Re: Photo magazines

2010-10-27 Thread Dario Bonazza
paul stenquist wrote: The magazine that list-member Dario writes for, /PC Photo/, appears to be excellent in regard to both technique and equipment. The downside is that you have to be able to read Italian. Dario's reviews are exhaustive and highly detailed. The rest of the content is equally

RE: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Bob W
Godfrey and Walter (amongst others) have inspired me. Not stills though Cheers http://cottycam.posterous.com/ awesome. Didn't know you could hold your breath that long. You must have a great pair of lungs. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO new shoes

2010-10-27 Thread Larry Colen
Just because I'm the sort of guy that follows fads http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5119685565/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 26/10/10, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: Glad that housing is getting some use! Thanks Rick, and thanks all for the kind words. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Derby Chang
On 27/10/2010 10:40 AM, Cotty wrote: http://cottycam.posterous.com/ So beautiful. I love it when the bubbles fall back to the surface -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT I have PSD (movie)

2010-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/10/10, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.vimeo.com/15888399 VERY clever. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The Winner

2010-10-27 Thread eckinator
Nice catch indeed. Somehow reminds me of 'Lieutenant Dan' from 'Forrest Gump' =) Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/10/27 Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net: What an intriguing character, Dan.  Good catch.  I once won a trifecta once, about $250 worth--think I'll try again.  I could use a

Re: Photo magazines

2010-10-27 Thread paul stenquist
Sure, why not. But I have yet to post it on the web. For someone who engages in shameless self promotion on a regular basis, I've been lax:-). However, what really impressed me about the magazine was your camera review. It looked like you did a neck of a lot of work and some very exhaustive

645D tested in Barcelona (with samples)

2010-10-27 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
...not by me, unfortunately... In Spanish: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-645d-analisis-muestras-fotos,1_6927 Thy seem to like it. Plenty of samples if you scroll down. Regards, Jaume -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: Godfrey and Walter (amongst others) have inspired me. Not stills though Cheers http://cottycam.posterous.com/ awesome. Didn't know you could hold your breath that long. You must have a great pair of lungs. Cotty has gills. Didn't you know? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Photo magazines

2010-10-27 Thread Dario Bonazza
Paul Stenquist wrote: Sure, why not. But I have yet to post it on the web. For someone who engages in shameless self promotion on a regular basis, I've been lax:-). However, what really impressed me about the magazine was your camera review. It looked like you did a neck of a lot of work and

Re: 645D tested in Barcelona (with samples)

2010-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
Thy will be done ;-) It does make pretty pictures, doesn't it? In Spanish: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-645d-analisis-muestras-fotos,1_6927 Thy seem to like it. Plenty of samples if you scroll down. Regards, Jaume -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Photo magazines

2010-10-27 Thread P N Stenquist
Thanks Dario. Good to know the article has a home on the web. Since my income these days is largely based on how shamelessly I can promote my services, this will come in handy. Paul On Oct 27, 2010, at 8:32 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Sure, why not. But I have yet to

Re: The Winner

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Christine! Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 1:58 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: What an intriguing character, Dan.  Good catch.  I once won a trifecta once, about $250 worth--think I'll try again.  I could use a battery grip for the K7 :-)  

Re: The Winner

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ecke. Unlike Lt Dan in the movie, this guy has legs! BTW, Lieutenant Dan is my handle on two other internet groups. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 6:40 AM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: Nice catch indeed. Somehow reminds me of 'Lieutenant Dan' from

Re: OT I have PSD (movie)

2010-10-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On 10-10-26 8:32 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: http://www.vimeo.com/15888399 ;-) :-D Thanks for that, Rob! -bmw -- 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

Re: 645D tested in Barcelona (with samples)

2010-10-27 Thread Gasha
That nice way to get shallow and smooth depth of field !!! Remainds me why i still shoot film sometimes (with Pentax 645). Gasha Steven Desjardins wrote: Thy will be done ;-) It does make pretty pictures, doesn't it? In Spanish:

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
Well done Dave On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 6:03 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:  Hi all! Just wanted to strut a little as I've discovered that my first submission to the Pentax Gallery was accepted!

OT I don't look half bad in a tux......

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
..but is thankful for hidden adjustable tabs on vests. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread Boris Liberman
Congratulations, Walter... As a matter of custom :-), I am obliged to give you a virtual pat on a back adding to that that your work well deserves to be accepted in the gallery. :-) Well done indeed. BOris On 10/27/2010 12:03 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all! Just wanted to strut a

Re: Repairs and alterations

2010-10-27 Thread Boris Liberman
On 10/27/2010 4:03 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Distortion corrected in City Hall, Classic View. It is utterly sharp; a false impression of un-sharpness* may flow from there not being Roman numerals on the clock face. There is a small cloud just to the right of the man figure on top of the tower.

Re: PESO new shoes

2010-10-27 Thread P. J. Alling
Fads? Funny I just thought you were a fetishist... On 10/27/2010 4:59 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Just because I'm the sort of guy that follows fads http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5119685565/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- His lack of education is more than

Re: North Carolina photo location suggestions.

2010-10-27 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 25, 2010, at 2:47 PM, Larry Colen wrote: My friend Chris is about to head off to North Carolina on vacation. She'll be doing some photography and will be scouting some photo locations for her husband Joe, who is a professional landscape photographer. I asked if she'd be near

Re: Photo magazines

2010-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Paul, you forgot to ask Dario how many lira to allow you to post. :) Jack --- On Wed, 10/27/10, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: Photo magazines To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010,

Re: OT I don't look half bad in a tux......

2010-10-27 Thread Larry Colen
No pictures? It didn't happen. It's got to be better than Dave in a tutu. On Oct 27, 2010, at 7:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: ..but is thankful for hidden adjustable tabs on vests. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: OT I don't look half bad in a tux......

2010-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Do you look three quarters bad? ;) Jack --- On Wed, 10/27/10, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OT I don't look half bad in a tux.. To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 9:35

Re: OT I don't look half bad in a tux......

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: No pictures?  It didn't happen. It's got to be better than Dave in a tutu. You'd think that wouldn't you. Ask Scott. Dave On Oct 27, 2010, at 7:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: ..but is thankful for hidden adjustable

Re: OT I don't look half bad in a tux......

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 1:17 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 10:13 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: ..but is thankful for hidden adjustable tabs on vests. Yeah, but do you look half good? And if so, which half? The

Re: Repairs and alterations

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 10:19 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think real life clouds are that bluish... Only when filled with water. Dave Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Photo magazines

2010-10-27 Thread P N Stenquist
Thanks Dario. Will do. I have to create a website for my little communications company that includes my various media ventures, so I'll eventually post a pdf of the article myself. However, I've been busy trying to earn a living, so the site isn't high priority right now. Paul On Oct

Re: Repairs and alterations

2010-10-27 Thread P. J. Alling
Roses are redish, Violets are bluish... On 10/27/2010 1:54 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 10:19 AM, Boris Libermanbori...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think real life clouds are that bluish... Only when filled with water. Dave Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Bob W
Godfrey and Walter (amongst others) have inspired me. Not stills though Cheers http://cottycam.posterous.com/ awesome. Didn't know you could hold your breath that long. You must have a great pair of lungs. Cotty has gills. Didn't you know? That explains a lot. Here's a

RE: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Bob W
http://cottycam.posterous.com/ So beautiful. I love it when the bubbles fall back to the surface don't try that at home, you could crack the bath. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Peso: Having a Drink

2010-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=butterfly1.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- 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

RE: PESO new shoes

2010-10-27 Thread Bob W
Just because I'm the sort of guy that follows fads http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5119685565/ those shoes have a serious design flaw (apart from being fugly). A large percentage of the population, incl. me, has a long 'index' toe (see classical statues for details - they all have

Re: peso: Steeplechase 2

2010-10-27 Thread Rick Womer
I agree. However, I don't care for the blurred horses--they should either be much blurrier or much sharper (either through panning or a higher shutter speed). I see you used f/8, 1/350, ISO 200, so you have lots of room for maneuver on exposure. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On

PESO: Fall Dogwood 2

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Last week I posted an image of one of the dogwood trees in my front yard. This is one in the side yard: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11860914 Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions and Abuse always Welcome. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Fall Dogwood 2

2010-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Appears you took advantage of great lighting. Well done, Dan! Jack --- On Wed, 10/27/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Fall Dogwood 2 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010,

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bran Everseeking On Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:03:08 -0500 Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to strut a little as I've discovered that my first submission to the Pentax Gallery was accepted!

Re: peso: Steeplechase 2

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Rick. I agree. You are right, I did have room for maneuver -- but not time. There is an inner track and an outer track, both with jumps. I was waiting on the wrong side for this race, and got there too late to adjust my camera properly. There were other races, but the barbecue and

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 03:28:00PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: Which brings up another question ... Why are they called THIRD party lenses? Shouldn't they be second party lenses, or if not, who is the second party? You are. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The first party is the seller (Pentax) of the camera; the second party is the purchaser. Anyone else is a third party. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 3:28 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Bran Everseeking On Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:03:08 -0500 Walter

Re: PESO: Fall Dogwood 2

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Jack. It was cloudy but clear, with good even light. Dan On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 3:26 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Appears you took advantage of great lighting. Well done, Dan! Jack --- On Wed, 10/27/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J.

Re: Peso: Having a Drink

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
H! I really like that. Great DoF, and a great pose from your model. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=butterfly1.jpg -- Steve Desjardins

Re: Peso: Having a Drink

2010-10-27 Thread Larry Colen
Very nice On Oct 27, 2010, at 11:52 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=butterfly1.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Peso: Having a Drink

2010-10-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
Steve, Very nice, especially with the nose extended for a drink. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 1:52 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=butterfly1.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: peso: Steeplechase 2

2010-10-27 Thread Ken Waller
Same in camera exposure as the first you posted or post capture processing? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: peso: Steeplechase 2 I agree. However, I don't care for the blurred

PESO: Liquidambar

2010-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Fall display by one of CA's more colorful valley trees. Young potted volunteer blown in from the neighbor's stock. Jack Another shot from the patio chaise. Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=535 K20, DA55~300, reclining hold. -- PDML

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Canadians may be considered fourth party? ;) Jack --- On Wed, 10/27/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010,

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Or the frozen party. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 4:14 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Canadians may be considered fourth party? ;) Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: peso: Steeplechase 2

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Same camera settings, but a bit different processing in PhotoShop. Dan M http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 3:50 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Same in camera exposure as the first you posted or post capture processing? Kenneth Waller

OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Brian Walters
Amusing post from Gordon Lewis: http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2010/10/what-your-choice-of-camera-says-about-you.html (Lewis, by the way, uses Pentax.oh, yes, and Canon) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: Peso: Having a Drink

2010-10-27 Thread Jeffery Smith
Nice bokeh and clear focus. Jeffery On Oct 27, 2010, at 1:52 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=butterfly1.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Jeffery Smith
Well, he really nailed me. Disturbingly accurate. Jeffery On Oct 27, 2010, at 4:13 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Amusing post from Gordon Lewis: http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2010/10/what-your-choice-of-camera-says-about-you.html (Lewis, by the way, uses Pentax.oh, yes,

Re: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
Lets see them try that in a hockey rink.:-) Cool stuff there Cotty Dave On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 7:40 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Godfrey and Walter (amongst others) have inspired me. Not stills though Cheers http://cottycam.posterous.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
I have Pentax, Nikon and Canon cameras. I guess I;ll just keep switching back and forth with a cool red camera over my shoulder then. Dave On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: Amusing post from Gordon Lewis:

Re: Peso: Having a Drink

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a cool shot. Hum, thats the second time today i said cool. Must be 60's flash back time again Dave On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=butterfly1.jpg -- Steve Desjardins

Re: PESO: Liquidambar

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
Nice colours. I like that bit of green in the URH corner. Break its up nicely Dave On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Fall display by one of CA's more colorful valley trees. Young potted volunteer blown in from the neighbor's stock. Jack Another shot

Re: PESO: Fall Dogwood 2

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
As Scoby would say: Rats reat. Dave On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Last week I posted an image of one of the dogwood trees in my front yard.  This is one in the side yard: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11860914 Comments, Criticisms,

Re: PESO - Cone

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
Lighting and line work is very nice Dave On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11857135size=lg Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO: Bird on a Wire

2010-10-27 Thread David J Brooks
Wow, that works really well. Dave On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I took this shot in low light at a show and hoped for the best.  I like the result.  I used PS to reduce the noise but that's all. http://chemistry.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ -- Steve

Re: PESO: Bird on a Wire

2010-10-27 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 27, 2010, at 2:44 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Wow, that works really well. I love the contrast and the juxtaposition, very nice. Dave On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I took this shot in low light at a show and hoped for the best. I

Re: PESO: Bird on a Wire

2010-10-27 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 27, 2010, at 2:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Oct 27, 2010, at 2:44 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Wow, that works really well. I love the contrast and the juxtaposition, very nice. Whoops, clicked on the wrong one. I meant to say that about cone, I also liked this shot, especially

RE: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Bob W
Amusing post from Gordon Lewis: http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2010/10/what-your-choice- of-camera-says-about-you.html interesting that he says this about Leica: this relieves the pressure of demonstrating actual photographic prowess. On Sunday I was paying for some stuff

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
It makes sense that he uses Pentax. The opening line is far too accurate. On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 5:36 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I have Pentax, Nikon and Canon cameras. I guess I;ll just keep switching back and forth with a cool red camera over my shoulder then. Dave On

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 27, 2010, at 2:53 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: It makes sense that he uses Pentax. The opening line is far too accurate. The irony is that when I bought my K100, I had a drawer full of Nikon manual focus glass. Unfortunately it wouldn't really work on the D40 that I was looking at.

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread P. J. Alling
If I wanted to use my M42 lenses I'd put some film in the Spotmatic. On 10/27/2010 5:13 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Amusing post from Gordon Lewis: http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2010/10/what-your-choice-of-camera-says-about-you.html (Lewis, by the way, uses Pentax.oh, yes,

Re: PESO - Cone

2010-10-27 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Dave! http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 10/27/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - Cone To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 5:43 PM Lighting and line work is

Re: PESO new shoes

2010-10-27 Thread Rick Womer
Dave should try wearing those with his tuxedo. --- On Wed, 10/27/10, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Just because I'm the sort of guy that follows fads http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5119685565/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML

PESO -- I got the mail and you briefcase, where's my damn biscuit !

2010-10-27 Thread P. J. Alling
I'm posting this sort of just for fun. I was taking photos of an event the other night and wanted to test the Camera and Flash to minimize any surprises. Well I needed a test subject... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20wheresmybiscuitt.html Equipment: Pentax K20D

Re: PESO: Liquidambar

2010-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Dave! Punched up the colors a bit in Levels and I agree, the dark green adds to the richness. --- On Wed, 10/27/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Liquidambar To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:28:00 -0400 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Why are they called THIRD party lenses? Shouldn't they be second party lenses, or if not, who is the second party? I think we are the second party. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
What is this film you speak of? I would use my few old m42 lenses but I got the adaptor stuck once in the MZ-S and have been afraid of it since. On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 5:54 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: If I wanted to use my M42 lenses I'd put some film in the Spotmatic.

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 05:34:53PM -0600, Bran Everseeking wrote: On Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:28:00 -0400 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Why are they called THIRD party lenses? Shouldn't they be second party lenses, or if not, who is the second party? I think we are the second

Re: Peso: Having a Drink

2010-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
The acid will do that. Actually, the shot does have a certain psychedelic flavor to it. On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 5:38 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Thats a cool shot. Hum, thats the second time today i said cool. Must be 60's flash back time again Dave On Wed, Oct 27,

Re: PESO -- I got the mail and you briefcase, where's my damn biscuit !

2010-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
I've seen that look. Nice of him/her to pose. On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 6:16 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'm posting this sort of just for fun.  I was taking photos of an event the other night and wanted to test the Camera and Flash to minimize any surprises.  Well I

Re: PESO new shoes

2010-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's only worth it if you can now flip the bird with your feet. On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 6:14 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Dave should try wearing those with his tuxedo. --- On Wed, 10/27/10, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Just because I'm the sort of guy that follows

Re: PESO: Liquidambar

2010-10-27 Thread paul stenquist
Very nice. Great color. One of my favorite trees. I had a half dozen or so of them in New Jersey, but they're not hardy in Michigan. We called them Sweet Gums. That name comes from the Native American name for them. Apparently, they made gum from the sweet sap. I think the botanical name is

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very clever. Dan M http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: Amusing post from Gordon Lewis: http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2010/10/what-your-choice-of-camera-says-about-you.html (Lewis, by the way, uses

Re: PESO: Liquidambar

2010-10-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
I always try to shoot those backlit leaves and am usually disappointed with the results. This one worked well. On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 8:26 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Very nice. Great color. One of my favorite trees. I had a half dozen or so of them in New Jersey, but

PESO 2010 - 188 - GDG

2010-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
No time for a photo blog post just yet. But I was rather pleased with this photo made with the new camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5121045739/lightbox/ The lit lamp faces are saturated, but nothing else, and the contrast in this photo was excessive. This is taken well after dusk..

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Seen it before, on another forum. I think it's insipid. -- Godfrey   godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread paul stenquist
Or at least mildly amusing. Paul On Oct 27, 2010, at 8:49 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Very clever. Dan M http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: Amusing post from Gordon Lewis:

Re: PESO 2010 - 188 - GDG

2010-10-27 Thread paul stenquist
A nice composition. Works for me. Paul On Oct 27, 2010, at 9:45 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: No time for a photo blog post just yet. But I was rather pleased with this photo made with the new camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5121045739/lightbox/ The lit lamp faces are

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Miserere
You're just saying that because you're an Olympus shooter :-) JL On 27/10/2010, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Seen it before, on another forum. I think it's insipid. -- Godfrey   godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - What Your Choice of Camera Says About You

2010-10-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Brian Walters wrote: Amusing post from Gordon Lewis: http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2010/10/what-your-choice-of-camera-says-about-you.html Meh. Way below Gordon's usual standard. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: Liquidambar

2010-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks for commenting, Steve! Levels right side slider was my friend. ;) Jack --- On Wed, 10/27/10, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Liquidambar To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, October 27,

Re: PESO: Liquidambar

2010-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Paul! Without chasing it any further, I got the spelling from Google. I actually thought the spelling was a little more exotic, but went with the first spelling listed. Jack --- On Wed, 10/27/10, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: paul stenquist

Re: Submission accepted to Pentax Gallery

2010-10-27 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 27, 2010, at 4:48 PM, John Francis wrote: On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 05:34:53PM -0600, Bran Everseeking wrote: On Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:28:00 -0400 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Why are they called THIRD party lenses? Shouldn't they be second party lenses, or if not, who is

Re: Peso: Having a Drink

2010-10-27 Thread Christine Aguila
ditto what Dan said. Very pretty colors in this and DOF is great. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 2:33 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Having a Drink H! I

PESO: Physics Every So Often

2010-10-27 Thread Igor Roshchin
Last Saturday, we had a big Physics Day ( http://physicsfestival.tamu.edu/ ) that was a satelite event for the USA Science Engineering Festival. Our deparment had a bunch of interesting demos and shows, and we had a lot of visitors of all ages (of course with an emphasis on the middle-to-high

Re: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Scott Loveless
On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 7:40 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Godfrey and Walter (amongst others) have inspired me. Not stills though Cheers http://cottycam.posterous.com/ That was a stroke of genius to flipper over. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/     __o  

Re: OT - Items in the mirror

2010-10-27 Thread Scott Loveless
On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Bob W wrote: Godfrey and Walter (amongst others) have inspired me. Not stills though Cheers http://cottycam.posterous.com/ awesome. Didn't know you could hold your breath that long. You must have a great pair of

Downloading PUG Images

2010-10-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I was looking for an image I had taken some years ago, but I can no longer find it in my files. I seem to have lost my copies. I finally remembered that I had used it for a PUG entry a couple of years ago. I went to the PUG page, clicked on previous galleries, and in a few minutes found the

Re: Downloading PUG Images

2010-10-27 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 27, 2010, at 9:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Do you know a way to download one of the images in one of those galleries that lack the download icon? how about? right click- save image as -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Downloading PUG Images

2010-10-27 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:31 -0700, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Oct 27, 2010, at 9:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Do you know a way to download one of the images in one of those galleries that lack the download icon? how about? right click- save image as That

Re: PESO 2010 - 188 - GDG

2010-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Paul. :-) On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 7:02 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A nice composition. Works for me. Paul On Oct 27, 2010, at 9:45 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: No time for a photo blog post just yet. But I was rather pleased with this photo made with the new