Re: Geso war of 1812 200th anniversary ceremonies in Stouffville
On Jun 19, 2012, at 10:42 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Canada is kind of an early version of North Korea, without the laughs... AND, we don't like to point at stuff. :D I can see Frank's next photo blog, Real Canadians Pointing At Stuff. Dave -- 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 Tarrytown
On Jun 19, 2012, at 3:43 PM, John Francis wrote: I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg I hadn't seen that. Suit sunglasses, very classy. Dave -- 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: PESO Bass Trombone
On Jun 18, 2012, at 9:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That's a very cool shot! Thanks. Took a brief look at the rest of the set and I liked it a lot. The bw shots work especially well imho. Thanks again. -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO. Girl enjoying potatoes
A touch more contrast, and that would be a beautiful image for me. Love the eye contact, and the pattern repetition with the spiral potato and the cast iron support. D On 19/06/2012 3:38 PM, Bulent Celasun wrote: Shot on film using analog (non-Pentax) equipment. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15942432 Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun -- 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: PESO - Nikonia
Geez, that's gorgeous. Her eye and the reflections on the lens match superbly. Epic streety On 17/06/2012 12:59 PM, frank theriault wrote: Getting around in the mythical land of Nikonia: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/nikonia.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- 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: PESO - I try street
I like the echo of the couples, and the single in the non-shuttered shop. Get closer, though On 16/06/2012 12:13 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: Street photography isn't usually my thing, but here you go: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coneslayer/7346807074/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://stdw.us/WingsOfTime Technically, it's boardwalk, not street. -- 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: PESO Bass Trombone
Graphic. Love it. Go with the grain abd flare. Really like the other sweaty ones in the set too D On 18/06/2012 3:06 PM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend and I went to see a couple of bands at a local club last night. I managed to get a few decent photos. The lighting was a bit challenging. In this shot, rather than trying to bring it under control, I went the other way and used lightroom's clarity, vibrance etc. to push it right over the top: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7391897310 For them that are interested, here's the rest of the set: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157630171300160/ On some of them I tried to tame the lighting in lightroom, in others I went with it, though not so radically as above. Comments, and helpful suggestions, as always, are appreciated. I notice that I was having a fair amount of difficulty with flare on the A*200, even when stage lights weren't in the field of view. I may need to make something like a lens cap for the sunshade, that has a rectangle cut out to block anything not in the field of view. -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: O. T. -- Apologies to All! (if needed.)
Morris Galloway wrote: The recent receipt (by me) of a strange message sent from an old friend on the other side of our town was the spawn of a nasty little virus that might have attached itself to my Address Book. If any of the dear Pentaxians on this list received that virus-laden document (which began, probably with check this out wow http . . . . and was sent around the 7th or 8th instant) I am completely mortified and embarrassed . Don't know how it slipped by all my up-to-date virus proggies. But it took me several weeks to smash and mash the little rascal. Again, Sorry, Doug, in his nearly-infinite wisdom, runs the PDML list server so as to allow plain text email only. So it can't transmit viruses. No risk to us and no apology necessary :) -- 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, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - I try street
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 5:33 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I like the echo of the couples, and the single in the non-shuttered shop. Get closer, though Thanks, Derby, and to all who looked. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coneslayer/7346807074/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://stdw.us/WingsOfTime -- 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: low light dance photography class 28 June
I thought you were going to say you were teaching dancing, in which case I would have signed up for the Tango lesson. Paul On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:24 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I'm waiting for final confirmation, but it looks like I'll be teaching a class in Redwood City on Thursday 28 June. On the off chance that any of you are interested in either the class, or heckling me South Bay Fusion usually has two dance classes, an introductory one from 7-8 and a more advanced one 8-9. Since a lot of people have been asking about how I get the dance photos that I do, I talked to Bob, who runs the venue, and will be teaching a class from 7-8. The first fifty minutes will be the basics of photographing dancers, the last ten will be on being photographed while you're dancing. From 8-9 I'll go downstairs and answer any questions in more detail while the main class is going on. The cost for the evening is $12 http://southbayfusion.com/ -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 Tarrytown
On Jun 18, 2012, at 11:43 PM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 04:34:03PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm trying to picture Cotty as a flower child I have pics up in the loft (attic) somewhere of me from those days. When I find them you will see smock-tops and bell-bottoms!! Oh yeah, and HAIR. I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg How could we forget? Fortunately I think any photographic evidence of my lime-green flared trousers, 4 wide ties, etc. from those days has long since perished. -- 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. -- 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.
GESO Extra Kick
Last couple of images from my creative location shoot for a while ... Extra Kick http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7395068796/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7395068796/ Dorothy - a portrait http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7398064942/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7398064942/ A gallery of 5 if you missed the earlier images ... http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/sets/72157630179005076/ Slideshow of the gallery if you like to sit and watch ... http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/sets/72157630179005076/show/ K20D, DA* 16-50/2.8 SDM, 100 ISO. One or two AF540-FGZ, AF160-FC ringflash. Lr 4.1, Ps CS5 Model: Dorothy Weiss Makeup: Vivian Orgill Hair stylist: Ladylyn Gool Photo Assistant: Marzi Leszczyk Shot on location: The Gallery Studio Cafe, Toronto Photog/Retoucher: me. :-) -- -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 directions.
Re: OT Tarrytown
That is *awesome*. Could have been an Iron Butterfly record sleeve. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 11:43 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 04:34:03PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm trying to picture Cotty as a flower child I have pics up in the loft (attic) somewhere of me from those days. When I find them you will see smock-tops and bell-bottoms!! Oh yeah, and HAIR. I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg Fortunately I think any photographic evidence of my lime-green flared trousers, 4 wide ties, etc. from those days has long since perished. -- 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. -- -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 directions.
Re: PESO - Father's Day Surprise
This is great, Frank. I'm really digging the Lakeshore area. Do you think this, uh, person, would like to do a portrait session? :-) On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 10:16 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Not what I expected to see yesterday afternoon at about 5pm, about 4 blocks from my place: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/fathers-day-surprise.html I mean we see this stuff at night, but on a Sunday afternoon? The poor quality stems from the fact this was a one-shot deal. Shot from the hip (hence the blur). Didn't want some pimp beating the crap out of me a taking my camera... ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- -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 directions.
Re: Geso war of 1812 200th anniversary ceremonies in Stouffville
On 18/06/2012 5:12 PM, Bob W wrote: It was but the work of a moment to find this picture of your beloved leader and hero of the masses, Monsieur Trudeau, pointing at some unmistakeably stuff-like stuff: http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5h3g4pfZg1qewv1lo1_500.jpg You can't fool me Bob. That's Pierre's adopted brother Phan. -- William Robb -- 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: BTW: PDML Photo Annual 2012 is in the pipeline
Thats kinda cool. You ARE da man. -- 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 pirate 2012/6/19 Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com: The final piece of the puzzle arrived in my inbox last Monday, but by that time I was deep in the mountains of New Hampshire. Immediately upon my return this past Sunday I added the requisite portion of the book and uploaded to Blurb. The proof copy should be here by July 2nd at the latest (though they've lately been delivering much earlier than their quotes - keep your fingers crossed). As soon as it arrives I'll make adjustments (if necessary) and make it available to the public (that's all of you lot). -- 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, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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: PESO - Father's Day Surprise
My funniest story of this kind actually happened in Toronto. Debbie and I have only been to Toronto once. At one point we were walking down the street, and two rather plain young men in polo shirts we walking along with two women with leather, garters, etc. I'm laughing to myself, but suddenly Debbie notices, spins around to look and nearly walks into someone. When she recovered her dignity I pointed out that checking out women wasn't as easy as it seemed. On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 8:38 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: This is great, Frank. I'm really digging the Lakeshore area. Do you think this, uh, person, would like to do a portrait session? :-) On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 10:16 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Not what I expected to see yesterday afternoon at about 5pm, about 4 blocks from my place: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/fathers-day-surprise.html I mean we see this stuff at night, but on a Sunday afternoon? The poor quality stems from the fact this was a one-shot deal. Shot from the hip (hence the blur). Didn't want some pimp beating the crap out of me a taking my camera... ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- -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 directions. -- 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 directions.
PESO - PAD - Sand and Sneakers - Print-a-Day-18
This is number 18 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days. http://georges.posterous.com/sand-and-sneakers-print-a-day-18 The annual Sand in the City competition was just a few weeks ago. Teams of volunteers from local businesses compete to build the best sand sculpture in an effort to raise funds for a local charity. A few members of the Omaha Camera Club took photos again this year. A couple of tons of sand are dumped into a big pile to give the kids a place to play. The sand pile is surrounded by little pairs of shoes. This print was selected for the print project because of the detail in the shadows and the blue shoe laces. The printer can produce a wider range of blues than can be seen on the screen. I was curious to see how the laces would reproduce on paper. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.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: FW: Pentax lens price Drop
On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 10:27 PM, Morris Galloway morris-gallo...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Some LBA's (Lens-Buying-Addicts) pulled the lever on the High-Priced 60-250 Just After the Increase, and now find they just threw away $900 U.S. for the privilege of participating in a doomed marketing experiment. They Now Wonder what else they could have done with that 'Nine Large'. Prices are now back up at BH. ($1,995.95 for the 60-250.) Sigh. -- 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: PESO - I try street
Matthew I like that a lot - don't think you need to get closer at all... Forgot where you live.(or where you took the shot if you said) remind me. ann On 6/19/2012 07:14, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 5:33 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I like the echo of the couples, and the single in the non-shuttered shop. Get closer, though Thanks, Derby, and to all who looked. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coneslayer/7346807074/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://stdw.us/WingsOfTime -- 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: of PEF files and viewing them - help
What I'm reading is that no one knows if there is a tool within ACDSEE to brighten all the thumbnails and enlargements when previewing - since everyone suggests I use something else. HOpe springs eternal but.. Guess I'll try Igor's suggestion first. can't remember why, but I think I had some problem with infanview once. thanks for suggestions guys ann On 6/18/2012 20:44, P. J. Alling wrote: If you can't find anything elsse use infanview, it has a built in thumbnail viewer. It's a free download, works fine. Previews are from the imbedded jpeg in the PEF file as far as I can tell. You can set up to three external editors to open a file with. The interface can be a little clunky but hey it's free. On 6/18/2012 10:18 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: sorry not to partake in chat much right now guys - need your expertise now I've been dealing with this for a while but I can't believe there isn't a way to fix it. When I open raw PEF files in Elements the exposures hardly have to be adjusted - if at all. However, I can't preview the PEF's in the open window in Elements S I use ACDSEE for Pentax 3.0 - when I do that I can see the thumbnails and browse and slide show and all that BUT the images are always too dark - anywhere from 3 to 5 stops under in camera terms. I don't want to tamper with the raw files in ACDSEE - I've fished around for a viewing option of brightening but I cant find it.. I'm on windoze xp (thought that shouldnt matter) does anyone know how to adjust ACDSEE without actually editing the images? Thanks guys, ann -- 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: of PEF files and viewing them - help
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: What I'm reading is that no one knows if there is a tool within ACDSEE to brighten all the thumbnails and enlargements when previewing - since everyone suggests I use something else. Ann. Its been a few years since i used ACDSEE but i'm sure there was something in there for that. I used ot print off thumbs for clients to look at, have a look around the tool bars. Dave HOpe springs eternal but.. Guess I'll try Igor's suggestion first. can't remember why, but I think I had some problem with infanview once. thanks for suggestions guys ann On 6/18/2012 20:44, P. J. Alling wrote: If you can't find anything elsse use infanview, it has a built in thumbnail viewer. It's a free download, works fine. Previews are from the imbedded jpeg in the PEF file as far as I can tell. You can set up to three external editors to open a file with. The interface can be a little clunky but hey it's free. On 6/18/2012 10:18 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: sorry not to partake in chat much right now guys - need your expertise now I've been dealing with this for a while but I can't believe there isn't a way to fix it. When I open raw PEF files in Elements the exposures hardly have to be adjusted - if at all. However, I can't preview the PEF's in the open window in Elements S I use ACDSEE for Pentax 3.0 - when I do that I can see the thumbnails and browse and slide show and all that BUT the images are always too dark - anywhere from 3 to 5 stops under in camera terms. I don't want to tamper with the raw files in ACDSEE - I've fished around for a viewing option of brightening but I cant find it.. I'm on windoze xp (thought that shouldnt matter) does anyone know how to adjust ACDSEE without actually editing the images? Thanks guys, ann -- 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. -- 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 UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - I try street
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Matthew I like that a lot - don't think you need to get closer at all... Forgot where you live.(or where you took the shot if you said) remind me. Thanks, Ann. I live in western PA but the shot was in Wildwood, NJ. -- 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: O. T. -- Apologies to All! (if needed.)
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 6:50 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Morris Galloway wrote: The recent receipt (by me) of a strange message sent from an old friend on the other side of our town was the spawn of a nasty little virus that might have attached itself to my Address Book. If any of the dear Pentaxians on this list received that virus-laden document (which began, probably with check this out wow http . . . . and was sent around the 7th or 8th instant) I am completely mortified and embarrassed . Don't know how it slipped by all my up-to-date virus proggies. But it took me several weeks to smash and mash the little rascal. Again, Sorry, Doug, in his nearly-infinite wisdom, runs the PDML list server so as to allow plain text email only. So it can't transmit viruses. No risk to us and no apology necessary :) Next flu shot i'll ask for the plain text version and see what happens Dave -- 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, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - I take my coffee with creamy bokeh
A good friend of mine bought me a new coffee mug, and everyone says it's a very appropriate gift for me: http://goo.gl/3XtMe Now, one might think this is a Dark Side mug, but in fact it is not! Whoever made this mug changed *just enough* to not get sued. The brand is not Canon, it's HOMADE: http://goo.gl/dsgOg Believe it or not, this lens mug features both an aperture ring and Pentax's SDM focusing motor (though I think it stands for Stirring Da Mocha, in this case): http://goo.gl/N75t4 I'm pretty sure L stands for Latte, and the stabilizer feature is probably useful when you've had too much and are getting shaky: http://goo.gl/gjNFS As much as I would love a Pentax star lens coffee mug like this, what about Pentax Limited espresso/tea cups? A nice set of FA and DA Limited cups would be an instant hit among caffeinated Pentaxians, I think. Hey Pentax, are you listening? Easy money! John -- 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: PESO - Father's Day Surprise
I have not the slightest idea how that's supposed to relate? From: P. J. Alling I can't figure out, ahh, well. Let me tell a small story. Long ago a friend decided he wanted to raise gerbils. He had been given a male gerbil as a gift. So all he needed was a female or two to get started. To make a long story short after purchasing the third male gerbil in a row, I asked what the problem was, and he replied; It's really difficult to sex a gerbil. So perhaps you understand my problem here. On 6/18/2012 10:16 PM, frank theriault wrote: Not what I expected to see yesterday afternoon at about 5pm, about 4 blocks from my place: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/fathers-day-surprise.html I mean we see this stuff at night, but on a Sunday afternoon? The poor quality stems from the fact this was a one-shot deal. Shot from the hip (hence the blur). Didn't want some pimp beating the crap out of me a taking my camera... ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank ... and that's an *UGLY* hooker. -- 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 Tarrytown
From: John Francis On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 04:34:03PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm trying to picture Cotty as a flower child I have pics up in the loft (attic) somewhere of me from those days. When I find them you will see smock-tops and bell-bottoms!! Oh yeah, and HAIR. I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg Fortunately I think any photographic evidence of my lime-green flared trousers, 4 wide ties, etc. from those days has long since perished. I think I might have had that suit in brown corduroy. -- 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 Tarrytown
On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 11:43 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg I think something went wrong with the colors during processing. You may be able to salvage a BW conversion. -- 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 - I take my coffee with creamy bokeh
My doppio espresso drinks are too large to fit in a DA21, FA43 or FA77 mug ... ! G On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 9:31 AM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: A good friend of mine bought me a new coffee mug, and everyone says it's a very appropriate gift for me: http://goo.gl/3XtMe Now, one might think this is a Dark Side mug, but in fact it is not! Whoever made this mug changed *just enough* to not get sued. The brand is not Canon, it's HOMADE: http://goo.gl/dsgOg Believe it or not, this lens mug features both an aperture ring and Pentax's SDM focusing motor (though I think it stands for Stirring Da Mocha, in this case): http://goo.gl/N75t4 I'm pretty sure L stands for Latte, and the stabilizer feature is probably useful when you've had too much and are getting shaky: http://goo.gl/gjNFS As much as I would love a Pentax star lens coffee mug like this, what about Pentax Limited espresso/tea cups? A nice set of FA and DA Limited cups would be an instant hit among caffeinated Pentaxians, I think. Hey Pentax, are you listening? Easy money! John -- 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. -- 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: PESO - Father's Day Surprise
I cannot tell the actual sex of the subject. (I guess you really do have to spell it out). On 6/19/2012 12:49 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I have not the slightest idea how that's supposed to relate? From: P. J. Alling I can't figure out, ahh, well. Let me tell a small story. Long ago a friend decided he wanted to raise gerbils. He had been given a male gerbil as a gift. So all he needed was a female or two to get started. To make a long story short after purchasing the third male gerbil in a row, I asked what the problem was, and he replied; It's really difficult to sex a gerbil. So perhaps you understand my problem here. On 6/18/2012 10:16 PM, frank theriault wrote: Not what I expected to see yesterday afternoon at about 5pm, about 4 blocks from my place: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/fathers-day-surprise.html I mean we see this stuff at night, but on a Sunday afternoon? The poor quality stems from the fact this was a one-shot deal. Shot from the hip (hence the blur). Didn't want some pimp beating the crap out of me a taking my camera... ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank ... and that's an *UGLY* hooker. -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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 - I take my coffee with creamy bokeh
Godfrey: Then DA* 200 and DA* 300 might be adequate. :-) Igor Tue Jun 19 12:59:45 EDT 2012 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: My doppio espresso drinks are too large to fit in a DA21, FA43 or FA77 mug ... ! G On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 9:31 AM, John Celio neo.venator.com+pdml at gmail.com wrote: A good friend of mine bought me a new coffee mug, and everyone says it's a very appropriate gift for me: http://goo.gl/3XtMe Now, one might think this is a Dark Side mug, but in fact it is not! Whoever made this mug changed *just enough* to not get sued. The brand is not Canon, it's HOMADE: http://goo.gl/dsgOg Believe it or not, this lens mug features both an aperture ring and Pentax's SDM focusing motor (though I think it stands for Stirring Da Mocha, in this case): http://goo.gl/N75t4 I'm pretty sure L stands for Latte, and the stabilizer feature is probably useful when you've had too much and are getting shaky: http://goo.gl/gjNFS As much as I would love a Pentax star lens coffee mug like this, what about Pentax Limited espresso/tea cups? A nice set of FA and DA Limited cups would be an instant hit among caffeinated Pentaxians, I think. Hey Pentax, are you listening? Easy money! John -- 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: of PEF files and viewing them - help
Actually I had a similar problem with two different file viewers in Win2K. One was using a setting in the OS, the other ignored it and used it's own setting. It was a PITA to figure out what was going wrong. The problem could be in an OS setting. For the life of me I can't remember what it was or I'd suggest changing it, also I can't remember where Win2K hid it let alone where it's hiding in WinXP. On 6/19/2012 11:35 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: What I'm reading is that no one knows if there is a tool within ACDSEE to brighten all the thumbnails and enlargements when previewing - since everyone suggests I use something else. Ann. Its been a few years since i used ACDSEE but i'm sure there was something in there for that. I used ot print off thumbs for clients to look at, have a look around the tool bars. Dave HOpe springs eternal but.. Guess I'll try Igor's suggestion first. can't remember why, but I think I had some problem with infanview once. thanks for suggestions guys ann On 6/18/2012 20:44, P. J. Alling wrote: If you can't find anything elsse use infanview, it has a built in thumbnail viewer. It's a free download, works fine. Previews are from the imbedded jpeg in the PEF file as far as I can tell. You can set up to three external editors to open a file with. The interface can be a little clunky but hey it's free. On 6/18/2012 10:18 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: sorry not to partake in chat much right now guys - need your expertise now I've been dealing with this for a while but I can't believe there isn't a way to fix it. When I open raw PEF files in Elements the exposures hardly have to be adjusted - if at all. However, I can't preview the PEF's in the open window in Elements S I use ACDSEE for Pentax 3.0 - when I do that I can see the thumbnails and browse and slide show and all that BUT the images are always too dark - anywhere from 3 to 5 stops under in camera terms. I don't want to tamper with the raw files in ACDSEE - I've fished around for a viewing option of brightening but I cant find it.. I'm on windoze xp (thought that shouldnt matter) does anyone know how to adjust ACDSEE without actually editing the images? Thanks guys, ann -- 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. -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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: PESO - Father's Day Surprise
On Jun 19, 2012, at 1:33 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I cannot tell the actual sex of the subject. (I guess you really do have to spell it out). I got the drift of your comment. First glance at the photo, I thought, that's a guy. Then again, I have experience in that regard, having been besieged by hookers of questionable gender while waiting in line to get into the Lincoln Tunnel at rush hour. The hookers worked the car lines, going car to car to proposition the driver and sometimes reaching in an open window to grab a little crotch. After one such encounter with a woman who needed a shave, I kept my windows rolled up tight. Of course that was in New York's bad old days, before Rudy cleaned up the west side. Paul On 6/19/2012 12:49 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I have not the slightest idea how that's supposed to relate? From: P. J. Alling I can't figure out, ahh, well. Let me tell a small story. Long ago a friend decided he wanted to raise gerbils. He had been given a male gerbil as a gift. So all he needed was a female or two to get started. To make a long story short after purchasing the third male gerbil in a row, I asked what the problem was, and he replied; It's really difficult to sex a gerbil. So perhaps you understand my problem here. On 6/18/2012 10:16 PM, frank theriault wrote: Not what I expected to see yesterday afternoon at about 5pm, about 4 blocks from my place: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/fathers-day-surprise.html I mean we see this stuff at night, but on a Sunday afternoon? The poor quality stems from the fact this was a one-shot deal. Shot from the hip (hence the blur). Didn't want some pimp beating the crap out of me a taking my camera... ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank ... and that's an *UGLY* hooker. -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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. -- 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 Tarrytown
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 06:26:43PM +1200, David Mann wrote: On Jun 19, 2012, at 3:43 PM, John Francis wrote: I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg I hadn't seen that. Suit sunglasses, very classy. Not sunglasses - auto-darkening glass in the corrective eyewear. Even in the UK it occasionally gets sunny enough to want them. -- 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 - I take my coffee with creamy bokeh
I believe you could use the DA 300 for a pint of beer. On 6/19/2012 1:34 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Godfrey: Then DA* 200 and DA* 300 might be adequate. :-) Igor Tue Jun 19 12:59:45 EDT 2012 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: My doppio espresso drinks are too large to fit in a DA21, FA43 or FA77 mug ... ! G On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 9:31 AM, John Celio neo.venator.com+pdml at gmail.com wrote: A good friend of mine bought me a new coffee mug, and everyone says it's a very appropriate gift for me: http://goo.gl/3XtMe Now, one might think this is a Dark Side mug, but in fact it is not! Whoever made this mug changed *just enough* to not get sued. The brand is not Canon, it's HOMADE: http://goo.gl/dsgOg Believe it or not, this lens mug features both an aperture ring and Pentax's SDM focusing motor (though I think it stands for Stirring Da Mocha, in this case): http://goo.gl/N75t4 I'm pretty sure L stands for Latte, and the stabilizer feature is probably useful when you've had too much and are getting shaky: http://goo.gl/gjNFS As much as I would love a Pentax star lens coffee mug like this, what about Pentax Limited espresso/tea cups? A nice set of FA and DA Limited cups would be an instant hit among caffeinated Pentaxians, I think. Hey Pentax, are you listening? Easy money! John -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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 Tarrytown
On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:52 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: John Francis On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 04:34:03PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm trying to picture Cotty as a flower child I have pics up in the loft (attic) somewhere of me from those days. When I find them you will see smock-tops and bell-bottoms!! Oh yeah, and HAIR. I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg Fortunately I think any photographic evidence of my lime-green flared trousers, 4 wide ties, etc. from those days has long since perished. I think I might have had that suit in brown corduroy. I had it in beige polyester: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150122920381380set=t.843421379type=3theater (It's a Facebook pic. My apologies to social-media deniers.) Paul -- 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. -- 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.
OT: Nerdiest comment EVER
One of my former colleagues from Youngstown State Univ just posted this on Facebook: my Lego robot solved a Rubik's Cube! This is probably the nerdiest thing ever written anywhere. The bar has been raised. -- 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, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Tarrytown
On 6/19/2012 1:47 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:52 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: John Francis On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 04:34:03PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm trying to picture Cotty as a flower child I have pics up in the loft (attic) somewhere of me from those days. When I find them you will see smock-tops and bell-bottoms!! Oh yeah, and HAIR. I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg Fortunately I think any photographic evidence of my lime-green flared trousers, 4 wide ties, etc. from those days has long since perished. I think I might have had that suit in brown corduroy. I had it in beige polyester: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150122920381380set=t.843421379type=3theater According to facebook it's currently unavilable. By the way, I'm not a denier, I'm a h8er. Please get the classification correct. (It's a Facebook pic. My apologies to social-media deniers.) Paul -- 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. -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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 Tarrytown
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 12:52:00PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: From: John Francis On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 04:34:03PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm trying to picture Cotty as a flower child I have pics up in the loft (attic) somewhere of me from those days. When I find them you will see smock-tops and bell-bottoms!! Oh yeah, and HAIR. I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg Fortunately I think any photographic evidence of my lime-green flared trousers, 4 wide ties, etc. from those days has long since perished. I think I might have had that suit in brown corduroy. I doubt it - the suit was made by the other person in the picture, and I'm pretty sure she didn't have enough time to make another one. I think I've still got the cravat somewhere. That's about it, though (at least as far as clothing goes - I've still got the same companion). -- 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 Tarrytown
On Jun 19, 2012, at 1:56 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: On 6/19/2012 1:47 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:52 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: John Francis On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 04:34:03PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm trying to picture Cotty as a flower child I have pics up in the loft (attic) somewhere of me from those days. When I find them you will see smock-tops and bell-bottoms!! Oh yeah, and HAIR. I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg Fortunately I think any photographic evidence of my lime-green flared trousers, 4 wide ties, etc. from those days has long since perished. I think I might have had that suit in brown corduroy. I had it in beige polyester: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150122920381380set=t.843421379type=3theater According to facebook it's currently unavilable. By the way, I'm not a denier, I'm a h8er. Please get the classification correct. Works for me. Apparently, hate cripples both the soul and the web browser. (It's a Facebook pic. My apologies to social-media deniers.) Paul -- 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. -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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. -- 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: low light dance photography class 28 June
I'm not really good enough at tango to teach it. I could show you some of the basics, and that's about it. When I do teach, it is usually blues or swing. Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I thought you were going to say you were teaching dancing, in which case I would have signed up for the Tango lesson. Paul On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:24 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I'm waiting for final confirmation, but it looks like I'll be teaching a class in Redwood City on Thursday 28 June. On the off chance that any of you are interested in either the class, or heckling me South Bay Fusion usually has two dance classes, an introductory one from 7-8 and a more advanced one 8-9. Since a lot of people have been asking about how I get the dance photos that I do, I talked to Bob, who runs the venue, and will be teaching a class from 7-8. The first fifty minutes will be the basics of photographing dancers, the last ten will be on being photographed while you're dancing. From 8-9 I'll go downstairs and answer any questions in more detail while the main class is going on. The cost for the evening is $12 http://southbayfusion.com/ -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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 Tarrytown
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 01:47:14PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:52 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: John Francis http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg I think I might have had that suit in brown corduroy. I had it in beige polyester: Polyester? This wasn't the 1980s! It wasn't the 1960s either, but our clothing could have been. I believe almost everything there was 100% natural fibre. The suit was cotton denim, the shirt was either silk or cotton, and Wendy-Ann's dress was cotton or linen. Her hat is straw. -- 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 Tarrytown
On Jun 19, 2012, at 2:14 PM, John Francis wrote: On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 01:47:14PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:52 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: John Francis http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg I think I might have had that suit in brown corduroy. I had it in beige polyester: Polyester? This wasn't the 1980s! Yes, I know your suit wasn't polyester nor was it a leisure suit, but it was so seventies that it motivated me:-). Polyester leisure suits were definitely a seventies thing. My pic is from 1975, and that suit was several years old by then. I think I bought it in '71before I got married. (That's why I'm busting out of it in the pic.) I believe I burned it before the 80's The 80's were all about black cotton duds, at least in NY. It wasn't the 1960s either, but our clothing could have been. I believe almost everything there was 100% natural fibre. The suit was cotton denim, the shirt was either silk or cotton, and Wendy-Ann's dress was cotton or linen. Her hat is straw. -- 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. -- 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 Tarrytown
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 12:56:18PM -0400, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 11:43 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: ? ?http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg I think something went wrong with the colors during processing. You may be able to salvage a BW conversion. :-) Best comment by far for a (supposedly) photograhy group ... -- 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 Tarrytown
On 6/18/2012 10:43 PM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 04:34:03PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 18/6/12, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm trying to picture Cotty as a flower child I have pics up in the loft (attic) somewhere of me from those days. When I find them you will see smock-tops and bell-bottoms!! Oh yeah, and HAIR. I presume you've all seen this shot of me on my wedding day: http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg Fortunately I think any photographic evidence of my lime-green flared trousers, 4 wide ties, etc. from those days has long since perished. I'm pretty sure I used to buy weed from you back in the 90's. -- Walt -- 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: PESO Bass Trombone
Larry, 1. Regarding the glare, - I remember reading somewhere (maybe even from a source posted here, on PDML) an advaice that with DSLRs the sunshades should be used at [almost] all times. I don't remember the reasoning, however. In any case, the newer lenses are designed (or coated?) to reduce the flare that can be produced due to high reflectance of the matrix. I am not sure if that might be the culprit here. Obviously, A*200 does not have that in its design/coating. 2. I like several photos from this set (mostly portraits and group photos). I don't care much for the trombone one - it might be somewhat mesmerizing but it is too mechanistic for me personally. I hope you don't mind me sharing my rather critical view on some of other photos below. Continuing the idea that I mentioned to you in response to the book photos, - I would leave out these photos: 20120617-LRC51609.jpg 20120617-LRC51549.jpg and probably (it's close to the border-line here) 20120617-LRC51548.jpg . For the first two, I don't appreciate the composition, for the last one, - the combination: composition (which can be fixed partially, - by cropping), and a combination of the facial expression with the grain. The composition/crop of 20120616-LRC51257.jpg is not my favorite either. 3. After glancing over the set first time, I thought that you can use a mix of BW and color on one of the shots... (I even pulled mine as an example: http://42graphy.komkon.org/swing/camphollywood-2007/Artsy/index.html - sorry, it requires flash plugin) And then I found that you did that in the first photo, 20120616-LRC51164.jpg 4. Speaking of that first photo, - even though it is interesting for the reason discussed in 3 above, the composition seems to be rather disjointed. I would consider splitting this photo into two. The right side, cut just to left of the orange light or to the right (or possibly even through the light?) is more interesting. The left one might not stand on its own. Igor On 18/06/2012 3:06 PM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend and I went to see a couple of bands at a local club last night. I managed to get a few decent photos. The lighting was a bit challenging. In this shot, rather than trying to bring it under control, I went the other way and used lightroom's clarity, vibrance etc. to push it right over the top: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7391897310 For them that are interested, here's the rest of the set: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157630171300160/ On some of them I tried to tame the lighting in lightroom, in others I went with it, though not so radically as above. Comments, and helpful suggestions, as always, are appreciated. I notice that I was having a fair amount of difficulty with flare on the A*200, even when stage lights weren't in the field of view. I may need to make something like a lens cap for the sunshade, that has a rectangle cut out to block anything not in the field of view. -- 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 - I take my coffee with creamy bokeh
I've got a similar lens cup of the 24-105 variety with the Canon name in several locations on the 'lens' - even a Canon 'lens cap' lid. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com Subject: OT - I take my coffee with creamy bokeh A good friend of mine bought me a new coffee mug, and everyone says it's a very appropriate gift for me: http://goo.gl/3XtMe Now, one might think this is a Dark Side mug, but in fact it is not! Whoever made this mug changed *just enough* to not get sued. The brand is not Canon, it's HOMADE: http://goo.gl/dsgOg Believe it or not, this lens mug features both an aperture ring and Pentax's SDM focusing motor (though I think it stands for Stirring Da Mocha, in this case): http://goo.gl/N75t4 I'm pretty sure L stands for Latte, and the stabilizer feature is probably useful when you've had too much and are getting shaky: http://goo.gl/gjNFS As much as I would love a Pentax star lens coffee mug like this, what about Pentax Limited espresso/tea cups? A nice set of FA and DA Limited cups would be an instant hit among caffeinated Pentaxians, I think. Hey Pentax, are you listening? Easy money! John -- 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: PESO - Father's Day Surprise
This one was definitely female. I think. ;-) Have to admit the extreme softness of the photo makes ID that much harder, but I walked right by her and she was almost certainly a she. As I said in the initial post what is unusual about this is the time of day. I've seen the girls out after dark, but never so obvious in broad daylight. Also, in our neighbourhood, their dress is rarely this garish. Maybe she's testing out a new location or something... As I'm sure Bruce has noticed, this part of Toronto is an interesting mix. South of Lakeshore Blvd. are nice single family homes with Volvos, BMWs and Audis in the driveway. I'm sure that some of the big homes with waterfront access are valued in the millions. North of Lakeshore? A bit more downscale. Lots of down and outers drinking at sad little restaurants on the strip. And at night, hookers. Sorry, sex trade workers. Too bad about this photo. The image, the moment was a good one, I thought. However it's way too soft to do anything with, other than show the list and have a few laughs. Which we've done and off to the trash bin of digital history it goes. Thanks for looking. Thanks for commenting. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: June 19, 2012 6/19/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Father's Day Surprise On Jun 19, 2012, at 1:33 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I cannot tell the actual sex of the subject. (I guess you really do have to spell it out). I got the drift of your comment. First glance at the photo, I thought, that's a guy. Then again, I have experience in that regard, having been besieged by hookers of questionable gender while waiting in line to get into the Lincoln Tunnel at rush hour. The hookers worked the car lines, going car to car to proposition the driver and sometimes reaching in an open window to grab a little crotch. After one such encounter with a woman who needed a shave, I kept my windows rolled up tight. Of course that was in New York's bad old days, before Rudy cleaned up the west side. Paul On 6/19/2012 12:49 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I have not the slightest idea how that's supposed to relate? From: P. J. Alling I can't figure out, ahh, well. Let me tell a small story. Long ago a friend decided he wanted to raise gerbils. He had been given a male gerbil as a gift. So all he needed was a female or two to get started. To make a long story short after purchasing the third male gerbil in a row, I asked what the problem was, and he replied; It's really difficult to sex a gerbil. So perhaps you understand my problem here. On 6/18/2012 10:16 PM, frank theriault wrote: Not what I expected to see yesterday afternoon at about 5pm, about 4 blocks from my place: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/fathers-day-surprise.html I mean we see this stuff at night, but on a Sunday afternoon? The poor quality stems from the fact this was a one-shot deal. Shot from the hip (hence the blur). Didn't want some pimp beating the crap out of me a taking my camera... ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank ... and that's an *UGLY* hooker. -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: PESO - Nikonia
Thanks, Derby! Much appreciated. Thanks to all who looked and commented. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: June 19, 2012 6/19/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Nikonia Geez, that's gorgeous. Her eye and the reflections on the lens match superbly. Epic streety On 17/06/2012 12:59 PM, frank theriault wrote: Getting around in the mythical land of Nikonia: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/nikonia.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- 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. -- 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: PESO - Father's Day Surprise
Ok, I understand now. That didn't really occur to me. I just thought it was one of the Rhea twins. From: Paul Stenquist On Jun 19, 2012, at 1:33 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I cannot tell the actual sex of the subject. (I guess you really do have to spell it out). I got the drift of your comment. First glance at the photo, I thought, that's a guy. Then again, I have experience in that regard, having been besieged by hookers of questionable gender while waiting in line to get into the Lincoln Tunnel at rush hour. The hookers worked the car lines, going car to car to proposition the driver and sometimes reaching in an open window to grab a little crotch. After one such encounter with a woman who needed a shave, I kept my windows rolled up tight. Of course that was in New York's bad old days, before Rudy cleaned up the west side. Paul On 6/19/2012 12:49 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I have not the slightest idea how that's supposed to relate? -- 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 Tarrytown
From: John Francis On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 01:47:14PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:52 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: John Francis http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/images/wedding.jpg I think I might have had that suit in brown corduroy. I had it in beige polyester: Polyester? This wasn't the 1980s! It wasn't the 1960s either, but our clothing could have been. I believe almost everything there was 100% natural fibre. The suit was cotton denim, the shirt was either silk or cotton, and Wendy-Ann's dress was cotton or linen. Her hat is straw. I had the corduroy suit around 1965; all cotton. Carnaby Street knockoff. The teenage girls were crazy about the British Invasion, and I was crazy about teenage girls. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXaO3zgaf5Q -- 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: PESO Bass Trombone
On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Larry, 1. Regarding the glare, - I remember reading somewhere (maybe even from a source posted here, on PDML) an advaice that with DSLRs the sunshades should be used at [almost] all times. I don't remember the reasoning, however. In any case, the newer lenses are designed (or coated?) to reduce the flare that can be produced due to high reflectance of the matrix. I am not sure if that might be the culprit here. Obviously, A*200 does not have that in its design/coating. Yesterday I tried making an enhanced lens hood, one with a narrower field of view, that would do a better job of shading the lens. I tested it and couldn't get that nasty glare either with, or without the extra hood. So, I'm puzzled. It might only be so obvious with a really, really dark background. 2. I like several photos from this set (mostly portraits and group photos). I don't care much for the trombone one - it might be somewhat mesmerizing but it is too mechanistic for me personally. That's what happens when you turn the dial to 11, some people love it, others hate it. I hope you don't mind me sharing my rather critical view on some of other photos below. Feedback is always appreciated. Continuing the idea that I mentioned to you in response to the book photos, - I would leave out these photos: 20120617-LRC51609.jpg 20120617-LRC51549.jpg and probably (it's close to the border-line here) 20120617-LRC51548.jpg . For the first two, I don't appreciate the composition, for the last one, - the combination: composition (which can be fixed partially, - by cropping), and a combination of the facial expression with the grain. The composition/crop of 20120616-LRC51257.jpg is not my favorite either. I'm very new to getting photos of the audience. The bands that I usually shoot are either playing for dancers, or don't have much of an audience (jam nights at the local dive bar). I might like them as much for their novelty in my collection as anything else. 3. After glancing over the set first time, I thought that you can use a mix of BW and color on one of the shots... (I even pulled mine as an example: http://42graphy.komkon.org/swing/camphollywood-2007/Artsy/index.html - sorry, it requires flash plugin) And then I found that you did that in the first photo, 20120616-LRC51164.jpg Great minds think alike. 4. Speaking of that first photo, - even though it is interesting for the reason discussed in 3 above, the composition seems to be rather disjointed. I would consider splitting this photo into two. The right side, cut just to left of the orange light or to the right (or possibly even through the light?) is more interesting. The left one might not stand on its own. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/7403887422/ Igor On 18/06/2012 3:06 PM, Larry Colen wrote: A friend and I went to see a couple of bands at a local club last night. I managed to get a few decent photos. The lighting was a bit challenging. In this shot, rather than trying to bring it under control, I went the other way and used lightroom's clarity, vibrance etc. to push it right over the top: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7391897310 For them that are interested, here's the rest of the set: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157630171300160/ On some of them I tried to tame the lighting in lightroom, in others I went with it, though not so radically as above. Comments, and helpful suggestions, as always, are appreciated. I notice that I was having a fair amount of difficulty with flare on the A*200, even when stage lights weren't in the field of view. I may need to make something like a lens cap for the sunshade, that has a rectangle cut out to block anything not in the field of view. -- 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. -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: of PEF files and viewing them - help
On 6/19/2012 11:35, David J Brooks wrote: On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: What I'm reading is that no one knows if there is a tool within ACDSEE to brighten all the thumbnails and enlargements when previewing - since everyone suggests I use something else. Ann. Its been a few years since i used ACDSEE but i'm sure there was something in there for that. I used ot print off thumbs for clients to look at, have a look around the tool bars. Dave thanks dave -- I thought I had exhausted all the click ons in the tool bar but I'll give it another shot ann HOpe springs eternal but.. Guess I'll try Igor's suggestion first. can't remember why, but I think I had some problem with infanview once. thanks for suggestions guys ann On 6/18/2012 20:44, P. J. Alling wrote: If you can't find anything elsse use infanview, it has a built in thumbnail viewer. It's a free download, works fine. Previews are from the imbedded jpeg in the PEF file as far as I can tell. You can set up to three external editors to open a file with. The interface can be a little clunky but hey it's free. On 6/18/2012 10:18 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: sorry not to partake in chat much right now guys - need your expertise now I've been dealing with this for a while but I can't believe there isn't a way to fix it. When I open raw PEF files in Elements the exposures hardly have to be adjusted - if at all. However, I can't preview the PEF's in the open window in Elements S I use ACDSEE for Pentax 3.0 - when I do that I can see the thumbnails and browse and slide show and all that BUT the images are always too dark - anywhere from 3 to 5 stops under in camera terms. I don't want to tamper with the raw files in ACDSEE - I've fished around for a viewing option of brightening but I cant find it.. I'm on windoze xp (thought that shouldnt matter) does anyone know how to adjust ACDSEE without actually editing the images? Thanks guys, ann -- 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. -- 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: PESO - Nikonia
on 2012-06-16 20:59 frank theriault wrote Getting around in the mythical land of Nikonia: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/nikonia.html instant enjoyment from that fun picture -- 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.
softboxes and eggcrates
First question, how much difference does an eggcrate make when shooting with a softobox? I tend to shoot in confined spaces, and like to be specific where my light goes, so I'm pretty sure I want one. I'm afraid fotodiox is a bit slow in answering email. Does anyone happen to know what is different besides the price on these? I see three products that look identical, one is $39 or $54 and 3.8 lbs the other is $69 and 10 lbs what is different? $39: http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Softbox-Speedring-Alienbees-Strobe/dp/B003EWKG3M/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_b • Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) • ASIN: B003EWKG3M $69: http://www.amazon.com/Solutions-Softbox-Speedring-Lightning-Lighting/dp/B003EWPKGA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8qid=1340145959sr=8-7keywords=softbox+white+lightning • Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) • ASIN: B003EWPKGA Then there is this for $54: http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Softbox-Speedring-Lightning-Lighting/dp/B003EWPABU/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8qid=1340145579sr=8-10keywords=fotodiox+softbox+white+lightning • Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) • ASIN: B003EWPABU Do they all work with this: http://www.amazon.com/Studio-Solutions-softbox-Eggcrate-degree/dp/B003EWQ7X0/ref=pd_ybh_14 • Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) • ASIN: B003EWQ7X0 -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2012 - 059 - GDG
Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com: Finally another blog post ... http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/patience A regal pose. Great title too. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ It's been a busy, busy stretch the past couple of months. But my book is almost done. A formal announcement and invitation will go Real Soon Now. Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey - blog: http://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: GESO Extra Kick
Lovely photos of a gorgeous model, Bruce: here I think her colouring demands colour rather than monochrome. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Tuesday, 19 June 2012 10:31 PM To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: GESO Extra Kick Last couple of images from my creative location shoot for a while ... Extra Kick http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7395068796/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7395068796/ Dorothy - a portrait http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7398064942/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7398064942/ A gallery of 5 if you missed the earlier images ... http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/sets/72157630179005076/ Slideshow of the gallery if you like to sit and watch ... http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/sets/72157630179005076/show/ K20D, DA* 16-50/2.8 SDM, 100 ISO. One or two AF540-FGZ, AF160-FC ringflash. Lr 4.1, Ps CS5 Model: Dorothy Weiss Makeup: Vivian Orgill Hair stylist: Ladylyn Gool Photo Assistant: Marzi Leszczyk Shot on location: The Gallery Studio Cafe, Toronto Photog/Retoucher: me. :-) -- -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 directions. -- 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: of PEF files and viewing them - help
On 6/18/2012 10:18 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: sorry not to partake in chat much right now guys - need your expertise now I've been dealing with this for a while but I can't believe there isn't a way to fix it. When I open raw PEF files in Elements the exposures hardly have to be adjusted - if at all. However, I can't preview the PEF's in the open window in Elements S I use ACDSEE for Pentax 3.0 - when I do that I can see the thumbnails and browse and slide show and all that BUT the images are always too dark - anywhere from 3 to 5 stops under in camera terms. I don't want to tamper with the raw files in ACDSEE - I've fished around for a viewing option of brightening but I cant find it.. I'm on windoze xp (thought that shouldnt matter) does anyone know how to adjust ACDSEE without actually editing the images? Thanks guys, ann Is there a gamma setting in ACDSee that you could tweak? -- 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: Question About *ist D
Hmm - I do actually shoot raw most of the time Bruce - only use jpeg when I'm looking for fast response , as in kids running around. I should also have said that, with a good lens, I have printed unprocessed jpeg's up to A4 with satisfactory results, so I am a lot unimpressed with the, at one time, constant refrain that Pentax jpeg's were too soft. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Monday, 18 June 2012 9:45 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Question About *ist D Not a given at all, John. From all I've read folks generally expect JPEG shots to be basically cooked and ready to serve. A smaller percentage of JPEG shooters will crop and maybe do some basic exposure tweaks, but the majority of JPEG adherents expect the camera to have done everything, like sharpening and saturation. If you shoot assuming that the shot will need further processing you are doing yourself a disservice by shooting JPEG and you should be using RAW. Otherwise you are not only trying to undo what the camera has already done to the image, but you will have thrown away precious dynamic range too. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 4:09 AM, John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: I use the middle settings for saturation, sharpness and contrast, and have never had an issue with the jpeg's. In processing, I find that using Unsharp Mask at 50-70%, radius 1 and threshold 0 works well for prints up to A4 (the biggest I've gone with digital uncropped). I don't know why people would criticize an unprocessed jpeg in the first place, it's surely a given that it needs to be worked with? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: Monday, 18 June 2012 3:28 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Question About *ist D I am about to sell my long-unused *ist D to a colleague, for whom it is all the camera she needs. She will probably shoot JPEGs. I always use PEF, and recall that *ist D JPEGs were criticized for being soft and lacking contrast. I would like to set the camera so that she'll be satisfied with the images. Does anyone recall what in-camera settings to use for sharpness and brilliance for this camera? Thanks, Joe -- 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. -- 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. -- -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 directions. -- 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: Question About *ist D
I remember that a huge minus for Sigma's first dSLR was that it only shot raw. Today, I would not think twice about shooting raw unless the writing speed was absurd (as in the Ricoh ps). Today, I only shoot raw. But I'm not shooting sports! Sent from my iPad Jeffery L. Smith New Orleans, Louisiana USA On Jun 19, 2012, at 20:45, John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hmm - I do actually shoot raw most of the time Bruce - only use jpeg when I'm looking for fast response , as in kids running around. I should also have said that, with a good lens, I have printed unprocessed jpeg's up to A4 with satisfactory results, so I am a lot unimpressed with the, at one time, constant refrain that Pentax jpeg's were too soft. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Monday, 18 June 2012 9:45 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Question About *ist D Not a given at all, John. From all I've read folks generally expect JPEG shots to be basically cooked and ready to serve. A smaller percentage of JPEG shooters will crop and maybe do some basic exposure tweaks, but the majority of JPEG adherents expect the camera to have done everything, like sharpening and saturation. If you shoot assuming that the shot will need further processing you are doing yourself a disservice by shooting JPEG and you should be using RAW. Otherwise you are not only trying to undo what the camera has already done to the image, but you will have thrown away precious dynamic range too. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 4:09 AM, John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: I use the middle settings for saturation, sharpness and contrast, and have never had an issue with the jpeg's. In processing, I find that using Unsharp Mask at 50-70%, radius 1 and threshold 0 works well for prints up to A4 (the biggest I've gone with digital uncropped). I don't know why people would criticize an unprocessed jpeg in the first place, it's surely a given that it needs to be worked with? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: Monday, 18 June 2012 3:28 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Question About *ist D I am about to sell my long-unused *ist D to a colleague, for whom it is all the camera she needs. She will probably shoot JPEGs. I always use PEF, and recall that *ist D JPEGs were criticized for being soft and lacking contrast. I would like to set the camera so that she'll be satisfied with the images. Does anyone recall what in-camera settings to use for sharpness and brilliance for this camera? Thanks, Joe -- 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. -- 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. -- -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 directions. -- 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. -- 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: PESO Bass Trombone
Tue Jun 19 17:22:27 EDT 2012 Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: 4. Speaking of that first photo, - even though it is interesting for the reason discussed in 3 above, the composition seems to be rather disjointed. I would consider splitting this photo into two. The right side, cut just to left of the orange light or to the right (or possibly even through the light?) is more interesting. The left one might not stand on its own. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/7403887422/ Yes, that's what I meant.. It is better this way (IMHO), but I am not totally happy with it. Igor -- 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: low light dance photography class 28 June
Sounds cool. And you're the man for the job. ;-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: June 19, 2012 6/19/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: low light dance photography class 28 June I'm waiting for final confirmation, but it looks like I'll be teaching a class in Redwood City on Thursday 28 June. On the off chance that any of you are interested in either the class, or heckling me South Bay Fusion usually has two dance classes, an introductory one from 7-8 and a more advanced one 8-9. Since a lot of people have been asking about how I get the dance photos that I do, I talked to Bob, who runs the venue, and will be teaching a class from 7-8. The first fifty minutes will be the basics of photographing dancers, the last ten will be on being photographed while you're dancing. From 8-9 I'll go downstairs and answer any questions in more detail while the main class is going on. The cost for the evening is $12 http://southbayfusion.com/ -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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: GESO Extra Kick
Very nice, especially the portrait. Beautiful. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: June 19, 2012 6/19/12 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: GESO Extra Kick Last couple of images from my creative location shoot for a while ... Extra Kick http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7395068796/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7395068796/ Dorothy - a portrait http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7398064942/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/7398064942/ A gallery of 5 if you missed the earlier images ... http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/sets/72157630179005076/ Slideshow of the gallery if you like to sit and watch ... http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/sets/72157630179005076/show/ K20D, DA* 16-50/2.8 SDM, 100 ISO. One or two AF540-FGZ, AF160-FC ringflash. Lr 4.1, Ps CS5 Model: Dorothy Weiss Makeup: Vivian Orgill Hair stylist: Ladylyn Gool Photo Assistant: Marzi Leszczyk Shot on location: The Gallery Studio Cafe, Toronto Photog/Retoucher: me. :-) -- -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 directions. -- 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: PESO - PAD - Sand and Sneakers - Print-a-Day-18
Really like this one. It's like a candid running shoe shot; it's all so real, from the bright colour of the laces to the rolled up sock ball in one shoe. Thumbs up. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: June 19, 2012 6/19/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - PAD - Sand and Sneakers - Print-a-Day-18 This is number 18 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days. http://georges.posterous.com/sand-and-sneakers-print-a-day-18 The annual Sand in the City competition was just a few weeks ago. Teams of volunteers from local businesses compete to build the best sand sculpture in an effort to raise funds for a local charity. A few members of the Omaha Camera Club took photos again this year. A couple of tons of sand are dumped into a big pile to give the kids a place to play. The sand pile is surrounded by little pairs of shoes. This print was selected for the print project because of the detail in the shadows and the blue shoe laces. The printer can produce a wider range of blues than can be seen on the screen. I was curious to see how the laces would reproduce on paper. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.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. -- 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: PESO - Nikonia
Thanks, steve. :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com Sent: June 19, 2012 6/19/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Nikonia on 2012-06-16 20:59 frank theriault wrote Getting around in the mythical land of Nikonia: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/nikonia.html instant enjoyment from that fun picture -- 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. -- 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: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga
On 20 June 2012 13:49, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Suction cup mount with a zip strap for added security. Thanks, Kenneth. That would assuage my insecurity considerably. regards, Anthony -- 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.
Flash focus assist
I tried going for a run this evening. I got home at dusk and noticed some pretty flowers a little ways up the road. I wanted to get some photos of them. Easy to do with a flash, but hard to focus and frame when it was getting dark. At first I tried wearing a headlamp, which sort of worked, but then I realized that if I attached it to the soft box on the flash, not only would it illuminate the subject, but I'd get some idea where the flash was aiming: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7405944224/in/set-72157630202932998 A couple of the shots that I got: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7405939628/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7405941718/ And a bit of silliness: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7405942176/ -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions.
OT, Where's Jostein when we need him?
Nat Geo shows some impressive Aurora photos: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/06/pictures/120619-aurora-pictures-sun-solar-storms-borealis-northern-lights-cme-science -- 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 link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: softboxes and eggcrates
On 19/06/2012 5:04 PM, Larry Colen wrote: First question, how much difference does an eggcrate make when shooting with a softobox? I tend to shoot in confined spaces, and like to be specific where my light goes, so I'm pretty sure I want one. You need to get the manufacturers specifications regarding how much spread they allow. My grids (the correct name for them BTW) allow a fairly tight pattern. My small ones are IIRC, 5º and 10º, and my 24 one for my beauty dish is somewhere around 20º. -- William Robb -- 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.
