Re: PESO: June Lake Fall

2007-10-11 Thread Brian Walters
The site seems to be having problems again. I'm getting: Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80004005' System resource exceeded. /aspupload/detail.asp, line 19 .whatever that means :-)> Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Syd

Re: PESO - Night Lights

2007-10-11 Thread Brian Walters
I like the colour and composition but the noise bothers me just a bit. I think this would respond well to noise reduction - but, then again, maybe you prefer it this way. :-)> Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia h

Re: finally a few shots from my July Trip

2007-10-11 Thread Brian Walters
An excellent set, Ted. Numbers 2 and 5 are stand-outs for me. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Ted Beilby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >

Re: OT: Another cycling injury :(

2007-10-15 Thread Brian Walters
it to Sydney. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > This time around I've done it properly. Fell hard while riding > home > from the

Re: Next move from Pentax: anyone in the know (even under NDA) ?

2007-10-16 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > >>"Indeed!" > >>-Teal'c > > > > > > Wrong franchise buddy. > > > > > It's dead, Jim. > There's Klingons on the starboard bow.. http://www.youtube.com

Re: PESO - sand fleas?

2007-10-17 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Lovely light. Great work as usual you shitbag ;-) > Ah, the camaraderie that happens on this list just warms the cockles.. :-)> Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members

Re: PESO - sand fleas?

2007-10-17 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Christian Great pose - well worth the crawling about on the sand. I like the others too, particularly No.3 but it just lacks the detail in the highlights that No. 4 has (I hate photographing white birds. :-)> Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters West

Re: PESO - sand fleas?

2007-10-17 Thread Brian Walters
I stand corrected.. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On 17/10/07, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Ah, the camarader

Re: PESO - sand fleas?

2007-10-18 Thread Brian Walters
It's nice to be able to fit in. :-)> Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On 17/10/07, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: >

Re: PESO - sand fleas?

2007-10-18 Thread Brian Walters
I was afraid to ask. I saw Peter's explanation but I'm not sure I'm any the wiser (I missed the earlier discussion too). Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David

Re: PESO - Lucky Dog

2007-10-18 Thread Brian Walters
Either, or both. I like the expressions on the girls' faces - not sure what the dog's expression is. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: PESO - Waiting for Dinner

2007-10-18 Thread Brian Walters
You're right. It doesn't come across in the photo... Unusual cat :-)> Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > (Warn

Re: Starfighters & Co.

2007-10-19 Thread Brian Walters
ge. Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > Hispano Aviacion HA 1112 Buchon > http://en.w

Re: Art and About - Sydney Life

2007-10-20 Thread Brian Walters
a bit of fun, Adrian Cook's "Easter, Marrickville, NSW". Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >

Re: PESO - MIsty Morning

2007-10-22 Thread Brian Walters
It works for me - a very unusual and intriguing composition. The noise suits the mood as well. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting frank

Re: Sensor cleaning

2007-10-22 Thread Brian Walters
to use the wet swab 3 times. I'm happy to clone out dust spots in Photoshop until I feel they're getting excessive. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting MikeM <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: Sensor cleaning

2007-10-22 Thread Brian Walters
s..) Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Same rig and sequence I use. I've not yet found it necessary to use > a > wet swab cleaning method with any of my

Re: Ned Bunnell and "Pentax Pro Services" announcement

2007-10-22 Thread Brian Walters
a regular advertiser in the general media (with several recent full page ads for their two new cameras) as well as advertising in the Photography mags. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwa

Re: Ned Bunnell and "Pentax Pro Services" announcement

2007-10-23 Thread Brian Walters
Must have only been in Perth. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I saw an ad for the Pentax A30 P&S on TV this weekend. > > I

Re: PAW 2007 - 44 - GDG

2007-10-23 Thread Brian Walters
and well spotted too. Just sufficiently abstract to keep the viewer guessing. I agree that the larger rendering is better - it gives the panes a more vivid 'glow'. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.west

Re: GESO: Berkshire Pig

2007-10-23 Thread Brian Walters
Mouth watering.. Interesting selection of wines. I thought I had a better than average knowledge of things to do with the grape but the Cargo Road is the only label I recognise. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http

Re: GIMP

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
oad a Pentax PEF file via the UFRaw plugin, UF Raw seemingly passes the converted file to the Gimp without any complaint about it being 16 bit. But it converts to 8 bit anyway. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/bri

Re: Today I was a naughty boy...

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
I knew, without even opening the message, that this was going to be about enablement. And that it was bound to make me jealous. I was right on both counts.. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: GIMP

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
way to get the Linux version at present. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On 10/25/07, Boris Li

Re: GIMP

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
ied that. Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Steve Desjardins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I've heard of this program but never used it. What are it&#x

Re: November PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Tom Thanks for the comment. I think I was in a bit of hurry when I submitted that image. I'm sure I can do a bit more with it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/

Re: Genius of Photography

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
That looks to be a very interesting series. Hopefully the ABC will pick it up downunder. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Cotty <[EM

Re: A Few Nov PUG Comments

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks for the comment, Marnie. I probably didn't spend enough time on this image. I'll definitely do a bit more work on it. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotog

Re: PESO 2007 - 44d - GDG

2007-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
That's just plain scary - looks like it could be the set of a 'dice and slice' movie. I like the rendering although the bright patch to the right of the door is a bit districting. - less so in the larger version. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian

Re: OT Is this the fate of our childeren

2007-10-26 Thread Brian Walters
More like 800 years, surely.. :-)> Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Ancient. Th

PESO: Abandoned

2007-10-30 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters -- Finally - A spam blocker that actually works. http://www.bluebottle.com/tag/4

Re: Earthquake (small) near San Jose, CA

2007-10-30 Thread Brian Walters
Yeah, I'm with Igor here This could have really tested the shake reduction on the K10D. What a waste.. :-)> Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ PS - Glad everything seems

PESO: Abandoned - Take 2

2007-10-31 Thread Brian Walters
50 metres away so, bugger the background, I was a bit distracted as well... :-)> Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxp

Re: Major computer meltdown

2007-10-31 Thread Brian Walters
things > > >>> I've > > >>> ever heard. > > > > >> huh ? > > >> > > > > > You took the word right out of my mouth. Repeat after me, "It's > only > > > a movie. It's only a movie." > &

Re: Major computer meltdown

2007-10-31 Thread Brian Walters
Greek cafe. Not the same thing at all, I expect... Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- Finally - A spam blocker th

Re: Boris (PESO/PAW)

2007-10-31 Thread Brian Walters
You want 'honest and brutal"? I think they're all crap. Well, that's brutal but not very honest. :-)> I like all three but with a slight preference for No.43. The contrasting light and shadow is just wonderful. Cheers Brian +++++

Re: PESO 2007 - 45c - GDG

2007-10-31 Thread Brian Walters
Wonderful colour and composition. The sailboat adds immeasurably to the overall cpmposition despite (or maybe because of?) its small size. With a view like that it would almost make incarceration worthwhile. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: PESO - Casual Convo

2007-10-31 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Is he the last guy in the world with no cell phone? > No, that's me.. Interesting image. Did you pose for that that mural on the building in the background? Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walte

Re: PESO: Abandoned - Final Take

2007-10-31 Thread Brian Walters
our. I've also had another go at the B&W conversion with a less contrasty rendering. Anyway, here's the link to all five variations. http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/Abandoned/ Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http:

Re: PESO: Grab Your Balls!

2007-11-02 Thread Brian Walters
Nicely timed shot. But the important question is - did she make the spare? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > http://photo.net/phot

Re: PESO: Abandoned - Take 2

2007-11-03 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks, Leon I think I'm going to step back from this image for a while and then have another go at it. I find I keep trying different suggestions and like them all! I think I need to leave it alone for a while... Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters We

Re: GESO: Red Bull Air Race, Perth, West Oz.

2007-11-05 Thread Brian Walters
Some excellent shots there. My favorites are No.9, 12, 16, 17 and (of course) 13 :-)> Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.

Re: PESO - Romantic II

2007-11-05 Thread Brian Walters
I think Godfrey's on the right track - clone them out! Romanticism - Bah!!! Nice shot, though - attractive subdued light. Perhaps a bit more colour in the sky? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianw

Re: PESO -- A Seascape

2007-11-07 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, quite nice. I think I could enjoy myself on that beach I know that "rules" are meant to be broken but, in this case, the central horizon does detract a bit. Also, I'd have preferred to see a bit more on the left hand side. Cheers Brian +

Re: PESO - Water Temple II

2007-11-08 Thread Brian Walters
heers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > Drat, meant to call it water temple in subject line, n

Re: A PDML jubilant?

2007-11-09 Thread Brian Walters
Happy birthday from down under. When I turned 50 I became a cranky old curmudgeon, or so my wife tells me. Would hate to think that would happen to you.. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal

Re: A PDML jubilant?

2007-11-09 Thread Brian Walters
A bottle of Grange! Drink it Are you mad? You don't drink that stuff. You keep it for a couple of years and sell it at an exorbitant profit to someone turning 50! Oh, wait a minute.. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Aust

Re: RBAR Pano

2007-11-10 Thread Brian Walters
Yeah, what Cory said. Pretty nifty how you managed to get all 9 planes into the one shot.. :-)> Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ h

Re: PESO - Fallen

2007-11-10 Thread Brian Walters
Nice combinations of colours and textures although I'd have liked a bit more intensity in the colour of the leaf. Well spotted - I'd have probably trampled it underfoot and never noticed the possibility Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters West

Re: PESO - Cluster

2007-11-10 Thread Brian Walters
I like the way these pods stand out from the background. Nicely done. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting

Re: RBAR Pano

2007-11-11 Thread Brian Walters
Ah yes, missed the one coming towards the camera. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Nov 11, 2007 6:28 AM, Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: OT: I hate...

2007-11-11 Thread Brian Walters
H... Please keep those temperatures on your side of the country. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting

Re: PESO: Odd Couple

2007-11-12 Thread Brian Walters
I think it has possibilities. The background looks a bit washed out but maybe that's the way it was. I think I might have liked it more if the mailboxes were off-centre. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.c

Re: PESO: Another "Different" Shot

2007-11-12 Thread Brian Walters
I agree with Charles, here. Maybe in late afternoon or early morning light and a lower angle so that the golfer is depicted against the sky.. But the fence probably limits the possibilities. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http

Re: OT - Nearly made the Darwin List

2007-11-14 Thread Brian Walters
Seems like it's only a matter of time Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Cotty <[EMAIL P

PESO: Scribbles

2007-11-15 Thread Brian Walters
t up a small GESO shortly but thought I'd post this for comment. I found the shadows cast by one of the sculptures more interesting than the sculpture itself. http://www.blognow.com.au/PESO/77689/Scribbles.html Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters

Re: PESO: Scribbles

2007-11-16 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks, Paul. In the past I probably would have missed this as well. I've been taking note of the 'looking down' images that have been posted here lately. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com

Re: PESO: Scribbles

2007-11-16 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Boris See my reply to Dave... :-)> Seriously, thanks for looking. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalt

Re: PESO: Scribbles

2007-11-16 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Bruce, Yes, I see what you mean but I quite like the jumbled scribbes. I suppose I could dig out the cloning tool.. Thanks for the comments. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http

Re: PESO: Scribbles

2007-11-16 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Marnie Thanks. I was shooting the sculptures in the harsh, middle of the day sunlight so I was pleased to be able to find something that seemed to work despite the light. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http

Re: PESO: Scribbles

2007-11-16 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks Dave Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Wor

Re: PESO: Scribbles

2007-11-16 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Jack Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Jack Davis <[EM

GESO: Sculpture by the Sea

2007-11-18 Thread Brian Walters
ey and want to catch the exhibition, you're too late. It finished today.. But you can see images on the official web site: http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/ And, make a note about the 2008 exhibition which will be in early October. Cheers Brian ++++++ Bri

Re: Photos from me... semi-OT

2006-11-14 Thread Brian Walters
electrical one) About this time of year thay turn up each night on our kitchen window sill and give the Christmas beetles a hard time. Better entertainment than TV! here's a quick grab from 2004: http://www.members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/greentreefrog.jpg Cheers Brian ++

Re: PESO -- The Mackenzie Barn

2006-11-16 Thread Brian Walters
ers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Mike Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=153 > > Taken at a friend's farm on the weekend. > > Pentax *ist DS w/ 77ltd, 1/1500 @ f/6.7 > > Commen

Re: Flickr camera stats

2006-11-21 Thread Brian Walters
Well, I'm both old and un-cool but as I'm looking around for a photo hosting site, I'd be interested in any opinions on what's wrong with Flickr. Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Digital Image Studio <[EMAI

Re: Flickr camera stats

2006-11-22 Thread Brian Walters
t out. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Brian Walters" > Subject: Re: Flickr camera stats > > > > Well, I

RE: Reservations about DA 16-45

2006-11-22 Thread Brian Walters
Shel Just curious. What is the problem with the standard hood and what would you do to correct it? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > The issue about the hood can be easi

Re: Pentax Sensor Cleaning Kit

2006-11-22 Thread Brian Walters
on. Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/accessories/2006/11/22/5113.html > > Heh heh, it looks like a used lollipop. > > I wonder if it will have

Re: Compressed DNG and PPL3

2006-11-22 Thread Brian Walters
newer version that can read DNG? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > At 01:47 PM 23/11/2006, Jarek Dabrowski wrote: > >Hi all, > > > >Can any K10D user do a favor for m

Re: taking the plunge

2006-11-23 Thread Brian Walters
e a bit sharper. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting SJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > hi, > > when i joined the PDML about a couple of months back, i didn't have > any > pentax equipment though i was planning to get

Re: PESO - Silver Tipped

2006-11-27 Thread Brian Walters
I'm sitting here with the temperature nudging 40 C - looking at this image makes me feel a lot cooler! Really nice image. I particularly like the effect of the black background in emphasising the edges of the leaves. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters We

Re: PESO - Mohave Sky

2006-11-27 Thread Brian Walters
ph. Nice composition. Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Affordable Health Insurance Health insurance ideal for individuals and their families: Free quote! http://tag

Re: PESO forest long exposure

2006-12-01 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Michael 10 sec at f8 - must have been really dark in there! I like the balance of the lower foliage with the water reflections but I'm not sure about the out of focus weeping foliage at the top. I think I prefer it cropped out. Cheers Brian ++

Re: peso - art imitating death

2006-12-03 Thread Brian Walters
Excellent composition. The mist adds a nice degree of softness to the background. It looks great in B&w but I wonder what the colour version was like? Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting J and K Messervy <[EMAIL PR

Re: PESO: Weathered Post

2006-12-03 Thread Brian Walters
Nice capture and appealing composition - although the wood grain doesn't seem quite sharp on my monitor. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Took the K10D out for its first short dri

Re: PESO: burning bright

2006-12-04 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Subash I quite like the simplicity of the image and the colourful out of focus highlights. I agree with Bruce that it doesn't convey any special meaning without reading your explanation but I still like it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western S

Re: FTZ flash assumptions.

2006-12-04 Thread Brian Walters
ot sure what "bright F value" means - fast lenses? Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi > > I breifly caught the thread regarding the AF-500FTZ flash on the > K1

Re: FTZ flash assumptions.

2006-12-04 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I don't know about the FTZ330 with the K10D (although I suspect > it > > woun't work in TTL mode). It works in TTL mode on the DS > although

PESO: A Bunch of Coots

2006-12-04 Thread Brian Walters
e image) http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/PAW/coots.html Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- 2 min Debt Consolidation Quote. Credit Cards, Personal Loans, medical bills e

Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes

2006-12-05 Thread Brian Walters
Now, now.be nice. They're not back yet. For the benefit of our North American friends, Dave is talking cricket. For the benefit of our English friends Yeah! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage &l

Re: FTZ flash assumptions.

2006-12-05 Thread Brian Walters
e for the red or green settings on the back of the flash unit. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > As an auto? > > No idea, isn't it nmissing the connection fo

RE: Don't mention the Ashes

2006-12-05 Thread Brian Walters
Now that's just cruel. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > The evening paper here had a hoarding saying "Test Match - shock > result". > > But when was "

Re: OT: RE: re:, etc.

2006-12-05 Thread Brian Walters
I've been noticing this too. It's a minor irritation but it is an irritation. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Joe, > > None of your message replies have "Re:" o

Re: PESO: A Bunch of Coots

2006-12-05 Thread Brian Walters
Or maybe a coven Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I believe that should be a Covert of Coots... > > Brian Walters wrote: > > Hi all > > > > No

Re: Another interview articles

2006-12-05 Thread Brian Walters
Actually - I'd be happy with a 10 MP/Shake Reduction version of the *istDS. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Dec 5, 2006, at 15:44, Adam Maas wrote: > > You&#x

Re: Pentax KX

2006-12-06 Thread Brian Walters
I can only back up what others have said. A great camera - if you can get a good one, far superior to the K1000. The meter on mine is spot on. Mine's a chome version - It's difficult to find a black one that doesn't show brassing. Cheers Brian +

Re: PESO -- Flock of Seagulls

2006-12-06 Thread Brian Walters
Perhaps a swarm of seagulls? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I've been going through a bunch of old images and re-converting > them > from raw using RS

Re: Pentax KX

2006-12-06 Thread Brian Walters
The details of mirror lock up with the MX are here: http://ca.geocities.com/spirope/mxmlu.htm I've never tried it with mine. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > You even hav

Re: Hi I'm new + KX/MX question

2006-12-09 Thread Brian Walters
he K1000) were only available for about a year and are more scarce. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Joe B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi- I've just arrived here! > > I have no previous Pentax experience other than

Re: (Not so) protective camera pouch?

2006-12-11 Thread Brian Walters
proceeded to fall about 5 feet to the floor. Both camera and flash appear to have escaped unscathed both functionally and cosmetically. Not so the off camera flash cable - broke the connector on one end clean off. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: Photography or ???

2006-12-11 Thread Brian Walters
Very interesting effects. A pity there's no link giving further details of the technique. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > http://www.tccphoto.com/clients/DanBurkholder/ > >

Re: pef to dng ??

2006-12-14 Thread Brian Walters
Godfrey Will this work? In Pentax Photo Browser, select the images to be converted, then on the "Tools" menu, select "Save as DNG". Not very intuitive, I agree Cheers Brian ++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Godf

Re: pef to dng ??

2006-12-14 Thread Brian Walters
Is that right? I just selected two pefs in Photo Browser, selected "Save as DNG" and it converted both. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Peter McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Why not use Adobe's DNG con

Re: Talk about a sellers market, go Alan

2006-12-14 Thread Brian Walters
How unsporting of your employer FA* 200mm f2.8 $US 1376. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > At 01:00 PM 15/12/2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: > >People are willing to p

Re: pef to dng ??

2006-12-14 Thread Brian Walters
It's only junk if you've got something better. It may not be state of the art but it does work - and it's certainly a major step up from previous versions. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Paul Stenquist &l

Re: OT: Seriously...

2006-12-17 Thread Brian Walters
Aren't you supposed to be working. In your excitement, I think you meant "no one" Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > know one ment

Re: Unreflected in 2006

2006-12-18 Thread Brian Walters
Beautiful afternoon colours, Roman. I think I'd prefer the composition more if about half the sky were to be cropped out. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Roman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > http://roman.bla

Re: Introducing myself..

2006-12-18 Thread Brian Walters
Not another bloody Western Australian. Dave...you've got company! (Sorry, Daniel - couldn't help myself.) Welcome to the mad house. Cheers Brian ++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > I'm Daniel,

Re: Introducing myself..

2006-12-19 Thread Brian Walters
Colin Hay seems to be still active and touring - caught him performing on TV a couple of months ago. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On 19/12/06, SJ <[EMAIL PROTE

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