick Womer wrote: Peter, It has possibilities, but there is way too much distracting stuff on the right. How about cropping it to a vertical to get rid of the woman stroking her chin on the right, and at the inside

Re: Lightroom web gallery modification question

2008-08-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
What it does is pretty easy to see if you look at the HTML source code. On a small test gallery of three photos, I was able to move the URL into the right position so that the clickTarget action did the move to the next image rather than a return to the index view. It's simple: there's an

Re: PUG is up

2008-08-12 Thread mike wilson
Scott Loveless wrote: The August PUG is up. http://pug.komkon.org/ We got a couple late action photos, so I stuck them at the bottom. (It was easier than adding them to last month's gallery.) A big, fat thanks to Rick Womer for reminding to actually get it online. Next month's theme is

Re: Lightroom web gallery modification question

2008-08-12 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 12, 2008, at 14:57, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: What it does is pretty easy to see if you look at the HTML source code. On a small test gallery of three photos, I was able to move the URL into the right position so that the clickTarget action did the move to the next image rather than a

Flickr: Russian troops Out Of Georgia!

2008-08-12 Thread Roman Melihhov
http://www.flickr.com/groups/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Russia attacks republic of Georgia in Caucasus. Please join the group and share this information with your friends and colleagues. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread AlunFoto
There you go. :-) Portable: computer and necessary accessories (limited to power supply, a mouse and mouse mat) weighs less than 3 kg. Jostein 2008/8/12 Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 1:57 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/8/12 Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Look

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread AlunFoto
well the X60 is still a decent little piece of gear, isn't it? :-) What I miss most on the T30 is USB2... Jostein 2008/8/12 Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Now the Lenovo X300, on the other hand... :-) Jostein (typing on a T30) Yeah but my X60 is still healthy so I wouldn't be able to

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread AlunFoto
My immediate thought is that it is amazing what the marketing dept.'s can make you guys think. :-) Jostein 2008/8/12 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Well, I think it's very portable, here's a picture of my first introduction to a portable computer. http://oldcomputers.net/pics/osborne1.jpg

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread Adam Maas
That's what I'd call a notebook, usable on the go rather than portable between desk locations. And mouse mats are pointless, a good optical mouse works on any flat surface., -Adam On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 4:58 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There you go. :-) Portable: computer and

OT: Got my book from Blurb.com

2008-08-12 Thread Walter Hamler
And it looks great!! I can't believe however that after all the checking and double checking I did, I still found 2 spelling errors!!! Oh well, I had only ordered one each of the different hardcovers. I made changes and uploaded the edited version. Now I will order some for gifts! Thanks to Mark

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread AlunFoto
2008/8/12 Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: That's what I'd call a notebook, usable on the go rather than portable between desk locations. And mouse mats are pointless, Well if you mean those big spongy things I couldn't agree more. I have a thin, flexible, metal-reinforced mat which doubles as

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread mike wilson
AlunFoto wrote: There you go. :-) Portable: computer and necessary accessories (limited to power supply, a mouse and mouse mat) weighs less than 3 kg. Jostein http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/shop/detail.asp?ProductID=4413CategoryID=11SubCategoryID= 979g for the machine. Another 1000g for

Re: For William Robb

2008-08-12 Thread Cotty
On 11/8/08, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: i think Christine was responding to WR's complaints about frozen action. I think that sentence has three words too many. HAR -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: OT: Got my book from Blurb.com

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
Glad to hear Walter. I'm in the process of picking 20-30 shots from my rural drives for a possible Xmas book for family. Need to go through a ton of negs and get about 10 good shots scanned. Most likely the ones i printed in that dark room class i took a few years ago. Dave On Tue, Aug 12,

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Cotty
On 11/8/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Also, my first attempt at creating a Flash gallery, sorry. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/melissa/index.html Pictures are pretty work friendly. 1177 1183 1265 Great work. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

OT Bike update

2008-08-12 Thread David J Brooks
Well, its been a cool wet summer, but i have been managing about 4 days a week on the Norco and am just about up to a 10K round trip. Not all ups like Mark and Frank do, but decent grades and work out. Its 4 k to the old house, then i do some side streets, a small trip in to a bit of cedar bush,

Re: OT: Ahem.......

2008-08-12 Thread Cotty
On 12/8/08, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: Hi all Complex is right. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/08/12/2332079.htm Can it. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Pixchannel

2008-08-12 Thread Derby Chang
Michael Johnston points to this nifty little site with a few photographer interviews. Fascinating. Poor bitter Duane Michals dumps on Cindy Sherman and has nothing constructive to say about modern photography. Its not as if he hasn't made a small fortune as well.

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread AlunFoto
hmmm... That's a cute little device. Speaking of PSUs, though, I've been hoping for a laptop fuel cell unit this year. That would have been cool. But it doesn't seem to materialise in a while yet. :-( Jostein 2008/8/12 mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: OT: Ahem.......

2008-08-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Cotty wrote: On 12/8/08, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: Hi all Complex is right. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/08/12/2332079.htm Can it. Too late, it's in the wind. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: corrected URL: PESO 2008 - 128 - GDG

2008-08-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Actually, I don't have a problem with the body on the left--it's the guy behind the main subject I find a little distracting. I agree too that the main subject is excellent. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] The photo of the main subject is

Re: For William Robb

2008-08-12 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] i think Christine was responding to WR's complaints about frozen action. I think that sentence has three words too many. HAR Cotty: I think your sentence has nine words too many. HAR ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Got my book from Blurb.com

2008-08-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Congrats, Walt. Good to hear there's another happy Blurb customer! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:19 PM Subject: OT: Got my book from Blurb.com And it looks

Re: OT: Got my book from Blurb.com

2008-08-12 Thread Stan Halpin
I think my Venice book came out pretty well with Blurb. Hardcover, 10.5x8 (?), their mid-size. 40 pages or so. Then I did a 20-page softcover 7x7 of photos from a family event. 20 pages. Quality was fine, no complaints there, but a 20-page softcover is just not a very substantial package.

PESO: Spicy Pennsic Pic

2008-08-12 Thread D. Glenn Arthur Jr.
Here's that salt-and-pepper macro shot I mentioned: Big: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2757459631/sizes/o/ Main Flickr Entry: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2757459631/ Reactions on LJ: http://dglenn.livejournal.com/1175061.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy)laptop

2008-08-12 Thread Anthony Farr
You should have realized by now that portable in photographic parlance means that it has a handle (wheels optional). If it has wheels but no handle it is moveable. Weight has never been a consideration to these definitions. Regards, Anthony Farr -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: OT: Got my book from Blurb.com

2008-08-12 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, I ordered the 8x10 hardcovers, one of each type. I actually liked the quality of the picture reproduction on the dust cover version over the printed directly on the cover. Here are two shots of the book, the last two on the smugmug page.

Re: Peso Erin had a good weekend

2008-08-12 Thread Rick Womer
Congratulations and condolences, Dave. Offspring teach one the meaning of ambivalence. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 8/12/08, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Peso Erin had a good weekend To: Pentax Discuss

Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop

2008-08-12 Thread David Savage
Considering who its aimed at it's very portable compared to trying to lug around a full graphics/CAD workstation. Try rendering a complex 3D model for a client on a pi55 weak, but highly portable laptop, and this thing sounds great. Cheers, Dave 2008/8/13 AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Looks

Re: PESO: Casual shooting for everyday life

2008-08-12 Thread Rick Womer
Careful, Jens. You're going to make me want to upgrade from my K10D, and I really don't want to do that. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/11/08, Jens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is what I do at work, when photographs are called for. I often use the TVA setting for casual

RE: What plans do you have for old digital SLRs?

2008-08-12 Thread John Coyle
I have only ever twice sold a camera: a Voigtlander Vito CD, which was my first ever serious camera, and a Fujica ST701n, which was a replacement for a stolen SV, which had been my first SLR. I now have several Spotmatics, an SV (bought on a whim because it is identical to the one stolen, and is a

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread Paul Sorenson
I tend to jump back and forth between J-Album and Porta (also free). http://stegmann.dk/mikkel/porta/ Porta doesn't look as classy as J-Album and doesn't have as much customization, but it's fast and you can co-generate both flash, using SimpleViewer, and html. If someone doesn't have flash

PESO 2008 - 129 - GDG

2008-08-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Again reaching back into the library, this caught my eye ... A little splash of color amidst my recent BW. ;-) http://homepage.mac.com/godders/129-ladder.jpg Pentax K10D + DA*50-135mm f/2.8 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 1/500 sec, fl=135mm Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey

PESO 2008 - 129 - GDG

2008-08-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Again reaching back into the library, this caught my eye ... A little splash of color amidst my recent BW. ;-) http://homepage.mac.com/godders/129-ladder.jpg Pentax K10D + DA*50-135mm f/2.8 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 1/500 sec, fl=135mm Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey --

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson Subject: Re: GESO: Melissa I tend to jump back and forth between J-Album and Porta (also free). http://stegmann.dk/mikkel/porta/ Porta doesn't look as classy as J-Album and doesn't have as much customization, but it's fast and you can

PESO: Deuce Coupe

2008-08-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
The Woodward Dream Cruise is up and running here in Motor City. Many thousands of hot rods, classics and muscle cars on the street tonight. Here's a hot rod three window coupe, probably a '32 Ford or deuce coupe. Shot just after dark with the K20D and DA* 16-50, f2.8, 1/8th second, ISO

Re: PESO: Spicy Pennsic Pic

2008-08-12 Thread John Celio
Here's that salt-and-pepper macro shot I mentioned: Big: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2757459631/sizes/o/ Main Flickr Entry: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2757459631/ Reactions on LJ: http://dglenn.livejournal.com/1175061.html Hot damn, how did you

PESO: Deuce Coupe (corrected URL)

2008-08-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Aug 12, 2008, at 11:13 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The Woodward Dream Cruise is up and running here in Motor City. Many thousands of hot rods, classics and muscle cars on the street tonight. Here's a hot rod three window coupe, probably a '32 Ford or deuce coupe. Shot just after dark with

Re: PESO: Spicy Pennsic Pic

2008-08-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Celio Subject: Re: PESO: Spicy Pennsic Pic Here's that salt-and-pepper macro shot I mentioned: Big: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2757459631/sizes/o/ Main Flickr Entry: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2757459631/

Re: GESO: Melissa

2008-08-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: GESO: Melissa On 11/8/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Also, my first attempt at creating a Flash gallery, sorry. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/melissa/index.html Pictures are pretty work friendly. 1177

Re: PESO: Deuce Coupe

2008-08-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Problem with the url... Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:13 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Woodward Dream Cruise is up and running here in Motor City. Many thousands of hot rods, classics and muscle cars on the street tonight. Here's a hot rod three window

Re: PUG is up

2008-08-12 Thread ann sanfedele
Rick Womer wrote: My favorites: Church by Annsan: the minimalist BW shot of =that= church is really refreshing. Thanks much, Rick I need to look at 'em all _ only dashed through thumbnails.. got distracted by RL again ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net