RE: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Bob W
On 3/2/12, steve harley, discombobulated, unleashed: i despise most toasters; there are only a few worth having, the rest designed to fail after a few years; ... Hmm. I have a simple KitchenAid toaster with wide slots to allow bagels to be toasted that I bought in 1985 for $20. Still

Re: PESO: Whale's Tale

2012-02-05 Thread David Mann
On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:33 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15111375 I bet that's a very nice thing to witness. There's a small sculpture of a whale tail on the Wellington waterfront along Oriental Parade. I came across it while running and took a cellphone

Re: PESO: 'Iao Needle

2012-02-05 Thread David Mann
On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:36 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15111392 Nice photo of an amazing landscape. I haven't seen sky like that for a couple of weeks despite it supposedly being summer. Those vertical cliffs in the background are fascinating... how

RE: You are not a photographer

2012-02-05 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Doug Brewer I think the point here, Stan, is not that she has a camera that costs whatever,but the view that, to too many people, all you need to be a photographer is a good camera. it's just snobbery and

Re: PESO 19

2012-02-05 Thread David Mann
On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Last night, before my photo walk, I used my GPS and geotagged some photos showing how to find Studio Gracia, where Friday Night Blues is held. The goal was to show some landmarks off of 8th, and also have the map available. I think I actually

Re: Juan Buhler - Hanoi, 2011

2012-02-05 Thread David Mann
On Feb 5, 2012, at 4:27 AM, Bob W wrote: I'm increasingly coming round to the view that it should be legal to kill Juan. Careful, you might set a precedent. And at the end I'd be the only one left. Fantastic photo, Juan. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Why I Moved To Medium Format

2012-02-05 Thread David Mann
On Feb 5, 2012, at 4:02 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/4/2012 8:29 PM, Tim Bray wrote: No, I didn't. This guy Zack Arias did: http://zackarias.com/for-photographers/gear-gadgets/why-i-moved-to-medium-format-phase-one-iq140-review/ I do *not* need a 645. I do *not* need a 645. I do *not* need

Re: Why I Moved To Medium Format

2012-02-05 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/5/2012 3:03 AM, David Mann wrote: On Feb 5, 2012, at 4:02 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/4/2012 8:29 PM, Tim Bray wrote: No, I didn't. This guy Zack Arias did: http://zackarias.com/for-photographers/gear-gadgets/why-i-moved-to-medium-format-phase-one-iq140-review/ I do *not* need a 645.

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-05 Thread Cotty
On 4/2/12, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: She told (not asked) me to take her picture: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/happy.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Thanks mate - can you put a warning next time!! Tea and toast first thing with a PDML browse!! --

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-05 Thread Cotty
On 4/2/12, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: She told (not asked) me to take her picture: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/happy.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. BTW excellent pic. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: You are not a photographer

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I think the image is a parody of those old Canon ads that implied you were equivalent to a professional photographer is you used a professional, ie Canon, camera Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 3:15 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From:

Re: PESO: 'Iao Needle

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Dave. I have photographed the needle several times in the past, but since it is in a rain forest, it is usually covered in mist and backed by solid clouds. This day was quite special. The valley floor is about 1,000 feet above sea level, and the needle rises about 1200 feet above the

Re: PESO: Whale's Tale

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Yes it is. There were more exciting breaches on this sail, but somehow I liked the geometry of this posture on the part of the whale. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 3:10 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:33

Why I added large format

2012-02-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://zackarias.com/for-photographers/gear-gadgets/why-i-moved-to-medium-format-phase-one-iq140-review/ The article said almost all of it: I can?t properly convey how gorgeous these digital files are. It?s not just the amount of Megapixels that matter. The size of the imaging sensor comes into

Re: PESO 19

2012-02-05 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 5, 2012, at 12:20 AM, David Mann wrote: On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Last night, before my photo walk, I used my GPS and geotagged some photos showing how to find Studio Gracia, where Friday Night Blues is held. The goal was to show some landmarks off of 8th,

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-05 Thread David J Brooks
Happy indeed. Good one Dave On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:23 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: She told (not asked) me to take her picture: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/happy.html Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: PESO - Sima and Ray

2012-02-05 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot Dave On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 3:27 PM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/sima-and-ray.html Shot in 2009, while visiting Mike Wilson and family. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Rick Womer
I used the Huey Pro for several years.  It's quick, easy, somewhat configurable, and MUCH better than nothing.  I got my laptop screen to match my 24in monitor at work with 2 tries.  The main drawbacks are that one can't use it to set luminance, there is some inconsistency from one calibration

FS: Speaking of medium format...

2012-02-05 Thread Darren Addy
I forgot to let PDML know about a gorgeous Pentax 645 with Pentax-A 75mm that I am selling. Sadly, I can't keep everything. It is reasonably priced at $295 plus shipping (will ship worldwide) and the posting is here:

Re: Why I added large format

2012-02-05 Thread Evan Hanson
On Sun, 2012-02-05 at 13:06 +, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: http://zackarias.com/for-photographers/gear-gadgets/why-i-moved-to-medium-format-phase-one-iq140-review/ The article said almost all of it: I can?t properly convey how gorgeous these digital files are. It?s not just the amount of

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread William Robb
On 04/02/2012 11:27 PM, Adam Montoya wrote: So I finally updated my computer so i can use fun things like LR and what not. Now color profiles are driving me up the creak. Expecially since I now have two monitors running. What cabibration tools are worth using these days? The Pantone huey Pro

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Sorenson
Spyder3 Pro - recently upgraded from a Spyder2. Does a good job, even with my cheap monitor. -p On 2/4/2012 11:27 PM, Adam Montoya wrote: So I finally updated my computer so i can use fun things like LR and what not. Now color profiles are driving me up the creak. Expecially since I now

Re: Why I added large format

2012-02-05 Thread William Robb
On 05/02/2012 7:06 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: http://zackarias.com/for-photographers/gear-gadgets/why-i-moved-to-medium-format-phase-one-iq140-review/ The article said almost all of it: I can?t properly convey how gorgeous these digital files are. It?s not just the amount of Megapixels that

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread George Sinos
The Colormunki is a bit expensive, but it can also do your printer profiles. It can also do projectors. Our club has one and it works very well. I've heard they have a newer, less expensive, model that only does displays. George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've done fine with a Spyder 2 Express, the bargain version of the Spyder line. I believe Spyder 3 Express is the current version. It has limitations, but it can match the color cast of my monitor to my printer with precision. I adjust the luminance based on a grayscale and the printer output.

Re: PESO - Sima and Ray

2012-02-05 Thread mike wilson
On 04/02/2012 21:27, AlunFoto wrote: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/sima-and-ray.html Shot in 2009, while visiting Mike Wilson and family. He certainly had a way with birds. Much as you have a way with cameras, unlike me. I don't know what this is focused on.

Re: A thought about tripods

2012-02-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 2/5/2012 00:06, David Parsons wrote: I haven't found a tripod to help my composition all that much, but it does make my pictures sharper because I'm not holding the camera. Chach-ing! about 30 years ago I got into Animals Animals / Earth scenes stock agency based largely on my black and

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread David J Brooks
Still have my copy of Spyder I. Even thought it was not supposed to work on my iMac 21.5 i seemed to remember a download from the net to look after that issue, and i managed to get a monitor calibrate. Probably should upgrade now anyway. Dave On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 12:27 AM, Adam Montoya

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread mike wilson
On 05/02/2012 06:27, Adam Montoya wrote: So I finally updated my computer so i can use fun things like LR and what not. Now color profiles are driving me up the creak. Expecially since I now have two monitors running. What cabibration tools are worth using these days? The Pantone huey Pro has

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread mike wilson
On 05/02/2012 09:03, Bob W wrote: On 3/2/12, steve harley, discombobulated, unleashed: i despise most toasters; there are only a few worth having, the rest designed to fail after a few years; ... Hmm. I have a simple KitchenAid toaster with wide slots to allow bagels to be toasted that I

HDR

2012-02-05 Thread Jens
Hi list. I tried out the in camera HDR today. The K-5 offers a number of Auto-HDR features in this area. In this exapmle I used the highest equalisation feature: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157629185875729/ Please feel free to comment. Which software should I use for out off camera

Re: Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Jens
EYE-ONE. Reagards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Feb 5, 2012 17:11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Still have my copy of Spyder I. Even thought it was not supposed to work on my iMac 21.5 i seemed to remember a download from the net to look after

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
It appears to be spot on for the light on my monitor. It's definitely trending toward green. It might be a hair toward the blue and magenta side of things -- really just a hair -- but that would be right for the open shade light. Paul On Feb 5, 2012, at 10:22 AM, mike wilson wrote: On

Re: HDR

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
Too much. You're getting a lot of halo effect where darks meet lights. You could fix that by cloning on a pixel level, but that's a lot of work. Paul On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Jens wrote: Hi list. I tried out the in camera HDR today. The K-5 offers a number of Auto-HDR features in this

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
I meant to say it's definitely NOT trending toward green. Agh. On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:37 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It appears to be spot on for the light on my monitor. It's definitely trending toward green. It might be a hair toward the blue and magenta side of things -- really just a

Re: HDR

2012-02-05 Thread Jack Davis
Have no basis for advising anything about HDR programs, but I have tried the in-camera K5 HDR. Can foresee possible future use. Note limb haloing/fringing against the sky. Possibly the result of pushing the contrast. (?) Jack From: Jens p...@planfoto.dk To:

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Sorenson
Looks good on my monitor. - to get rid of red, you'd want to move toward cyan. -p On 2/5/2012 9:22 AM, mike wilson wrote: On 05/02/2012 06:27, Adam Montoya wrote: So I finally updated my computer so i can use fun things like LR and what not. Now color profiles are driving me up the creak.

RE: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Bob W
i despise most toasters; there are only a few worth having, the rest designed to fail after a few years; ... Hmm. I have a simple KitchenAid toaster with wide slots to allow bagels to be toasted that I bought in 1985 for $20. Still working just fine. It's a cheap piece of tin crap

Re: HDR

2012-02-05 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 11:31 AM, Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: I tried out the in camera HDR today. The K-5 offers a number of Auto-HDR features in this area. In this exapmle I used the highest equalisation feature: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157629185875729/ Please feel free

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2012-02-05 10:03, Paul Sorenson wrote: Spyder3 Pro Ditto. -- Doug Lefty Franklin NutDriver Racing http://NutDriver.org Facebook NutDriver Racing Sponsored by Murphy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: February PUG - The Train is about to Leave the Station

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/4/2012 12:03 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 2/3/2012 22:54, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Last call for the February PUG. I'll be closing submissions on Monday. So far we have 17 themed submissions and one for the open gallery. +++

Re: PESO - Sima and Ray

2012-02-05 Thread Tim Øsleby
Great catch Jostein. I like that we can see one of the guys eyes. -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is

PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
No the PUG isn't rejecting submissions, at least not that I know of, no these are images I rejected, but still thought I'd show just because... I haven't been all that productive lately, (especially in creating worthy images), so I went back to mine a few from when I was still shooting

Re: Lens road map

2012-02-05 Thread Þráinn Vigfússon
I second this. The 550mm lens would be perfect for skittish birds, especially when there is little tree cover for getting closer. If it will be f5.6, as some people have guessed, it might even be affordable (or at least affordable enough that my wife won't beat me over the head with it when I

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Tim Bray
I once wrote an essay on Toast, and it may be the most popular thing I ever published on my blog. Read the comments: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2009/02/10/On-Toast On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: i despise most toasters; there are only a few worth

GESO: Fog and public service

2012-02-05 Thread Tim Bray
If you have a camera, you can't stay inside when it's foggy out: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2012/02/05/Freezing-fog -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: Lens road map

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
Well, they make a 300mm f4.0 and the F 1.7x adapter is common enough, if you really want one. The maximum aperture for a 400mm f4.5 with a 1.4x TC would be within about 1/3 stop of the afore mentioned combination and only 50mm shorter, as well as probably being quite a bit less expensive.

Re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Well I have a slight preference for the close-up but they are both PUG worthy I think ann On 2/5/2012 13:29, P. J. Alling wrote: No the PUG isn't rejecting submissions, at least not that I know of, no these are images I rejected, but still thought I'd show just because... I haven't been all

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread mike wilson
On 05/02/2012 17:39, Paul Stenquist wrote: I meant to say it's definitely NOT trending toward green. Agh. On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:37 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It appears to be spot on for the light on my monitor. It's definitely trending toward green. It might be a hair toward the blue and

Re: A thought about tripods

2012-02-05 Thread kwaller
I haven't found a tripod to help my composition all that much, but it does make my pictures sharper because I'm not holding the camera. I have. It does indeed force you to slow down. Outdoor photog pros will advise to hand hold the camera roughly compose the intended shot then move the

Re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
I prefer the first one, but I like machinery shots. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Well I have a slight preference for the close-up but they are both PUG worthy I think ann On 2/5/2012 13:29, P. J. Alling wrote: No the PUG isn't rejecting

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread mike wilson
On 05/02/2012 18:27, Bob W wrote: i despise most toasters; there are only a few worth having, the rest designed to fail after a few years; ... Hmm. I have a simple KitchenAid toaster with wide slots to allow bagels to be toasted that I bought in 1985 for $20. Still working just fine. It's

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-05 Thread kwaller
Fantastic! With dental work like that she must be British. Probably due to too much sugar Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Subject: RE: PESO - Happy She told (not asked) me to take her

Re: You are not a photographer

2012-02-05 Thread kwaller
Immature and insecure people trying to define categories and rankings to make themselves feel superior to the rest of us. You mean I'm not ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Subject: RE: You are not

RE: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Bob W
I once wrote an essay on Toast, and it may be the most popular thing I ever published on my blog. Read the comments: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2009/02/10/On-Toast Very American. You're pretty much all wrong about toast. Here's the way it's done in the civilised world. When the

Re: A thought about tripods

2012-02-05 Thread Bulent Celasun
I like my tripods and try to carry one of them with me whenever possible. Still, there are times when I just leave the tripod at some place (under a shade, on a rock, whatever) and walk only with my camera at hand. I know I can reach it for help if I need to; I do not feel guilty (!) if I do not

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Bulent Celasun
Oh Bob! Thanks; you made my day :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2012/2/5 Bob W p...@web-options.com:

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
For the English, caramelized bread, is like snow to the Eskimos. On 2/5/2012 2:28 PM, Bob W wrote: I once wrote an essay on Toast, and it may be the most popular thing I ever published on my blog. Read the comments: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2009/02/10/On-Toast Very American.

Re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I like the image of the wheels very much. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 1:29 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: No the PUG isn't rejecting submissions, at least not that I know of, no these are images I rejected, but still

Re: February PUG - The Train is about to Leave the Station

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Give him a kick in the caboose. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 1:14 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/4/2012 12:03 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 2/3/2012 22:54, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Last call for the

Re: OT: Nashville flea market

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
The 150mm was not a popular focal length, (more expensive a 135, which everyone and his brother just had to have and an odd icky focal length), and might even be considered a collectors item if it's in good enough shape. If it's as sharp as it's M42 mount predecessor, (I have a Super Takumar

Re: OT - Life of a wedding photographer

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
If she's self employed SS tax will be about 7K right there. She may not have a tax accountant. Lots of people don't and she could be in a high tax state, which reduces your federal taxes but you can pay more to the state. Then there's things like this. Connecticut for example photographers

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Larry Colen
I've got a spyder II express. It does the job good enough for me. To calibrate both displays with it, there are things you can do to convince the system that screen 2 is actually screen 1, calibrate that screen, then switch back. I bought it because at the time I was running Linux and at the

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Doug Franklin do...@nutdriver.org wrote: On 2012-02-05 10:03, Paul Sorenson wrote: Spyder3 Pro Ditto. Ditto -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: PESO - Sima and Ray

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/5/2012 10:09 AM, mike wilson wrote: On 04/02/2012 21:27, AlunFoto wrote: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/sima-and-ray.html Shot in 2009, while visiting Mike Wilson and family. He certainly had a way with birds. Much as you have a way with cameras, unlike me. I don't know what

Re: February PUG - The Train is about to Leave the Station

2012-02-05 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: Give him a kick in the caboose. Do that and I'm likely to go quite loco. I might even tender my resignation Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
Hi Adam, Last month I posted my summary in a similar search: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2012-January/299378.html Since that, - a brand new Spyder 4 appeared on the market at $169, and Xrite ColorMunki Display (CMUNDIS) went up in price to the same $169. HTH, Igor On 05/02/2012

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Feb 5, 2012, at 3:40 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I've got a spyder II express. It does the job good enough for me. To calibrate both displays with it, there are things you can do to convince the system that screen 2 is actually screen 1, calibrate that screen, then switch back. I wonder if

PAW109 - Tiles

2012-02-05 Thread DagT
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*16-50mm@28mm, 1/20s, f/2.8, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- 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

Re: Test

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
On 1/29/2012 12:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote A for technique, F for content. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Monitor Calibration (whats is everyone using?)

2012-02-05 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 5, 2012, at 2:26 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Feb 5, 2012, at 3:40 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I've got a spyder II express. It does the job good enough for me. To calibrate both displays with it, there are things you can do to convince the system that screen 2 is actually screen 1,

Re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
PJ, I especially like how the steam locomotive's wheel show. This is always hard to show being black on black. Being old and faded probably helps, but you still did a fine job. The 1890's swing bridge looks good. We have one of similar vintage in Rock Island, Illinois. I'd suggest including

Re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A little irony, perhaps, but a bit rusty as well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 1:29 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: *More than a little irony in that, Whot? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PAW109 - Tiles

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting. The hand really changes everything in this fine image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*16-50mm@28mm, 1/20s, f/2.8,

Re: February PUG - The Train is about to Leave the Station

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Will I get coal in my stocking? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 4:22 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: Give him a kick in the caboose. Do that and I'm likely to go quite

Re: PESO - Sima and Ray

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have no problem seeing the image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 4:03 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/5/2012 10:09 AM, mike wilson wrote: On 04/02/2012 21:27, AlunFoto wrote:

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Feb 05, 2012 at 07:28:32PM -, Bob W wrote: I dislike marmalade, but the best is Frank Coopers . . . Hardly. It's not bad (and certainly a cut above Golden Shred, let alone the high-fructose corn-syrup laden abominations perpetrated on the American publc by the likes of Smuckers),

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
Amazon has both Duerr's and Elki's orange marmalade. On Feb 5, 2012, at 7:07 PM, John Francis wrote: On Sun, Feb 05, 2012 at 07:28:32PM -, Bob W wrote: I dislike marmalade, but the best is Frank Coopers . . . Hardly. It's not bad (and certainly a cut above Golden Shred, let alone

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Larry Colen
The breadth and depth of the arcane pedantry on this list is truly impressive. On 2/5/2012 4:07 PM, John Francis wrote: On Sun, Feb 05, 2012 at 07:28:32PM -, Bob W wrote: I dislike marmalade, but the best is Frank Coopers . . . Hardly. It's not bad (and certainly a cut above Golden

Re: PESO - Sima and Ray

2012-02-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Great shot! ann On 2/4/2012 15:27, AlunFoto wrote: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2012/02/sima-and-ray.html Shot in 2009, while visiting Mike Wilson and family. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
The ultimate disrespect for the K-01: it lost the battle for the hearts of the PDML to toast. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: The breadth and depth of the arcane pedantry on this list is truly impressive. On 2/5/2012 4:07 PM, John Francis wrote: On Sun,

Re: PESO - Spur

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
The French rested easy because they believed their own propaganda. On 1/30/2012 5:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Fiddle-faddle! The French had the utmost confidence in the Maginot Line. They knew that the Germans would not even ~try~ to invade. Why the only entrance into France was

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread David Savage
The hands down best is the kumquat stuff my mum makes. On 6 February 2012 08:07, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 05, 2012 at 07:28:32PM -, Bob W wrote: I dislike marmalade, but the best is Frank Coopers . . . Hardly. It's not bad (and certainly a cut above Golden

OT PESO - Moore River

2012-02-05 Thread David Savage
G'day All, I had a short weekend away with friends. Between drinks we somehow managed to get out take some photos. Here's one that doesn't suck too much: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/6823836719/in/photostream/lightbox/ Enjoy. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Here's a list guaranteed to generate a lot of debate

2012-02-05 Thread P. J. Alling
My theory is that most of those contributing to that list were between 20 and 25, the rest were pretty evenly divided between Nikon users, Canon users and Alzheimer patients... On 1/29/2012 8:55 PM, Larry Colen wrote: The 50 greatest cameras of all time:

Light painting

2012-02-05 Thread Larry Colen
I've got an idea for some photos that I'd like to do. In short, light painting some Japanese calligraphy. To do this, I need a flashlight with a fairly bright, fairly tight beam, with a non-locking push-to-close switch. If need be, I can probably get the beam I need using a fairly bright

Re: OT PESO - Moore River

2012-02-05 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/5/2012 4:52 PM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, I had a short weekend away with friends. Between drinks we somehow managed to get out take some photos. Here's one that doesn't suck too much: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/6823836719/in/photostream/lightbox/ Another great one.

Re: OT PESO - Moore River

2012-02-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
Love it. Brilliant colors, nice composition, great fun. Paul On Feb 5, 2012, at 7:52 PM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, I had a short weekend away with friends. Between drinks we somehow managed to get out take some photos. Here's one that doesn't suck too much:

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread John Francis
Another successful campaign by the Toast Marketing Board! On Sun, Feb 05, 2012 at 07:41:04PM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: The ultimate disrespect for the K-01: it lost the battle for the hearts of the PDML to toast. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Nashville flea market

2012-02-05 Thread Anthony Farr
On 6 February 2012 07:08, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The 150mm was not a popular focal length, (more expensive a 135, which everyone and his brother just had to have and an odd icky focal length), Back in the dawn of photography lenses were simpler beasts and cameras all

PESO - Wesley

2012-02-05 Thread frank theriault
Funny day yesterday: I didn't set out to take street portraits but that's the way it worked out. About an hour after I took Happy, I bumped into Wesley. He needed $13 to stay at a men's shelter, and after we chatted for a few minutes, I gave him a few bucks. Only then did he ask if I wanted to

Re: Light painting

2012-02-05 Thread Stan Halpin
I don't know if the light would be strong enough, bright enough for what you need, but I have a couple of different small LED lights powered by a single AA or a couple of buttons. Each has a twist-to-light mechanism, and when you are just short of screwed-in/turned-on, a push on the button at

Re: PESO - Wesley

2012-02-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice portrait, Frank, with a lot of character. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:14 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Funny day yesterday:  I didn't set out to take street portraits but that's the way it worked out.  About

Re: Light painting

2012-02-05 Thread David Savage
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1600-Lm-CREE-XML-T6-LED-Zoomable-Flashlight-Torch-18650-Battery-Charger-/280796300688?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torcheshash=item4160c38590 I personally use an LED Lenser that runs off 4 AAA is crazy bright. Are you looking at writing onto objects? On 6

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Anthony Farr
On 4 February 2012 04:11, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: i despise most toasters; there are only a few worth having, the rest designed to fail after a few years; almost all the ones built to last are 40-50 years old; someone gave me a KitchenAid toaster with a pretty flexible

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread John Francis
To drag this thread vaguely back on topic, and to provide at least a modicum of support for my claims of some knowledge in this area, I offer this photograph (albeit using the Olympus, not a Pentax: http://www.jfwaf.com/temp/Marmalade.jpg [As you may surmise, I *do* like marmalade. But I'd

Re: PESO - Wesley

2012-02-05 Thread David Savage
That really is a rather lovely portrait. Nice work mate. DS On 6 February 2012 10:14, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Funny day yesterday:  I didn't set out to take street portraits but that's the way it worked out.  About an hour after I took Happy, I bumped into Wesley.  He

Re: The Dog Walkers

2012-02-05 Thread Rick Womer
Not silly at all.  The FA 24-90 was my favorite lens on my (P)Z-1p, and it still spends lots of time on my K-7. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2012 3:25 PM Subject: The

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Dave, and thanks to everyone else who commented. She was quite a character! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: February 5, 2012 2/5/12 To:

Re: PESO - Sima and Ray

2012-02-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I agree with Ann. Great shot! Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sent: February 5, 2012 2/5/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO -

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