Re: Is Ricoh Going to Buy Pentax????????

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Ah, Bill, you silver tongued devil. I'll never drop another bar of soap without thinking of you. OTOH . . . On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 1:07 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 01/07/2011 10:33 AM, Miserere wrote: On 1 July 2011 12:04, Thibpentaxl...@gmail.com  wrote: I

Re: Is Ricoh Going to Buy Pentax????????

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'm somewhat hopeful about this. The traditional digital market (How's that, huh) of PS and DSLRs is being eroded in two ways: cellphones will increasingly replace the PS and mirrorless will cut into the DSLRs. Ricoh and Pentax could make a pretty good mirrorless body with Pentax optics. --

Re: Happy Dominion Day Canada!

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Actually, I think CanaDay would be more 21st century. On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 12:48 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 01/07/2011 9:53 AM, Robert Blakely wrote: English: Happy Dominion Day to all you canucks! Attempted French: Ayez le joyeux jour de la confederation! Hi

Re: Is Ricoh Going to Buy Pentax????????

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, but now they'll be the butt of all these jokes. On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 6:49 PM, Morris Galloway morris-gallo...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hoya is keeping the Pentax Medical Division: they feel it really delivers in the end. G.  Back to lurking. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Is Ricoh Going to Buy Pentax????????

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
The 645 did have an awesome viewfinder, however. On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: On 7/1/11 5:31 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Good as my LX, Mark? Dunno. I've never owned an LX. But the image quality of the 25-megapixel Sony is better than my old Pentax 645.

Re: Colorized historical photographs.

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
A bot too vivid but still nice work. On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: I left them a comment to that effect. Mix a little black or grey into the colors to tone them down, sez I who never colorized anything, ever. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com

Re: Many old cameras

2011-07-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Safari as well, except for that huge pop-up ad for condoms. On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Interesting shot, Tim.  Google+ worked just fine using IE.  Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To:

Re: Many old cameras

2011-07-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
I was afraid it was a trojan horse. On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 3:17 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Safari as well, except for that huge pop-up ad for condoms. kind of how you'd expect such an ad to be, really. B On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com

Re: Boris PESO #24 - Droplets

2011-07-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice shot. I'd be curious to see the crop as well. On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Please have a look: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2011/07/peso-2011-24-droplets.html And tell me brutally and honestly what do you think? Boris -- PDML

Re: OT: Or Perhaps not as it is Photo related question

2011-07-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Stop voting for Republicans. (;-) On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 9:05 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: I am discovering that I am tending to lean toward my right side when I am taking photos. This is not always the case but I do discover when looking at photos that some do

Re: PESO - TIger in the House (Warning: cat photo.)

2011-07-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a striking photo. On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM, Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com wrote: My mother's health took a drastically bad turn last weekend, and I spent the last week in Iowa helping out. When I left on Friday (another relative is there now) I took my mother's cat with me.

Re: PESO - Just resting ?

2011-07-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
He looks like well weathered bird. Makes me want to say arg! On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 7:44 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Couldn't resist.  Almost used it for STRANGE PUG but changed my mind

Re: KEH BGN

2011-07-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
I agree with Bulent. I never hesitate to get bgn garde form BH, bit not for 5 USD. On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: I would certainly go for the EX+ item for those prices. I would seriously consider the BGN one if they were for 60, 100 and 110

Re: PESO - Captain Canada Waits for the Streetcar

2011-07-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
When's the movie coming out? On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 11:49 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 8:30 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Love it, Frank!  Body position on the 4 subjects here just perfect!  Cheers, Dave, Godfrey, Christine

Re: PESO -- Dueling Cameras; A Diptych.

2011-07-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's not the equipment; it's the photographer. (Snicker) On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 8:40 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: I didn't realize that many people make the lens hood mistake.  I'm trying not to giggle here.  Cheers, Christine On Jul 6, 2011, at 7:36 PM, Stan Halpin

Re: Meet frank

2011-07-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
Berry Nice (someone had to say it) On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:28 +, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Here he is. http://brendemuehl.net/images/frank/frank1.jpg Interesting work. That reminds

Re: PESO - Approval of Seal

2011-07-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
Who wants cupcakes? me, me! On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 8:33 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On Jul 6, 2011, at 6:57 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 3:32 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 7/6/2011 18:29, Bruce Walker wrote: On 11-07-06 6:02

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
I know that my personal site has mostly images I've taken from the PDML. On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, July 7, 2011, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: On 7/6/11 3:23 PM, Larry Colen wrote:

Re: Photographing from a Light Plane

2011-07-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Don't fall out. After that, it's all good. On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 6:57 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: Hi guys Thanks for the suggestions - all duly noted! I'm not looking for masterpieces out of this trip.  As Cotty said, the main thing is to enjoy the experience, but some

Re: OT: Coolest bike accessory

2011-07-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Small potatoes. Check these out: http://www.crankitcycles.com/store/tailgunnerExhaust.html On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I've always kept valve stem caps on all my vehicles valve stems for the simple reason they come with the car they might prevent a

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Actually, Larry, don't you have a white Kx? On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: What about a few dots of white out.?? Dave On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 4:07 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Once again, I moved my camera while leaving the SD card door

Peso: The HomeStead

2011-07-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
A pretty view, right over the West Virginia border: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1377228401_HHwjmmC-O-LB -- 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

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
He does make good use of DoF to make his subjects pop. A smaller gallery would have been better, but there are some good ones there. I have learned that the angle of your head will give you a double chin while texting. If ever see anyone taking a picture of my double chin I'll just go punch

Re: OT 3D printer--You guys have to watch this!

2011-07-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
I want an LX. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM, Pete McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: That's amazing! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad2 On 11/07/2011, at 14:56, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: A friend of mine posted this on FB.  A must

Re: OT x100 Impressions at TOP...

2011-07-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a very clever little thumb grip, says Steve in ancillary fashion. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The headline on the post is that it's a review, but if you're expecting a full review not so much. I've never actually seen a x100, but based on the

Re: Ricoh buys Pentax camera division from the HOYA Corporation

2011-07-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Hey, don't let yourself off too easily. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 4:23 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm... I should have read more closely. Furthermore, with the Acquisition, both companies will cooperate with each other to increase the value of the PENTAX brand.. I stand corrected (by

Re: PESO first captures with my new K5

2011-07-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Those are wonderful shots. The birds are great (I like the second one best) but those star and moonlight shots are very pleasing. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Thanks everyone, frank: the birds were chained to a sitting pole. I only had to sit on the ground,

Peso: Boss Hoss

2011-07-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
I was parked next to this the other day. If you are unfamiliar with the Boss Hoss, it's a motorcycle with a Chevy small block 502 cu in car engine. It weights 1100 lbs and i=s still wildly overpowered. It runs about $5. This guy was selling his for $27000.

Re: Remember this problem?

2011-07-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Ain't Nostalgia grand? On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 6:59 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: At least you can afford a battery grip... On 7/11/2011 5:52 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Been there, done that, as have we all. Forgot an SD card as well. But always have a spare in the

Re: GESO - Green Frog and Odes

2011-07-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Damn, Mark. Just damn. ;-) On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 8:32 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On 11-07-11 7:51 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: A few photos from the field - I rather like the green frog who was most accomodating and let me get down in the mud with him. Or her. Whatever.  

Re: In Photographic news Apparently reality wasn't good enough for CBS

2011-07-12 Thread Steven Desjardins
You may have just named our current political state of affairs. On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Damn spell checker.     -- Traditional. On 7/12/2011 10:03 AM, Eckehard Wegner wrote: 2011/7/12 P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com: ... the

Re: Pentax Q preview

2011-07-12 Thread Steven Desjardins
It looks so small next to the Kr. On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Carlos R. crls.p...@gmail.com wrote: Oops, I forgot to include a link. Here it goes: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-q-analisis-fotos-video,1_7779 The Spanish site Quesabesde has just published a hands-on preview

Re: Pentax Q preview

2011-07-12 Thread Steven Desjardins
The X70, the bridge camera? On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: What's the camera between it and the K-r in the group shot? On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 02:46:35PM -0400, Steven Desjardins wrote: It looks so small next to the Kr. On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Re: Pentax Q preview

2011-07-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
I think good enough IQ is a reasonable goal for many cameras. We on this list are not representative on this issue. There was always the feeling that APS-C was a stepping stone to the ultimate FF cameras, but in reality APS-C is the new standard and FF is what medium format used to be. Smaller

Re: RE: Pentax Q preview

2011-07-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'm not a strict advocate of the lomography approach, but I appreciate the spirit. Always carry a small camera with sufficient IQ that is always at the ready. I have a pixel peeper personality but that's because I've always taken mainly macros and stills. If I lived in an urban environment I

Peso:The Happy Couple

2011-07-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
The straight on portrait, but they are attractive people so it works: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1381957029_HK5sBNt-O-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Peso:The Happy Couple

2011-07-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
I considered that as the basis of an alternate title. ;-) On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Looks like the Happy Couple is pleased and their teeth whitening programs paid off. ;) Jack --- On Wed, 7/13/11, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote

Re: Pentax to release 645D in red-lacquer finish

2011-07-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Think of what folks spend on the appearance of their cars. A relatively small set of what are essentially vanity upgrades to a Porsche can run the entire price of a 645D. The enthusiast dentist who has the money might like the red better. On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Christine Nielsen

Re: MBOI Capture One Express Free

2011-07-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, I got it too. Now I have to figure out how to use it. 8-o On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 7:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Jul 13, 2011, at 3:21 PM, Eckehard Wegner wrote: http://www.dphotographer.co.uk/captureone/ Seems to work, I just downloaded and activated my copy.

Re: Re: Pentax Q preview

2011-07-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
I think we all underestimate this as a sales tool. On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 12:32 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: I see the Q as just total play--therefore, I want one!  Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Jens p...@planfoto.dk To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: With apologize to all..........

2011-07-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
OMG Dave. You B@#$%$!! I may have to go to your page and start pushing buttons with no regard for consequence. On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 12:25 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Not a problem, Dave!  Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K mount Tak 55/2 any good?

2011-07-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
I have it. It was the original lens on my SP500. If you can get it cheap, its' a nice lens for the reasons Bob stated. I used to keep it in my office at work and everyone came to appreciate its use as a loupe. On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: peso downtown romp

2011-07-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
That first one is great. On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 10:56 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jul 14, 2011, at 0:47, Christine Aguila wrote: Darrel I romped around downtown on Tuesday to celebrate our 20th.  This might not be to your taste, but Darrel I like it--Darrel

Re: OT There is this gap. -- inspirational thought for the weekend

2011-07-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's an intersting way to look at it. BTW and OT, those multi-font posters drive me nuts. But, of course, that's just a matter of taste. On Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Feeling inadequate? Feeling like you're not getting anywhere with your work?  

Re: OT: Gasoline prices?

2011-07-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
We pay just a tad more than that, per litre It's your own fault for converting to metric. ;-) We pay just a tad more than that, per litre.: http://www.ontariogasprices.com/can_tax_info.aspx Dave On Sat, Jul 16, 2011 at 1:11 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Not a rant yet,

Peso: Gertie's

2011-07-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
Where to stop for a cold one in Steele's Tavern, Virginia: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/Old-Stuff/17503661_45JbVR#1388152703_kn8gZQj-O-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Reparo! A* 200mm Macro is Back!

2011-07-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's good news. I see you're still on good terms with the dragonflies. On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 7:23 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On Jul 17, 2011, at 6:26 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: I was on the road this week and when I got back found a slip from the post office saying

Re: V. Maier exhibition in London

2011-07-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, that's not a bad thing either. On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: What about her influence now?  Many younger street shooters will see her work because it's popular now and emulate he work. I'd think it's more likely to lead them to the work of the other

Re: PESO: Bath Bus

2011-07-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice shot, but not many Bathers. On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 8:30 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Chris, I really like the bus and the pedestrians, but the close foreground stonework is distracting.  One might try a severe crop. We've never made it to Bath--tried a few times, but

Re: OT: Gasoline prices?

2011-07-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
This is nothing short of a big hairy bag of bollocks! I nominate this as a PUG theme. On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 17/7/11, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: Here in the UK the best price I can find in southern England is about £1.37 per litre. I should

Re: PESO - Church of the Holy Donut

2011-07-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great angle! On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 9:56 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In Canada we take our donuts very seriously: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/07/church-of-holy-donut.html In case you didn't know or haven't figured it out, Tim Hortons [sic] is Canada's

Re: Pentax Q photos

2011-07-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Not too bad. I'm also glad to see the kit comes with a Zippo lighter. yeah, what's up with the K1 on the MZ-S? On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Anthony Farr The 2nd to 5th pictures in the photostream...

Re: OT: Singing Penis article from Nat Zgeo

2011-07-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sound-producing genitalia are relatively rare within the animal kingdom . . . I will sleep better tonight knowing this, Christine. On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 6:44 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Christine, You have too much time on your hands...  :-) Regards,  Bob S. On Mon,

Re: Kiss/truck

2011-07-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like this shot, and I do like this kind of effect sometimes. The problem is that, too often, everything starts to look like this. On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 8:44 PM, Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com wrote: Cool shot, and some truck. Absent manipulation it must have about 2 feet of ground

Re: Gertie's

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
of the exercise.  Just my 2 cents.  Ignore if they don't appeal.  Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 6:47 PM Subject: Peso: Gertie's Where to stop for a cold one

Re: Pentax Q photos

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's overpriced of course, but I actually think it could be a very creative tool. That K7 and all its wonders are often sitting in the bag at home. On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 1:21 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Neato!  Thanks for posting, Godfrey!  Cheers, Christine -

Re: Angel

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a great shot. That look is so close to that potuyy/serious look you see on so many angels in renaissance paintings. On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:22 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Yes, I do like the rendering.  Love strong contrasty stuff.  Nice job there. Cheers, Christine

Re: Pentax Q photos

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
.  Not to mention that the 35mm lens on an APS-C sized sensor, (or film for that matter), would be suffering from serious diffraction effects.  I don't see how diffraction isn't a major problem for the Q camera system. On 7/19/2011 7:50 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: It's overpriced of course, but I

Re: Pentax Q photos

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/guest/physical_limits.html On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: It's an interesting point.  Mu43 lenses hit their sweet spot around f4 and diffraction effects are rearing their head above f8. I may go agoogling about

Re: Pentax Q photos

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
This one is more to the point: http://www.digitalversus.com/guide-diffraction-camera-sensors-article-1017.html (Yes, I have better things to do but I'm waiting for my student to get back from lunch so she can practice her talk.) On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:41 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1

Re: Interesting waste of time

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pretty, aren't they? Maybe we need some retro style DSLRs. On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Enjoy: http://www.earlyphotography.co.uk/index.html Bet you didn't know SLRs have been around since 1897. Here's the page that makes it on topic:

Re: Angel

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's a term that Catholics use to describe angels. Either that or I meant pouty. On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Thanks. Potuyy? Is that like putti, or ptui? B That's a great shot.  That look is so close to that potuyy/serious look you see on so many

Re: PESO Heidi, and some thoughts

2011-07-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's a great shot. The motion blur mostly works well. On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I spent the past two weekends as the official photographer at a couple of similar events. First, a five day aikido workshop, last weekend was a dance workshop. On

Re: Background control

2011-07-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wait a few years. It's getting close. On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: This ability would be useful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2cfX5ArbR8 regards, Anthony    Of what use is lens and light     to those who lack in mind and sight            

Re: PESO: Silver Streak

2011-07-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like it. I also like to isolate elements and then get complaints about context. On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM, Ed Keeney ewkph...@gmail.com wrote: 1st car show today.  Took a few, thought this one came out pretty good.  Comments and critiques always welcome.

Re: PAW80 - Svimmer

2011-07-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's a nice shot. BTW, your title is speaking with an accent. On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 6:34 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Nice. With the yellow line, it works well as a vertical. Paul On Jul 20, 2011, at 4:23 AM, DagT wrote: Den 20. juli 2011 kl. 09.02 skrev Bob W: (

Re: OT How do you pronounce your name?

2011-07-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
That would be cheeky thing to do. Here's where someone makes a crack about endoscopes. On 7/20/2011 5:57 PM, Larry Colen wrote: We've got people from a wide range of cultures on this list, and there are a lot of folks with names that I can only guess at the pronunciation.  Names which

Peso: Garden of Blur

2011-07-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
I took this shot with the Pentax A50 1.7 on a Lumix G2 body. I like the sharpness and contrast of the flower but the background was too busy. It was easy to select the flower and then gaussian blur the background? I'm not big on heavy manipulation but I kind of like this. Any suggestions of my

Re: OT How do you pronounce your name?

2011-07-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
Don't make an ass of yourself, Tim. On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 2:37 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: My last name is pronounced hee-haw. -T On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On Jul 20, 2011, at 11:33 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: On Jul 20,

Re: Peso: Garden of Blur

2011-07-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'll try that. On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On 11-07-21 12:45 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I took this shot with the Pentax A50 1.7 on a Lumix G2 body.  I like the sharpness and contrast of the flower but the background was too busy

Re: GESO - The Boys of Summer

2011-07-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
A nice set. How about 'The Little Boys of Summer as an alternate title? ;-) On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 8:15 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A few photos from a Little League game from the other night: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/boys-of-summer.html Hope you

Re: PESO: How hot IS it?

2011-07-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sure, all you bottom hemisphere guys have to rub it in. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 3:51 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Jul 22, 2011, at 8:04 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/5962115412/in/photostream I trust you know how the punchline goes.

Re: I'm ok

2011-07-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Glad to hear it. Things like that are so frightening. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Glad to hear you are OK. Context:

Re: Today's score of things Pentax and questions..

2011-07-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Those guys in Phoenix are sissies. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 7/22/2011 06:37, Toralf Lund wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: I already have a first dibs on this from a list member to whom I offered mine for less than that . friends price. Of

Re: 99.7F in Boston

2011-07-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
with a Guinness. On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: ... I'm in the basement editing my Ireland photos. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Graduation Day!

2011-07-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Congrats! You should get some points for degree of difficulty. On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 1:15 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Excellent news and big congrats!  Have a great celebration, John!  You deserve it!  Very happy for you!  Big cheers, Christine On Jul 23, 2011, at

Re: 99.7F in Boston

2011-07-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Here we call that summer DS Where is here? 100.1 F here at 3 pm, but I had a nice ride along the backroads at 8am. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Snaps from York

2011-07-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
I also thought that was the vest shot because of the textures and details. I also missed the high heels, however. Nice gallery overall. I remember my one trip to York fondly. I still think of it as a medieval town with electricity. On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 5:43 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com

Re: 99.7F in Boston

2011-07-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, yes, but where in particular on that entire continent? I'm trying to learn my Australian geography. On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 10:48 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Australia. On 24 July 2011 06:28, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM

Re: 99.7F in Boston

2011-07-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Lots of olive oil, right? No, that's the Mediterranean diet . . . On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Perth, Western Australia. We have what is described as a Mediterranean climate. On 24 July 2011 22:58, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Well

Re: Peso - The hood in the 'hood

2011-07-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Bel-air? On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 7:50 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: A study in focus with pleasing tones and a composition that works. Jack --- On Mon, 7/25/11, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Peso - The hood in the 'hood

Re: BESO My shed project

2011-07-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Another Blog from David Two Sheds Brooks. On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I have started my shed removal and rebuild summer project, tearing down an old leaking metal shed and building a new wooded one, 10x10. Should be interesting as i'm not handy at

Re: BESO My shed project

2011-07-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, that may be accurate but it's not as good a Monty Python reference. On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Should be interesting as i'm not handy at all. Two Sheds, I'm thinkin'  soon to be, David No Sheds Brooks On 7/26/2011 8:36 AM, Steven

Re: BESO My shed project

2011-07-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Our old metal shed was an easier decision. Debbie drove our riding mower ride through it. This was most impressive given that the back was about two cinder blocks off the ground. Fortunately, she had enough speed to punch through the back and just jump the mower. On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 8:35

Spend someone else's mony

2011-07-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
This will be a fun exercise. I have a firend who wants a camera to take pituctrues of a marching band at night from the field. So we need high iso, espceially sicne the Tv needs ot be reasoanble. Further, he needs to get about 60-80yards in the picutre from the sidelines. He can spend up to

Re: Spend someone else's mony

2011-07-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Amen to that. I was actual using a random school laptop while my own computer was being refit with a new flash drive. i..e, the *^$@$ hard drive crashed. On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 7/29/2011 11:21, Steven Desjardins wrote: This will be a fun

Re: Spend someone else's mony

2011-07-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
The K5 is obvious for $1327. The DA* 16-50 is less obvious for $1500. The K5 leaves me about 650-700 for a lens. On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 12:55 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Amen to that.  I was actual using a random school laptop while my own computer was being refit

Re: Spend someone else's mony

2011-07-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 7/29/2011 12:55, Steven Desjardins wrote: Amen to that.  I was actual using a random school laptop while my own computer was being refit with a new flash drive. i..e, the*^$@$ hard drive crashed. ouch! ann On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Ann Sanfedeleann

Re: Spend someone else's mony

2011-07-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
, 2011, at 12:59 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The K5 is obvious for $1327.  The DA* 16-50 is less obvious for $1500. The K5 leaves me about 650-700 for a lens. On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 12:55 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Amen to that.  I was actual using a random school laptop

Re: Spend someone else's mony

2011-07-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
PUG was shot with it. I  believe that Robb said it was as sharp as the 14/2.8. I've read more than once that it's  sharper than the A or K  15/3.5. It's certainly not a dog and more than adequate for this type of shot. Paul On Jul 29, 2011, at 4:56 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I

Re: Spend someone else's mony

2011-07-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, the DA*16-50 was $900 at BH when in the cart. ;-) On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I checked the Nikon D7000, D700, and Canon 7D.  The D700 seems better but is over $2000.  The other two have no real advantage over the K5 and the K can actually

Re: My First Camera

2011-07-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
So, they stole that Marilyn Monroe shot from you? It's nice to actually have you first shot. Those cameras were really basic and now look at all the features we put up with. On Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 6:55 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On 11-07-29 9:43 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:

Re: Two more angels

2011-07-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
I hate it when those guys pop out of the ground and pull your strings. The whole set is good, BTW. Are these all with the X100? On Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark C Sounds like an

Re: Spend someone else's mony

2011-07-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, never do a quick email in bad light without your glasses. I've always had good vision, so presbyopia is a bitter pill. On Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 7:10 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 29/7/11, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: I have a firend who wants a camera to take

Re: Snaps from the Ireland trip

2011-07-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Lovely. I don't remember that much sunshine on my last trip to the Emerald Isle. On Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 4:19 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: I finally got a gallery of shots together from our trip to Ireland a couple of weeks ago. Have a look if you're so inclined.

Re: One that got away

2011-08-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
I really like the woman sitting by the picture. On Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Missed the focus. Dammit. http://www.web-options.com/Recent/content/L119_large.html The first six here are new: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/ B -- PDML

Re: Where are the PUG submissions?

2011-08-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, I got mine in. I had one from the hike up Crab Tree Falls taken with the Optio I-10. It was the best camera for the job, i.e., the one we had with us. On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all Just popping in from Coober Pedy in outback South

Re: Galia PESO #27 - Before and after

2011-08-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Same here. Nice creative thinking, which is essential to everything. Crop the grapes and up the color a bit. I think something in the wine glass shot needs to be in sharp focus to pull you eye in. On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 12:21 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Jul 30, 2011, at 5:05

Re: Snaps from the Ireland trip

2011-08-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
I always think of Ireland as overcast with brightly colored houses. I was there in November, of course, and had a running staring contest with Debbie every time I tried to set up the tripod. On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 9:59 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Thanks for the comments. I was

Re: PESO -- Relaxing Bartender

2011-08-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Reminds me of many bars I seem to remember drinking at. I like the Smoking sign. On Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 11:23 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Available Darkness http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20relaxingbartender.html Equipment:  Pentax *ist-Ds w/smc

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