OT: For those who actually use video capabilities

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PESO: Bikes

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Re: PESO - afternoon walk

Hard to find anything wrong with that shot. Well seen and captured. -- Walt On 9/2/2011 9:09 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I spotted this when Grace and I were on our way to the park. I like the lines. Pretty girl, too, but the diagonal lines are what made me raise the camera. http://photo.net/p

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

I agree. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I still prefer the first one you presented. A tight crop isn't a bad thing. > That's my fix when I cut off a body part:-). > Paul > On Sep 2, 2011, at 9:33 PM, Daniel J

PESO - afternoon walk

I spotted this when Grace and I were on our way to the park. I like the lines. Pretty girl, too, but the diagonal lines are what made me raise the camera. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14020273 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.ne

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

I still prefer the first one you presented. A tight crop isn't a bad thing. That's my fix when I cut off a body part:-). Paul On Sep 2, 2011, at 9:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thanks, Paul. > > Yes, I am pissed that I cut off the toes. I have other shots that > show the entire feet: > > h

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

Thanks, Paul. Yes, I am pissed that I cut off the toes. I have other shots that show the entire feet: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14097849 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14097829 But I don't like the rest of these images as well. I will try your suggestion and try cropping

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

Fun stuff, nicely rendered. If it were mine, I'd crop mid calf. The crop at the toes is distracting for me. Paul On Sep 2, 2011, at 2:17 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=125 > > Comments Welcome > Dan Matyola > http://

Re: OT: Video tour of Christchurch

Very sad. As I've said before, I have great memories of your lovely country and of Christ Church. I hate to see this kind of devastation. I hope that the recovery is as complete and quick as possible. Paul On Sep 2, 2011, at 4:36 AM, David Mann wrote: > A contractor who has access to the CBD re

Re: PESO - The Group Photo

I like it a lot. Particularly all people lined up behind and his face expression, like some sort of outcast. PS: That K10D with its weak low pass filter is making your photos look too sharp for Frank ;-) On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 1:43 PM, frank theriault wrote: > So my computer's had a major cras

Re: Coming back to the barn...

On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Bob W wrote: > I had a M4-2 for a few years alongside the M3 which I still have. Simplicity > is exactly the quality that makes Leica stand out for me, and where they've > fortunately managed to continue with the M8s & M9s. I hope they remember > that, and I hope t

Re: PESO - The Group Photo

Love it, Frank! Great fun here. Cheers, Christine On Aug 31, 2011, at 12:43 PM, frank theriault wrote: > So my computer's had a major crash and I've been off-line since early > last weekend. Won't get into details, but everything seems to work > ~except~ Mozilla, so I can still process photos

Re: PESO - Strange kind of woman

I like it. Dynamic. Cheers, Christine On Sep 1, 2011, at 7:45 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Another shot from the "If your picture isn't good enough, you're not close > enough" series: > http://www.dariobonazza.com/misc/misc30e.htm > > Shot with K-5 and DA 12-24 @ 12mm. > > Good? Bad? > > Per

Re: PESO - Frankenburger

Neato! Reminds me of Camden Town in London. Cheers, Christine On Aug 31, 2011, at 7:39 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > This whole block of Niagara Falls (Canadian side) has some of the most > delectable touristy kitsch available anywhere. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14124002&size=

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

On 11-09-02 3:48 PM, Bob W wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963 &entry=125 Comments Welcome Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Oh wow. Now *there's* a guy who's ready for Burning Man. Well seen! Should I ask what song he wa

RE: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

> > > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963 > &entry=125 > > > > Comments Welcome > > Dan Matyola > > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > > Oh wow. Now *there's* a guy who's ready for Burning Man. Well seen! > > Should I ask what song he was,

Re: PESO Red

Dumb spell check anyway! ;-)   Jack - Original Message - From: Bob W To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Cc: Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 11:17 AM Subject: RE: PESO Red > Ah! I grok you now, Jack.  I had misinterpreted your typo ("is") to be > a > grammar error rather than a misspelling

Re: PESO: Texture I

Thanks Jack. Can't remember any smells, per se, but it was definitely a little creepy. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 7:37:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Obviously an extreme example of "texture." Probably unique to me, but I can almost

Re: PESO: Color I

Thanks, Rick. Hmmm, maybe, I sort of liked it's faded color, but I suppose that might not make it bolder. Side of a train, if anyone hadn't guessed. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 8:51:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: I like it, but th

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

Thanks, Bruce. He spends a couple of hours there, singing along to whatever songs the DJ decides to play, and dancing on and off. He has become a regular part of the show at Friday evening classic car nights in my home town. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

On 11-09-02 2:17 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=125 Comments Welcome Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Oh wow. Now *there's* a guy who's ready for Burning Man. Well seen! Should I ask wha

RE: Restrictive photography rights at Burning Man

> > FYI! Saw this on Twitter just now. Cheers, Christine > > > > http://pdnpulse.com/2011/09/good-riddance-to-burning-man.html > > I've seen those rumors before, and that is far beyond what it has > always been. > > http://blog.burningman.com/2011/01/digital-rights/updated-terms-and- > conditio

RE: PESO Red

> Ah! I grok you now, Jack. I had misinterpreted your typo ("is") to be > a > grammar error rather than a misspelling of "if". > B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

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RE: OT: X10

looks very nice. Maybe even a replacement for the X100. B > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Steven Desjardins > Sent: 02 September 2011 01:36 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: OT: X10 > > OK, HERE'S a backup for y

RE: Coming back to the barn...

> This one isn't beat up, looks properly used but very pretty. Here it > is with the CV Skopar 50mm f/2.5 fitted, without and with the > half-case fitted. The half-case makes it very nice in the hands > although it slows down changing the film: > > http://homepage.mac.com/godders/leicam4-2-case.jp

Re: PESO Red

Ah! I grok you now, Jack. I had misinterpreted your typo ("is") to be a grammar error rather than a misspelling of "if". Yes, she's not likely destined to be Canada's Next Top Model. But you're right, a wise photog would direct her to smile with less mouth. I'm very interested in this kind

Re: Restrictive photography rights at Burning Man

On Sep 2, 2011, at 9:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > FYI! Saw this on Twitter just now. Cheers, Christine > > http://pdnpulse.com/2011/09/good-riddance-to-burning-man.html I've seen those rumors before, and that is far beyond what it has always been. http://blog.burningman.com/2011/01/digit

OT Monkey or drone?

A thoughtful piece on the future of the photographic art ... "Perhaps an infinite number of monkeys with Instagram-enabled smartphones could create a groundbreaking museum show. Or at least a kick-ass Tumblr." http://observersroom.designobserver.com/robwalker/post/monkey-or-drone/29948/ -bmw

OT Monkey or drone?

A thoughtful piece on the future of the photographic art ... "Perhaps an infinite number of monkeys with Instagram-enabled smartphones could create a groundbreaking museum show. Or at least a kick-ass Tumblr." http://observersroom.designobserver.com/robwalker/post/monkey-or-drone/29948/ -bmw

Re: PESO Red

As it happened, I did take a look at this one also. I noticed the hot spots you mentioned and  it confirmed my feeling of too much gums. Careful Bruce, if you acquire a k-5 you'll have lost one MAJOR excuse. ;-). Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Video tour of Christchurch

John, It's like they just closed off downtown Raleigh or Charlotte and started demolition... It is an unbelievable amount of damage. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: David Mann >> >> A contractor who has access to the CBD red-zone attached a camera to >

Restrictive photography rights at Burning Man

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Re: PESO: Color I

I like it, but think it could use more sharpening and contrast. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Fri, 9/2/11, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: > From: eactiv...@aol.com > Subject: PESO: Color I > To: pdml@pdml.net > Date: Friday, September 2, 2011, 12:36 AM > > http://www.mapphotography.co

Re: PESO - Dogs allowed

Like it--but then I have a weakness for wide-angle and fisheye shots. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 9/1/11, Dario Bonazza wrote: > From: Dario Bonazza > Subject: PESO - Dogs allowed > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Thursday, September 1, 2011, 8:47 AM > Trying again

Re: PESO Red

I like that one better, model-wise, the other is better exposure-wise. But that is not a bad shot at all considering the harsh outdoor lighting. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 8:19:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: On 11-09-02 10:13 AM,

Re: PESO Red

On 11-09-02 10:13 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Comments directed toward the model, not the photographer: Her dress seam is crooked Did I mention there was wine involved? :) and her smile could be more complimentary is somewhat subdued. More my fault than hers, I fear. These were shot hand-held

RE: OT: Video tour of Christchurch

From: David Mann A contractor who has access to the CBD red-zone attached a camera to the ladder on his roof rack and made a few short videos. He only covers a small part of the city but it's where most of the worst damage was. He made these films about a month ago so there are a lot of empty s

Re: PESO Red

Thank you *very* much, Dario! -bmw On 11-09-02 9:42 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: .. and a very-well executed portrait it is! I truky like the stuff you showed us lately. Dario - Original Message - From: "Bruce Walker" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 3:

Re: PESO: Texture I

Obviously an extreme example of "texture." Probably unique to me, but I can almost detect a musty smell. :) Jack - Original Message - From: "eactiv...@aol.com" To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: PESO:  Texture I I've decided to start a new seri

Re: PESO: Color I

Thanks, Jack. :-) Well, each picture is supposed to work as a stand alone, just fall into a series. Texture ! may not work, heavy texture and not many places for the eye to go. I have others that may be better. But that is why I show things onlist to see what works and what doesn't. :-) Fro

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

Thanks, T. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 12:44:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tb...@textuality.com writes: I don't like almost anything "frosty" except for gelati but I do like your pictures -T On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 6:39 AM, wrote: > These are the only other

Re: PESO Red

Comments directed toward the model, not the photographer: Her dress seam is crooked and her smile could be more complimentary is somewhat subdued. Exposure well done. Bruce! Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011

Re: PESO Red

.. and a very-well executed portrait it is! I truky like the stuff you showed us lately. Dario - Original Message - From: "Bruce Walker" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 3:34 PM Subject: PESO Red Same venue as "Here and now" PESO. We were drinking wi

PESO Red

Same venue as "Here and now" PESO. We were drinking wine and killing time waiting for the Official Wedding Photog to wrap up in the garden. This guest was dying to get her picture taken ... http://goo.gl/eIePW [500px] K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.8, 1/180th sec, ISO 200. Bare AF-540FGZ (M, 1/16th) l

Re: PESO: Color I

This works without the idea of supporting a theme. The somewhat muted color and rivet symmetry (nearly perfect) set up a pleasing form and the number implies worth.   Still thinking about Testure I. Jack - Original Message - From: "eactiv...@aol.com" To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thurs

Re: Coming back to the barn...

This one isn't beat up, looks properly used but very pretty. Here it is with the CV Skopar 50mm f/2.5 fitted, without and with the half-case fitted. The half-case makes it very nice in the hands although it slows down changing the film: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/leicam4-2-case.jpg http://hom

September PUG - Last call

So far 13 themed submissions and 2 Open Gallery. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main requirements are: * Max. pixel dimensions: 800 x 800 pixels * Max file size: 300k * Third party equipment is accepta

OT: Video tour of Christchurch

A contractor who has access to the CBD red-zone attached a camera to the ladder on his roof rack and made a few short videos. He only covers a small part of the city but it's where most of the worst damage was. He made these films about a month ago so there are a lot of empty sections where bu

Re: PESO - Frankenburger

On Sep 1, 2011, at 11:16 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > That's a great shot. And you did it with a K7. That's almost like > using a sketch pad. http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e6e2/ :D Dave the retro junkie -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

Re: Can Anyone Identify this old car?

On Sep 1, 2011, at 11:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Photographed at Broken Hill, New South Wales. > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/Temp/_IGP0940az.jpg > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/Temp/_IGP0946az.jpg > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/Temp/_IGP0948az.jpg It's called a "project" :)

Re: Coming back to the barn...

On Sep 2, 2011, at 4:19 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > A user Leica M4-2 arrived yesterday. BGN grade out of KEH. Better than the > rating as always, it seems: aside from little signs of being handled and > used, the only "less than perfect" evidence is that the rangefinder is > slightly out of

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

I don't like almost anything "frosty" except for gelati but I do like your pictures -T On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 6:39 AM, wrote: > These are the only other pictures that I have taken in the last 12 months. > (The other batch I took about two weeks ago, still processing -- some I > have shown recen