Re: Today in the Studio

2007-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nicely done, Bill. Excellent lighting on most. However, I think I'd prefer them without the box under the background. Paul On Mar 19, 2007, at 10:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Great stuff Bill, again from a cat person. > > I really do like the Bella shots. I could lean to a bred like that if >

Re: Hello again!

2007-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
: > > Dario, > Cotty, > W. Robb, > Shel, > Paul Stenquist, > Mark Roberts... > > I wanted to lurk for a few days before entering the fray again but I > can't help it. Heck, it seems nothing has changed, except for a few > bits > and pieces of unimportant

Re: Today in the Studio

2007-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Been there, done that. I now keep the hot shoe adaptor attached to the end of my studio PC cable. Paul On Mar 19, 2007, at 11:14 AM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Christian" > Subject: Re: Today in the Studio > > > >> >> Nice shots of some good looking dogs, Bill.

Re: PESO - Old Train Station

2007-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Intriguing. It held my attention. I like the frame, the composition and the concept. Good work. Paul On Mar 19, 2007, at 12:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Shel and I went up to Napa on Sunday. He put up with my almost > constant > chatter and also showed me how to use my DS better (stoppi

Re: Woman Driver

2007-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. Yes, I hope she figures that out by the time she's 16. Paul On Mar 19, 2007, at 3:02 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Nice - un Paul. But tell Grace to keep her eyes open when she's > driving - > ;-) > > Kenneth Waller > > - Original Message - &

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Congratulations! That's a darn good percentage. Paul On Mar 19, 2007, at 3:12 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: > Wo-hoo! > I am poud tthat I am now presented in the Pentax Photo Gallery - > along with > excellent photographers like Paul Stenquist, Bruce Dayton, Dag > Thrane, David &

Re: Show

2007-03-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Congratulations Frank. Good to see you back on the list. Paul On Mar 19, 2007, at 4:52 PM, frank theriault wrote: > Haven't been too active of late, but I got some exciting news > yesterday that I should share with friends (you guys ~are~ friends, > right?). > > My first show in over a year and

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
It will undoubtedly be a while. It's still not working very well. When I go to my page I get anywhere from two to twenty-four images. It's a crap shoot. No pun intended. Well, maybe a little pun intended:-). Paul On Mar 20, 2007, at 7:19 AM, Bong Manayon wrote: > Am curious. Anyone know whe

Re: Film Is Dead

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Bravo! And after you toss those cans, take a trip to the wharves and piss in the bay:-) Paul On Mar 20, 2007, at 2:03 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I'm so tired of being environmentally and politically correct. I > recycle, > use environmentally correct materials, conserve as much as I can, eat

Re: GESO - Weekend in Haifa

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Some excellent pics. I particularly like the one of your daughter at the shore. Paul On Mar 20, 2007, at 3:32 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > This is the first gallery I compiled for a very long time. It is also > the first one I made with LR. > > Enjoy if you can and let me know what you th

PESO: Absorbed

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
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Re: PESO: Absorbed

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yeah, he lives in my 'hood :-). Paul On Mar 20, 2007, at 7:36 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Gee Paul, I didn't realize you knew De Nero. > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5751680 >> >> > > > -- > Entropy S

Re: PESO: Absorbed

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks, Cotty. On Mar 20, 2007, at 6:21 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 20/3/07, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5751680 > > Best coffee house pic I have seen from you in a long time. Tells a > story. Nice one mate.

Re: PESO: Absorbed

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Bruce. Yeah, the headline is what caught my attention. It was the NY Times Sunday mag. I had read the story that morning. It was about a woman soldier who deserted. Paul On Mar 20, 2007, at 6:20 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > Like it - the readable headline also helps for some reason. > > --

Re: PESO: Absorbed

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Brendan. On Mar 20, 2007, at 7:08 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: > Good one, Paul. > > -Brendan > --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5751680 >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: Peso Birthday Boy

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Love those expressions! Good birthday pic. You might not have converted to SRGB. Any color space other than SRGB will frequently give you a whole different look after upload to the web. Paul On Mar 20, 2007, at 7:20 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=575202

Re: PESO: Absorbed

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Christian. On Mar 20, 2007, at 9:55 PM, Christian wrote: > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5751680 >> > > This one I like! Good grab, Paul. > > -- > > Christian > http://photography.skofteland.net > >

Re: PESO: Absorbed

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Marnie. Yeah, I expected him to go up the chimney:-). On Mar 20, 2007, at 8:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 3/20/2007 2:39:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5751680 > > = > Nice one, Paul.

Re: PESO: Absorbed

2007-03-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
It be the 'hood:-). Paul On Mar 20, 2007, at 9:00 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Really? I thought he lived in NYC. > > Is Bloomfield Hills a "'hood?" > > Shel > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

Re: Boris (PESO) Week 11

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like this one. Unusual framing and composition make it interesting. Paul >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> Hi! >> >> This image has a long history. So I think I have arrived to a way in >> which I cropped it that seems to properly put in pixels what I've >> been >> trying to say in my mind...

Re: PESO - Truck Sculpture

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good light, nice perspective. I like it. Paul Shel Belinkoff wrote: >> >> >> Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 4:29:22 PM, you wrote: >> >> SB> At the very northern end of the Napa Valley >> SB > is the little town of Calistoga, home to geysers, >> SB > hot springs, mineral baths, spas, and the >> SB> Ca

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yep. Either the people who do the pickin' like 'em or they don't. Fairly simple. Their taste doesn't correspond exactly to mine, and I suspect others feel the same way. But, hey, it's their gallery. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 1:49 AM, J wrote: > Has anyone figured out why a photo makes or does n

Re: Enablement: car

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Ouch! Save up for that clutch replacement. Nothing like the smell of burning asbestos in the morning. (Although these days it's burning composite fibers:-) Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 12:54 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > > > I drove once Acura Integra and was well, surprised, by the fact that I > co

Re: PESO - Tires

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like this as well. Good job placing the two signs in frame. My first instinct might have been to crop tighter, but I can see that you wanted to include the pile of tires at frame left. Good choice. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 12:50 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Someon

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
hich may have been honored with a first place > ranking in a well attended inventory of work assembled by a respected > gallery, would reasonably be expected to show well in most judged > exhibits. Not the case. > > Jack > --- Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >&

Re: Absorbed

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 3:13 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Nice one Paul. Well seen, captured & titled. > > Kenneth Waller > > > - Original Message - > From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: PESO: Absorbed > &

Re: PESO - Simple Green

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
This really portrays the region. Nicely done. Reminds me of some wonderful times up that way. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 1:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Okay, one more from Napa Valley, before I throw a little gallery > up, later > this week, or early next week. > > This is extremely simpl

PESO: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Today is the first day of spring, so I went looking for snowdrops. The blooms are still one warm day away, but they're pretty nonetheless. K10D with the Vivitar SEries 1 90/2.5 at f5.6, 1/200th, ISO 640. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5755365 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: PESO: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
lso dropped the midrange tones a bit. Thanks for commenting. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 5:42 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > On Mar 21, 2007, at 2:18 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> Today is the first day of spring, so I went looking for snowdrops. >> The blooms are still o

Re: PESO - Simple Green

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Who might that someone be? :-)). Wheatfield must be sleeping. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 5:50 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > On Mar 21, 2007, at 10:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/green.htm >> DS, A 35-105, 1/60 f/22, ISO 200 > > Very nice compositi

Re: PESO: Spring Bee

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Now your spring has sprung! I'm jealous. (As I lay on the cold, wet ground, waiting for a snowdrop to open:-). Nice shot. Beautiful, brilliant color. paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 6:01 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: > Went looking for Spring Pics this AM. Found this at the local > Garden in > town. > >

Re: PESO: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Bruce. I crawled around a bit until I found the spot:-). I'm very pleased, as always, with the bokeh of the Vivitar S! 90/2.5. In my opinion, it has earned its classic reputation. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 6:25 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > Nice work. I like how the flower is repeated out o

Re: OT Printing wows with the 2400

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
First, are you on a Mac or a PC? Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 7:12 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Hi ganag. > > I suppose this was just a matter of time, eh. > > I was trying to print out a page of 2 4x6's on the basic glossy epson > paper tonight and i'v hit a snag. > > I calibtated my monitor about 4 w

Re: Your opinion is ...

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Muddy. No highlights. Are you converting to SRGB before posting? Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 9:23 PM, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: > > (Apart from the mediocre scan ... ) > http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/bwflowers.jpg > > > > Sincerely, > > Collin Brendemuehl > http://www.brendemuehl.net > http://e

Re: PESO: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
The posted version is the revised version. Didn't upload a second choice. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 6:47 PM, Tom C wrote: > I'm waiting to see the revised version you mentioned. > > > Tom C. > > >> From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Rep

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Photographer retains all rights. Normal kind of gallery arrangement. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 7:46 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > David Savage wrote: >> > > Not to be a spoilsport or anything, but what are the licensing > terms on > uploaded photos? > > -- >

Re: PESO: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thank you, young lady. Paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 8:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 3/21/2007 2:18:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Today is the first day of spring, so I went looking for snowdrops. > The blooms are still one warm day away, but the

Re: Northern Exposures exhibition; Edmonton, Alberta

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent work. Some may seem out of context to those who don't understand your part of the world. But it obviously works for those who hang the shows. That being said, I'm very enthusiastic about a number of these. Good work. paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 10:19 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: > I final

Re: PESO: One that got accepted

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Not surprising. It's a strong, graphic image that demonstrates the capability of camera and lens. Good work. paul On Mar 21, 2007, at 9:20 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > I expected the Pentax Gallery to reject this one but they > confounded me > again... > http://www.robertstech.com/peso.htm > > It

Re: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
it print? > > Kenneth Waller > > - Original Message - > From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: PESO: Not Quite Sprung > > >> Today is the first day of spring, so I went looking for snowdrops. >> The blooms are still one warm day aw

Re: Enablement: car

2007-03-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
t;>> Kenneth Waller >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Subject: Re: Enablement: car >>> >>> >>> >>>> Yeah, but asbestos still smells better >>&g

Re: OT Printing wows with the 2400

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
00 up on the mac this weekend. > > Dave > > > On 3/21/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> First, are you on a Mac or a PC? >> Paul >> On Mar 21, 2007, at 7:12 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >> >>> Hi ganag. >>> >>>

Re: OT Printing wows with the 2400

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have to agree with Godders. I used ColorSynch for quite a while, but after reading Godfrey's post about color managed workflow, I switched to that method. It does provide better results, particularly when printing BW. The Epson paper profiles are very refined. I had some problems getting

Re: PESO: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
49 PM, Tom C wrote: > I like it. Wish there was a little more detail in the in-focus > white area. > I notice a strange straight vertical line border-like artifact in > the upper > left corner... plus a dusty sensor. :-) > > > > Tom C. > > >> From: Pa

Re: PESO: Grebe in need of a hair-styling

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Beautiful bird. Paul On Mar 22, 2007, at 2:21 PM, Jan van Wijk wrote: > This fellow was hunting for fish today, and after emerging from > a long dive he was more or less caught by the strong wind: > > http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=209 > > Taken with the A* 300mm f/2.8

Re: PESO: One that got accepted

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
million dollars into eye-catching, > innovative, intelligent, 30 second advertisements on television > during prime > time viewing (here in the USA). > > Give a free K10D to every American Idol finalist... or something... > > > > Tom C. > > >> From: Paul Stenquis

Re: PESO: Not Quite Sprung

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
BTW, I did bring out a bit more detail in the petals. But they are really pure white and very smooth. There is only a very faint texture on the surface of the petals. Paul On Mar 22, 2007, at 3:39 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Hi Tom, > Thanks. And thanks for the input. I fixed the ve

PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
The thermometer rose to near seventy fahrenheit today: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5759023 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Tom. Better light today yielded better highlight detail. Paul On Mar 22, 2007, at 7:21 PM, Tom C wrote: > Lovely! > > > > Tom C. > > > >> From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Walt. Snowdrops are about as big as a fingernail, perhaps 1/2inch across with their petals spread. This shot is at 1:2 and cropped to about 60% of frame. Paul On Mar 22, 2007, at 8:23 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: > Ver nice Paul. Just how big are these guys anyway? I get the > impression

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Same here, although I have only three in the collection. My page still doesn't work btw. Perhaps they'll fix it someday. Paul On Mar 22, 2007, at 9:42 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: >> I believe I've only seen the "collection" shots in the "collection". > > Not so. I have 5 in the collection which al

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
The third petal is hidden behind the pistil. Paul On Mar 22, 2007, at 9:05 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Paul, were they're just the two peddles that can be seen? > The total plant has beautiful lines, BTW. > > Jack > --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > &g

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
I had a number of shots on hold initially. Some were accepted; some were declined. Paul On Mar 22, 2007, at 9:07 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > I'll try to remember to post the outcome. > > Jack > --- Bong Manayon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Curious how things will go with your "on hold" (or anyone

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
robably caught them a bit unprepared. > > Jack > > --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Same here, although I have only three in the collection. My page >> still doesn't work btw. Perhaps they'll fix it someday. >> Paul >> On Mar 22

Re: PUG-April Theme

2007-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
With the PUG it's always "interpret the theme as you will." Paul On Mar 22, 2007, at 10:08 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: > The theme is "Surprise" Is this to be a Surprise from the person > who enters, > or a photo that exudes "surprise"? > I get kinda dense at times ;-) > > Walt > > > -- > PDML Pen

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Marnie. Yes, I tried to find two flowers in the same arrangement, but it wasn't possible. They're so much larger when open that they become packed rather tightly. And a rainy night rearranged them completely. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 1:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message da

Re: K10D Dust removal ineffective

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I agree. I've seen that it can usually shake lose the occasional bit. But I prefer to take car when changing lenses and avoid dirtying the sensor. If something does become stuck, my bulb blower has always been able to dislodge it. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 2:05 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > T

Re: GESO: In Memory of a Friend

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Boris. A bit of whiskey-inspired fun:-). On Mar 23, 2007, at 7:02 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Written by a true writer ;-). > > Boris > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Photography can pose moral dilemmas. When does one shoot, and when >> does >> one put th

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Dave. It was a beautiful day. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 10:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Thats a nice shot > > Dave > > On 3/22/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The thermometer rose to near seventy fahrenheit today: >> http://www.photo.n

Re: PESO: What a difference a day makes

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I wish. But thank you. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 2:09 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > You're too good, Mr. Stenquist ;-). > > Boris > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> The thermometer rose to near seventy fahrenheit today: >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=57

Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Love those wine country mustard fields, and you've really captured the color and the scope. I'm not sure that I wouldn't prefer it with the foreground in focus. This is one of those shots that might be best off a tripod at f22. But I like it as presented. It's a different way of looking at

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
> > That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... >> More like a barracuda, I'd bet! >> >> > > Stop carping on me! > > Cut it out or I'll take a Pike to ya! >>> >>> I cod live with that. >> >> Ya but can she carry a tuna. > > Sole. > The l

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I can't imagine they're ready to go live. It's still full of bugs. The image counts are wrong. I loaded several in the B&W category and several in the cityscape/urban category. Perhaps they reassigned them, but I can't say for sure, my page won't load most of the time. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, a

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Look at my page. It should show 26 images. It won't. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 8:25 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > Rather interesting, because every time I have looked around, I haven't > really seen any problems. > > -- > Bruce > > > Friday, March 23, 2007, 4:58:55 PM, you wrote: > > PS> I can't imag

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have several B&W but no street musician that I recall. I probably should upload old Paul Miles, but I haven't so far. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 9:19 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Doesn't Paul have at least one B+W? The portrait of the street > musician, in > the collection. > > Kenneth Waller >

Re: Questions About the FAJ 18-55

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
You might want to wait until the new DA* lenses are released. That will prompt a lot of good prices on the DA 16-45, which is a far superior lens. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 9:55 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Thanks John ... I think the lens will be just perfect for my > needs. It's > smaller t

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
y is still very much in beta stage. paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 9:22 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Showed 10, Paul. (?) > I looked at mine twice today (in addition to several times in the > recent past) and it has always shown the correct number. Currently, > 21. > > Jack > > --- P

Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6

2007-03-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot, although a little crispy looking. Perhaps oversharpened a bit? John Francis gets great results with this lens on his *istD. Paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 4:04 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: > Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto > lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! >

Re: PESO:low water level

2007-03-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice one. The moody light, fog and silhouetted bicyclist combine well here. Good work. Paul > > Markus Maurer wrote: >> Hi Pentaxians >> >> this PESO and 11 more, some new ones, made it to the Pentax >> Gallery today >> an extremly low water level on the river Sihl and a bike :-) >> >> http:

Re: PESO: Spring Morning

2007-03-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Delightful. Definitely color, perhaps a wee bit brighter in the midrange. A push up on the middle of the rgb curve would give you that. Would a tiny bit of counterclockwise rotation help here? Not sure. Paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 9:38 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: > This is what I awoke to this AM

Re: PESO - Napa Train Station

2007-03-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice. What Ken said. On Mar 24, 2007, at 2:29 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: >> What do you mean by "crafted images?" > > IMO -> Crafted image = a well thought out, planned & executed > image, more > than a mere photo; the work of an educated photographer taking the > time to > consider all the pa

Re: OT Printing wows with the 2400

2007-03-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
The 2400 will print on premium luster (along with velvet fine art, my favorite Epson paper) or premium semigloss with no bronzing. You might see a bit of bronzing on premium glossy. Paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 3:54 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > So i played around again to day. Rainy and s>>>ty so w

Re: My first exhibiton

2007-03-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Outstanding work. You have a great eye for composition. paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 7:55 PM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: > Hi all, > > A set of my pictures are being shown in public for the first time > and, since this is a quite common goal for us (photo enthusiasts), > I just wanted to share it with

Re: Gallery Access

2007-03-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for the suggestion. I deleted the offending image, and my page now functions normally. It will be interesting to see if the same shot is accepted upon resubmission. Paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 1:17 PM, Jan van Wijk wrote: > Hi Paul, > > On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:46:13 -0400, Paul

Re: OT: like having a new scanner

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. I don't have a SCSI scanner but I do have a SCSI ZIP drive and a lot of old ZIP discs with photo scans on them. I used to have a SCSI card in my Mac, but it seems to be incompatible with System 10.4. Paul On Mar 25, 2007, at 3:08 AM, Juan Buhler wrote: > I have a Polaroid Sprintscan

Re: OT Anyone ever attempted or didi write a book

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
I wrote a novel, and I'm currently negotiating for representation with agents. My novel is based on career experiences, but it's fiction. Fiction requires that you find an agent to represent you with publishers. Publishers won't deal directly with fiction writers. Finding an agent is very d

Re: PESO: Senior Break

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great shot. The fisheye works well here. But we want to see some babes:-). Paul On Mar 25, 2007, at 2:02 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: > Living near Daytona Beach I decided to document a "different" > senior break. > http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SeniorBreak.jpg > > Walt > > --

Re: Peso Church and trees

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nicely composed. I like the foreground trees. I would suggest rotating it so the vertical on the corner of the building facing us is straight up and down. Paul On Mar 25, 2007, at 4:15 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5770073 > > I found two, what look to

Re: GESO: In Memory of a Friend

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
D] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of > Boris Liberman > Sent: 23. mars 2007 12:03 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: GESO: In Memory of a Friend > > Written by a true writer ;-). > > Boris > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Photography can pose m

Re: DA14 vs DA 12-24

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
But it's not definitive. The DA 12-24 samples were mine, and they were hand held. CA is dependent very much on the angle of the light. I would be surprised if the DA 14 were not better at 14mm than the DA 12-24, but I wouldn't jump to any conclusions based on what you've read here. Paul On

OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
The nightmare had become reality. Late Friday a United States Marshall came to our front door with legal papers served for Grace's father. He's an unemployed alcoholic, part-time drug dealer who lives near Edinburg, Scotland. But like all citizens of the Uk, he's entitled to free legal aid.

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
t!! Will be praying for the absolute best outcome. I think we > all > feel as parents to your beautiful Grace. > > Jack > --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> The nightmare had become reality. Late Friday a United States >> Marshall came to our fro

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Walter. I'm sure we'll prevail, but it might be expensive. Paul On Mar 25, 2007, at 8:00 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: > My prayers will be with you tomorrow. > Life sucks sometimes! > > Walt > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
I doubt it. The father is a penniless lout. The UK should have to pay, but I doubt that anything like that can be made to happen. Paul On Mar 25, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Jim King wrote: > What a travesty to make of the legal system! Good luck, and may your > lawyer tie them in knots! > > Regards, Ji

Re: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
t; > Kenneth Waller > > - Original Message - > From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: OT: Wish Me Luck > > >> The nightmare had become reality. Late Friday a United States >> Marshall came to our front door with legal papers served for Gr

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Mar 26, 2007, at 1:27 AM, Cotty wrote: > . If what you say is true, and > I'm sure it is, then you have nothing to worry about. > > -- Other than the six thousand dollars that I have to come up with. But as I said, I appreciate your support. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
----Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Paul > Stenquist > Sent: 26. mars 2007 01:52 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: OT: Wish Me Luck > > The nightmare had become reality. Late Friday a United States > Marshall

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Again, thanks to all for the good wishes. The six thousand is just for the first twenty hours of my lawyer's time. If it goes beyond that, I'll have to pay more. Paul On Mar 26, 2007, at 12:43 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Mark, it seems to me that the amount of money spent by Paul might be > di

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
The father has a recent conviction for drug possession and no job, yet UK legal aid still allowed him to bring this suit and apparently is paying the US lawyers $700 an hour for their services. Now our UK friends know where there tax dollars are going. Paul On Mar 26, 2007, at 11:53 AM, Jim K

Re: 4 more dogs

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
I believe this to be the best of the studio dog portraits that you've shown here. Very nice. Paul On Mar 26, 2007, at 3:40 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Kenneth Waller" > Subject: Re: 4 more dogs > > >> All done with PS clone stamp - right William? >> Outstan

Re: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Tim and Bill. You guys are great. Paul On Mar 26, 2007, at 4:47 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Tim Øsleby" > Subject: RE: Wish Me Luck > > > Pick those where she interacts with the family. If English court > system > thinks as in Norway, interaction is w

Re: 645D Musings

2007-03-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Buy now. Corner the market. Seriously, I thought about buying a bunch of that glass when the 645D was first introduced. Might still be a good idea. Paul On Mar 26, 2007, at 10:31 PM, Mishka wrote: > i guess, that means that used p645 glass will soon follow > k-mount stuff and start disappearin

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Be happy:-). Just a cross cultural screw up on my part. "Tax dollars" is such a common expression here that it slipped out unnoticed. Paul On Mar 27, 2007, at 8:54 AM, mike wilson wrote: > >> >> From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Date: 2007/03

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
wrote: > On 3/25/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The nightmare had become reality. > > Paul, > > I've now read many dozens of replies in this thread, and really, I can > add nothing to this matter other than to send my best wishes to your >

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
in a few weeks. Paul On Mar 27, 2007, at 10:06 AM, mike wilson wrote: > >> >> From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Date: 2007/03/27 Tue PM 01:30:53 GMT >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: Re: OT: Wish Me Luck >> >> Be happy:-). Just

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks much. That's very thoughtful. I think we'll be fine. Time will tell. Many thanks to all who have responded. I will update the situation when there is progress. That won't happen for at least a couple of weeks. Paul On Mar 27, 2007, at 11:56 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: &

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
You're right. The action is against my daughter. She is still married to the Scot, although my daughter's lawyer is filing for divorce as well as defending the custody action. I'll tell my daughter to investigate. Of course I've already delivered the first check to the attorney. I think th

Re: About to buy a 645N.........

2007-03-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
That makes a lot more sense at this point in time. You won't be disappointed. Paul On Mar 27, 2007, at 2:59 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: > So there I was, shopping cart loaded with a 645N and a couple of > primes, credit card number keyed in, taking one more glance at > everything just to make

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I buy the magazine from time to time. It's quite expensive if you're not a member -- around $10 if memory serves me. But it's very informative. Paul On Mar 27, 2007, at 10:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 3/27/2007 3:09:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wr

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yes, they're hard to predict, but they're overall mix looks good. In the hard to predict category, I submitted both of the trailer park images I showed here a month or so ago. The one where the woman looks somewhat posed in the lawn chair was accepted. That one was not well liked here. The

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