RE: GESO: All new galleries on my site

2007-11-29 Thread Bob W
Huh. You do this every now and then just to remind us all who's the Daddy. Quite a few there that I haven't seen before, so a treat for me. Design and navigation are fine. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Juan Buhler Sent:

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-29 Thread Derby Chang
Doug Franklin wrote: David Savage wrote: It's called trap focus you can already do it. But it only works with MF lenses or AF lenses that turn off all their (digital?) electronics when in MF mode. For example, my SMCP-FA* 200/2.8 won't do it in any (lens) mode. My Sigma APO

Camera of the Year 2007 - - PopPhotoNovember 2007

2007-11-29 Thread Roman Melihhov
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/4825/camera-of-the-year-2007.html Which one you'd vote for? -- 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 the directions.

Re: PESO - Prague - day 2

2007-11-29 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/29 Thu AM 02:06:46 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Prague - day 2 frank theriault wrote: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yet another entry from my photo blog:

Re: Taking photos with nED

2007-11-29 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/29 Thu AM 02:22:15 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Taking photos with nED Once or twice a week someone finds my web page and email me a question about Pentax cameras or lenses. Today I got one asking for

Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread Charles Wilson
Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means after a lens. Will this lens fit on my digital ist D. Regards Charles Wilson Sydney Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Charles Quoting Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means after a lens. Will this lens fit on my digital ist D. Those lenses are designed for the Pentax 645 medium format system. As far as I know they will fit the K mount cameras with an

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
On Nov 27, 2007 10:06 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like this one Dave. Even with a tight crop, you know what is going on. Looks pretty crisp for what is mostlikely a panned shot. Thanks Dave. That 77 is a pretty crisp lens. I know that both her her dad (who she was roping

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
On Nov 28, 2007 2:11 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 27, 2007 8:02 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Took this one while on my holiday earlier this year. It's really nothing more than a family snap, but the expression makes it I reckon. (~160kb)

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
On Nov 28, 2007 2:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/27/2007 5:04:42 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP5212.jpg = It has a lot of power. Thanks Marnie. It was a pretty cool experience

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread Peter Jordan
There is a 645 to k adaptor, but they seem to be significantly rarer than hen's teeth. Peter David Savage wrote: 645 = 6 x 4.5cm negative/transparency. Cheers, Dave On Nov 29, 2007 8:11 PM, Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
Thanks Paul. It seems I may have underestimated this one a bit. Cheers, Dave On Nov 27, 2007 11:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Better by far than a family snap. Both the expression and the composition are excellent. Paul -- Original message -- From:

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
645 = 6 x 4.5cm negative/transparency. Cheers, Dave On Nov 29, 2007 8:11 PM, Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means after a lens. Will this lens fit on my digital ist D. Regards Charles Wilson Sydney Australia -- PDML

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
On Nov 29, 2007 5:20 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 25, 2007 8:26 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Another shot of one of my favourite subjects/locations: Small (800x536, ~90kb) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP9486_sml.jpg

Re: PESO: South Mole Lighthouse #6

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
On Nov 29, 2007 3:02 AM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent indeed! Boris Thank you Boris. Cheers, Dave -- 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

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
On Nov 29, 2007 6:49 AM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, I love how the horses mane and woman's hair are both flowing. A shot displaying power, energy, and concentration by the rider. Nice work! I like the hair/mane relationships also. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Dave On Nov

Re: PESO: Concentration

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
Thanks Godders. Cheers, Dave On Nov 27, 2007 10:44 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice! Great sense of motion, a solid tight view that tells the whole story. Godfrey On Nov 27, 2007, at 5:02 AM, David Savage wrote:

Early FS Friday. SF-1 and Super Program

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
Hi Gang. I am having my electrical panel up grade form 60-100 amps all day Friday, so i won't have any internet access all day. Re offering these two cameras below: I have, half heartedly, offered these up in the past and am doing so again. SF-1: KEH has one in bargin condition for $35.00. I

Re: Camera of the Year 2007 - - PopPhotoNovember 2007

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
I;ll wait to see what KR picks, so i know what not to buy.:-) I have tried a Sigma, and don't like it at all. I have heard good things about the Alpha. Dave Dave On Nov 29, 2007 3:59 AM, Roman Melihhov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: PESO - Almost Fallen

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
Good creative fall shot Bruce. Nice OOF back ground and exposure. Those 4 you have choicen are great. Dave On Nov 28, 2007 11:43 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This leaf almost made it down. It was caught by this evergreen providing contrast in color along with the life and death

Re: PESO - Bark

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
I like the seperation of the two main colours. Nice and crisp shot. Dave On Nov 28, 2007 11:37 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, not a dog bark, but tree bark. Pentax K10D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 95mm ISO 200, 1/60 sec @ f/6.7, handheld http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_5295.htm

Re: PESO - Mountain Majesty

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
Love this one. Good comp. Not sure about that object in the for ground though Dave On Nov 28, 2007 11:40 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This particular mountain really juts out and demands to be noticed. The morning light hits it at a very good angle to show off its ruggedness.

Re: GESO: All new galleries on my site

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
What Bob said. Dave On Nov 29, 2007 3:41 AM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Huh. You do this every now and then just to remind us all who's the Daddy. Quite a few there that I haven't seen before, so a treat for me. Design and navigation are fine. -- Bob -Original Message-

Re: PESO - Porch

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
I can see shy, good exposure on this, and nice lines. Dave On Nov 28, 2007 11:45 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The early morning lighting on this old porch really drew my attention. Pentax K10D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 58mm ISO 200, 1/350 Sec @ f/8, Handheld

Re: File (directory) numbering bug in *ist DS ?

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Nov 28, 2007 9:06 PM, Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Overall, I am surprised why the manufacturers of digital cameras have reserved only unique file names for their cameras (even though I understand their desire to stay with 8+3 naming scheme). I wish they would allow the

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-29 Thread Doug Franklin
Derby Chang wrote: Doug Franklin wrote: But [trap focus] only works with MF lenses or AF lenses that turn off all their (digital?) electronics when in MF mode. For example, my SMCP-FA* 200/2.8 won't do it in any (lens) mode. My Sigma APO 400/5.6 Macro, though, will do trap focus when

Re: Camera of the Year 2007 - - PopPhotoNovember 2007

2007-11-29 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Camera of the Year 2007 - - PopPhotoNovember 2007 I;ll wait to see what KR picks, so i know what not to buy.:-) I have tried a Sigma, and don't like it at all. I have heard good things about the Alpha. The Nikon boys are

OT Original Wolfen

2007-11-29 Thread mike wilson
Never knew that was what Orwo stood for: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FEBB9jnaUYfeature=related Slight amount of nudity involved. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML

Re: PESO - Porch

2007-11-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Very nice light, Bruce. :-) G On Nov 28, 2007 11:45 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The early morning lighting on this old porch really drew my attention. Pentax K10D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 58mm ISO 200, 1/350 Sec @ f/8, Handheld http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_5287.htm -- PDML

Re: PESO - Mountain Majesty

2007-11-29 Thread pnstenquist
What Dave said. Love the color. Do wish that thing wasn't there. Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Love this one. Good comp. Not sure about that object in the for ground though Dave On Nov 28, 2007 11:40 PM, Bruce Dayton

Re: PESO - Bark

2007-11-29 Thread pnstenquist
I like this one. I might like it more with some cropped off the top and the right. Not sure though. Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like the seperation of the two main colours. Nice and crisp shot. Dave On Nov 28,

Re: File (directory) numbering bug in *ist DS ?

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
It's a file naming standard. I guess the various manufactures are sticking to it, though they often seem to violate other standards often enough. David J Brooks wrote: On Nov 28, 2007 9:06 PM, Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Overall, I am surprised why the manufacturers of digital

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
It would be nice, (and probably easy), to add a firmware switch to enable it with any lens, but I expect that Pentax wants to avoid a lot of returns for repair when the camera stops autofocusing properly. Beaker wrote: Dooh.. (slaps forhead) Dang- trap focus, why it's obvious, once you

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
With an adapter. 645 is the designation for one of Pentax's two lines of medium format SLRs. The lens will work much like an M43 mount lens on K mount cameras. Charles Wilson wrote: Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means after a lens. Will this lens fit on my digital ist D.

Re: PESO - Porch

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
I liked every thing else that you've posted in the last couple of days better. This reminds me of just about every attempt I've made to shoot stairs, my stair shots occasionally rises to this level, but it's still not good enough. Bruce Dayton wrote: The early morning lighting on this old

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
That should be M42 mount lens, of course. P. J. Alling wrote: With an adapter. 645 is the designation for one of Pentax's two lines of medium format SLRs. The lens will work much like an M43 mount lens on K mount cameras. Charles Wilson wrote: Can anyone tell me what the designation

Re: Taking photos with nED

2007-11-29 Thread Christian
Mark Roberts wrote: Once or twice a week someone finds my web page and email me a question about Pentax cameras or lenses. Today I got one asking for information on a Pentax model I'd never heard of (neither had the person who emailed me, obviously). It was identified as a Pentax nED film

Re: Pentax K20D and K200D

2007-11-29 Thread Mark Roberts
P. J. Alling wrote: It would be nice, (and probably easy), to add a firmware switch to enable it with any lens, but I expect that Pentax wants to avoid a lot of returns for repair when the camera stops autofocusing properly. Sad but true. I've been told be people associated with Pentax and

Re: New home

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
With all that extra space you have room for a darkroom. Jens Bladt wrote: For what it's worth: My dear grilfriend and I have just bought a new home. It's a very traditional 1970'es house, but inside it's quite charming. We'll be living there from April 1st. 2008. Best of all - there's a

Re: Camera of the Year 2007 - - PopPhotoNovember 2007

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
Kenny boy will choose the Nikon, (that's my prediction), it would have to be below dreck on a scale of wonder-camera to crap for him to do otherwise. David J Brooks wrote: I;ll wait to see what KR picks, so i know what not to buy.:-) I have tried a Sigma, and don't like it at all. I have

Re: PESO - Mountain Majesty

2007-11-29 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/28/2007 8:42:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This particular mountain really juts out and demands to be noticed. The morning light hits it at a very good angle to show off its ruggedness. Pentax K10D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 115mm ISO 200, 1/180 sec @

Re: PESO - Bark

2007-11-29 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/28/2007 8:38:35 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No, not a dog bark, but tree bark. Pentax K10D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 95mm ISO 200, 1/60 sec @ f/6.7, handheld http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_5295.htm Comments welcome. -- Bruce I'd

Re: GESO: All new galleries on my site

2007-11-29 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/28/2007 7:59:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, Coming out of my usual lurking to send a link to my own site... How nice, huh? I have completely changed the galleries in my site, leaving behind about seven years of static html generated

Re: GESO 2007 - Treo 650 Snappies - GDG

2007-11-29 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/28/2007 5:54:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was poking about in what I've taken over the past year with the Treo 650's camera. I built a little gallery of eight shots that I liked ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/treopix-20071128/ Low

Re: New home fo our family

2007-11-29 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/28/2007 1:50:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For what it's worth: My dear grilfriend and I have just bought a new home. It's a very traditional 1970'es house, but inside it's quite charming. We'll be living there from April 1st. 2008. Best of all

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Charles, Pentax makes a variety of film format cameras. The *ist D is a 35mm film format camera, even though no film is involved. It uses Pentax K mount, 35mm format lenses. (think 24mm x 36mm film) In a pinch, with a $10 adapter, the Pentax screwmount 35mm format lenses can be mounted. Pentax

OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/accident-aftermath.html Sigh... Luckily I wasn't hurt, other than the usual stiffness. My road bike wasn't so lucky. Sigh... cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread pnstenquist
Happy to hear you weren't severely injured. Hope you can get the [EMAIL PROTECTED] to cough up some dough for your bike. Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/accident-aftermath.html

Denied

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
After reading a few of the latest Pentax Gallery threads, i decided to enter two of my best like photos, as decided by me and others comments. I checked the site today and they have been rejected. At least i have my original four still there. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: One shot a week for 6-8 years

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Jens, I think that Godfrey's suggestion is the hmmm technologically the most well thought through. Indeed you could make a set of settings of your K10D (or any other digital camera) and have it dedicated for the job. The problem of film is that of white balance during scanning. Boris Jens

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Darn! Although you say that the SUV driver was probably just negligent and not paying attention, she deserves to be prosecuted or at least to be put through the legal paces by the full measure. The fact that one is driving a big (perceivably safe) vehicle is no excuse for negligence... I wish

Re: SV: One shot a week for 6-8 years

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Jens Bladt wrote: Godfrey, I wouldn't want to rely on a digtial camera to be operational over this long period of time - eight years is a long time. Can I still get battteries for it in 8 years? If it dies, can I replace it with a compatible one? Jens, you could buy a set of batteries for

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
Glad your ok Frank. Your right, could have been worse. I hope you can get some renumeration from her, as its a his word against mine story. I 'm sure the cop can read between the lines. Bob Rae's no fault comes back to haunt another Ontarian. Dave On Nov 29, 2007 11:46 AM, frank theriault

RE: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Bob W
Glad to hear you're not too badly damaged. Bike looks like shit though. Are you insured? If so your insurance company should be able to get after her. If you're a member of some kind of cycling organisation your membership may include insurance - worth checking. Sorry mate, didn't see you there

Re: On images posted to Picasa

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
Not sure. I am hit and miss with picasa. Some days it will load, and some days it just sits there for ever doing nothing. Dave On Nov 29, 2007 1:15 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Ladies and gents, a question for you. I am sitting at 1.5 MBps downstream DSL connection at

On images posted to Picasa

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Ladies and gents, a question for you. I am sitting at 1.5 MBps downstream DSL connection at home. It is fast enough for everything I am doing. However Picasa images load slow as molasses... Is there anything I could do to remedy this except lots of patience? Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Candle-lit Bar

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Frank, I cannot be certain what you intended to say with this image, but... It looks extremely lonely, being thrown out of the company... This is what it makes me feel at least. Cheer up! Boris frank theriault wrote: Back after a couple of weeks away from the list. A few personal issues

Re: Spam: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, I haven't converted in a religious sense of the word. I am still Jewish ;-) and I still prefer full frame top quality prime lenses. But yes, DA 21 is a good lens. I cannot deny the obvious, you know. It won't be faithful ;-). Boris Derby Chang wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Here

Re: Spam: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Now, you're making me feel bad. I will feel better after my 43 is repaired or replaced should it turn out to be impossible to repair Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: Here is the start of the short write up I am going to produce about my trip to Prague.

Re: 2 pesos: from last weekend in the country

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
What Godfrey said! Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 25, 2007, at 5:42 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210340/Large I like this, a nice composition and good tones, colors, etc. http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384/1/225210306/Large

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 29, 2007, at 8:46 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/accident-aftermath.html That sucks. Luckily I wasn't hurt, other than the usual stiffness. That's the good part. Hopefully you can get some compensation out of the driver who hit you. Nothing

Re: On images posted to Picasa

2007-11-29 Thread pnstenquist
Picasa is very slow to load on my system as well. I would guess a Picasa pic takes three to five times longer to load than a photo.net pic. Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not sure. I am hit and miss with picasa. Some days it

Re: On images posted to Picasa

2007-11-29 Thread Scott Loveless
Same here. As much as I despise flickr, when used without javascript enabled it's very responsive. Picasa is nearly useless without javascript. David J Brooks wrote: Not sure. I am hit and miss with picasa. Some days it will load, and some days it just sits there for ever doing nothing.

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like the people moving shot and the beer shot. I think the square shot is too dark. Nice angle on the beer signs, makes one feel a bit woozy. Marnie aka Doe :-) Thanks, yep, I struggled a bit with the angle for the beer sign shot. But I kinda liked the idea of

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Nov 29, 2007 1:06 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: she's obviously guilty and you're within your rights to execute her. Trust me, I'm a lawyer. We can not execute here, we just force them to watch the NFL for a Sunday. That usually gets em.:-) Dave -- Bob -Original

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
I was rather exhausted on the third day - no significant pictures were taken. However on the last (fourth) day I was shooting wildly (about 100 shots all together). I am processing them and soon they'll be published. Thanks! Boris Rick Womer wrote: Sigh. I love European cities. The

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks, Paul! Paul Stenquist wrote: Very nice. I like all the pics. Paul -- 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 the directions.

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Jaume, I realize I cannot shoot on purpose. I really cannot. I can however be in the mood for shooting and shoot whatever I see or whatever I like. ;-) Boris Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Boris !! Where are the 'postcards' that you promised to me? These aren't... ;-) I am glad you enjoyed

Re: PESO - Prague - day 2

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What he said. And the church shot. I like the wedding shot very much -- captures the feeling. Marnie aka Doe :-) I got so engaged in that dance that I almost couldn't shoot on the next day... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Prague - day 2

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
frank theriault wrote: All lovely, but I especially like the Wedding Dance photo! Nice use of motion blur. cheers, frank Now, that's quite a compliment. Thanks, Frank! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO - Prague - day 2

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Mark Roberts wrote: Having Frank compliment you on your motion blur is like having Fred Astaire compliment you on your dancing. :) Duly noted ;-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO - Tight Squeeze (BW version)

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Frank, your skills are considerable enough now that you have overdone it, IMHO. Boris frank theriault wrote: I posted this way back in the spring, as an unsized, completely unprocessed shot right out of the camera. So, using my now-considerable PS skills, I've done a BW conversion. It

Re: PESO 2007 - 48b - GDG

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Godfrey, I have to join those voices who commended about the bigger weed on the backgroun, one that is out of focus. It is simply too big. You see, the picture is extremely delicate. And this big dark hmmm chunk of form is really out of place here. Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Back to

Re: Denied

2007-11-29 Thread Thibouille
[Rant mode ON] David, loads of very nice picture are rejected and I suspect some do vote gainst because they feel s bad their pics have been rejected as well. Really. I'm quite deceived by all this voting thing. When they first launched the website it was much better. I know I took ages

Re: PESO - Trip report: Prague day 1

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks! David J Brooks wrote: A good way to remember a special trip. Great photos. Dave -- 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 the directions.

Re: Camera of the Year 2007 - - PopPhotoNovember 2007

2007-11-29 Thread Cotty
On 29/11/07, Roman Melihhov, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/4825/camera-of-the-year-2007.html Which one you'd vote for? None of those! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO - Prague - day 2

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
I think it is the other way around. I agree with it ;-). Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Another fine set of photos, Boris. I think that DA21 agrees with you. :-) Godfrey On Nov 27, 2007, at 9:14 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Yet another entry from my photo blog:

Re: PESO - Prague - day 2

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
mike wilson wrote: Definitely Mark! LOL ;-). 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 the directions.

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Igor Roshchin
I agree with Boris. Igor Thu Nov 29 12:16:06 EST 2007 Boris Liberman wrote: Darn! Although you say that the SUV driver was probably just negligent and not paying attention, she deserves to be prosecuted or at least to be put through the legal paces by the full measure. The fact that

Re: GESO: All new galleries on my site

2007-11-29 Thread Cotty
On 29/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: Looks great, Juan. The only thing I might change is the forward and backward button at the bottom of the photos. (I looked at the top, small gallery). It's only a or , those are pretty small to click on. Something larger would be

Re: PESO - Tight Squeeze (BW version)

2007-11-29 Thread Scott Loveless
Did you hear that, Frank? You're TOO good. :) Boris Liberman wrote: Frank, your skills are considerable enough now that you have overdone it, IMHO. Boris frank theriault wrote: I posted this way back in the spring, as an unsized, completely unprocessed shot right out of the camera.

Re: Taking photos with nED

2007-11-29 Thread Cotty
On 28/11/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Once or twice a week someone finds my web page and email me a question about Pentax cameras or lenses. Today I got one asking for information on a Pentax model I'd never heard of (neither had the person who emailed me, obviously). It was

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Cotty
On 29/11/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/accident-aftermath.html Sigh... Luckily I wasn't hurt, other than the usual stiffness. My road bike wasn't so lucky. Sigh... cheers, frank Inattentiveness is no excuse - here in the UK,

Re: GESO: All new galleries on my site

2007-11-29 Thread Cotty
On 28/11/07, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, Coming out of my usual lurking to send a link to my own site... How nice, huh? I have completely changed the galleries in my site, leaving behind about seven years of static html generated by csh/awk scripts. I made new galleries

Re: PESO - Prague - day 2

2007-11-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks! Now I only wish that my 43 was there for the wedding dance shot... Boris David J Brooks wrote: Another interesting read, Boris. The postcard shot and the wedding shot are very good. I love the motion blur in the wedding shot. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Jack Davis
Will the result be some Ben-gay and a 'new' road bike? Too bad! Were you shooting more pictures at the time? ;) Jack --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/accident-aftermath.html Sigh... Luckily I wasn't hurt, other than the usual

Re: Denied

2007-11-29 Thread David J Brooks
I'm not angry, just a bit disappointed. These, i felt we're two of my best photos from the past 12 months, but I just wanted to see what happened. I guess it takes more than 3-4 people liking a photo.:-) Dave On Nov 29, 2007 1:24 PM, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [Rant mode ON] David,

Re: On images posted to Picasa

2007-11-29 Thread Doug Brewer
what's your upload speed? My guess is it's roughly .25 MBps, and the effective speed less than that. I don't know the picasa interface, but if it's relatively slow, combined with the slowish u/l of a dsl, I could see where it would be frustrating. Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Ladies and

Re: PAW 2007 - 49 - GDG

2007-11-29 Thread Ken Waller
Well seen captured. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:35 PM Subject: PAW 2007 - 49 - GDG I found this one in a set from last year on the Isle of Man...

Re: PESO - Almost Fallen

2007-11-29 Thread Ken Waller
Probably a nice idea, but it lacks in execution. A major issue for me is that the background is too distinct distracting. I'd also like better exposure on the pine needles to bring out the green color. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bruce

Re: PESO - Porch

2007-11-29 Thread Ken Waller
The early morning lighting on this old porch really drew my attention. I can cetainly see why. If it were mine I'd either include more of the pot or totally eliminate it entirely. I'd also crop out some about half of the black above the top stair. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f

Re: PESO - Mountain Majesty

2007-11-29 Thread Ken Waller
Nice subject, exposure light, but I find the reddish tree on the right to be distracting - it conflicts with the rest of the greenery. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Mountain Majesty This

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/accident-aftermath.html Sigh... Luckily I wasn't hurt, other than the usual stiffness. My road bike wasn't so lucky. Sigh... cheers, frank Heh, new PDML acronym; YABA. Glad you're ok, sorry about the bike.

Re: PESO - Bark

2007-11-29 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice but I prefer a tighter central crop - eliminating about 25% of the outer most part of the image. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Bark No, not a dog bark, but tree bark. Pentax K10D,

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
I think you should invest in a nice set of reinforced Kevlar armor, with leather patches in the proper places to absorb the inevitable road rash. Otherwise I'm glad to know you're all right. frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/accident-aftermath.html Sigh...

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Christian
Cotty wrote: On 29/11/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/accident-aftermath.html Sigh... Luckily I wasn't hurt, other than the usual stiffness. My road bike wasn't so lucky. Sigh... cheers, frank Inattentiveness is no

Re: Denied

2007-11-29 Thread frank theriault
On Nov 29, 2007 12:13 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After reading a few of the latest Pentax Gallery threads, i decided to enter two of my best like photos, as decided by me and others comments. I checked the site today and they have been rejected. At least i have my original

Re: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident

2007-11-29 Thread Ken Waller
Trust me, I'm a lawyer MARK! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: OT - Yet Another Bike Accident Glad to hear you're not too badly damaged. Bike looks like shit though. Are you insured? If so your insurance

PESO: better forsythia

2007-11-29 Thread ann sanfedele
or is it that pesky winter blooming jasmine? I keep thinking forsythia - being sure I saw it as such in the Spring at that location more than once... I'm confused myself as to what the purple-tinted leaves are around it... This is a section of stuff that wasn't planted. As a photo this is

Re: more Lightroom 1.3 improvement ...

2007-11-29 Thread Ken Waller
How much would you be willing to pay to sign up for a one-day session? or a two-day? Godfrey, Over the years I've attended numerous one two day photo seminars. Everything from basic photo instruction, to specialized photoshop instruction. I recall paying as little as $75, years ago, for 2

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