Re: Ta Proem, Cambodia

2016-03-18 Thread Mark C
Excellent collection of images. On 3/4/2016 8:51 PM, jtainter wrote: In late January I had 2-1/2 days to see Angkor Wat and other temples nearby. I was particularly taken with Ta Proem, which fits the romantic vision of a tropical ruin--draped in vegetation. Here is a set of photos. http

Re: Ta Proem, Cambodia

2016-03-05 Thread jtainter
feet tall. In the others there are low doors, maybe 4-1/2 feet. I forgot to mention that some scenes from the film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" were filmed at Ta Proem. But don't see the film for that reason. It is dreadful. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net htt

Re: Ta Proem, Cambodia

2016-03-05 Thread Stanley Halpin
of scale. E.g. I can’t tell if those are very short doorways or a very large building… stan > On Mar 4, 2016, at 8:51 PM, jtainter <jtain...@mindspring.com> wrote: > > In late January I had 2-1/2 days to see Angkor Wat and other temples nearby. > I was particularly taken with Ta

Re: Ta Proem, Cambodia

2016-03-04 Thread Jack Davis
All beautifully shot and composed! J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2016, at 5:51 PM, jtainter <jtain...@mindspring.com> wrote: > > In late January I had 2-1/2 days to see Angkor Wat and other temples nearby. > I was particularly taken with Ta Proem, which fits t

Re: Ta Proem, Cambodia

2016-03-04 Thread Rick Womer
les nearby. > I was particularly taken with Ta Proem, which fits the romantic vision of a > tropical ruin--draped in vegetation. Here is a set of photos. > > http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/57387312 > > Joe > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net &

Ta Proem, Cambodia

2016-03-04 Thread jtainter
In late January I had 2-1/2 days to see Angkor Wat and other temples nearby. I was particularly taken with Ta Proem, which fits the romantic vision of a tropical ruin--draped in vegetation. Here is a set of photos. http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/57387312 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

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2013-11-30 Thread Bill
On 29/11/2013 10:01 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I have no idea which gender I'd shoot as a nude. I don't have the skills to do the job well--I'd probably blunder about in all the cliches. That really is the learning process. We pretty much all start out shooting porn. Some mature past it,

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2013-11-30 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 10:03 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 29/11/2013 10:01 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I have no idea which gender I'd shoot as a nude. I don't have the skills to do the job well--I'd probably blunder about in all the cliches. That really is the learning

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2013-11-30 Thread John
If it's something you want to do, you can do it. You just have to persevere repeat it until you finally get it right. It's only beyond your capability until you figure out how to get the image you want. On 11/29/2013 11:05 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: That is beautiful, Godfrey! Thanks for

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2013-11-30 Thread John
On 11/30/2013 10:03 AM, Bill wrote: On 29/11/2013 10:01 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I have no idea which gender I'd shoot as a nude. I don't have the skills to do the job well--I'd probably blunder about in all the cliches. That really is the learning process. We pretty much all start out

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2013-11-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Here is a startling nude image. It is not what it at first appears to be, but may still be NSFW: http://mlkshk.com/r/VSKD Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 3:40 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Right. Which is why I've said from

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2013-11-30 Thread Larry Colen
I love it! It made me laugh out loud. On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 04:05:05PM -0500, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Here is a startling nude image. It is not what it at first appears to be, but may still be NSFW: http://mlkshk.com/r/VSKD Dan Matyola

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2013-11-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's a whole separate category: humorous nude photography. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 5:16 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I love it! It made me laugh out loud. On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 04:05:05PM -0500, Daniel J. Matyola

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2013-11-30 Thread Larry Colen
On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 07:11:48PM -0500, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That's a whole separate category: humorous nude photography. I specialize in humorous nudes. Unfortunately, as a model. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

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2013-11-29 Thread Christine Aguila
That is beautiful, Godfrey! Thanks for sharing! I once flirted with idea of photographing athletes in action with lighting similar to the lighting in the photo below—lighting which would highlight the exertion of the muscles of the body in play—say a basketball player striving for a slam dunk

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2013-11-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
One of the things that truly entrances me about this photo is the exquisite balance of light and shadow, detail and softness, and the beautiful look of the grain—how it all, together, contributes to the whole of the figure and setting. Truly a wonderful piece. I look at it often as I consider

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2013-11-29 Thread Christine Aguila
On Nov 25, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: So of the PDML gals... Let's put it this way: Girl, if one day you'll agree to take pictures of a naked human being and want to do a great picture (hence not just the one most appealing to you for genre

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2013-11-29 Thread Dario Bonazza
Thanks Christine. Of course, I already had my answer to that question, but I liked the idea of having a female opinion on the topic. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Christine Aguila Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 5:01 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: TA On Nov 25

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2013-11-28 Thread Derby Chang
As many have mentioned, this is one of the most interesting threads for a while and I'm glad Frank brought it up. My initial reaction was, photography is inherently sexual when pointed at people. How can it not be when it is a single image focused on a subject. It wants me to look and I

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2013-11-28 Thread David Savage
Guys are the only ones who objectify women: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOcgdX1H1Ifeature=youtu.be Bless 'em. On 28 November 2013 19:22, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: As many have mentioned, this is one of the most interesting threads for a while and I'm glad Frank brought it

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2013-11-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I need bleach for my eyes! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 11:23 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Guys are the only ones who objectify women: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOcgdX1H1Ifeature=youtu.be Bless 'em. On 28

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2013-11-28 Thread knarf
I'm really not sure what your point is... Cheers, frank David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Guys are the only ones who objectify women: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOcgdX1H1Ifeature=youtu.be Bless 'em. On 28 November 2013 19:22, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: As many have

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2013-11-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 01:45:40PM -0500, knarf wrote: I'm really not sure what your point is... Since when does Savage need a point? Although in response to his words, of everyone I've known, the person who was most accomplished at objectifying women was a lesbian housemate of mine many years

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2013-11-28 Thread knarf
I don't have a problem with objectification. It's kind of what we do. My biggest problem is the huge disparity between male and female nude models and the way that females are sexualized in photography (and other media) that men quite frankly are not. One argument that I've seen repeatedly in

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2013-11-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 04:00:17PM -0500, knarf wrote: I for one, plan on shooting male nudes. If for no other reason than to see if I can. I think that the male body is just as beautiful (in a different way) as a female one. I want to see if I can make it work. And who knows, if that

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2013-11-28 Thread Bill
On 28/11/2013 10:23 AM, David Savage wrote: Guys are the only ones who objectify women: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOcgdX1H1Ifeature=youtu.be Bless 'em. Well, that was rather hypnotic. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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2013-11-28 Thread Dario Bonazza
On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 01:45:40PM -0500, knarf wrote: I'm really not sure what your point is... I think he means that also women know well how to objectify themselves. And that's not necessarily a bad thing in itself. After all, we are here because women are our object of desire. Dario --

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2013-11-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 08:08:17AM +0100, Dario Bonazza wrote: On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 01:45:40PM -0500, knarf wrote: I'm really not sure what your point is... I think he means that also women know well how to objectify themselves. And that's not necessarily a bad thing in itself. After all,

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2013-11-27 Thread Dario Bonazza
This could be a sensible contribution to the debate. How to shoot the naked body (male and female, especially the latter) with great taste and creativity. I'd say, look at nature and add your touch: http://www.arno-rafael-minkkinen.com/man_and_woman.html Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

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2013-11-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Very sensible contribution. I enjoyed his work, Dario. But I must admit to a strong feeling of unease at his series of nude self-portraits with female models. He's walking a very thin tightrope there, arguably one (mis-)step removed from Terry Richardson. I do now fully understand how the

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2013-11-27 Thread Dario Bonazza
-minkkinen.com/trees_and_forests.html Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Bruce Walker Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 2:09 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: TA Very sensible contribution. I enjoyed his work, Dario. But I must admit to a strong feeling of unease at his series

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2013-11-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
:09 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: TA Very sensible contribution. I enjoyed his work, Dario. But I must admit to a strong feeling of unease at his series of nude self-portraits with female models. He's walking a very thin tightrope there, arguably one (mis-)step removed from

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2013-11-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Even The Grey Lady (New York Times) is getting into the TA business: http://www.nytimes.com/images/2013/11/27/nytfrontpage/scan.pdf Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 5:25 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: This could

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2013-11-27 Thread DagT
Having followed Minkkinen for ages I would never accuse him of anything like that, but of course, there are always those who would. Involving others is a fairly new thing for him, an extention og the self portraits he has been doing all the time. I think the models understand that, and you

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2013-11-27 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 11:37:18PM +0100, DagT wrote: Also I don?t agree that men are looking at women as objects when they take nude photos. We may be programmed to this but I think most men look at women with fascination. Not necessarily sexual, but graceful, beautiful or lots of other

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2013-11-27 Thread DagT
27. nov. 2013 kl. 19:40 skrev John Francis jo...@panix.com: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 11:37:18PM +0100, DagT wrote: Also I don?t agree that men are looking at women as objects when they take nude photos. We may be programmed to this but I think most men look at women with fascination. Not

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2013-11-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
one of the most beautiful figure studies i've seen: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25268645/Solitataire-3910.jpg Solitaire by Naomi Stanley. I have a print of this photo that I bought sometime in the late 1980s. Is it Not Safe For Work? I dunno. I've used this snapshot of the print as a

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2013-11-27 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: I have done nude photography five times (I think), and once with a male model. Trying to work with a male model was interesting, but frustrating as I had a hard time finding the lines and shapes interesting enough to

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2013-11-27 Thread Ken Waller
You could say there's an imbalance there -- too many cats and women, not enough grunting jocks YO - MARK! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Subject: Re: TA On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

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2013-11-26 Thread Bob W
On 26 Nov 2013, at 05:43, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Mature male bodies simply aren't as attractive as female bodies. Art history weighs heavily in favor of the female form. Michelangelo, among others, would disagree. G Leonardo said, and I agree with him, that

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2013-11-26 Thread Bob W
You just can't tear your eyes away, can you? Next time Godders is over hear we should go back to Camden Lock and recreate it. Not nude, obviously, that would just frighten people. I mean wearing mankinis. B On 26 Nov 2013, at 04:51, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Funny! I

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2013-11-26 Thread Bruce Walker
Ah! I think I understand what you are really having an issue with in these shots, Larry: it's that the photographer is objectifying the motorcycle. He is depicting the Ducati as primarily a sexy posing support for the pretty model and taking away from its other use as a way to get from point A to

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2013-11-26 Thread Walt
On 11/25/2013 3:35 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 25/11/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's because they're different. Walt, I love you man. The feeling is mutual, Cotty! --

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2013-11-26 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Larry Colen wrote: Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Walt wrote: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's because they're different. ...and why do you think they're

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2013-11-26 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Bob W wrote: That's the way equality is. It's not a question of 'us' 'giving' exposure to anyone. Every adult is free to do whatever they damn well like providing they don't infringe the same rights of others. Doesn't matter what their bits are like - you don't have to

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2013-11-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Bob W wrote: That's the way equality is. It's not a question of 'us' 'giving' exposure to anyone. Every adult is free to do whatever they damn well like providing they don't infringe the same rights of

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2013-11-26 Thread Walt
On 11/26/2013 8:45 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Do you think that anyone was upset by the subject? I don't. I haven't seen any evidence of it, either. Though, I suspect the not-so-subtle insinuation that to disagree is to reveal oneself as an uneducated buffoon could very well change that. --

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2013-11-26 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Tue, Nov 26, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: I do agree with the people who say that any changes in the PDML should come from individuals, but if you're upset that Frank brought up the subject in the first place, you need to

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2013-11-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
Out of context is right. Trying to stir things up a bit, eh? Paul via phone On Nov 26, 2013, at 11:19 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Nov 26, 2013, Bruce Walker wrote: On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: I do agree with the people who say that

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2013-11-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 08:02:48AM -0500, Bruce Walker wrote: Ah! I think I understand what you are really having an issue with in these shots, Larry: it's that the photographer is objectifying the motorcycle. Exactly. It's terrible when they dehumanize fine motorcycles like that. :-) More

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2013-11-26 Thread Bob W
On 26 Nov 2013, at 13:36, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/25/2013 3:35 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 25/11/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's because they're different.

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2013-11-26 Thread Bob W
On 26 Nov 2013, at 14:05, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Bob W wrote: That's the way equality is. It's not a question of 'us' 'giving' exposure to anyone. Every adult is free to do whatever they damn well like providing they don't infringe the same rights of

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2013-11-26 Thread Steve Desjardins
If people wanted more male nude photos then they would happen. We may have biased attitudes but for matters of taste like photography , unlike legal rights, this has to change slowly. A picture of a naked person will elicit a sexual response, positive or negative, from most people. I don't

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2013-11-26 Thread knarf
Right. Which is why I've said from the beginning that I am not trying to tell anyone what or who they should photograph or even what they should post. I guess I was trying to point out the obvious imbalance along with what that might mean. I don't advocate quotas or censorship or anything of

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2013-11-26 Thread knarf
I certainly hope you don't think I said (or even thought) that, Walt. Cheers, frank Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't seen any evidence of it, either. Though, I suspect the not-so-subtle insinuation that to disagree is to reveal oneself as an uneducated buffoon could very well change

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2013-11-26 Thread Walt
Of course not, Frank. I can't imagine anything like that ever crossing your mind. I was referring to Aahz's admonition to those who are supposedly upset by your post to educate themselves. He's since clarified himself, acknowledging that upset might not have been the best choice of words --

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2013-11-26 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Nov 26, 2013, at 3:55 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Of course not, Frank. I can't imagine anything like that ever crossing your mind. I was referring to Aahz's admonition to those who are supposedly upset by your post to educate themselves. He's since clarified himself,

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2013-11-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 3:55 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Giving up naked ladies ain't easy. MARK! ... of the sitting-duck variety. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

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2013-11-26 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 26/11/13, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't want a Morality Police (whether Christian, Islamic or otherwise) to dictate what we can do here. Skofteland is around? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --

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2013-11-26 Thread David Savage
I'm weighing in on this one quite late, but here goes. Bruce was mentioned in the OP, so I just want to say that frankly (no pun intended) his recent nude work is less sexual than the clothed/implied nude stuff that I've been doing recently. Nudity doesn't always equate to sex. As to the

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2013-11-26 Thread Miserere
Larry, This one's for you: http://bit.ly/1fHdw5e Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 26 November 2013 14:02, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 08:02:48AM -0500,

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2013-11-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 06:55:24PM -0500, Miserere wrote: Larry, This one's for you: http://bit.ly/1fHdw5e He missed my beard. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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2013-11-26 Thread knarf
Or, invite me over. I'll take pictures. I'm secure enough with my heterosexuality to take pix of nekkid guys. Cheers, frank Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 26 Nov 2013, at 13:36, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/25/2013 3:35 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 25/11/13, Walt,

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2013-11-26 Thread Walt
I'm sure the experience would remove any lingering doubts, in any event. -- Walt On 11/26/2013 7:24 PM, knarf wrote: Or, invite me over. I'll take pictures. I'm secure enough with my heterosexuality to take pix of nekkid guys. Cheers, frank Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 26 Nov

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2013-11-26 Thread John
On 11/25/2013 2:22 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Walt wrote: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's because they're different. ...and why do you think they're different? Vive la différence! -- PDML

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2013-11-26 Thread John
On 11/25/2013 5:04 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 25/11/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: How this balance be achieved? Surely we can't ask people who have no interest in a particular kind of photography (male nudes) to take up that kind of photography? Selfies! NOT ON YOUR

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2013-11-26 Thread John
I don't photograph nudes. Long ago I looked into a mirror and asked myself how *I* would react if I were an attractive woman and someone who looked like me asked me to pose in the nude. An honest answer included lots of screaming, pepper spray restraining orders, so I decided to pursue other

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2013-11-25 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 24/11/13, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: there has never been a male nude shown here (that I've seen in some thirteen years). I don't believe I've ever seen a penis here. Yeah but there's been a few dicks in the past. One thought nobody's mentioned: what about the models in nude

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2013-11-25 Thread Bob W
On 25 Nov 2013, at 03:10, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Paul via phone On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:04 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: We disagree on many issues, Paul. But you're always a gentleman. And a friend. Wrong. But a friend. That's all I aspire to.

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2013-11-25 Thread Bill
On 25/11/2013 2:34 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 24/11/13, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: there has never been a male nude shown here (that I've seen in some thirteen years). I don't believe I've ever seen a penis here. Yeah but there's been a few dicks in the past. One thought nobody's

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2013-11-25 Thread Rick Womer
TA = Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy. I have no idea why we're discussing it on PDML. (should I get out more?) Rick On Nov 24, 2013, at 23:47 , Boris Liberman wrote: Or, and I totally forgot to ask you - what TA means? Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

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2013-11-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
personal opinion. Thanks for you indulgence. Or, and I totally forgot to ask you - what TA means? Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

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2013-11-25 Thread Walt
There's also the not-so-minor consideration of the fact that, at least in my limited experience (albeit, all non-nude), women seem to be much more apt to agree to be photographed. The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's

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2013-11-25 Thread John
I think Paul had a point though. If YOU think it's a problem, YOU are the one who should do something about supplying a solution. On 11/25/2013 12:32 AM, knarf wrote: I don't have a hang up on nudity at all. I'm not offended by seeing naked bodies, either male or female. I also disagree with

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2013-11-25 Thread John
I had a little old lady bring in one of those disposable cameras when I was running the photo-lab. It was all male nudes. She told me she was a painter had just come back from a trip to Europe. I guess it was an opportunity to find models she couldn't find locally (Raleigh not being as

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2013-11-25 Thread John
I'm pretty sure I remember someone posting uncensored photos of Michaelangelo's David from a trip to Europe. I know it's not the same as male live models, but you gotta' go with what you got. On 11/25/2013 3:34 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 24/11/13, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: there

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2013-11-25 Thread knarf
Because they're different. That could be an excuse for all manner of discriminatory practices... Cheers, frank Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: There's also the not-so-minor consideration of the fact that, at least in my limited experience (albeit, all non-nude), women seem to be much more apt

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2013-11-25 Thread knarf
Maybe I will... However, in the meanwhile my solution is to not comment on female nudes until a more equitable ratio of female to male nudes is presented. As I said earlier, last thing I would do is tell anyone what they should or shouldn't photograph. Cheers, frank John

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2013-11-25 Thread Walt
Discriminatory practices aren't necessarily bad things, and I wouldn't want to live in a world in which no one discriminates. -- Walt On 11/25/2013 12:26 PM, knarf wrote: Because they're different. That could be an excuse for all manner of discriminatory practices... Cheers, frank Walt

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2013-11-25 Thread Attila Boros
First of all I have to thank Boris and Larry for clarifying the subject line. Frank please don't abbreviate when talking about male nudes, it doesn't do the subject justice g On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 4:14 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The catalyst for this little missive, I must

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2013-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 4:14 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't believe I've ever seen a penis here. Nor have you ever seen a vagina here. At least not that I can recall. i don't think we need to see either organ. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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2013-11-25 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Walt wrote: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's because they're different. ...and why do you think they're different? -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6

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2013-11-25 Thread Walt
On 11/25/2013 1:22 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Walt wrote: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's because they're different. ...and why do you think they're different? Because they're so easily

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2013-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Nov 25, 2013, at 2:24 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/25/2013 1:22 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Walt wrote: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's because they're different. ...and why do

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2013-11-25 Thread Larry Colen
There are several reasons. First of all there it's sociological conditioning. Then there is the case that the mix of emotion affecting hormones trends to skew differently in men than in women, otherwise folks who are transitioning wouldn't need to take hormones for their target gender. While it

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2013-11-25 Thread Larry Colen
Not really, equality of opportunity is not equity of outcome. I don't think that anyone here is turning models down because of their plumbing or sexual identity. Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Nov 25, 2013, at 2:24 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/25/2013 1:22 PM,

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2013-11-25 Thread mike wilson
Frank, If you want me to read this without giggling you have to get rid of the sig. And, to be serious, you can objectify people without having them remove their clothes. I find the objectification of non-nude people (starving hordes, minorities, fat, thin, old, etc.) to be much more offensive

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Bob W
On 25 Nov 2013, at 13:45, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: TA = Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy. I have no idea why we're discussing it on PDML. (should I get out more?) Rick Dunno, sounds deep and throaty enough already to me. B On Nov 24, 2013, at 23:47 , Boris Liberman

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Bob W
On 25 Nov 2013, at 19:16, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 4:14 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't believe I've ever seen a penis here. Nor have you ever seen a vagina here. At least not that I can recall. i don't think we need to see

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Bob W
On 25 Nov 2013, at 19:35, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Nov 25, 2013, at 2:24 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/25/2013 1:22 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Walt wrote: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Nov 25, 2013, at 3:02 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 25 Nov 2013, at 19:35, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Nov 25, 2013, at 2:24 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 11/25/2013 1:22 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Mon, Nov 25, 2013, Walt wrote: The question

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread knarf
And I'll say it again: I am not saying there needs to be equality. Just a bit of balance. I'm not planning on counting but the way it is now only naked women appear here. It just doesn't seem fair, dammit! Cheers, frank Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Nov 25, 2013, at 3:02

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 25/11/13, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: The question seems to boil down to why women and men are treated differently as photographic subjects. Well, it's because they're different. Walt, I love you man. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 25/11/13, Attila Boros, discombobulated, unleashed: That's where I disagree. That photo would accentuate the sexual aspects of their personality without telling much about the other aspects. But isn't that the point of the genre? It wouldn't take away anything. I don't expect to see a photo of

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Mark Roberts
knarf wrote: And I'll say it again: I am not saying there needs to be equality. Just a bit of balance. I'm not planning on counting but the way it is now only naked women appear here. It just doesn't seem fair, dammit! How this balance be achieved? Surely we can't ask people who have no

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 25/11/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: How this balance be achieved? Surely we can't ask people who have no interest in a particular kind of photography (male nudes) to take up that kind of photography? Selfies! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O)

RE: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Bob W
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts knarf wrote: And I'll say it again: I am not saying there needs to be equality. Just a bit of balance. I'm not planning on counting but the way it is now only naked women appear here. It just doesn't seem fair,

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread DagT
25. nov. 2013 kl. 22:54 skrev Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com: knarf wrote: And I'll say it again: I am not saying there needs to be equality. Just a bit of balance. I'm not planning on counting but the way it is now only naked women appear here. It just doesn't seem fair,

Re: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Dario Bonazza
DagT wrote: So men will prefer to take pictures of women. Maybe the women should get better at photographing men, but of course we are not as interesting... My reply: This thread shines for the missing contribution of the PDML gals... Let's put it this way: Girl, if one day you'll agree to

RE: TA

2013-11-25 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of DagT 25. nov. 2013 kl. 22:54 skrev Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com: knarf wrote: And I'll say it again: I am not saying there needs to be equality. Just a bit of balance. I'm not

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