OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Bob W
This is an interesting website which shows you where all the bombs landed in London during the blitz. The link is set up with the coordinates round my house, on Azof Street: http://bombsight.org/?#16/51.4890/0.0063 When I first moved here the site at the junction with Christchurch Way was still

Re: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 December 2012 19:37, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: When you zoom out of the map it's quite shocking to see how many bombs fell in such a short time. We gave as much as we got, of course. Honestly I didn't appreciate the density of the bombing until moments ago, it must have been

Re: I wonder what's next in lenses

2012-12-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 11:50 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Modern lenses have CPUs and a firmware that can be updated even by the user (m43 lenses, Sigma 35/1.4). Thus the camera lens is becoming a computer. As such the possibilities are endless, although I think they lie more in

RE: I wonder what's next in lenses

2012-12-08 Thread Bob W
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 11:50 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Modern lenses have CPUs and a firmware that can be updated even by the user (m43 lenses, Sigma 35/1.4). Thus the camera lens is becoming a

Re: Snapseed now available for Android and iOS version now FREE

2012-12-08 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 6 December 2012 22:20, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Blessed are the pessimistic for they shall never be disappointed. And not forgetting that an optimist is someone who's not in possession of all of the facts... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: December PUG now up. A Revision!

2012-12-08 Thread Bulent Celasun
Beautiful Gallery! My favorites: Watching by Patrick Temmerman... Perhaps the best one considering the month's theme. Entrance Lamp by Matthew Hunt Steam by Dario Bonazza Last Days... by Ann Sanfedele... A classical. Would be happy to see it in print. Old Tools by Chris Mitchell

GESO - today I learned about onesies

2012-12-08 Thread Derby Chang
One Direction has a pop up shop, popped up today. Just as well the end of the world is coming. Fully zipped up 1D Onesies are a thing now. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12/Onesies/index.html The DA40mm XS is a lovely idea, but still a challenging lens to use, even on a K-5. --

Re: PESO - S

2012-12-08 Thread Derby Chang
I'm late, and lots of comments already, but...so lovely, especially the transition of the tones to white. On 5/12/2012 1:00 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I'm visiting my neglected to-do list. One from last March. http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8243508238/lightbox/ K20D, DA* 50-135mm/2.8 @

Re: K-5 IIs - I'm impressed (PESO - tango)

2012-12-08 Thread Derby Chang
Me too. Impressive is the balance of the main subjects and the approving crowd. Very well timed On 4/12/2012 1:32 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: I've got a chance of shooting with the new K-5 IIs over the weekend at a tango festival. This means two things: low light and motion. I am impressed!

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Darren Addy Interestingly, Subaru has just about always had a 2% market share and I haven't heard anybody suggest that they are dying. I guess one's perspective depends a bit on what is in their garage. : ) I've tried to stay out of this, but I'm not sure Subaru's consistent 2% market

Re: December PUG now up. A Revision!

2012-12-08 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Brian. This gallery and the November one loads very slow for me for some reason. Dave On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 8:32 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day again It seems that my dyslexia failed to notice that Pete McIntosh's submission was for the 'Open Gallery'

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Tom C A Nikon D800E with Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens and Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP. I still need at least one wide angle prime and probably a 24-70 zoom. I honestly haven't had the time yet to evaluate it much since I'm traveling weekly and the NEX-7 is so

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, Comments interlined below. On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: They're really only competing in the APS-C arena and that's about it. The 645D is just about out of everyone's price range including mine. Was it ever relevant? The 645D is definitely relevant,

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking at the Nikon D600 off and on since it was announced. Not looking to switch brands, but it provides a minimum standard of value performance Pentax should meet or exceed. As have I Dave -- PDML

Re: PESO - Nepamuk's Tomb

2012-12-08 Thread Eactivist
Interesting. Marnie You had me digging in Wikipedia. Heh. :-) - In a message dated 12/7/2012 6:35:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: This solid silver figure:

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 10:27 AM -0500 12/8/12, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking at the Nikon D600 off and on since it was announced. Not looking to switch brands, but it provides a minimum standard of value performance Pentax

Re: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Eactivist
Yes. One big mass. Blanket bombing, I guess. Thanks, Bob, that really puts the blitz in perspective -- it really was a blitz. Marnie In a message dated 12/8/2012 12:37:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, p...@web-options.com writes: When you zoom out of the map it's quite shocking to see how

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread George Sinos
I shoot with Pentax and Nikon DSLRs. They give good results and feel good in my hands. There two brands are similar in many ways. Each has it's qualities for different applications. I'm blessed to be able to have both. If I could only have one, either would serve well. When I teach, I always

PESO - Stefano (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Stefano is hands down, without argument, the wildest rider and best bike handler in Toronto. His abilities to jam with traffic and run stop signs and red lights (even with very busy cross-traffic) are legendary and toe-curling. He has been doing this for upwards of twenty years and has been so

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Eactivist
Frankly, Pentax has been dying ever since I joined PDML in 2001. At various times over the years, on this list, a *majority* would complain and/or felt it was in serious trouble (the lack of a new camera for years, company buy outs, etc. A minority always complained.) And some would dump

Re: OT: Not your average Pirelli calendar...

2012-12-08 Thread Christine Aguila
Wonderfully interesting! Thanks for posting Chris. I noticed the LED panels as well--and the medium format camera! The video itself was interesting--a nicely quiet video. Fun to hear the shutter clicks and watch the model. The women are beautiful, McCurry's locations are stunning, and

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Tom C
From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com On 8 December 2012 17:39, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: This is not to say you can't go out and buy a Pentax system today and produce great images you'll be happy with. You can. It all depends where you're at, what you want, and what you can or

Re: PESO - Stefano (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread Eactivist
Nice. Does he ever bike using his hands? Marnie ;-) In a message dated 12/8/2012 8:11:05 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Stefano is hands down, without argument, the wildest rider and best bike handler in Toronto. His abilities to jam with traffic and run stop

RE: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
A high school history teacher of mine was from London. He enlisted during the War and went off to some camp or other for training and basically waited there for D-day. While he was off doing this the Battle of Britain started. His first leave he headed into London to visit his mum and dad at

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Tom C
From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com I've been looking at the Nikon D600 off and on since it was announced. Not looking to switch brands, but it provides a minimum standard of value performance Pentax should meet or exceed. I agree John, but I;m willing to go a bit lower. They they

RE: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow! Distortion looks impressively low! Great shots, too. Love View. Art or corporate logo? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Sent: December 7, 2012 12/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO It looks like a keeper Hi

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Tom C
From: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com Hello, Comments interlined below. On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: They're really only competing in the APS-C arena and that's about it. The 645D is just about out of everyone's price range including

Re: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Wow! I understand 'Bomber Harris' now. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 2:37 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: This is an interesting website which shows you where all the bombs landed in London during the blitz. The link is set up with the coordinates round my house, on Azof

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread P. J. Alling
On 12/8/2012 8:08 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Darren Addy Interestingly, Subaru has just about always had a 2% market share and I haven't heard anybody suggest that they are dying. I guess one's perspective depends a bit on what is in their garage. : ) I've tried to stay out of this, but

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Tom C
From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com I shoot with Pentax and Nikon DSLRs. They give good results and feel good in my hands. There two brands are similar in many ways. Each has it's qualities for different applications. I'm blessed to be able to have both. If I could only have one, either

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread P. J. Alling
On 12/8/2012 8:45 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Tom C A Nikon D800E with Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens and Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP. I still need at least one wide angle prime and probably a 24-70 zoom. I honestly haven't had the time yet to evaluate it much since I'm

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread P. J. Alling
On 12/8/2012 11:35 AM, Tom C wrote: From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com I've been looking at the Nikon D600 off and on since it was announced. Not looking to switch brands, but it provides a minimum standard of value performance Pentax should meet or exceed. I agree John, but I;m

Re: PESO - Stefano (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Really nice action shot, Frank. This has turned out to be a great series. I look forward to more messenger images. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 11:10 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Stefano is hands down,

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Really fine images there! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 11:36 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Distortion looks impressively low! Great shots, too. Love View. Art or corporate logo? cheers, frank ---

Re: GESO - today I learned about onesies

2012-12-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a prize portfolio of people pictures! That Panda is a real hoot! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 7:14 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: One Direction has a pop up shop, popped up today. Just as well the end of the world is

Re: GESO - today I learned about onesies

2012-12-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Do you think the fully-zipped onesies are a cause or an effect vis-a-vis the end of the world? Puts me in mind of Zaphod Beeblebroxes Peril Sensitive Sunglasses. Great shots! On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 7:14 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: One Direction has a pop up shop, popped up

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Rick Womer
Rob, there are some gorgeous photos there, none of which I recall having been a PESO. The concert pix are good enough to have made my tinnitus act up... Cheers, Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: GESO - today I learned about onesies

2012-12-08 Thread P. J. Alling
Maybe I'm just odd, but I was wondering if they sold factory seconds with the zipper installed in reverse and who would buy them... On 12/8/2012 2:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Do you think the fully-zipped onesies are a cause or an effect vis-a-vis the end of the world? Puts me in mind of Zaphod

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Great stuff, Rob. That does indeed look like an excellent lens find. Does the HSM focusing work well for you? On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 10:46 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, Well about 4 months ago I purchased a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM lens based on the reports of

Re: PESO - Stefano (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread Bruce Walker
He looks like he's either executing a complicated dance move or sending a report via his Dick Tracy wristwatch. I like it! On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 11:10 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Stefano is hands down, without argument, the wildest rider and best bike handler

Re: PESO - Nepamuk's Tomb

2012-12-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Well rendered, Rick. Fine detail and colour. Interesting history too. On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 9:35 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: This solid silver figure: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16653628size=lg is part of this humble little solid silver tomb in the St Vitus

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
Hello, again, On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 7:01 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com Hello, Comments interlined below. On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: They're really only competing in the APS-C arena and

Re: PESO - S

2012-12-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks kindly, Derby. On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 7:17 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I'm late, and lots of comments already, but...so lovely, especially the transition of the tones to white. On 5/12/2012 1:00 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I'm visiting my neglected to-do list. One from

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com: Even though my body is several generations old it does what I need it to do. Pleased to hear it! Oh.. and MARK!! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ It is

Re: December PUG now up. A Revision!

2012-12-08 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: Thanks Brian. This gallery and the November one loads very slow for me for some reason. Anyone else seeing this? The galleries load reasonably quickly for me. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: GESO - today I learned about onesies

2012-12-08 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Maybe I'm just odd... Sorry - can't resist. MARK!! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ , but I was wondering if they sold factory seconds with the

Re: PESO - Nepamuk's Tomb

2012-12-08 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Bruce.   It would be dazzling if all the silver were polished; but the cost of polishing would be dazzling, too. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday,

RE: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W This is an interesting website which shows you where all the bombs landed in London during the blitz. The link is set up with the coordinates round my house, on Azof Street: http://bombsight.org/?#16/51.4890/0.0063 When I first moved here the site at the junction with Christchurch

Re: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Rick Womer
Good heavens. When we lived in London 30 years ago I did a lot of reading about the Battle of Britain, and met a lot of people who were there.  This is still astonishing. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss

Re: December PUG now up. A Revision!

2012-12-08 Thread kwaller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Subject: Re: December PUG now up. A Revision! Quoting David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: Thanks Brian. This gallery and the November one loads very

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 December 2012 03:24, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: LOL. Plus you need a bit more than I because of needing a backup body identical to the first... or do you? Not spending your money for you... what if you bought one body and lens complement, and then waited until the next upgrade? Your

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 December 2012 15:14, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, Nice pictures and quite a recommendation, coming from you. The last recommendation I remember is the Voightlander 125/2.5, a great lens. HI Bob, Thanks, I certainly don't mind recommending something that I find useful

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 December 2012 03:36, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Distortion looks impressively low! Great shots, too. Love View. Art or corporate logo? Thanks Frank, there is some distortion but yeah for the most part it's practically no problem, it's fast too. Art,

PESO - The Gang

2012-12-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
In downtown Birmingham a couple of weeks ago. The kid in the purple stocking cap asked me to take their picture. Lots of joy here: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16655718size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: David J Brooks On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking at the Nikon D600 off and on since it was announced. Not looking to switch brands, but it provides a minimum standard of value performance Pentax should meet or exceed. As have I

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 December 2012 06:13, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Rob, there are some gorgeous photos there, none of which I recall having been a PESO. Hi Rick, Thanks, you are correct, not many of my recent images have made it to the list unfortunately, I've been busy or slack or The

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 December 2012 05:32, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Really fine images there! Thanks Dan ;) -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steve Sharpe At 10:27 AM -0500 12/8/12, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've been looking at the Nikon D600 off and on since it was announced. Not looking to switch brands, but it provides a minimum standard of value

PESO - Stefano (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread John Sessoms
But some day he's going to run one stop sign or red light too many get run over and the cycling community will be all up in arms about careless drivers not looking out for bikes. From: knarftheriault Stefano is hands down, without argument, the wildest rider and best bike handler in Toronto.

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 December 2012 06:27, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Great stuff, Rob. That does indeed look like an excellent lens find. Does the HSM focusing work well for you? Hi Bruce, Thanks, I'm impressed, I've been out a few times where it's been my primary lens for the day, I forgot

PESO - Maybe?

2012-12-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
A coffee shop pic. DA*50-135, ISO 3200 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16655754size=lg -- 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: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Tom C From: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com Hello, Comments interlined below. On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: They're really only competing in the APS-C arena and that's about it. The 645D is just about out of everyone's price range

Re: PESO - The Last Warrior

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I certainly did! I may be an peacenik and harsh critic of the militaty-industrial complex but I have no quarrel with those who sacrificed for our country. I thanked him and he humbly accepted. I also chatted with his son who told me that sadly his father doesn't receive much thanks from

Re: PESO - Maybe?

2012-12-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice portrait; I like the intensity you caught in her face and posture. I thought you said it was a coffee shop, but that looks like a Starbucks cup. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A

Re: PESO - The Gang

2012-12-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a really engaging group portrait. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 5:09 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: In downtown Birmingham a couple of weeks ago. The kid in the purple stocking cap asked me to take their

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling On 12/8/2012 11:35 AM, Tom C wrote: From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com I've been looking at the Nikon D600 off and on since it was announced. Not looking to switch brands, but it provides a minimum standard of value performance Pentax should meet or exceed. I agree

Re: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-08 Thread Tom C
From: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com Now everywhere I can hear them talking about stuff like growth or doubling the sales in 2013. I'm hearing they hired back RD engineers, to make up for those fired by Hoya. They have 2-years roadmaps totaling 8 K-mount lenses + 1 TC, 4

Re: PESO - The Gang

2012-12-08 Thread Jack Davis
Good shot well posed and in good light. Did they ever see it? Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 8, 2012 2:09 PM Subject: PESO - The Gang In downtown Birmingham a couple of weeks

Re: PESO - The Gang

2012-12-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Dec 8, 2012, at 5:39 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Good shot well posed and in good light. Did they ever see it? I showed it to them on the camera. They wanted a copy but…. Paul Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To:

RE: PESO - Stefano (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yeah, we're a whiny lot... ;-) cheers, frank PS: Seriously, there are enough serious accidents where the motor vehicle is at fault to keep us busy. --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Sent: December 8, 2012 12/8/12 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Stefano

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Tom C
From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Hi Team, Well about 4 months ago I purchased a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM lens based on the reports of some PDMLers here. The Pentax offerings were just way too costly for the specs and didn't offer the speed or zoom range that I really needed

Re: PESO Old Crow and Pepsi

2012-12-08 Thread Rick Womer
They'd have to be stark raven mad.   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: PESO Old Crow and Pepsi Hey Walt, Any of your customers ever ask

RE: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread John Coyle
Zooming out makes one wonder how any part of London survived! Interesting site Bob, thanks. As a kid growing up in Essex, Sussex and then Portsmouth, bomb sites and the effects of war were a part of my life. In Essex, a bomber dumped it's load only a mile from where my grandparents lived,

Re:GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Don Guthrie
Quite a nice little gallery Rob. I was taken with how many of your photos were vertical. Cropped or shot that way? I have the same lens and use it a lot but I have never been really happy with verticals shot that way. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012 14:46:42

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 December 2012 09:47, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: #4 and #20 are real standouts among other nice ones Rob. Thanks Tom, interesting choices :) -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML

Re:PESO - Nepamuk's Tomb

2012-12-08 Thread Don Guthrie
Nice job of capturing their surface. I really wish I could reach out touch them. Which would doubtless get me hanged I know. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:35:45 -0800 (PST) From: Rick Womerrwomer1...@yahoo.com To: Pentax Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO -

Re: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Don Guthrie
When I visited England and talked to people about various sites that had markers commemorating bombed site, I was a bit taken aback at how vivid and visceral their memories were even though they were young children at the time. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012

Re: GESO It looks like a keeper

2012-12-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 December 2012 10:23, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Quite a nice little gallery Rob. I was taken with how many of your photos were vertical. Cropped or shot that way? I have the same lens and use it a lot but I have never been really happy with verticals shot that way. Hi Don,

RE: OT: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Bob W
Tony Robinson (Blackadder, Time Team) made some programmes a while ago about the effects of the blitz, and even blew up some real bombs on real streets to demonstrate. This trailer gives you an idea: http://www.francetudiant.com/videos/blitz-street-Lvwdp3IL3HQ Imagine that for each of the

GESO Reds

2012-12-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
My first gallery here.not all reds but they are all part of something red. These were taken with a WG2 today. The only post porcessing was some cropping and straightening. http://hobbies.psgv.ca/wp-content/wp-hive/hobbies.psgv.ca/LR4/photos/reds/ Yes, I know the link is weird, I'll work on

Re: PESO - The Gang

2012-12-08 Thread Don Guthrie
Very charming Paul. Next time write more text I almost scrolled right by it. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012 17:09:17 -0500 From: Paul Stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - The Gang

Re: PESO - Maybe?

2012-12-08 Thread Don Guthrie
Well you are having a good posting day. Great technically of course like always, but I also like the tension in the pose you captured. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012 17:31:44 -0500 From: Paul Stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Stan Halpin
A view from the other side of the channel: When I was five-six, (1950) my family finished up a three-year stint in Northern Greece and headed back to the States. A three-week tour through Europe, then a boat back home. One of my vivid memories from that trip was seeing block after block of

RE: Bomb sight

2012-12-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
My grandparents apartment was nearly destroyed by bomb jettisoned over Amsterdam by an allied bomber on its return to UK. Have to get the photo, quite amazing that no one died. A large hole but it didn't detonate for some reason. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

Happy Hannukah

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Enjoy your latkes! cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- 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 - Justin (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I like the moving shots too, Marnie, but I'm trying to get a mix of different types of shots. Thanks for your comment and thanks as well to Dan and Don for your comments. Thanks to all who took the time to look. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: eactiv...@aol.com Sent: December 5,

RE: PESO - Freeway!

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Striking image! Beautifully composed, love the blue sky with the sun trying to peek past the overpass. Wonderful! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: eactiv...@aol.com Sent: December 5, 2012 12/5/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Freeway! Taken, in 2012, near me in me in Pinole,

RE: PESO - My Generation

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Nice composition, like the colours and, yeah, says something generational, doesn't it? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: December 5, 2012 12/5/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - My Generation I meant to post this a

Re: GESO - A few shots from the US GP in Austin

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Agree with Cotty! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv Sent: December 5, 2012 12/5/12 To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO - A few shots from the US GP in Austin On 4/12/12, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed:

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 80, Issue 56

2012-12-08 Thread Tom C
From: Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com The declaration about wanting to double the sales in 2013 appeared in a Japanese interview, as did the full frame talk. The roadmaps are available on Pentax Japan's website, and being lens roadmaps they don't include any camera. Every

Re: Happy Hannukah

2012-12-08 Thread P. J. Alling
Andy Koufman! Where? Where? On 12/8/2012 7:56 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Enjoy your latkes! cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- PDML

Re: Happy Hannukah

2012-12-08 Thread Paul Sorenson
Thanks, Frank. Latkes, brisket and a houseful of family tomorrow. -p On 12/8/2012 6:56 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Enjoy your latkes! cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML

RE: GESO Reds

2012-12-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
Thanks Bruce, It is a 1976 BB512, excellent condition. I believe that the paint is original. We'll have to take a little sojourn to the shop in April when I get back from the cruise. The WG2 is working out nicely, we bought it for snorkeling on the up coming trip but in meantime I wanted to get

RE: OT - Bike's-eye view of NY

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Interesting and pretty cool, but everything seems to tilt the same way. Doesn't he over turn right? ;-) Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: December 5, 2012 12/5/12 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: OT - Bike's-eye view

RE: OT - Bike's-eye view of NY

2012-12-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
His favourite sport is Nascar? Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: December 8, 2012 9:19 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: OT - Bike's-eye view of NY Interesting and pretty cool, but everything seems

PESO - Typical Day at the Office (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I ~hate~ the curb lane! Pedestrians stepping out without looking. Motor vehicles pulling over without looking. And worst of all, the dreaded door prize. Of course the law is that cars are supposed to signal, pull over and check to make sure the way is clear before throwing open a door.

RE: Vanity Fair discusses Pentax K-01

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Cool. I have to admit, looking through my film slr viewfinders is always revelatory. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Miserere miser...@gmail.com Sent: December 6, 2012 12/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Vanity Fair discusses Pentax K-01 Now that was

Re: Vanity Fair discusses Pentax K-01

2012-12-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
YOU!! --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: December 6, 2012 12/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vanity Fair discusses Pentax K-01 Miserere wrote: Now that was unexpected...

RE: GESO Reds

2012-12-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
Thanks, it is a spinner after all, your android obviously knows that. :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: December 8, 2012 9:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: GESO Reds One of my favourite

RE: PESO - Typical Day at the Office (messenger content)

2012-12-08 Thread Gerrit Visser
The grain effect is very pleasing, softens the view. Passing on the right is not a great move in cars either unless you really pay attention, which you can see that he is doing. Keeping the speed differential between objects reasonble is key to avoidance. Gerrit -Original Message-

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