RE: PESO: Wing Shot

2011-02-14 Thread Bob W
Oh it gets better -- or worse... I did want to be in Vogue when I was and 18year old model/actress but... http://www.vogue.it/en/talents/blog-from/2010/08/irene-pollini-giolai- 23-august-2010 It was a dirty job, but someone had to do it ann it makes me feel sick looking at it - I

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread AlunFoto
2011/2/13 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com: I guess that age is catching up to me somewhat, eh? Sadly, it happens sooner or later. :-) Take good care of yourself, Frank. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: HAR!!! Banned from PentaxForums

2011-02-14 Thread Boris Liberman
On 2/13/2011 6:52 PM, William Robb wrote: A lot of idiots doesn't equal all idiots Boris. There are shades of grey in between black and white, you know. On an idiot scale of 1-10 where 1 is not an idiot at all and 10 is Cotty, you would be a 1.3. Of course on that scale, I would probably be

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread Boris Liberman
My phone runs hopeless Android 1.5... On 2/10/2011 9:13 PM, Larry Colen wrote: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bhphoto I wonder if it disables itself on shabbos, and if so, local time or New York time. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Fuji audio pr0n

2011-02-14 Thread Derby Chang
The sound of the X100 shutter - could that be the sound of angel wings beating? I'd love to use the GF1 as a street shooter, but it's just too darn loud. I can see an X100 with my name on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhkaHDMkzTo Such sexy round blades

Re: OT GESO - Lucky

2011-02-14 Thread Derby Chang
On 14/02/2011 3:07 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Derby: I especially like these three. Very nice here. Cheers, Christine http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_02/11_02_lucky/04.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/11/11_02/11_02_lucky/05.htm

Re: PESOs Itsy bitsy

2011-02-14 Thread Derby Chang
On 14/02/2011 5:26 PM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend of mine wanted help expanding her comfort zone and asked me to do a photo session with her. It was a combination of silly, tango, fetish and figure. Here's on with her wearing a necklace of plastic handcuffs from dollar tree:

Re: PESOs Itsy bitsy

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2011, at 2:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: I like this one from the whole set - expressive lighting that isn't too frontal http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5443820203/in/set-72157625919933187/ I'll interpret that as, this photo which you particularly like is from the rest

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread Cotty
On 13/2/11, Keith Whaley, discombobulated, unleashed: For some time after the initial injury, some hours, yes, DO apply ice. That keeps the initial swelling down and relives pain. After say 12 hours, DO apply heat, to encourage blood flow and speed repair of the area. Yes of course - talking

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 13, 2011, at 1:31 PM, frank theriault wrote: I guess that age is catching up to me somewhat, eh? Welcome to the phase in life when we start getting stiff in the wrong places. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: At the Coast to Coast finish line

2011-02-14 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 2:55 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: snip The girl in the last couple of photos, with the red shorts, is Emily Miazga who was born in Canada.  Bloody fit too, she's won the Women's category three times before.  Placed 3rd this year. Suddenly I'm feeling very

Re: GESO: At the Coast to Coast finish line

2011-02-14 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 1:55 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: snip  But at first I was more interested in making sure I saw the winners come in.  After that I was hungry. Dave, you've got to suffer for your art. ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

Re: Peso's Annual Snow golf day

2011-02-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Christine said. Looks like a good time. Paul On Feb 13, 2011, at 11:09 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Those are fun, Dave. What a fun outing. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net; Barbara Brooks

Re: PESOs Itsy bitsy

2011-02-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice lighting on all of these. Expressive. Paul On Feb 14, 2011, at 1:26 AM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend of mine wanted help expanding her comfort zone and asked me to do a photo session with her. It was a combination of silly, tango, fetish and figure. Here's on with her wearing a

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread eckinator
Frank, I'm really glad to hear this! I have to say though that all this talk about stiffness in the morning and putting ice on it makes me think you more than ever need to buy flowers on this special day ]=) Cheers Ecke 2011/2/13 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com: Some of you may recall

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Boris Liberman wrote: My phone runs hopeless Android 1.5... My phone doesn't run any version of anything. In fact, I think all it does is make phone calls... -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESOs Itsy bitsy

2011-02-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Larry Colen wrote: It was a combination of silly, tango, fetish and figure. Story of my life, pal. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Christine! Jack --- On Sun, 2/13/11, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: PESO: Unknown.. To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 8:10 PM Fantastic bird pose.  Pretty light on

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread Boris Liberman
Nobody is perfect... Nobody... On 2/14/2011 1:58 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: My phone runs hopeless Android 1.5... My phone doesn't run any version of anything. In fact, I think all it does is make phone calls... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
You have ATT beat, at least in my area. On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 6:58 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: My phone runs hopeless Android 1.5... My phone doesn't run any version of anything. In fact, I think all it does is make phone calls... -- Mark Roberts

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Anyone who thinks they are is a perfect fool. Jack --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Re: BH photo android app To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 5:14 AM Nobody is perfect...

Re: pfa 50/1.4 sharpness

2011-02-14 Thread Igor Roshchin
Sun Feb 13 07:44:17 CST 2011 drd1135 at gmail.com wrote: OTOH, I always try to shoot my 1.4 at 5.6. Not really low light but wonderfully sharp. For very low light I tend to reply on SR, physical support, and the hope of one day getting a K5. I am always surprised when people make a

PESO: Shasta Snows

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=573 Jack Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by Green Rating at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ -- PDML

Re: HAR!!! Banned from PentaxForums

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Sheppard
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 7:00 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 12:54 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: I've been officially banned from PentaxForums. This is a proud day in my life. The place really is run by and for (well, if I say what I

PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Sheppard
Halifax is hosting the Canada Winter Games over the next few weeks, and of course everyone with a camera is out. Especially at the speed skating track, because it's a free venue :) This is a little outside my usual subject matter, but I think this shot came out pretty good. Actually, more than

Re: PESO 2011 - 023 - GDG

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Sheppard
On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 1:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Just a singleton for now ... Was out for a morning walk a couple of weeks back and became entranced by shapes and soft fog interplay. I think there's enough in what I captured for another 7-9 photo set, but haven't

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Christine Nielsen
Two year old on your back or not, I like it! But, it's a subject matter close to my heart... We are big skaters in our family, and I dabbled in short-track a few years ago. I wish there were an outdoor (long-track) oval nearby, the closest is at least 5 hours away in Lake Placid. Enjoy the

Re: The PUG and Other Acronyms (PDML FAQ)

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Sheppard
On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 8:54 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Thanks so much for posting this as this does answer several questions I had on my mind about the list. You only had several

Re: PESO - Red and Yellow

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Sheppard
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 6:37 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12660852 -- 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

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Sheppard
Funny you mention your lack of a local track. This is/was supposed to be a temporary installation to be taken down after the Games are over. But they‘ve had it open all winter for the general public to use and now there’s a push to keep it there permanently. Chris On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 11:40

Re: GESO-Taken with new K-R

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: frank theriault On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Do you have your camera gear with you when you are out riding your bike. Rarely. It's kind of bulky to throw in my backback, especially when I start getting large envelopes and

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Glad part of you is on the mend anyway Frank. I have a small knee problem now, so yes, getting old sucks.:-) Dave On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Some of you may recall that back in December I broke a bone in my left hand.  Well, that's healed

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
I agree, Chris! Nice clean, well caught, action shot. Jack --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Chris Sheppard chris.sheppard...@gmail.com wrote: From: Chris Sheppard chris.sheppard...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Speed Skater To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 7:25 AM

Re: Peso's Annual Snow golf day

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Ken Waller From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: Peso's Annual Snow golf day Drinking anti-freeze will make you go blind. What you need for something like this is hard liquor. That's the second thing I'll have to stop doing to prevent blindness ! Don't worry about

Re: GESO-Taken with new K-R

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Yes I am using the onboard flash and will have to rely on it for a while until I get the monies for a flash. I may also need to research the settings on the camera too as this may have caused them to be a bit

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
I think you did a fine job Dave On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Chris Sheppard chris.sheppard...@gmail.com wrote: Halifax is hosting the Canada Winter Games over the next few weeks, and of course everyone with a camera is out. Especially at the speed skating track, because it's a free venue

Re: GESO-Taken with new K-R

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Sheppard
On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: frank theriault On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Do you have your camera gear with you when you are out riding your bike. Rarely.  It's kind of bulky to

Re: PESO - Red and Yellow

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12660852 Nice colours and detail. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO: Shasta Snows

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Very pretty. Dave On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=573 Jack Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars

Re: PESOs Itsy bitsy

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Really like the first two. Well lit and colourful Dave On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 1:26 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: A friend of mine wanted help expanding her comfort zone and asked me to do a photo session with her.  It was a combination of silly, tango, fetish and figure. Here's

RE: PESO: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Jack Davis ..Hawk. Bird book no help. Anyone? Was a bit closer to this one. Maybe about 30 ft.(?) Close to ideal light angle. Nough hawks for now! Jack Comments? http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=572 K20, DA55~300@300mm, f/8, 1/1500, ISO 400 My basic raptor

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 14, 2011, at 9:25, Chris Sheppard wrote: Halifax is hosting the Canada Winter Games over the next few weeks, and of course everyone with a camera is out. Especially at the speed skating track, because it's a free venue :) This is a little outside my usual subject matter, but I think

Re: PESO: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:34 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: ..Hawk. Bird book no help. Anyone? Was a bit closer to this one. Maybe about 30 ft.(?) Close to ideal light angle. Nough hawks for now! Jack Comments? http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=572 K20,

Re: The Train that Never Came [K-5 + DA15, FA31]

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
very nice Dave On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM, Andrew Allen andrewdall...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Pentaxians! Here is a series from a Mecca of street shooting ... urban St. Louis! The number of abandoned buildings, strange sites, and pure decay is overwhelming.  Comments/questions welcome.

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Mark Roberts Actually, it's not inflamed. That's why they now call it tendinosis rather than tendinitis (and why they haven't recommended any antiinflammatory meds for you). It turns out that tendons don't get inflammation. The sad thing is that (as of 2002, anyway) 8 out of 10 *medical

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread Scott Loveless
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Alas, after three days of working through it, I realize that although it's not getting worse, it's also not getting better, so off to the hospital I go.  Sure enough, it's Achilles tendinosis (the new word for

Re: PESO: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Sheppard
On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Jack Davis ..Hawk. Bird book no help. Anyone? Was a bit closer to this one. Maybe about 30 ft.(?) Close to ideal light angle. Nough hawks for now! Jack Comments?

Re: The Train that Never Came [K-5 + DA15, FA31]

2011-02-14 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Andrew Allen andrewdall...@gmail.com wrote: Here is a series from a Mecca of street shooting ... urban St. Louis! The number of abandoned buildings, strange sites, and pure decay is overwhelming. Comments/questions welcome. Well done. I take it the somewhat odd colours in the first few shots

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's an excellent shot. The composition is right on, and the skater appears to be sharp. Paul On Feb 14, 2011, at 10:25 AM, Chris Sheppard wrote: Halifax is hosting the Canada Winter Games over the next few weeks, and of course everyone with a camera is out. Especially at the speed skating

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen On Feb 13, 2011, at 1:31 PM, frank theriault wrote: I guess that age is catching up to me somewhat, eh? Welcome to the phase in life when we start getting stiff in the wrong places. Better than the next phase where you stop getting stiff in the right places. - No

Re: PESO: Shasta Snows

2011-02-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
WIsh I were there... I think, in this case, the mountain not being sharp distracts a lot... nice placement on the birds leaving. ann Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=573 Jack

Re: The PUG and Other Acronyms (PDML FAQ)

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Chris Sheppard On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 8:54 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Thanks so much for posting this as this does answer several questions I had on my mind about the list.

Re: GESO-Taken with new K-R

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Chris Sheppard On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: frank theriault On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Do you have your camera gear with you when you are out riding your bike.

Re: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread Ken Waller
Nice catch. It's possibly a Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus). Looks like its time for you to invest in a bird book. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: PESO: Unknown.. ..Hawk. Bird

Re: PESO - Red and Yellow

2011-02-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Chris. I was across the street and hoping that traffic wouldn't block my view by the time she got to the right place. A little luck helped here. Paul On Feb 14, 2011, at 10:47 AM, Chris Sheppard wrote: On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 6:37 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: PESO - Snowdrop

2011-02-14 Thread Ken Waller
A very good set ! Nice compositions and isolations. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Snowdrop Well, it's been a /long/ time since I posted a photo, but I've

Re: PESO: Shasta Snows

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
I agree, but it's not a hawk. ;) Jack --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: PESO: Shasta Snows To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 8:54 AM WIsh I were there... I think, in

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Re: BH photo android app Nobody is perfect... Nobody... Once I thought I was wrong but I was mistaken. On 2/14/2011 1:58 PM, Mark Roberts

Chinese New Year in Boston

2011-02-14 Thread David Parsons
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/sets/72157625919363579/ My third year shooting the Chinese New Year celebration in Boston. It was rather cold this year, and there weren't nearly as many people as previous years, so I tried to get people shots (the activities are the same every year, so

Re: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
I didn't invest in a bird book, but I have one I was given. Although fairly thick with many, may nice slick images, finding the needed angle for identification is still problematic. Since posting I've been advised, in rather positive terms, that it's a young Red Tail. Thanks for commenting,

Re: pfa 50/1.4 sharpness

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2011, at 7:06 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Sun Feb 13 07:44:17 CST 2011 drd1135 at gmail.com wrote: OTOH, I always try to shoot my 1.4 at 5.6. Not really low light but wonderfully sharp. For very low light I tend to reply on SR, physical support, and the hope of one day getting a

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice capture, well caught composed. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Chris Sheppard chris.sheppard...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Speed Skater Halifax is hosting the Canada Winter Games over the next few weeks, and of

Re: PESOs Itsy bitsy

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
Thanks Dave, and Paul too. On Feb 14, 2011, at 8:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Really like the first two. Well lit and colourful I think that I've gotten pretty good at using black backgrounds. Which is really handy when you have a small, not very pretty, room to photograph in. I probably

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread Mark Roberts
John Sessoms wrote: Here's an editorial from the British Medical Journal on the subject for anyone interested in that sort of thing: http://www.robertstech.com/stuff/tendonosis.pdf I guess it makes a good case that it's not inflammation, but it didn't give me a clear understanding of what

Re: PESO - Snowdrop

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Nicely done. Dave On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 6:13 PM, Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com wrote: Well, it's been a /long/ time since I posted a photo, but I've gathered together the necessary round-to-its and spare time together in one place, so here is a PESO. I spent the day at the

Re: PESO - Neither Rain, nor Sleet, nor Snow...

2011-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Nicely captured. Dave On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 3:17 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I present this as something of a counterpoint to Jack's sunny garden fence shot. I know that the titular phrase is associated with postal delivery types, but it certainly applies to bike

Re: pfa 50/1.4 sharpness

2011-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
I generally take still-lifes, and SR does help for those. On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Sun Feb 13 07:44:17 CST 2011 drd1135 at gmail.com wrote: OTOH, I always try to shoot my 1.4 at 5.6. Not really low light but wonderfully sharp. For very low light

Re: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread Stan Halpin
Very nice capture Jack. I am envious. You don't need a bird book, you need a hawk book. You'll then find many more detailed images of all (?) of the various North American hawks and related beasties. And, if like me, you'll still not be able to tell them apart. But at least you'll have a Hawk

Re: Photograph aspect ratios

2011-02-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Rob Studdert On 13 February 2011 05:28, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: It gives dimensions for everything in decimal fractions of an inch, but there's a conversion table in the interface. Why I

PESO knotty girl

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
Here's one that I like from last night's figure photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5446208938/in/set-72157625920855489/ I think it works best in BW, though here is the color version http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5444787692/in/set-72157625920855489/ All of the skin shown in

Re: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Stan very much! Actually, awhile back I found a Bird Identifier through Google. Her Name; Melissa Mayntz: birding.gu...@about.com. Quick to respond with an ever pleasant attitude and always with an invitation to contact her any time without hesitation. No charge! Didn't bother her with

Re: PESO knotty girl

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Like this, Larry although I kind of want that hand to go between the knees...or... How many people in first image? Jack --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: PESO knotty girl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: PESO knotty girl

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2011, at 12:52 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Like this, Larry although I kind of want that hand to go between the knees...or... How many people in first image? Just one person in all of the images in this set. We tried a few variations on hand placement and pose, but were limited by

Re: PESO knotty girl

2011-02-14 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:30:04PM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: Here's one that I like from last night's figure photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5446208938/in/set-72157625920855489/ I think it works best in BW, though here is the color version

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread Rob Studdert
On 14 February 2011 22:58, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: My phone runs hopeless Android 1.5... My phone doesn't run any version of anything. In fact, I think all it does is make phone calls... I rarely make phone calls so now at least the piece of kit that I

Re: PESO: Shasta Snows

2011-02-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Jack Davis wrote: I agree, but it's not a hawk. ;) Jack I see... you can only take sharp photos of hawks now I see (for a moment I thought that you thought that I thought those geese were hawks...) ;-) likewise a --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote:

Re: PESO knotty girl

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2011, at 1:11 PM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:30:04PM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: Here's one that I like from last night's figure photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5446208938/in/set-72157625920855489/ I think it works best in BW, though here is the

Re: PESO: Shasta Snows

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Always glad you seem to respect the work and the photog by giving a serious critique. Appreciated, Ann! Jack --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: PESO: Shasta Snows To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: PESO knotty girl

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
I'm a Yahooer and I was, also, asked to sign in.(?) Jack --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: Re: PESO knotty girl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 1:49 PM On Feb 14, 2011, at 1:11

Re: PESO: Shasta Snows

2011-02-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Jack: You know, I just used a piece of paper to crop out the bottom of the frame--to remove the birds in the water; I measured up from the bottom 3/4 of an inch, and maybe just a shade under that. See what you think, Jack? you might like it--though maybe not :-). Just a friendly

Re: PESO: Unknown..

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Chris Sheppard On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Jack Davis ..Hawk. Bird book no help. Anyone? Was a bit closer to this one. Maybe about 30 ft.(?) Close to ideal light angle. Nough hawks for now! Jack Comments?

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Christine Aguila
Wonderful, Chris! Composition and timing great! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Chris Sheppard chris.sheppard...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 9:25 AM Subject: PESO - Speed Skater Halifax is hosting the Canada

Re: PESO - Red and Yellow

2011-02-14 Thread Christine Aguila
very interesting composition and color, Paul. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 4:37 PM Subject: PESO - Red and Yellow

Re: PESO: Shasta Snows

2011-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, I get what you're saying, Christine. Doing so allows your eyes to go immediately to the flying geese first then to Mt Shasta. That line of geese at the bottom could be considered a pointless distraction. Thanks! Jack --- On Mon, 2/14/11, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote:

Re: PESO knotty girl

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2011, at 2:32 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I'm a Yahooer and I was, also, asked to sign in.(?) Interesting, I can see them with chrome, not logged in to flickr. Are your problems with the old set http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5446208938/in/set-72157625920855489/ or the new set

RE: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread Bob W
I guess that age is catching up to me somewhat, eh? Welcome to the phase in life when we start getting stiff in the wrong places. Better than the next phase where you stop getting stiff in the right places. after which you get stiff all over, forever. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

RE: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Bob W
Halifax is hosting the Canada Winter Games over the next few weeks, and of course everyone with a camera is out. Especially at the speed skating track, because it's a free venue :) This is a little outside my usual subject matter, but I think this shot came out pretty good. Actually, more

Re: PESO: Wing Shot

2011-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wow. I cringe just thinking of wearing that thing. It's not even your color, Ann. Did she at least let you grill it up when you were done? On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 3:23 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Oh it gets better -- or worse... I did want to be in Vogue when I was and 18year old

Re: Now I have almost seen it all

2011-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's nice, but it's not velour. On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Did not say it was silly and I am actually attempting now to locate affordable padding for my current strap. I want to keep the strap I have therefore I am looking for a pad

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

2011-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, not all over, damn it all. On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 6:32 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I guess that age is catching up to me somewhat, eh? Welcome to the phase in life when we start getting stiff in the wrong places. Better than the next phase where you stop getting

Quite Excited - PESOs

2011-02-14 Thread Cotty
4 pics from a stroll in Oxford today. First shots from these hands in a long time. Girl on bike heavily cropped. This from a 4 megapixel camera - I was impressed. http://cottycam.posterous.com/43077056 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/2/11, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: My phone doesn't run any version of anything. In fact, I think all it does is make phone calls... Jees Louise next you'll be telling us all your camera does is take pics (allegedly at 36X24). -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: PESO - Speed Skater

2011-02-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/2/11, Chris Sheppard, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/photodiversions/5439497938/ Cracking shot Chris. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: BH photo android app

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Rob Studdert On 14 February 2011 22:58, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: My phone runs hopeless Android 1.5... My phone doesn't run any version of anything. In fact, I think all it does is make phone calls... I rarely make phone calls so now at least

Re: PESO knotty girl

2011-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen On Feb 14, 2011, at 1:11 PM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:30:04PM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: Here's one that I like from last night's figure photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5446208938/in/set-72157625920855489/ I think it works best in

Re: Quite Excited - PESOs

2011-02-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice snaps... Especially the 1st and the tourist one... so you used the adaptor? (Just remembered I now have on to put on ebay ... ) ann Cotty wrote: 4 pics from a stroll in Oxford today. First shots from these hands in a long time. Girl on bike heavily cropped. This from a 4 megapixel

Re: HAR!!! Banned from PentaxForums

2011-02-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
They keep spamming me with emails, 'Come look at our latest feature!' Junk mostly. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Chris Sheppard chris.sheppard...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 7:00 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 12:54 PM,

Re: Quite Excited - PESOs

2011-02-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm impressed. Nice composition on the street scene. Pretty girls in all the other pics! :-) Paul On Feb 14, 2011, at 7:20 PM, Cotty wrote: 4 pics from a stroll in Oxford today. First shots from these hands in a long time. Girl on bike heavily cropped. This from a 4 megapixel camera - I was

Re: Quite Excited - PESOs

2011-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2011, at 4:20 PM, Cotty wrote: 4 pics from a stroll in Oxford today. First shots from these hands in a long time. Girl on bike heavily cropped. This from a 4 megapixel camera - I was impressed. http://cottycam.posterous.com/43077056 The third one is quite nice. --

Re: Quite Excited - PESOs

2011-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Those good. The blonde with the mike is cute. In case you hadn't noticed. On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: 4 pics from a stroll in Oxford today. First shots from these hands in a long time. Girl on bike heavily cropped. This from a 4 megapixel camera - I was

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