Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Alan C
Larry, I agree with you and all those others that this is plain ridiculous. However, I think it is a knee jerk reaction because the social media have been severely criticized for being soft on weirdos in recent times. In sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, there is a misguided belief that AIDS

Re: New lens to from Samyang: 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS SC

2013-12-08 Thread Zos Xavius
Yeah, I really like their projection on the 8mm. Its probably one of the best projections out there. The 10-20 I used was indeed the variable aperture one. Compared to my 12-24, there's just no contest. On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 9:15 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I have their 8mm,

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Attila Boros
On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 10:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On the subject of some people finding any nudity to be sexual: http://thefeministbreeder.com/why-subscribe/tfb-banned-facebook/ I agree that no sane person would find that sexual. However the FB terms of service is meant to

Re: Milkweed pods on the morning after the snow

2013-12-08 Thread Attila Boros
On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/11253765815/in/set-721576384429077 26/ They look much better on the 24 display than reduced in flikr such. It looks nice and I really wanted to see it big but all I

Two more shots from the White Mountains in New Hampshire

2013-12-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Dr. Lisa on our -9°F mountain climb: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/lisa.jpg Remarkable colored icicles: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/icicles.jpg These icicles actually were this color (it wasn't an effect of lighting) because of the tannins in the soil and vegetation. -- Mark Roberts -

Re: Dracaena (for Ann)

2013-12-08 Thread Alan C
There are 12 shoots flowering on my plant at the moment so, as you can imagine, the scent is quite overpowering. It is right outside the kitchen windows. Your plant has become quite tall is bending over towards the light, hence the almost horizontal flower. Next spring, you should cut it

Re: Two more shots from the White Mountains in New Hampshire

2013-12-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
A little snow there it appears :-) Those icicles are amazing - looks like you were in a cave instead of on the trail. ann On 12/8/2013 10:07, Mark Roberts wrote: Dr. Lisa on our -9°F mountain climb: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/lisa.jpg Remarkable colored icicles:

Re: Dracaena (for Ann)

2013-12-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
thanks for all the tips I'll save this and print it out. I do have the daughters of Nora, who gave me the plant, for help in these things as well - and her grandson-in-law who lives downstairs. but how do I get the top to root? I like the plant as a tree.. is necessary to cut it back? - if I

Re: GESO: New Orleans photos

2013-12-08 Thread Walt
Hi Christine, and thank you! I did enjoy shooting the musicians and wish I could've gotten more. Next time, I will. -- Walt On 12/7/2013 12:59 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Walt! Nicely playful and well rendered. I think the musicians are my faves, especially the horn players. Cheers,

Re: GESO: New Orleans photos

2013-12-08 Thread Walt
Thank you, Brian! The first shot was a Fluer de Bree (roast pork, roast beef, and the stray meat that falls into the beef gravy). The last shot was a blackened shrimp po' boy sandwich. They were both delicious, but the nod goes to the Fluer de Bree. -- Walt On 12/7/2013 3:25 PM, Brian

Re: Today's snow

2013-12-08 Thread Walt
On 12/7/2013 4:46 PM, John wrote: On 12/6/2013 3:33 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/11241574094/ I did lighten up the darkness just a tad and lowered the contrast just slightly. I don't think we're going to get any snow around here, but they are

Re: Dracaena (for Ann)

2013-12-08 Thread Alan C
As I said, you simply cut the top into 18 lengths, treat the bottom of each piece with rooting hormone (a powder) push them into soil in a pot. Keep watered. Dracaenas root very easily each cutting should have 2 or 3 shoots in no time at all. Fortunately, I don't have to worry about pots or

Fw: PESO - Point Lobos

2013-12-08 Thread Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne
Another famous place; I just had to see what it was all about. I knew about the sea lions but not much else, and had a truly enjoyable day just exploring. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/12/point-lobos.html Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread David Parsons
The situation is silly, but I don't know why you would protest on Facebook about Facebook when your business relies on Facebook access. On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On the subject of some people finding any nudity to be sexual:

Re: Dracaena (for Ann)

2013-12-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
ah! ... got it... :-) by the top you mean the whole stem above the root.. I believe that this tree of mine grew not from the cuttings made a few years ago, but from the rooted plant that I left under a desk - didn't water at all, meaning to toss it, and when I came back from a long trip it was

Re: Fw: PESO - Point Lobos

2013-12-08 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 8/12/13, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne, discombobulated, unleashed: Another famous place; I just had to see what it was all about. I knew about the sea lions but not much else, and had a truly enjoyable day just exploring. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/12/point-lobos.html Simply stunning

Re: PESO - Point Lobos

2013-12-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Cotty said . Paul via phone On Dec 8, 2013, at 3:55 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 8/12/13, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne, discombobulated, unleashed: Another famous place; I just had to see what it was all about. I knew about the sea lions but not much else, and had a

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread knarf
Yes, I said that, and of course: 1) I was talking about adults, although lord knows kids much younger than her have been sexualized through kiddie beauty pageants and the like, and, 2) I was talking about society's view of nudity not my personal view. That being said there is obviously nothing

Re: Fw: PESO - Point Lobos

2013-12-08 Thread knarf
OMG, they just get better and better as you go along. Cheers, frank, running out of superlatives Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Another famous place; I just had to see what it was all about. I knew about the sea lions but not much else, and had a truly enjoyable day just

Re: Two more shots from the White Mountains in New Hampshire

2013-12-08 Thread knarf
Wonderful shot of Dr. Lisa! I can almost feel the cold... Cool (pun intended) icicles. Cheers, frank Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Dr. Lisa on our -9°F mountain climb: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/lisa.jpg Remarkable colored icicles:

Re: Fw: PESO - Point Lobos

2013-12-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That room with the view - I hope - is uninhabited - guessing it won't be there much longer. Lovely shot - got the mood of the place - It's my pick of this set, though I can admire otters and pelicans all day - the viewpoint shot gives me just a touch of vertigo. ann On 12/8/2013 14:28,

Re: Two more shots from the White Mountains in New Hampshire

2013-12-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Lisa is one tough lady. Nice shot. The incline is prominent. Makes me tired just looking at it. Paul via phone On Dec 8, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Dr. Lisa on our -9°F mountain climb: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/lisa.jpg Remarkable colored

Re: Two more shots from the White Mountains in New Hampshire

2013-12-08 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 8/12/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Remarkable colored icicles: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/icicles.jpg Very cool!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _

Re: PESO - Big Sur

2013-12-08 Thread Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne
Thanks for all your comments on this set, folks. It seems that all three of them have been picked as someone's favourite; that's great to hear! I feel that the collection of images I have gathered on this trip are not, when seen together, coherent enough to tell a good story beyond being a

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Larry Colen
On Sun, Dec 08, 2013 at 04:11:29PM -0500, knarf wrote: Yes, I said that, and of course: 1) I was talking about adults, although lord knows kids much younger than her have been sexualized through kiddie beauty pageants and the like, and, 2) I was talking about society's view of nudity not

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Stan Halpin
On Dec 8, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Larry Colen wrote: ... It's almost enough to make someone want to start a campaign to get people to start flagging photos of christmas decorations as inappropriate. And thus starteth the revolution! Great idea! stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Fw: PESO - Point Lobos

2013-12-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
They are all wonderful, but I really love the otters! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Another famous place; I just had to see what it was all about. I knew about the sea lions but

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread knarf
I believe you missed my point Larry. The tut-tutting and head-shaking are about FB's decision to flag the photo and suspend the account. I'm fine with the photo, as I suspect every reasonable person would be. However, you think a barechested adult male is viewed the same way as a barechested

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Paul via phone On Dec 8, 2013, at 6:47 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I believe you missed my point Larry. The tut-tutting and head-shaking are about FB's decision to flag the photo and suspend the account. I'm fine with the photo, as I suspect every reasonable person would

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread David J Brooks
They take down that, but TV still allows Honey BoBo and toddlers and tiaras, major child porn and child abuse as far as i'm concerned. Dave On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On the subject of some people finding any nudity to be sexual:

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Facebook's action is ludicrous. Haven't seen those tv shows, but the titles aren't promising. Paul via phone On Dec 8, 2013, at 7:16 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: They take down that, but TV still allows Honey BoBo and toddlers and tiaras, major child porn and child abuse

Re: Put some of my Italy photos into a calendar

2013-12-08 Thread John
On 12/7/2013 7:15 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Most PDML members will make calendars with their own photos if they want a calendar! But this link to Lulu.com will let you preview mine and see a few of the shots I took in Italy this summer: http://tinyurl.com/lk99joe Just brings up a blank page.

GESO: Ice Storm (2007)

2013-12-08 Thread Stan Halpin
A few images from shortly after a Dec. 2007 ice storm. They are a pain to get through, but the effects of frozen rain can be magical. http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p55511789 stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread knarf
They're using young shapely women to sell beer and chicken wings. That's not sexist? It's tongue-in-cheek? You know that may be worse than more blatant forms of sexism because it normalizes it, it makes it okay in the minds of too many. Even if is tongue-in-cheek (which I don't buy) it's not

Re: Today's snow

2013-12-08 Thread John
Looks like the temperature stayed just high enough to avoid the freezing rain today. Have to see what overnight brings. I don't see any precipitation on the local weather radar, but the National Weather Service at RDU airport is predicting sleet for tonight. The big system appears to be on the

Re: Put some of my Italy photos into a calendar

2013-12-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: On 12/7/2013 7:15 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Most PDML members will make calendars with their own photos if they want a calendar! But this link to Lulu.com will let you preview mine and see a few of the shots I took in Italy this

Re: Put some of my Italy photos into a calendar

2013-12-08 Thread John
On 12/8/2013 8:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: On 12/7/2013 7:15 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Most PDML members will make calendars with their own photos if they want a calendar! But this link to Lulu.com will let you preview mine and

PESO - Downtown Reflection

2013-12-08 Thread Rick Womer
Early on a Friday morning in San Diego: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17618716 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? Rick -- 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

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Muscular male trainers sell gym memberships, cheerleaders sell football. Sex makes the world go 'round. It's not evil; it's human nature. Paul via phone On Dec 8, 2013, at 7:50 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: They're using young shapely women to sell beer and chicken wings. That's

Re: PESO - Racing the Train

2013-12-08 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Attila. Truth be told, the train wasn't moving very fast. Rick On Dec 7, 2013, at 05:40 , Attila Boros wrote: On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 5:53 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: At the San Diego railroad station: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17618717size=lg

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Bill
On 08/12/2013 5:47 PM, knarf wrote: But to say that they aren't sexualized or that there's no difference between the male and the female chest is naive at best, disingenuous at worst. As we age, the differences do become less though. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO redwood trunk

2013-12-08 Thread Larry Colen
I went for a walk in the park across the street this afternoon. I think I like this one the best of the set, just for the lighting on the bark: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11282810134/in/set-72157638497397164 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: Dracaena (for Ann)

2013-12-08 Thread Alan C
Peat moss is quite widely used for pot plants because it retains water like a sponge. I just use topsoil mixed with compost. Alan C -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 10:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Dracaena (for Ann) ah! ...

Re: GESO - Lighthouse Wave Splashes

2013-12-08 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Christine, David, Jack, Stan and everyone else who took a look or commented! Mark On 12/7/2013 2:03 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Mark: Wow! Very dramatic wave splashes! Nicely composed. Cheers, Christine On Dec 5, 2013, at 7:28 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Been

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Guys, guys, guys... I think you missed the point entirely here. Have you read the comments under that blog post? Two thoughts crossed my mind that evening (when I read them): 1. That lady seems to be a minor FB celebrity. I don't have FB acct so I cannot check, but she seems to have very loud

Re: fanning the flames

2013-12-08 Thread David Parsons
On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 11:59 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, guys, guys... I think you missed the point entirely here. Have you read the comments under that blog post? Two thoughts crossed my mind that evening (when I read them): 1. That lady seems to be a minor FB

Re: PESO - Racing the Train

2013-12-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
That's the 'Tiawana Taxi', it's a streetcar really. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks, Attila. Truth be told, the train wasn't moving very fast. Rick On Dec 7, 2013, at 05:40 , Attila Boros wrote: On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 5:53