Thanks to all who graciously commented. Reviewing the original post, I realize that I should have stopped after the second glass of wine, so apologies for the "over-the-top" exuberance...
The prizes are some Zoo-related services such as a behind-the-scenes tour and "Breakfast-with-the-Giraffes". Value is a few hundred dollars, but since I'm a docent, I generally lead these things. I plan on donating them to an inner city school, or maybe the Children's Hospital. The "painterly" look comes from the Sigma lens and it's unusual bokeh. A good lens, but not the A*200 macro that I wanted. Thanks again to all, and with that, it's back to lurk mode.... Bill Sawyer Livonia, MI -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 4:51 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Holy Sureshot, I Actually Won Something... A nice change indeed. It has a water colourish quality I like a lot. I take a bow. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Bill Sawyer > Sent: 06 February 2007 02:44 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: Holy Sureshot, I Actually Won Something... > > And with a Pentax!! > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net