Re: PESO 2007 - 44d - GDG

2007-10-27 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I like the picture, an inspection mirror would be handy for you next time you are in this situation, cheaper than a Live View and easier to carry than a ladder :) Russ On 10/26/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 26, 2007, at 8:29 AM, Charles Robinson wrote:

Re: Wedding photography

2007-08-26 Thread Russell Kerstetter
On 8/26/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wedding photography is hard! I attended a wedding yesterday. It was a fairly low-key affair, and there was no official photographer. The bride and groom just asked for the guests to send their digital photos via email after the wedding. I

Re: GESO: In the mountains with the DA*16-50/2.8

2007-08-26 Thread Russell Kerstetter
On 8/22/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the weekend's hikes on Grandfather Mountain. Mostly in horrible mid-day light but they'll still give you some idea of what the place looks like :) Quite a few also show off the minimum focusing distance of the DA*16-50/2.8

Re: Wedding photography

2007-08-26 Thread Russell Kerstetter
On 8/26/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll take that into consideration next time I try this... I'll also abstain from beer as well (or leave my gear at home!). Ah... I see :) I don't normally drink, but that night, I definitely had one :) Russ -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11705

Re: PESO - On the Spadina Car

2007-06-20 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I haven't seen all of your 'transit' pics, but from what I *have* seen this one is my favorite. It would be nice to see it BW whenever you can get at computar that you allowed to do such things with :) Russ On 6/19/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure about this one. Some

Re: PESO - On the Spadina Car

2007-06-20 Thread Russell Kerstetter
What I like about it is that it gives me the feeling of 'being there', but how it achieves this I cannot say. :) Russ On 6/19/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure about this one. Some of you may be getting bored of my transit shots in any event, but I keep dithering on

Re: PESO -- Donnan Park

2007-06-20 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I agree that the playground etc does not detract from the photo, if you hadn't mentioned it, probably would not have thought anything. I like the lighting on the tree, the building and the trees on the far right russ On 6/19/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: GESO: My Little Photo Show

2007-06-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Nice work Marnie. I didn't get to see all of these when you were posting them before. I especially like the blue window rocks, factory and swamp, with the caged tree and custom lots coming in closely behind :) Godd job and congratulations on finishing your project. :) Russ On 6/17/07, [EMAIL

FS - Super-Takumar 50/1.4

2007-06-16 Thread Russell Kerstetter
last time, and then off to ebay... Super-Takumar 50/1.4 screwmount - $75 plus shipping Very good condition, on the KEH scale, it would be EX to EX+. The only thing that would keep me from the '+' is there is a very small amount of dust inside the glass. The glass is mark-free, the metal has

Re: PESO: This used to be my playground

2007-06-12 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Nice shot Mike, it's very moody. I usually do not care much for a dialouge along with a picture, but it works for me on this one and matches your photo very well, good job. Russ On 6/2/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-05 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Nice Bill! Good exposure, and composition. What are the fuzzy diagonals in the corners and where is this? Russ On 6/4/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner

Re: PESO - Rush Hour

2007-06-05 Thread Russell Kerstetter
The guys up front are a bit blurry, but maybe that is part of why it reminds me of riding the bus in Monterrey, nice concept though. Russ On 6/5/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jun 5, 2007, at 10:14 AM, frank theriault wrote: Rained yesterday morning, so I took transit to

Re: Yet another PESO

2007-06-05 Thread Russell Kerstetter
doesn't look cartoony to me, I like it Russ On 6/5/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is probably becoming tedious http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/rockform1.html I cartoonized the colour slightly, but not by all that much Have fun William Robb --

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-05 Thread Russell Kerstetter
there for a month long camping trip when I was in highschool. Once you get past the trailhead you really don't see anyone, we actually only ran into one other group of people while on the trails. Russ On 6/5/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Russell Kerstetter

OT - Fuji S9100 - Digicams (yes again)

2007-06-04 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Does anyone have any experience with Fuji's S9100? I am still trying to help my dad find a good digital camera. I like the features of this camera, but I have not found any info specific to the quality of the glass. Also, it looks fairly small, but how does it compare in size to DS/L? Thanks.

Re: Peter Lacus in New Zealand

2007-05-31 Thread Russell Kerstetter
both are very nice Alastair! I prefer the cows to the sheep, no particular reason. I do like the nice wide crop. For the sheep, if it were mine, I would try cropping out the bottom about halfway to the lowest sheep. Nice job on the BW conversion too. Russ On 5/31/07, Alastair Robertson

Re: PESO: Montague Light

2007-05-31 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice job on getting the blurry water. I really like the color of the water as well. Russ On 5/31/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all I've been down on the south coast of New South Wales for a week - great weather, great scenery, great fish and chips. Here's a photo

Re: PESO - The Way of Pines

2007-05-31 Thread Russell Kerstetter
well seen and captured, it almost looks painted, but I cannot say specifically why Russ On 5/31/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken near home several weeks ago. Converted to grayscale. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6035301 Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

2007-05-29 Thread Russell Kerstetter
to me it seems that 'lol' is often used liberally, but this one actually did have me chuckling (col?) Russ On 5/29/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Boys start to imitate men at the age of 14 and continue to do so for the rest of their lives - Mark Twain -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900

Re: PESO 2007 - 24e - GDG

2007-05-29 Thread Russell Kerstetter
It worked for me, looks nice to me too. You do very well at the BW conversion. Russ On 5/29/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 29, 2007, at 6:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24e.htm Says denied access. Huh. No idea why that

Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

2007-05-29 Thread Russell Kerstetter
On 5/29/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I take it that the complete non-reaction to Eactivist's post means either a) This is normal behavior for her, and is to be ignored In the roughly 18 months I have lurked this list, I have not seen Marnie say anything like this to anyone. b) You

Re: PESO x2

2007-05-25 Thread Russell Kerstetter
your second shot is is really great. I love the lighting and the shadow detail. good one. Russ On 5/24/07, Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are a couple of shots that I would like you guys to see: First one is an architecture shot of the new addition to the Royal Ontario Museum, I

Re: PESO 2007 - 23c - GDG

2007-05-23 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I like it. Is there a new theme starting here for you (door-knobs, kitchens, trees, graffiti)? Russ On 5/22/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From a walk in San Francisco: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/23c.htm Comments, Critique, Whatever all appreciated.

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
- the 13 superstition reminds me of older hotels which lack room 13, and some buildings wich lask floor 13. - walking under ladders, black cats, broken mirror and seven years of bad luck, throwing salt over your shoulder - if you step on a crack, you'll break your momma's back - butter on a

Re: 800x533-_IGP6015.jpg - women with cameras

2007-05-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice, that is quite a ring! is this with the 50-200? Russ On 5/19/07, Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/800x533-_IGP6015.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport

Re: Fields of Hiiumaa

2007-05-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I agree with Cotty on the top one. It seems that the sky is the subject, so get rid fo the dull foreground. The second one is nice, I like the subject and compostion, but could probably use a little sat/contrast adjustments (at least that's what I would do). Russ On 5/19/07, Roman [EMAIL

Re: PESO - Break of Day

2007-05-16 Thread Russell Kerstetter
why do ask us to tell you it's beautiful when you surely already know that?!? :) anyways, very inspiring Russ On 5/16/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments appreciated - thanks in advance. Kenneth Waller

Re: PESO - It's a boy!

2007-05-08 Thread Russell Kerstetter
congratulation Brendan! On 5/7/07, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Say hello to Finn Christopher MacRae. Born on Cinco de Mayo @ 15:57PST. http://www.primelensphoto.com/finn.jpg 7lbs 6.4 oz, 21 inches long. My wife really had no pain meds. This wasn't her choice, there just wasn't

Re: PESO - Cliche

2007-05-08 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I agree with Peter in that I don't think it's terribly cliche, but a nice alternate take. I also agree with Jack in that it's a nice image although not life-changing. On a scale of -5 to 5, I would give it a 2 :) Russ On 5/8/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been buried under

Re: PESO: I hope this isn't another flower picture

2007-05-08 Thread Russell Kerstetter
very nice Paul! very smooth and pleasing Russ On 5/8/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn. The list is going to hell. First it's the homeless, then children, now flowers. Can't anyone post some solid landscapes? :-)). Of course, no offense intended:-).

Re: PESO - Fly By Mustard

2007-05-06 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I like it, and I like it better with out the pole. Maybe if the theme is man's intrustion on nature the man-mad elements should be more prominent. I like your theme too (I haven't been paying close attention lately, so I don't know how long you have been doing this theme). I live and work on

Re: PESO - cardinal

2007-05-06 Thread Russell Kerstetter
knarly cardinal! well, I suppose it is the wood that is knarly... it was nice of him to pose for you. I like the frog as well, did you use flash witht that one Russ On 5/5/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in South Texas for three days shooting birds on a ranch in the Rio Grande

FS - Super-Takumar 50/1.4

2007-05-05 Thread Russell Kerstetter
once again (and one day late) Super-Takumar 50/1.4 screwmount - $75 plus shipping Very good condition, on the KEH scale, it would be EX to EX+. The only thing that would keep me from the '+' is there is a very small amount of dust inside the glass. Otherwise, the glass is mark-free, the metal

Re: PESO A recent panorama

2007-05-02 Thread Russell Kerstetter
very beautiful Rob! (especially when considering the flailings of your companion) Russ On 5/2/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Team, Given that digital image capture has diminished landscape photography I thought I'd share a recent snap-shot. The image was captured

Re: PESO - Old Skool Glen

2007-05-02 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice lighting and facial expression Russ On 5/2/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glen's been a messenger in Toronto for longer than most of us remember. He started when he was 14, and I know he'd already been on the road for several years when I started back in '96. I rather

Re: OT: Vaseline on the lens

2007-04-28 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice, I usually put the butter on my bread, UV filters hurt my teeth russ On 4/28/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just had to try the old David Hamilton trick - applyin vaseline to the front lens - or more correctly - to the UV-filter. Only I used butter.

Re: PESO - Another Stupid Sign

2007-04-27 Thread Russell Kerstetter
yes that is funny! I assume they mean bungee or base and not the other kind :) Russ On 4/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another Stupid Sign in our ongoing multi-photographer series of stupid signs. :-) I couldn't get the bottom of the canyon and the sign in the same

Re: Pentax Update - Shakeup in the Works (again)

2007-04-26 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I am not much for making up rumors, and I certainly do not know much about business, but the thought occurred to me today... Sega could not keep up with Nintendo/Sony/Xbox so they quit the hardware business and went to making software for the others. So Pentax might turn into a lens maker for

Re: WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich

2007-04-25 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I don't eat a lot of roast beef, mostly just turkey. I am impressed that you can remember the *year* you last had one though :) http://www.pbs.org/everydayfood/recipes/roast_beef.html have fun! Russ On 4/25/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK gang, this may be one of the

Re: PESO - End

2007-04-25 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I don't get the feeling of emptieness you are going for, for me it is more of a hot summer day. nice picture and effect Bruce, I like it Russ On 4/24/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took this shot right at the edge of the continent looking out into the Pacific ocean. I was trying

Re: PAW - Different Worlds

2007-04-24 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I like your fitting title, neat idea Russ On 4/24/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here it is using Juan's Googlemap thingie: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=lESYwdjzwI And, in case there are problems with that, here (it doesn't look so good here, I don't think) on

Re: PESO - Homestead #2

2007-04-24 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I like the textures, the cobweb and the conversion. I like it all, the lines did not lead my eyes off into nothing until I read some of the other comments. In short... it works for me :) Russ On 4/24/07, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I quite like it too, Boris, so you're not alone :-)

Re: PESO - Let there be Light

2007-04-23 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice one tom russ On 4/23/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5885529 Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021

Re: PESO: Tall shadows

2007-04-23 Thread Russell Kerstetter
interesting idea, i did turn my head upside down to have a second look, it plays with my eyes like an optical illusion does, I think after too long staring it would start to hurt -- so I probably would not hang it on the wall :) russ On 4/23/07, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken

Re: PESO -- A Beach A Bench

2007-04-23 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I like this one Peter. It is simple and peaceful Russ On 4/23/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One more PESO today. Which should be it for a while, (I hear a great sigh of relief, now everyone can get back to the Flame War du Jour).

Re: PUG form will be closed down

2007-04-22 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Thanks for running it for us. Russ On 4/22/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear list, After seven years, I have decided to move my www.oksne.net domain to a different vendor. Price and slow support response are the main reasons. I already have a business relation with another

Re: PESO: Peaches!

2007-04-21 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice colors! Did you manipulate this for the colors, or is this as shot? Russ On 4/21/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, (Hope i used the peso prefix properly!) Heres a photo I took a little while back with my *ist DL and the 18-55 kit lens. It is a crop.

High-end PS (again) Oly SP-550 UZ

2007-04-21 Thread Russell Kerstetter
To revisited an often-visited topic... A few weeks ago this topic came up again, which is also about the time I started looking around for a high-end PS for my dad. I discussed several of the cameras that were mentioned in the last thread, and I pointed him to this article:

Re: PDML Members' web pages

2007-04-20 Thread Russell Kerstetter
agreed, I sure wish all those links worked... Russ On 4/20/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The sad part is all the broken links. It is an example of good information, easily readable but horrible formating. It just looks amateurish. Still it's better than a number of high concept

Re: PDML Members' web pages

2007-04-20 Thread Russell Kerstetter
/ No adds either. Russell Kerstetter wrote: agreed, I sure wish all those links worked... Russ On 4/20/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The sad part is all the broken links. It is an example of good information, easily readable but horrible formating. It just looks amateurish

Re: New!

2007-04-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
On 4/18/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking forward to participating in some discussions and sharing pics. and learning. Welcome, this is great place to learn, that is what I have been doing here for the last year and a half. Don't be shy about asking 'dumb' questions, I ask them

Re: Studio lighting

2007-04-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
If you haven't already been here... www.strobist.com It may not be exactly what you are looking for, but a lot of the principles may apply, as well as some learing tools (if you are not experienced with lighting already). Russ On 4/18/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy, gang!

Re: PESO - Distortion

2007-04-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
still not getting it... Russ On 4/19/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those who care, it's back after I straightened out the problems on the web page. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/distortion.html So, I'm walkin' along and I see this guy making faces at his reflection

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
FWIW... on the l-ion batteries there are several on the list who bought extras of a non-OEM brand that I beleive are intended for a Minolta of some variety, I seem to recall the battery being prices around $18 on BH, if that helps with the decision. Otherwise... I also have a DL, and am

Re: PESO: Limbo

2007-04-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I like it. I am lusting after this lens, and your photo doesn't help :) I agree also with what some others have said. It (tilt) is like a fisheye or unusual effect in photoshop, etc... used judiciously it can be effective, but is often beat to death. Russ On 4/16/07, Fernando Terrazzino

Re: PAW - Coffeehouse Flowers

2007-04-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
not really... it looks about the same as what I have achieved with flowers (or anything else :) and on-board flash. Therefore I moved to shoe/handle mount flash, which as Shel already mentioned, is difficult to get the hang of. I have yet to post any picture where I used flash because every

Re: PESO 2007 - 19a - GDG

2007-04-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
neat shot! Russ On 4/17/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Something about this one appealed to me as I was poking through my files this morning. Thot I'd toss it out there for comments. Positively Theriaultiran... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/19a.htm Comments

Re: PESO - Distortion

2007-04-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I still cannot find it :( Russ On 4/18/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/distortion.html So, I'm walkin' along and I see this guy making faces at his reflection in a store window. I strike up a conversation and then get to take a couple of

Re: PESO -- Pirelli Building Detail

2007-04-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice gritty shot Peter. russ On 4/17/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~morephotos/pirellibuildingdetail.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax 43mm f1.9 Limited Notes: BW conversion in using BW plus yellow filter applied. As usual comments are welcome

Re: GESO 2007 - flower show - GDG

2007-04-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
very nice! I really like the bokeh on that lens, very colorful too. russ On 4/18/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, so I'm having fun with flowers today... ;-) Went for a two hour walk at lunch time, carried the camera and both the 21 and 43 mm lenses. My neighbor's garden is

Re: PAW: The Minarets Revisited

2007-04-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
beautiful, no other comments available at this time :) Russ On 4/18/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This may have appeared in the PUG some years ago. This morning I revisited the scan and reworked it quite a bit. It's a shot of the Minaret mountain range that I took from the

Re: PDML Members' web pages

2007-04-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
a little late.. http://www.avocadohead.com/ Russ On 4/18/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quick-n-dirty page: http://www.robertstech.com/pdml.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900

Re: OT Corporate humour

2007-04-16 Thread Russell Kerstetter
lol! On 4/16/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. go to www.google.com 2. click on maps 3. click on get directions 4. type New York, NY in the first box (the from box) 5. type London in the second box (the to box) 6. click on get directions 7. scroll down to step #23

Re: Enablement -- Bad PMDL, Good PDML

2007-04-15 Thread Russell Kerstetter
amen! On 4/15/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What ya mean? You have all the way to Tuesday Midnight to get 'em postmarked... ;-) G ... feelin' happy i got mine done a week ago ... On Apr 15, 2007, at 7:17 AM, cbwaters wrote: Bah, Taxes can wait... Oh, uh... no they

Re: PESO - A Chilly Afternoon

2007-04-14 Thread Russell Kerstetter
) not big enough 3) bright enough for me. Boris Russell Kerstetter wrote: http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2959.html There are several types of comments I am looking for: 1) The typical 'good, bad and ugly' comments as well as constructive criticism. 2) Is big enough, or just

FS - Super-Takumar 50/1.4 and M42 adapter

2007-04-13 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Super-Takumar 50/1.4 screwmount - $75 Very good condition, on the KEH scale, it would be EX to EX+. The only thing that would keep me from the '+' is there is a small amount of dust inside the glass. Otherwise, the glass is mark-free, the metal has very few marks from use, the blades are clean

Re: PESO - Dusk

2007-04-13 Thread Russell Kerstetter
very nice moody photo, nice conversion too. Russ On 4/12/07, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/77040452 another from the same beach as Dog's on Holiday. Dusk was falling fast but we lingered long enough for me to catch this moment -

Re: PESO: Reader

2007-04-13 Thread Russell Kerstetter
very nice paul, another with the 50-200? Russ On 4/13/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5845273 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way

Re: PESO - A Chilly Afternoon

2007-04-12 Thread Russell Kerstetter
on it: squarier, contrastier and wider (so it still fits with out scrolling) and hopefully still gloomy and 'chilly' http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/spare2.html Thanks for looking (again). Russ On 4/11/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2959.html

Re: PESO - A Chilly Afternoon

2007-04-12 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 1:47 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - A Chilly Afternoon - Original Message - From: Russell Kerstetter Subject: PESO

Re: PESO - A Chilly Afternoon

2007-04-12 Thread Russell Kerstetter
DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think that's definitely a stronger photo. The square crop suits it well, the larger size and tonal edits make it more than the prior rendering. Good job! G On Apr 12, 2007, at 1:31 PM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: Thanks Bill, Jack, Godders, Rick Markus

Re: PESO - A Chilly Afternoon

2007-04-12 Thread Russell Kerstetter
gloomy and 'chilly' RK http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/spare2.html RK Thanks for looking (again). RK Russ RK On 4/11/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2959.html There are several types of comments I am looking for: 1

Re: PESO - A Chilly Afternoon

2007-04-12 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Thanks Marnie, I one thing I struggled with in this was the contrast, I felt that too much gave it too much 'oomph' to let it still be moody, and I guess that too much 'do nothing sky' makes it just blah. Thanks for your input. Russ On 4/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a

Re: PESO - A Chilly Afternoon

2007-04-12 Thread Russell Kerstetter
PROTECTED] wrote: I'm going to be a contrary old cuss and say that I liked the original better! With this crop, the building distracts from the mood. Rick --- Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Bill, Jack, Godders, Rick Markus, PJ and Bruce for your input. Several of you

PESO - A Chilly Afternoon

2007-04-11 Thread Russell Kerstetter
http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2959.html There are several types of comments I am looking for: 1) The typical 'good, bad and ugly' comments as well as constructive criticism. 2) Is big enough, or just right? 3) Is it bright enough? Thanks for looking. Russ -- Legacy Air, Inc.

Re: PESO:sunrise over lake Zurich (surreal HDR)

2007-04-11 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice! it looks natural to me... Russ On 4/11/07, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A lovely sunrise over lake Zurich got me a (natural) panorama made out of 5 photos. I converted another raw single photo from the same series using Photomatix to a somehow surreal scene. It would have

Re: PESO: Prairie Pano

2007-04-11 Thread Russell Kerstetter
there seams to be no seem. nice picture, I am pretty sure I would not have thought of doing a pano with that length of lens... of course the fact that I don't *own* one could have something to do with that. Russ On 4/8/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is 2 shots using the

Re: PESO - Bird in Tree

2007-04-10 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice environmental portrait Bruce! Russ On 4/8/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, ok, it had been quite a while since I had last posted any PESO's so I got a few all at once. This is the last one. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4674a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce --

Re: PESO - Learning to shoot

2007-04-10 Thread Russell Kerstetter
That's a cute one! Russ On 4/10/07, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, My 8yo shooting some pictures with my Olympus Trip 35, seems at least she has learnt how to hold a camera now ;-) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/peso/peso.html Cheers, Andy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: BATCH RAW CONVERSION?

2007-04-10 Thread Russell Kerstetter
if you are using a Mac there is Graphic Converter http://www.lemkesoft.com/ Russ On 4/8/07, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody got some recommendations on how to convert a whole bunch of pentax istdDS RAW files to sRGB jpegs with some control like compression rate, sharpenng,

Re: Happy Easter from Denver

2007-04-09 Thread Russell Kerstetter
It was relaxing. I am a little confused as to why it is snowing in April. Although I did talk to my parents yesterday, and it snowed in Dallas on saturday, just a few flakes, but in Dallas that counts. And my brother reported from Arakansas that it snowed there too. Weird. Russ On 4/8/07,

Happy Easter from Denver

2007-04-08 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Happ Easter from Denver, it's snowing! http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/spare2.html Russ -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-08 Thread Russell Kerstetter
/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, I am working in iPhoto. I have only been using it since my Lightroom beta expired, and really, this is the first image that I have processed with it. (And with only one image done, I can already see the huge limitations.) Russ

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-08 Thread Russell Kerstetter
On 4/8/07, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Neither am I, but Gimp (for Windows) will do a fine job for $0 http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/ Drew. I did try The Gimp before I bought my MacBook, however, to me it was fairly cumbersome. I don't actually know what I am doing, so add that to

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-08 Thread Russell Kerstetter
. Russ On 4/8/07, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Russell Kerstetter wrote: On 4/8/07, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Neither am I, but Gimp (for Windows) will do a fine job for $0 http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/ Drew. I did try The Gimp before I bought my MacBook, however

Re: PESO - Poppy

2007-04-07 Thread Russell Kerstetter
very nice colors bruce! russ On 4/7/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Spring brings out the flowers, among which are the California state flower - the Golden Poppy. This shot shows various stages of the flower life. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/1000 sec

Re: PESO: may offend Christians

2007-04-05 Thread Russell Kerstetter
no offense here, I guess I was expecting something along the lines of 'Piss Christ' I like the colors and the sparse (I am not sure if that is the word I am looking for) composition. Russ On 4/5/07, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/b/cbwaters/photo/christ_pizza.jpg

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-04 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Thanks. Russ On 4/4/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice clouds now. Russell Kerstetter wrote: Here is a new, brighter version. It is still a little dark, but much more than this and the clouds are just a white mess. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/spare.html Thanks

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-04 Thread Russell Kerstetter
is still muddy. You need to treat the midtones independently of the highlights. You can do that with the shadow/highlight tool or with curves if you're working in PhotoShop. Paul On Apr 4, 2007, at 12:51 AM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: Here is a new, brighter version. It is still a little dark

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-04 Thread Russell Kerstetter
/highlight tool or with curves if you're working in PhotoShop. Paul On Apr 4, 2007, at 12:51 AM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: Here is a new, brighter version. It is still a little dark, but much more than this and the clouds are just a white mess. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-03 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Here is a new, brighter version. It is still a little dark, but much more than this and the clouds are just a white mess. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/spare.html Thanks again to those who commented. Russ On 4/2/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shel and Godders- Thanks

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-02 Thread Russell Kerstetter
work in a dark room because I hate glare off the screen. I have been running my mac on gamma 1.8 instead of 2.2, but from what I am hearing I think that is a negligible part of my problem. Russ (here to learn) On 4/1/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a reservoir/lake near my

Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-02 Thread Russell Kerstetter
to a different position so that's not a problem. This will make a huge difference in how your photos come out. Godfrey On Apr 2, 2007, at 12:04 PM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: Thanks Bruce, PJ, Paul, Markus Shel and Brian for being honest. When I look at it objectively, I agree that it is mostly

PESO - Harriman Reservoir

2007-04-01 Thread Russell Kerstetter
This is a reservoir/lake near my mother-in-law's house. Also this is the first photo I have processed with iPhoto. I was using Lightroom beta, iPhoto definately has less features and some irritating limitations, but it does have the 'touch-up' tool, which is pretty handy.

Re: Got my smc PENTAX-DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED lense today

2007-03-29 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice shots Roman! I originally bought this lens because I did not know what focal lengths I preferred and thought it would be a good way to experience some of the longer FL's economically. Since then, I have been shown by yourself as well as others on the list that this lens is really a great

Re: PESO - Neglected

2007-03-28 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice b+w conversion, I do not care for the fade out personally, and I agree with Bruce about the light patch, but everything else I like. Russ On 3/28/07, Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I spent an afternoon in some private gardens at Mt Wilson recently. On the way out I found

Re: Web site review part the second

2007-03-28 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I think this one is more user friendly than the previous. I think you need more photos in your galleries, but you probably already knew that :) Russ On 3/26/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, so you all thought my last one sucked. I was trying to go for something specific, and

Re: OT: Takumar vs. Powerbook, round one.

2007-03-27 Thread Russell Kerstetter
from my experience, I would say to not worry about your HD. I was carrying the wife's iBook up stairs when I fell and used the iBook to break my fall :(. I hit so hard that the whole thing bent, the HD bent as well (shattering the insides) and I even had one IC that popped apart. All that to

Re: OT: Web site review

2007-03-26 Thread Russell Kerstetter
well, everyone else has already commented on the technical side, so there is nothing that I could say to help you there. However, I too hate 'fancy' sites that hijack your computar etc... and no I do not think your site to be too spartan. Basic yes, but if were to make a few changes mentioned

lens hood advice

2007-03-22 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I have an A24/2.8 I would like to be hooded. What longer hoods have you had success with? Also, I will be buying metal, not fold-able rubber. Thanks. Russ -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML

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