Re: San Francisco

2005-08-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Try to take a picture of that famous bridge they claim to have up there. Every time I tried to photograph it, all I saw was fog and more fog.

Re: San Francisco

2005-08-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great shot, John!! I was of course joking. The Fog is one of the many things that makes San Francisco a wonderful place. Dan John Francis wrote: On Fri, Aug 19, 2005 at 12:40:47PM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Try to take a picture of that famous bridge they claim to have up there

Re: OT: Naples Bay

2005-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I saw that movie. Very good. Thanks for the tip. I think this is the first time I've ever "skrev," however. . . Dan DagT wrote: I´ve been to Procida on the north side of the bay, and sea was calm there all of that week in october 5 years ago, but some Italian member could probably give you

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
So your point is that the Japanese were justified in bombing Pearl Harbor so that they could continue the rape of Nanking? Interesting perspective. Kevin Waterson wrote: This one time, at band camp, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Launching a war simply because you want to (maybe just for poli

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I attempted to take no high ground, moral or otherwise. I just responded to your preposterous statement that "Pearl Harbour was the result of failed US foreign policy." The attack was the direct result of the attempt by the Japanese govenment of that time to gain miltary control over the main

Re: PEOW - Pacific NW Saltwater Flyfishing

2005-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice Fish! Also, a very nice shot. I love the expression. One very small quibble: I think it would look better without the little man that appears to be standing on his right shoulder, but you can take that out in photoshop. Jay Taylor wrote: Here is a shot I took at Brown's Point near Ta

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I agree. I didn't start this detour, and I avoided it as long as I could, but some things just seem to demand answer. I apologize for taking the bait and engaging in political debate here, where I agree it does not belong. I know better. Glen wrote: At 09:34 AM 8/22/2005, Kevin Waterson

Re: PESO: Artificial Beach

2005-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Uh, Hawaii is part of the US. They get very upset if one refers to the US as if it doesn't include the Aloha State. keithw wrote: The only thing I'm struck with is, the remarkable absence of heavy-weight people! Almost no one is overweight! Like very few beaches in the U.S. Or, even Hawaii,

Re: PESO: Artificial Beach

2005-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
You certainly didn't offend me. I just wanted to clarify the point. Compared to other resort areas, Hawaii beaches don't have lots of "barely clothed" people. Clothing optional beaches exist, but are rare and very difficult to find. Bathing suits, for both genders, tend to be more conserva

Re: PESO: Artificial Beach

2005-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
50, actually. Jens Bladt wrote: Yup - state number 52, right?

Re: Survey: Your Most Unusual Shot

2005-08-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Among my most unusual: Bombs exploding in Viet Nam: http://www.aohc.it/vintage/danmat14.jpg The "ground zero" building in the Hiroshima Peace Park: http://www.aohc.it/vintage/danmat18.jpg Both shot with my (then new) Asahi Pentax Spotmatic.

Re: Survey: Your Most Unusual Shot

2005-08-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Marnie: I love your "disturbed" "landscapes." The first one, which you describe as "a little wierd," is may favorite. It is truely fascinating and a unique point of view. I also like the "funny" one very much, but they are all great. Dan M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dont know. I think

Re: Could this be my next purchase?

2005-08-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice. Price? Kevin Waterson wrote: This looks _very_ enticing... http://www.photographyblog.com/index.php/weblog/comments/hasselblad_h2_and_h2d_announced/ enjoy Kevin

OT: Wordploy

2005-08-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The 2005 winners of the Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational 1. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. 2. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly 3. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that st

Re: Survey: Your Most Unusual Shot

2005-08-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
No, Marnie, I was not in a helicopter. Both photos were taken with my brand new Spottie when I was a captain in the US Marines. The Photo of bombs exploding was taken from the back seat of an F-4B fighter jet, which had just dropped those bombs. The other shot was taken when I visited Hirosh

OT: Cheesy song remakes

2005-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Some cheesy song remakes: "Inna-Gouda-Vel-Veeta" "Let it Brie" "Ricotta Get Out of This Place" "Cheeses Christ Superstar" "Your Cheesing Heart" "Bleu (cheese) Suede Shoes" "Nacho Man" "Muenster Mash" -- Danie

Re: iPod photo storage

2005-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
c and display photos. Dan Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I'm not sure that the iPod Photos will transfer anything but JPEG files from the supported cameras. I'd look out for that. My impression was that they do not. Godfrey -- Daniel J. Matyola Stanley, Powers & Matyola 78 Grove St

Re: iPod photo storage

2005-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
In that cas, I think you are correct in guessing that it won't work. I don't put RAW or even large JPEGS on my iPod; I use it mostly for music and books, and a few photos that I want to carry around to show people. Since the iPod's resolution isn't that good, and the image is small, I usuall

Re: PAW: People & Portraits #34 - GDG

2005-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice shot. It was probably the closest thing to a work of Art in the Tate Modern that day, unless one counts the excellent fish and chips as art. Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: This is one of about forty or so exposures made at the Tate Modern in London, shooting down to the turbine hall from the m

Re: Scary photoshopping

2005-08-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It is interesting, but when I view it, the thumbnails don't match the photo that comes up when you click the thumb.

Re: Southwest suggestions

2005-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Peter: I hope you enjoy your trip to the US. If you are flying into San Francisco, definitely spend a few days there. It is a lovely city. You might also want to drive down the coast to Monterrey, or to the wine country of Napa/Sonoma. Both are scenic and highly photogenic. By all means

Re: GESO: instant cure for depression

2005-09-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The photos are very nice. The clothes are pretty wierd.

Re: Some Posting Suggestions

2005-09-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
FWIW, I have never had any problem with the format or legibility of your emails, Shel. As for the content . . .

Re: Camera engineering (was Re: Rename request)

2005-09-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's certainly hard to tell by reading what you write. . . On 9/21/05, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> I am not repeating the same argument> over and over

Re: Camera engineering (This is signifigant)

2005-09-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On 9/22/05, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> ARE YOU RETARDED are ARE YOU JUST PLAYING DUMB? OK, that is a bit beyond the accepted level of discourse. Ad hominemattacks just do not belong on a list like this. Also, putting parts of your message in all caps is the net equivilentof sho

Re: Camera engineering (This is signifigant)

2005-09-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
No, I do not excuse you. You do indeed have a choice, and that is tobehave like a rational person and stop displaying your ego all overthis forum. Please just calm down. On 9/22/05, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Excuse me but you need to read the sequence of> posts because he not

Re: Camera engineering (This is signifigant)

2005-09-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Why did you let him call me retarded first.> I don't agree aI have an ego, I am discussing> cameras not people's character like he did FIRST.> JCO>> -Original Message-> From: Daniel J. Matyola [mailto:[EMAI

Re: Camera engineering (This is signifigant)

2005-09-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
a perfect> world do we? Bye. (don't forget> the kill file).> jco>> -Original Message-> From: Daniel J. Matyola [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 10:15 PM> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net> Subject: Re: Camera engineering (This is signifigant)&

Re: Which one do you prefer"

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The color version definitely works better for me. Dan M On 2/28/07, Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Feb 28, 2007, at 20:22, Walter Hamler wrote: > > > http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/GirraffeBWweb.jpg > > > > http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/ > >

Re: PESO - Winter Thaw

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very Nice! On 2/27/07, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > An abstract of nature. It's a frozen over section of More's Creek. The > picture was taken from (guessing) 175 feet above the surface. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5654453 > > > Tom C. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Re: March PUG

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
"Goalkeeper," by Gabor Ritz was my favorite of the month. It is a striking shot with a strong sense of mood. I also like the composition very much. The void in the outline of the leaves reflects the shape of the figure and the goal, and the high contrast in the leaves highlights the low contrast

Re: PESO - Da Bear

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
What a lovely portrait! On 2/27/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check out > > http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html > > Taken in Denali National Park, Alaska during a fall snowstorm with *ist D, > 600mm f4.0 FA & 1.4X-L convertor on Gitzo 1548 tripod with Kirk

Re: PESO:Greetings from Zurich

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Excellent, Marcus. It brings back fond memories of the day we spent with you in Zurich in the summer of 2005. Dan M On 2/27/07, Markus Maurer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Pentaxians > I do not find the time to read all the messages on the PDML but take a lot > of photographs nearly every day.

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Hey, this is the same guy that made that horrible film about the Titanic, isn't it? FDan M On 2/26/07, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, it seems somone finally found the grave of Jesus Christ - and his son. > This must be something to photograph. Imageine being the first photographer >

Re: PESO - Snow Melt

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
So do I! Dan M > > Nothing remarkable, but I like the reflections. > > > > http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2523.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT: Interesting Photography Book

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Last week I was in Dallas, visiting my college room mate. His wife, Laura Wilson, is an accomplished photographer, and wrote a very interesting book about working with Richard Avedon in making his book "In the American West." Her book, "Avedon at Work: In the American West," might be of interest

Re: PESO -- Leaf

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite graceful! Dan M On 2/26/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Scott, it works as it is now. > > I however suggest that you consider alternative macro lenses, because > the shorter the focal length - the closer the object has to be to the > front element of the lens, which is not a

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The new standard is CE (common era) and BCE (before common era). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Era On 3/2/07, graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Current Era, and Previous Era. The problem scientists have is that they > need a stable base to date from, today keeps moving. I guess it could

Re: Rednecks (was Re: PESO: Long Morning, revisited)

2007-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love that fishin' shot! On 3/5/07, Bill Owens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I love those shoes the bride is wearing :-) > > Bill > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John > Sessoms > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 5:44 PM > To: pdml@pdml.ne

Re: GESO - Snow Crystals (at last)

2007-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Simply Wonderful! On 3/5/07, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mark Cassino wrote: > > It took a while, but I finally got some acceptable snow crystal shots > > this season. > > > > Here are a few: > > > > http://www.markcassino.com/galleries/stream/2007/070303/IMGP0640.htm > > http://www.mar

Re: More dog pictures

2007-03-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very Nice photographs of a cute dogs. If you like dogs in the show, here is a shot (not mine) from the Iditarod race now being run up in Alaska: http://www.iditarod.com/2007/imagesfromthetrail/photos/photo_740.html On 3/5/07, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A bunch of snow, a couple of

OT: Interesting eclipse photo

2007-03-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070322.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT: Maritime Canada

2007-03-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I am planning a trip to the Maritime Provinces this summer. We will probably stop at Acadia/Bar Harbor on the way, and we are thinking of making a (long) side trip to Quebec city. One of the "must see" places will be the Bay of Fundy. Does anyone have any advice or recommendations on these areas?

Re: Northern Exposures exhibition; Edmonton, Alberta

2007-03-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Really nice work! Dan M On 3/21/07, Mike Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I finally hung my first show! It's 10 photos in all. The online > gallery (which I asked for feedback on before) is available here: > http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/northernexposures > > I will be having an opening on

Re: OT: Maritime Canada

2007-03-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
> > Cape Breton Is is a good spot for rugged type shots. P.E.I. is small > and scenic, but i think Nova Scotia is probably the best bet for > scenid stuff. > > Remember in Atlantic Canada, if you don;t like the weather, wait 15 > minutes.:-) > > Dave > > > On 3

Re: OT: Maritime Canada

2007-03-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for the information. Dan M On 3/30/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 3/28/07, Daniel J. Matyola <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am planning a trip to the Maritime Provinces this summer. We will > > probably stop at Acadia/Bar Harbor on the

Re: April PUG is open

2007-03-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks a lot, Adelheid, for all you great work in putting together another fine PUG. Several interesting submissions, but I think that "Why Did the Salmon Cross the Road?," by Harald Rust is not only a great photograph, but also best fits the theme of the month. Dan M On 3/31/07, AvK <[EMAIL PRO

Re: April PUG is open

2007-03-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Igor: Yes, Amalfi is like no other place, that is for certain. On 3/31/07, Igor Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dan Matyola: > It is interesting that once I saw your photograph, yet > before seeing the description below, my first thought was: > "It must be Amalfi Coast". > I don't remember

OT: Belgium

2005-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I'm off for a week in Brussels and Brugge. Any tips on good photographic subjects there? (Other than the infamous manneken pis) Dan M

Re: Off for vacation and a customs question

2005-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
"I made instant coffee in the microwave and travel backwards in time." SW

Re: Steven Wright Stuff (was some other OT thread )

2005-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I went to the supermarket, but they were locking the door. I said "Hey, the sign says open 24 hours." The guy responded, "Not in a row!" Shel Belinkoff wrote: When I was a kid, we had a quicksand box in the backyard. I was an only child . . . eventually.

Re: OT: Belgium

2005-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We will try to stop at Ghent on our way between Brugge and Brussels, if we can make the train connections. Thanks for the advice. Marcelo Aziz Issahak wrote: Not only Brugge, if you have more time, go to Gent. Regards, On 4/20/05, Daniel J. Matyola <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'

Re: PESO - Office helper

2005-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nasty little guy! Why is he "office helper'?

Re: Off for vacation and a customs question

2005-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
"Sometimes I turn on the humidifier and the dehumidifier at the same time, and let them fight it out." SW

Re: Cornwall

2005-04-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
They have rather large bees there, I see. . . Cotty wrote: Spent a week meandering along the Cornish coast, England. Botanists and engineers alike will find the Eden Project interesting:

Re: Betr.: PDML Belgium meeting

2005-04-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
So, do we want to try to get together for a while on Sunday in Brussels? I am a stranger, and can't suggest a place to meet, except the Aris Hotel, where I will be staying. Can someone suggest a time and place? Or, perhaps, a number where we can call to make arrangements? Thibouille wrote: S

Re: Betr.: PDML Belgium meeting

2005-04-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Do we want to try to get together on Sunday in Brussels? If som when and where? Dan M

Re: OT: Belgium

2005-04-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I want to thank everyone for their comments about Belgium. We will be leaving tomorrow and returning next weekend. While I'm gone, have fun and play fair. . .

Re: OT: Belgium

2005-04-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's a definite! Kenneth Waller wrote: And drink some beer

OT: Trip to Belgium

2005-05-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My trip to Belgium last week was very enjoyable. Thanks to everyone for their tips and advice! Thanks sepecially to Thibouille, who met me at my hotel, showed me the infamous Manneken Pis: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3328096 showed me his favorite local pub: http://www.photo.ne

OT: Interesting astromony photo

2005-05-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The Astronomy Picture of the Day page for May 3, 2005, has an interesting photograph of the sun, moon and planets moving across the ecliptic: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html Dan M

Re: OT: Trip to Belgium

2005-05-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Yes, indeed, Thibouille, I did focus on the beer -- as I did for most of the trip. I apologize for making you look a bit fuzzy, but, then again, I was a bit fuzzy. . . Dan M Thibouille wrote: 2005/5/3, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: On 5/2/05, Daniel J. Matyola <[EMAIL

Re: May PUG - "Cameras & Lenses"

2005-05-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The best spot I've found for photo ops, animal and scenic, is Katmai National Park in Alaska. The is a photo stand near the falls where you can photgraph the bears fishing for salmon in relative safety. It's a real opportunity to get close and personal with grizzlies. Bald eagles drop by to

Re: May PUG - "Cameras & Lenses"

2005-05-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
s right off the road. Other than the salmon, at Denali you get all the animals you mentioned plus caribou, wolf, fox, ptarmigan, sandhill cranes, black bear, beaver and scores of others. Plus there is more wildlife interaction to be seen @ Denali. Kenneth Waller -Original Message-

Re: Quoting photographers

2005-05-04 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My favorite quote from this site is: "Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter./" -Ansel Adams/

Re: PESO - Wol

2005-05-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Wol the Owl . . . I love it! On 4/28/05, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ignore the first three - no Pentax gear involved - last pic with A*85mm f/1.4

Re: OT: Philosophical health check

2005-05-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I also scored 33, so I'll drink to that as well Dan M David Savage wrote: 33% I need another drink.

Re: PAW PESO - April in My Back Yard, 1970

2005-05-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
You willprobable be arrested for child abuse for posting pictures of little girls with beer on the internet.

OT: Moon Photo

2005-05-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
There is an interesting phot of the crescent moon on the Astronomy Picture of the Day page for May 13, 2005: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html Dan M

Re: blackout

2003-08-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Definitely. I still prefer the Czech Pilsner. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The original Budweiser from Budvar is also very good.

Re: optio s

2003-08-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I am very happy with my Optio S so far. I traded the Altoids tin I used for the fist month for the Pentax case, which hangs unobtrusively on my belt and carries an extra battery and extra memory card as well. I agree with most of what you have said. I have had no trouble with auto focus on subjec

Re: Mars

2003-08-27 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It's amazing how little science most people know. When looking at Mars, one should expect to see the canals! Cotty wrote: > I must tell you this. I was listening to the radio while on manoevres > driving around central London today, and this business of Mars being at > it's closest to Earth for

Mars Photo

2003-08-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting shot of Mars at: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

Re: Mars Photo

2003-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Of course! unless someone told us, we wouldn't be able to identify the bright object in the sky as Mars. "Maris V. Lidaka Sr." wrote: > It is, but Elephant Rock is more interesting in the picture :-)

Re: OT: Car keys - WAS Survival Kit

2003-09-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
In the US we refer to that color as "No Sale Green." John Francis wrote: Actually I think BRG might be out of place on a mini.

Re: picture pretty Boston

2003-09-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
John Francis wrote: > (Only one Common, I believe). Actually, there is only one Commons.

Re: picture pretty Boston

2003-09-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
In New England, however, and particularly in Boston, the one central piece of land, often a green area, is referred to as a "Commons," even though it is only one place. Fred wrote: > Well, actually there is indeed only one "Common" - it's called > "Boston Common" (or, "the Boston Common") (not to

Re: picture pretty Boston

2003-09-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Well, I actually did double check with my friend who wrote the Trivia and > Fact book - Yes, he said, Common was proper but also it is commonly (no > pun...) referred to as > the Commons. It seems to be a common mistake. It's not really a mistake; both are proper, althou

Re: picture pretty Boston

2003-09-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Ann Sanfedele wrote: > I was really just trying to stretch out the puns with "common mistake" :) I > lived in Main a bit and have spent a great deal of time in the Boston area - > always said COMMONS myself because that was what I heard :) Anyway, you and I > seem to be in agreement, Dan :) Pe

Re: First Pano Try

2003-09-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I found a kit to convert a min MF to a 35mm panoramic, and cut it to fit my old Pentax 6X7. It worked OK, but I discovered it's better just to use the normal 6X7 with 120 film and a wide angle lens and crop the image to create the panorama that you want. David Mann wrote: > Mark Cassino wrot

Re: Complete Sept PUG Comments - loooooong

2003-09-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Dag, you did a great job commenting on all the September submissions. Thanks for your efforts. As to your comments on my entry, you are right on the mark, IMHO. The composition is not strong: it was my first attempt to use the macro capabilities of my Optio S, and in the bright sunlight, it was

Re: Sept PUG, comments

2003-09-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for your comments. I agree it would have been better if centered more. This flower was, however, four inches off the ground in the middle of a patch of prickly pear cactus. I did get some shots that were composed better, but did not as clearly portray the detail I was looking for, such as

OT: Interesting Aurora Photo

2003-09-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The is an interesting shot of an aurora over the Chugatch Mountains of Alaska on the Astronomy Picture of the Day page for September 29, 2003: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

Re: Dan Matyola's PUG

2003-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for your comments, Frank. It wasn't the shot I originally intended to use, which scanned badly for some reason. This one I took and scanned for a friend who loves ships with sails. Does Canada have Marines to go with their Navy, or do you just give life jackets to the Mounties and their H

Re: Dan Matyola's PUG

2003-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Or is that a poop gun on her assault deck? William Robb wrote: > Thats the HMCS Adrienne Clarkson > Man, don't take that gunboat on. > She's got the Ralston aSAULt gun mounting on her poop deck.

Re: OT: Interesting Aurora Photo

2003-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Probably a result of trying to get both the mountains and the aurora reasonably clear. BTW, it didn't look that bad to me on my monitor, but then again, I'm no pro . . . Ann Sanfedele wrote: > It looks terribly over tampered with to me, Dan.

Re: Some PUG comments.

2003-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I got the joke from the picture, even without the caption. Very nice shot of a unique subject, BTW. Ann Sanfedele wrote: > OH dear, it's awful when you have to explain a joke... I thought i was > over doing it putting the "?" in the title.

Re: Some more PUG comments.

2003-10-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for commenting on my entry. I know what you mean. This was my second choice for this month's PUG -- the first did not scan well for some reason, probably my ineptness. I love the sailing ship, and I like the shot, but there is nothing special or meaningful about it. That troubles me a bit

Re: Dan Matyola's PUG

2003-10-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
You hosers can always try to invade Andorra. According to the old song, "They spent two dollars and fifty cents on armaments and their defense. I've never seen such confidence, Andorra hip hoorah!" frank theriault wrote: > AFAIK, we don't have a separate Marine Corps like you do in the US. We

Re: OT:No camera=first Concord siting

2003-10-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I suspect that you would have been disappointed in the Mach 1 flight. While there was a lot of shaking and buffeting in the early supersonic planes, in modern aircraft it is a nonevent that you can tell only by the mach meter. (I flew in fighter jets that could easily breadk Mach 1, and I flew ov

Re: OT:No camera=first Concord siting

2003-10-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have also greatly enjoyed this thread Peter Popp wrote: > This will be my last post on this subject, but let me say I have really enjoyed it, > as far as off-topic threads go.

Re: Digital vs Film observation

2003-10-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We're hanging on to them! I have four, two of which are still is good operating condition. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Pentax made several MILLION screw-mount cameras. Where are they all?

DSLR Enablement needed.

2003-10-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I visited my favorite local camera store here in Central New Jersey, USA, last night. They finally received the long-pomised *istd, and called me to let me know. I really liked the feel and operation of the camera. The price, $1375 for body only, didn't seem out of line. Still I hesitate. Will

Re: DSLR Enablement needed.

2003-11-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
+ overhead) at that price. > > Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > > I questioned it as well. He claims that's 10% over his cost, which he will give > > to his best customer. . . > > > > arnie wrote: > > > > > >>$1375?? > &

Re: December PUG Theme

2003-11-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Clouds. zoomshot wrote: > Gone from the schedule page ( http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html ), > what is it?

Re: OT:Weird place names-was: GFM Attendees (updated)

2003-12-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Same pronounciation in Berlin, New Hampshire. Christian Skofteland wrote: > much like Berlin, Maryland (pronounced BUR-lin)

Re: OT - Decerebrate Turnip

2003-12-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Oh yes, that stuff the Brits call "humour." Please, spare us. > >Do you think we should introduce our former colonial brethren on the list to > Father Ted? > > > >It would establish "feck" in it's rightful place in the pantheon of useful > words. > > Easy! > >

Re: OT: Best photography novel?

2003-12-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Actually, I'm not sure, but I love the movie, and it is about a photographer who uses his telephoto lens to spy on his neighbors. Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Dan Matyola wrote: > > > Rear Window? > > Was it a book first? > > ann -- Daniel J. Matyola mai

Re: JanEweAviary Pug Comments (all photos, long post)

2004-01-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lon: First, Thanks for commenting on all the gallery entryies. I alway find comments on my own shot, as well as on the other shots, to be most useful. Second, I like your peacock quite a bit. Nice colors. I don't notice the background problem to which you refer at all, even after you called at

Re: January PUG Comments - Jan. 6

2004-01-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Frank: First, Thank you so much for taking the time and making the effort to comment on all the PUG entries this month! I find it quite interesting and most instructive to read someone else's comments after I have view the photos and then go back to see what that other person saw that I may have

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