DESO: Apples

[Jens Bladt]

Pklease take a look at my flowers:
http://www.jensbladt.dk/Flash-Shows/apples.swf
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Re: OT - more bike stuff

[David Mann]

On May 5, 2007, at 7:47 PM, Bob W wrote:

> The secret of riding successfully on the road is to understand that
> you are a vehicle with the same rights and duties as every other
> vehicle [...]

Unfortunately in some places the other road users don't have that  
same understanding.  Heck, I think bus drivers feel that way about  
private cars.

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Re: PESO - Red on Red

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 5/6/2007 11:09:30 P.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I suppose the symmetry  was missed because the house is such a focal point, 
and the mountain  somewhat blurry.

Perhaps, if you pass that way again, take the photo from  a point more to the 
right, so that the peak of the mountain is closer  (measured horizontally) to 
the peak of the structure, and/or use a smaller  aperture so that the 
mountain peak is more in focus.  I don't know that  a tonal adjustment would 
do  it.

Maris

=
Well, I like the Red on Red part,  but maybe it would actually work better as 
a B&W. but I am not sure it is  worth bothering with. I have to think about 
it. In the context of other photos,  maybe.

Thanks, Maris

Marnie aka Doe  :-)

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Re: PESO - Rail Bird

[Jan van Wijk]

Hi Ken,

On Sun, 6 May 2007 16:42:00 -0400, Kenneth Waller wrote:

>http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html
>
>K10D, 600mmFA f4.0, 1/160, f4.0, 400 ISO on Gitzo 1548 tripod with Kirk King 
>Cobra Head.
>
>Comments appreciated.

I quite like it.

Good sharpness, yet shallow depth of field.

I don't really like the 'non natural habitat' of the structure it
is sitting on, but that is just minor ...

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Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

[Cotty]

On 6/5/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:

>Gad! I loved Rolf Harris when I was a kid.
>"I'm Jake the Peg, with my extra leg..."

I reckon you're on this page somewhere



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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Cotty]

On 6/5/07, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed:

>This is probably a really nice photo, but I can only
>see 1/4 of it on my monitor at a time--and it's not
>worth copying it to Photoshop and reducing its size.

Rick, I can't remember, are you on a Mac? What I do is simply drag and
drop the image straight from the browser onto the desktop (this
effectively downloads the pic to your computer) and then double-click on
that - it then opens the pic in Preview and sizes to the screen area
available.

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RE: Anyone travel with a step stool?

[Bob W]

> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On 
> Behalf Of Cotty
> Sent: 07 May 2007 09:11
> To: pentax list
> Subject: Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?
> 
> On 6/5/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:
> 
> >Gad! I loved Rolf Harris when I was a kid.
> >"I'm Jake the Peg, with my extra leg..."
> 
> I reckon you're on this page somewhere
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
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> 

he's never been the same since he got his ill-fitting dentures.

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Re: PESO - Pyrrhuloxia

[Paul Stenquist]

Great shot. Is he molting?
On May 6, 2007, at 10:45 PM, Christian wrote:

> Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
>> On May 6, 2007, at 12:06 PM, Christian wrote:
>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/38yfr6
>>>
>>> 1/200 @ f8 ISO 100 with flash (to brighten it up on an otherwise  
>>> flat
>>> overcast day)  500mm + 1.4x TC
>>
>> That's a nice one. :-)
>>
>> G
>>
>
> Thanks, Godders!
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Re: testing the PUG submission form

[Bong Manayon]

Oh! Okay, I found it...count me in.

Bong

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Re: PESO - Pyrrhuloxia

[Christian]

Thanks, Paul.  No, he's not molting that's the normal plumage for a male 
Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus), a relative of the cardinal and only 
fairly common in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Paul Stenquist wrote:
> Great shot. Is he molting?

>>> On May 6, 2007, at 12:06 PM, Christian wrote:
>>>
 http://tinyurl.com/38yfr6

 1/200 @ f8 ISO 100 with flash (to brighten it up on an otherwise  
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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[Collin R Brendemuehl]

At 07:48 PM 5/6/2007, you wrote:
>Message: 1
>Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 19:20:39 -0400
>From: "cbwaters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: OT: rootbeer?
>To: "Pdml@pdml.net" 
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
>There are some of you on the list who have spoken out about brewing your own
>beers.  I've even tasted one, thanks to Bill Owens. (By the way, where is
>Bill these days? )
>I have a confession to make.
>I'm a 35 year-old-man and I just don't like beer.
>
>There, I said it.
>
>Root Beer though, I like a lot.
>So I figured I could try making it.  Ya know, why not, right?
>
>Anybody done it?  Anyone good at it?  Tips to share?  Am I off my rocker?
>
>CW


I've never made it -- but -- we've got a neat piece of history here.
A&W, iirc, used to sell the extract to make your own @ home.
We've got a little bottle of it.
(Not a beer man, either.)



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Re: New Zealand (+ Hong Kong stopover)

[Peter Lacus]

Hello again,

finally I've managed to write a reply (been busy working on the 
itinerary etc.). Bob, David, Alastair - thank you very much for your 
replies. Here is (more or less) final version of our itinerary:

Southern Island
---

16.5. Christchurch
Arriving at 8am. After some 26 hours spent in planes we'll probably 
rest. We also need to buy some food, mobile phone pay-as-you-go package 
and most importantly familiarize ourself with the left side of the road 
driving (here in London I rode just my bike so far). David, are you 
around? ;-)

17.5. Christchurch - Lake Tekapo (Mt Cook)
18.5. Lake Tekapo - Queenstown (Te Anau)

alternatively:
17.5. Christchurch - Dunedin
18.5. Dunedin - Te Anau

I'd like to see the Catlins Forest and the wildlife of the Otago 
peninsula but the other option is also tempting. We probably need to 
discuss this with David.

19.5. Milford Sound / Doubtful Sound - Queenstown

unfortunately just one of them depending on the circumstances. But Bob's 
"postcard" picture from Doubtful Sound surely looks like from a fairy 
tale so I am slightly biased towards the latter.

20.5. Queenstown - Franz Jozef
21.5. Franz Jozef - Punakaiki Rocks
22.5. Punakaiki Rocks - Kaikoura
23.5. Kaikoura - Christchurch

we prefer not to hurry, so eventually we may allow more time for some of 
these places, perhaps skip Kaikoura altogether and drive from Punakaiki 
to Christchurch via Arthur's Pass (provided it's any quicker).

[EMAIL PROTECTED]:30pm flight to Auckland

Northern Island
---

Since Bob has already explored the north of Auckland it's our duty for 
PDML to explore some places south of it. ;-)

24.5. Auckland - Waitomo Caves
25.5. Waitomo Caves - Tongariro NP

possibly climb on the Mount Doom...

26.5. Tongariro NP - Palmerston North

it might be off the tourist tracks but there must be something if a 
fellow Pentaxian has made it his home. So Alastair, what are you 
planning to do on Saturday, 26th? ;-)

27.5. Palmerston North (through Hawke's Bay) - Rotorua
28.5. Rotorua - Auckland

[EMAIL PROTECTED]:30pm leaving Auckland for Hong-Kong

Cheers,

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Re: DESO: Apples

[Bob Sullivan]

Very nice Jens, although I still would prefer less blur on many of
them.  I think the light/dark areas do an excellent job of focusing
attention to specific features. The blur becomes a distraction for me.
Regards,  Bob S.

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Need 1GB Microdrive

[Bob Shell]

For an ongoing project I need one of those 1GB IBM Microdrives that  
were common about four years ago.  Anybody got one they're willing to  
part with cheaply?  As with most of my projects, this one has a  
shoestring budget.

Bob

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Re: OT-A Bit of Sad News

[Carlos Royo]

I am sorry about your loss, Walter. My condolences.

Carlos

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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[Bob Shell]

On May 6, 2007, at 7:44 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:

> Natural root beer is banned by the FDA.  It's primary flavoring is
> Sassafras, (containing  safrole),which is a carcinogen.  I've made if
> using the original root but you can't buy it you'll have to collect  
> yourself

Are you sure about that?  I thought the part of the plant claimed to  
be carcinogenic was filé, the dried powdered leaves used in Cajun  
cookery.  I also heard not too long ago that this had been shown not  
to be carcinogenic after all.

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Bob Shell]

On May 6, 2007, at 9:02 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

> Bob,
>
> This is probably a really nice photo, but I can only
> see 1/4 of it on my monitor at a time--and it's not
> worth copying it to Photoshop and reducing its size.
>
> How about keeping things to 600 pixels or less
> vertically, please?

Don't know what browser you're using, but you can set Firefox to  
automatically resize vertically to fit your monitor.

Bob

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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[Mark Roberts]

Bob Shell wrote:

>On May 6, 2007, at 7:44 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
>
>> Natural root beer is banned by the FDA.  It's primary flavoring is
>> Sassafras, (containing  safrole),which is a carcinogen.  I've made if
>> using the original root but you can't buy it you'll have to collect  
>> yourself
>
>Are you sure about that?  I thought the part of the plant claimed to  
>be carcinogenic was filé, the dried powdered leaves used in Cajun  
>cookery.  I also heard not too long ago that this had been shown not  
>to be carcinogenic after all.

OK, what we have here is a question regarding root beer and 
carcinogens. If *ever* there were a question for a pediatric oncologist 
this is it! What about it Dr. Womer? :-)
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Re: Recovery of images on SD media

[David J Brooks]

I have only had to install and use it once, but it sure worke dout well.

Dave

On 5/6/07, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 07/05/07, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Not my SD cards, but last year i had a 1 gig Kingston card go wackos
> > on me when i pulled a card from the reader and inserted another.
> >
> > Fairly important photos, all of the presentation shots from a 3 day horse 
> > show.
> >
> > The sandisk recovery programme that came free with the extreme III
> > cards work great.
> >
> > Recovered all 100 photos
> >
> > Its probably available on the net some were, but if not. i can do a 
> > cd
>
> Doh, thanks Dave, I have quite a few of those CD's never really looked
> at them ;-)
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Re: testing the PUG submission form

[David J Brooks]

Were dio i look. If i click on Scotts link, i get a page that says Hi
and thats it.

Dave

On 5/7/07, Bong Manayon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Oh! Okay, I found it...count me in.
>
> Bong
>
> On 5/7/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[P. J. Alling]

It's highest concentration is supposed to be in the root bark.

But apparently it's worse than I thought it's used in making MDMA.   
That means it will soon be illegal to even posses...

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/chem_prog/advisories/safrole.htm

Bob Shell wrote:
> On May 6, 2007, at 7:44 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
>
>   
>> Natural root beer is banned by the FDA.  It's primary flavoring is
>> Sassafras, (containing  safrole),which is a carcinogen.  I've made if
>> using the original root but you can't buy it you'll have to collect  
>> yourself
>> 
>
> Are you sure about that?  I thought the part of the plant claimed to  
> be carcinogenic was filé, the dried powdered leaves used in Cajun  
> cookery.  I also heard not too long ago that this had been shown not  
> to be carcinogenic after all.
>
> Bob
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Re: testing the PUG submission form

[P. J. Alling]

I'll help out.  Just let me know when.

Scott Loveless wrote:
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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[P. J. Alling]

This would make an interesting study.  How about a mortality/morbidity 
study on the number of people per 100,000 of the population who 
exhibited the type of cancer caused by safrole oil before the 1960 ban 
on it's human consumption and after.  If there's an actual statistically 
significant difference I'll eat Cotty's hat.

Mark Roberts wrote:
> Bob Shell wrote:
>
>   
>> On May 6, 2007, at 7:44 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
>>
>> 
>>> Natural root beer is banned by the FDA.  It's primary flavoring is
>>> Sassafras, (containing  safrole),which is a carcinogen.  I've made if
>>> using the original root but you can't buy it you'll have to collect  
>>> yourself
>>>   
>> Are you sure about that?  I thought the part of the plant claimed to  
>> be carcinogenic was filé, the dried powdered leaves used in Cajun  
>> cookery.  I also heard not too long ago that this had been shown not  
>> to be carcinogenic after all.
>> 
>
> OK, what we have here is a question regarding root beer and 
> carcinogens. If *ever* there were a question for a pediatric oncologist 
> this is it! What about it Dr. Womer? :-)
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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[David Savage]

On 5/7/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bob Shell wrote:
>
> >On May 6, 2007, at 7:44 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
> >
> >> Natural root beer is banned by the FDA.  It's primary flavoring is
> >> Sassafras, (containing  safrole),which is a carcinogen.  I've made if
> >> using the original root but you can't buy it you'll have to collect
> >> yourself
> >
> >Are you sure about that?  I thought the part of the plant claimed to
> >be carcinogenic was filé, the dried powdered leaves used in Cajun
> >cookery.  I also heard not too long ago that this had been shown not
> >to be carcinogenic after all.
>
> OK, what we have here is a question regarding root beer and
> carcinogens. If *ever* there were a question for a pediatric oncologist
> this is it! What about it Dr. Womer? :-)

I'm not surprised that the one of the ingredients in root beer is
harmful to your health.

The one time I tried it I felt very nauseous, and the taste stayed
with me for far too long.

Cheers,

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OT-A Bit of Sad News

[Walter Hamler]

To all who have responded I offer my heartfelt thanks.
I would have never thought that I would miss a person this much, much less a 
cat! We had dogs many years ago that had to be put down due to age and we 
were leaving the country. I was sad but excepted the reality of the 
situation at the time and went on with my life quickly.
I am getting over the loss slowly but every hour it seems I run across a 
reminder of how much we cherished her.
Your offers of comfort have helped immensly and I do thank you very 
sincerely!!

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Re: testing the PUG submission form

[David Savage]

If you need another tester let me know.

Cheers,

Dave

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PESO - Duly Noted

[frank theriault]

Was in a stationery store on the weekend, and these colours attracted my eye.

Nothing earth shattering, but comments are always welcome:

http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=3bxqyP0yMw

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On May 7, 2007, at 6:04 AM, frank theriault wrote:

> Was in a stationery store on the weekend, and these colours  
> attracted my eye.
> Nothing earth shattering, but comments are always welcome:
>   http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=3bxqyP0yMw

Not all pleasing compositions have to be earth shattering... :-)

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Rick Womer]

I have an iMac and a MacBook at home, and a PC at
work.  That dodge may work, but it's a lot easier if
the person posting keeps the size down.

--- Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On 6/5/07, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed:
> 
> >This is probably a really nice photo, but I can
> only
> >see 1/4 of it on my monitor at a time--and it's not
> >worth copying it to Photoshop and reducing its
> size.
> 
> Rick, I can't remember, are you on a Mac? What I do
> is simply drag and
> drop the image straight from the browser onto the
> desktop (this
> effectively downloads the pic to your computer) and
> then double-click on
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Re: OT-A Bit of Sad News

[frank theriault]

On 5/5/07, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sadly I report the passing of our beloved Himalayan, Amelia. Her kidneys
> have been failing for the past year and she has had a couple minor seizures
> in the past. Last evening she had a terrible bout of 9 or 10 and the
> Potassium meds we gave her were not working.
> She made it through the night but we were compelled to have her put down
> this morning. She was a delight the 7 years we were owned by her.

Walter,

My condolences.  I've lost animals over the years, and I know how much
it can hurt.

I also know how hard it can be to make that final decision;  it sounds
like you did so at the right time.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Rick Womer]

Rob,

You're right, this was discussed a month or two ago,
and in a poll the overwhelming majority of respondents
said they wouldn't bother to resize a pic in order to
view it, IIRC.

FWIW, I'm using Safari on a Mac.

Rick

--- Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On 07/05/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> > Bob,
> >
> > This is probably a really nice photo, but I can
> only
> > see 1/4 of it on my monitor at a time--and it's
> not
> > worth copying it to Photoshop and reducing its
> size.
> >
> > How about keeping things to 600 pixels or less
> > vertically, please?
> 
> Rick,
> 
> What browser are you using to view this image? This
> issue has been
> discussed here regularly and not more than a weeks
> ago last time.
> Generally when image files are posted as a direct
> link to a web
> viewable image format (such as jpg) most modern
> browsers will auto
> size the image to fit the available screen space.
> This is most
> convenient as it provides the best of both worlds,
> an overall view
> initially and access to detail generally at the
> click of the mouse
> button.
> 
> If your browser doesn't behave this way you may find
> that there is an
> option buried in the setup that enables this
> function. Personally I'd
> prefer images were not limited to 600 pixels or even
> 800 vertically,
> this is one of the constrains that discourages me
> from participating
> in the PUG.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Rick Womer]

Bob,

The size is better, though still a bit large.

Really nice photo!  The lines of the branches, the
foreground, and the way the tree is perched on the
rock are very intriguing.  It matches my mental
picture of an ent.

Rick

--- Bob Rapp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi Rick,
> Thanks for the input. I have replaced the
> original with a smaller 
> version.
> 
> Cheers,
> Bob
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Rick Womer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> 
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> > Bob,
> >
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> only
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> not
> > worth copying it to Photoshop and reducing its
> size.
> >
> > How about keeping things to 600 pixels or less
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> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > --- Bob Rapp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> My wife and I spent the morning at Maitland
> Bay.
> >> On the path going down
> >> to the ocean, I spotted this Red Gum perched on a
> >> rock. The title is the
> >> first thing that popped into my head.
> >> Comments always welcomed (well - mostly)
> >>
> >>
> >
>
http://www.users.on.net/~bobrapp/Peso/Squatters%20Rights.jpg
> >>
> >> K10D, 16-45mm F4.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Digital Image Studio]

On 07/05/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Was in a stationery store on the weekend, and these colours attracted my eye.
>
> Nothing earth shattering, but comments are always welcome:
>
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=3bxqyP0yMw

Interesting, you've even recorded the weave textures, not so Theriaultean :-)

So now that you've been digitized for a couple of months what's your
feelings on this new to you mode of light recording? Do you find it's
lead you to shoot when you normally may have been less likely to trip
the shutter? Are you still shooting film? Don't feel obliged to answer
my rude questions of course ;-)

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Digital Image Studio]

On 07/05/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Rob,
>
> You're right, this was discussed a month or two ago,
> and in a poll the overwhelming majority of respondents
> said they wouldn't bother to resize a pic in order to
> view it, IIRC.

That's a pity then.

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[frank theriault]

On 5/6/07, Bob Rapp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My wife and I spent the morning at Maitland Bay. On the path going down
> to the ocean, I spotted this Red Gum perched on a rock. The title is the
> first thing that popped into my head.
> Comments always welcomed (well - mostly)
>
> http://www.users.on.net/~bobrapp/Peso/Squatters%20Rights.jpg
>
> K10D, 16-45mm F4.

Wow,

There's something almost anthropomorphic about it!!

Cool shot.

cheers,
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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[pnstenquist]

600 pixels is too small. This is a photography list, and most viewers want to 
be able to judge image quality. Even at 1200 pixels that can be difficult. At 
600 it's impossible.
Paul
 -- Original message --
From: Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Rob,
> 
> You're right, this was discussed a month or two ago,
> and in a poll the overwhelming majority of respondents
> said they wouldn't bother to resize a pic in order to
> view it, IIRC.
> 
> FWIW, I'm using Safari on a Mac.
> 
> Rick
> 
> --- Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > On 07/05/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> > > Bob,
> > >
> > > This is probably a really nice photo, but I can
> > only
> > > see 1/4 of it on my monitor at a time--and it's
> > not
> > > worth copying it to Photoshop and reducing its
> > size.
> > >
> > > How about keeping things to 600 pixels or less
> > > vertically, please?
> > 
> > Rick,
> > 
> > What browser are you using to view this image? This
> > issue has been
> > discussed here regularly and not more than a weeks
> > ago last time.
> > Generally when image files are posted as a direct
> > link to a web
> > viewable image format (such as jpg) most modern
> > browsers will auto
> > size the image to fit the available screen space.
> > This is most
> > convenient as it provides the best of both worlds,
> > an overall view
> > initially and access to detail generally at the
> > click of the mouse
> > button.
> > 
> > If your browser doesn't behave this way you may find
> > that there is an
> > option buried in the setup that enables this
> > function. Personally I'd
> > prefer images were not limited to 600 pixels or even
> > 800 vertically,
> > this is one of the constrains that discourages me
> > from participating
> > in the PUG.
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > -- 
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> > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Scott Loveless]

frank theriault wrote:
> Was in a stationery store on the weekend, and these colours attracted my eye.
>
> Nothing earth shattering, but comments are always welcome:
>
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=3bxqyP0yMw
>
> Thanks,
> frank
>
>   
I'd like it better without the shelf at the bottom.  Otherwise, pretty cool.

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[frank theriault]

On 5/7/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> >
> I'd like it better without the shelf at the bottom.  Otherwise, pretty cool.

I did take one without the shelf (very) visible:

http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=72RyThsF5C

I like this one because of the "no shelf" thing, but the more I looked
at the first one, the more I liked it.  Something about the colours,
some interesting shadows, the patterns of the books, plus, it may be a
bit sharper.

I suppose it's six of one, half dozen of the other.  It was a close choice...

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[frank theriault]

On 5/7/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Not all pleasing compositions have to be earth shattering... :-)
>

Thanks, Godfrey.

;-)

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Scott Loveless]

frank theriault wrote:
> On 5/7/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> I'd like it better without the shelf at the bottom.  Otherwise, pretty cool.
>> 
>
> I did take one without the shelf (very) visible:
>
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=72RyThsF5C
>
> I like this one because of the "no shelf" thing, but the more I looked
> at the first one, the more I liked it.  Something about the colours,
> some interesting shadows, the patterns of the books, plus, it may be a
> bit sharper.
>
> I suppose it's six of one, half dozen of the other.  It was a close choice...
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
>   
You're right.  Now that I see them both, I like the first better.

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[frank theriault]

On 5/7/07, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Interesting, you've even recorded the weave textures, not so Theriaultean :-)
>
> So now that you've been digitized for a couple of months what's your
> feelings on this new to you mode of light recording? Do you find it's
> lead you to shoot when you normally may have been less likely to trip
> the shutter? Are you still shooting film? Don't feel obliged to answer
> my rude questions of course ;-)

So many questions!

Well, I haven't picked up my film cameras since I got the *istD - the
novelty still hasn't worn off, and I really do like the idea of
shooting and "not paying for it".

I certainly do shoot more now, without that financial constraint
hanging over my head.  I carry it with me at all times, even to work
in my bike bag.

I find I'm still not doing much street stuff, and I think there are
several reasons for that.  First of all, I don't have a computer with
PS or any other imaging software in it, so I can't convert to B&W.
Also, I really don't to good street with a biggish (relatively
speaking) zoom lense.  I think I need a short prime to stick on it -
the "new pancake" may be just the ticket.  Still, I think I prefer an
RF (like my little Leica) for the street - I really should pull her
out this weekend and go shooting.

If nothing else, the *istD has kick-started my desire to get out and shoot!

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Re: PESO - Rail Bird

[frank theriault]

On 5/6/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Check out
>
> http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html
>
> K10D, 600mmFA f4.0, 1/160, f4.0, 400 ISO on Gitzo 1548 tripod with Kirk King
> Cobra Head.
>
> Comments appreciated.

My favourite bird, and a great shot!  The fact that he's perched atop
a rail certainly makes it different!

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Scott Loveless]

Personally, I prefer a "browser sized" image to start with and the 
option of viewing a larger image.  But that's not a always possible.  
Firefox, and I'm assuming other browsers, offers a setting to 
automatically resize the image.  This particular image needs to be big, 
IMO.  There's a lot of detail in it.  Street photos, candid portraits, 
etc. often work well enough for me at 600 or 800.

Beautiful photo, btw.  The angle is perfect.

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Rick Womer wrote:
> Rob,
>
> You're right, this was discussed a month or two ago,
> and in a poll the overwhelming majority of respondents
> said they wouldn't bother to resize a pic in order to
> view it, IIRC.
>
> FWIW, I'm using Safari on a Mac.
>
> Rick
>
> --- Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> On 07/05/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> This is probably a really nice photo, but I can
>>>   
>> only
>> 
>>> see 1/4 of it on my monitor at a time--and it's
>>>   
>> not
>> 
>>> worth copying it to Photoshop and reducing its
>>>   
>> size.
>> 
>>> How about keeping things to 600 pixels or less
>>> vertically, please?
>>>   
>> Rick,
>>
>> What browser are you using to view this image? This
>> issue has been
>> discussed here regularly and not more than a weeks
>> ago last time.
>> Generally when image files are posted as a direct
>> link to a web
>> viewable image format (such as jpg) most modern
>> browsers will auto
>> size the image to fit the available screen space.
>> This is most
>> convenient as it provides the best of both worlds,
>> an overall view
>> initially and access to detail generally at the
>> click of the mouse
>> button.
>>
>> If your browser doesn't behave this way you may find
>> that there is an
>> option buried in the setup that enables this
>> function. Personally I'd
>> prefer images were not limited to 600 pixels or even
>> 800 vertically,
>> this is one of the constrains that discourages me
>> from participating
>> in the PUG.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> -- 
>> Rob Studdert
>> HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
>> Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[William Robb]

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Subject: Re: Peso Squatter's Rights


> 600 pixels is too small. This is a photography list, and most viewers want 
> to be able to judge image quality. Even at 1200 pixels that can be 
> difficult. At 600 it's impossible.

The 600 pixel constraint was put in when monitors were smaller, bandwidth 
was expensive, lots of people were on dial-up, and dinosaurs still roamed 
the earth.
I can happily view an image of 800 vertical pixels, providing there is no 
page formatting above and below it on a 1280x960 monitor.
I hate scrolling pages though.
Consider that while this is a photography list, we don't all have or can 
afford Cinema displays, nor are we willing to overdrive 19 inch monitors to 
1200x1600 pixels, since the quality turns to crap anyway.
While it may be time to relax the image size constraints, please don't turn 
the PUG into a gallery by and for elitists with the latest equipment.

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[frank theriault]

On 5/7/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


> >
> You're right.  Now that I see them both, I like the first better.

Of course, I ~could~ always crop a bit of the first one - if I
cropped, that is...

;-)

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[pnstenquist]

I wasn't speaking of the PUG. I think it's fine as is. I was talking about 
PESOs and having the option of viewing a larger size. You can always make an 
image smaller, but you can't make it larger.
Paul
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> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> Subject: Re: Peso Squatter's Rights
> 
> 
> > 600 pixels is too small. This is a photography list, and most viewers want 
> > to be able to judge image quality. Even at 1200 pixels that can be 
> > difficult. At 600 it's impossible.
> 
> The 600 pixel constraint was put in when monitors were smaller, bandwidth 
> was expensive, lots of people were on dial-up, and dinosaurs still roamed 
> the earth.
> I can happily view an image of 800 vertical pixels, providing there is no 
> page formatting above and below it on a 1280x960 monitor.
> I hate scrolling pages though.
> Consider that while this is a photography list, we don't all have or can 
> afford Cinema displays, nor are we willing to overdrive 19 inch monitors to 
> 1200x1600 pixels, since the quality turns to crap anyway.
> While it may be time to relax the image size constraints, please don't turn 
> the PUG into a gallery by and for elitists with the latest equipment.
> 
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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Mark Roberts]

Rick Womer wrote:

>You're right, this was discussed a month or two ago,
>and in a poll the overwhelming majority of respondents
>said they wouldn't bother to resize a pic in order to
>view it, IIRC.

Right. A cardinal rule of web design is that the web site should 
accommodate the user, not the other way around.
It's easy enough to have the photo link to an extra-large version for 
viewers who want to see one (keeps bandwidth costs down, too).


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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[frank theriault]

On 5/6/07, cbwaters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I have a confession to make.
> I'm a 35 year-old-man and I just don't like beer.
>
> There, I said it.


More beer for me, Dave and Mark!

;-)

cheers,
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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

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In a message dated 5/6/2007 4:48:06 A.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My wife and I spent  the morning at Maitland Bay. On the path going down 
to the ocean, I spotted  this Red Gum perched on a rock. The title is the 
first thing that popped  into my head.
Comments always welcomed (well -  mostly)

http://www.users.on.net/~bobrapp/Peso/Squatters%20Rights.jpg

K10D,  16-45mm F4.

Cheers,
Bob Rapp 

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Oh, what a neat  tree.

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Re: PESO: What's Inside?

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In a message dated 5/4/2007 6:02:56 P.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
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Another one with the FA  50/1.4. F 7.1 @ 1/60th. On the  K10D.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5928988&size=lg

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Another  cutie shot. :-) Very nice.

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

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In a message dated 5/7/2007 6:06:18 A.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Was in a stationery store on  the weekend, and these colours attracted my eye.

Nothing earth  shattering, but comments are always  welcome:

http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=3bxqyP0yMw

Thanks,
frank


Huh.  That's simple yet pleasing, frank. 

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
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Subject: Re: Peso Squatter's Rights


>I wasn't speaking of the PUG. I think it's fine as is. I was talking about 
>PESOs and having the option of viewing a larger size. You can always make 
>an image smaller, but you can't make it larger.

My bad.
I like that a lot of people are posting smallish images, and co-posting 
larger ones for people with larger screens. It is a very thoughtful way of 
showing images, and shows respect for all viewers.

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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[Rick Womer]

A small amount of research has confirmed that crude
sassafras extract contains saffrole, which causes
liver cancer in rodents.

According to the FDA web site, sassafras extract is
permitted if prepared thus:

"Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 172.580 Safrole-free extract of sassafras.  
The food additive safrole-free extract of sassafras
may be safely used in accordance with the following
prescribed conditions:
(a) The additive is the aqueous extract obtained from
the root bark of the plant Sassafras albidum (Nuttall)
Nees (Fam. Lauraceae).
(b) It is obtained by extracting the bark with dilute
alcohol, first concentrating the alcoholic solution by
vacuum distillation, then diluting the concentrate
with water and discarding the oily fraction.(
c) The purified aqueous extract is safrole-free.
d) It is used as a flavoring in food."

Since that's a PITA, every generally available
commercial root beer is made with artificial flavors. 
Natural root beer is available at Whole Foods, and it
is superb.

Since a few members of my family react unpleasantly to
the artificial flavors in commercial root beer, we
tried brewing our own once.  The various roots were
available at my local home brew shop, and we cobbled
together a recipe from various web sites.  The stuff
was vile.  We never tried a second time.

So, my brewing is limited to =real= beer!

Rick
 

--- Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Bob Shell wrote:
> 
> >On May 6, 2007, at 7:44 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
> >
> >> Natural root beer is banned by the FDA.  It's
> primary flavoring is
> >> Sassafras, (containing  safrole),which is a
> carcinogen.  I've made if
> >> using the original root but you can't buy it
> you'll have to collect  
> >> yourself
> >
> >Are you sure about that?  I thought the part of the
> plant claimed to  
> >be carcinogenic was filé, the dried powdered leaves
> used in Cajun  
> >cookery.  I also heard not too long ago that this
> had been shown not  
> >to be carcinogenic after all.
> 
> OK, what we have here is a question regarding root
> beer and 
> carcinogens. If *ever* there were a question for a
> pediatric oncologist 
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Re: PESO - Pyrrhuloxia

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In a message dated 5/6/2007 12:08:55 P.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
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Another South Texas  bird from this morning's shoot:

http://tinyurl.com/38yfr6

1/200 @  f8 ISO 100 with flash (to brighten it up on an otherwise flat 
overcast  day)  500mm + 1.4x TC

This is a species I was hoping to  see/photograph while I'm down here.

The web image does not do the  original justice...  The detail in the 
feathers around the beak is  amazing.

Comments appreciated.

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Odd looking bird. Nice close up,  though. I do find the brokeh on this one a 
tad bothersome. But not awful.  

HTH, Marnie aka Doe  :-)

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Re: PESO: What's Inside?

[frank theriault]

On 5/4/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Another one with the FA 50/1.4. F 7.1 @ 1/60th. On the K10D.
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5928988&size=lg

A Monday Morning Smile!

Thanks, Paul.

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Re: PESO A recent panorama

[Fernando Terrazzino]

Hi Rob,

Just to tell you that I enjoyed your image, great work.

Cheers, Fernando


On 5/2/07, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Given that digital image capture has diminished landscape photography
> I thought I'd share a recent snap-shot. The image was captured (that's
> for Shel) on the South coast of Eastern Australia at Minnamurra Point
> and shows the Minnamurra village, inlet, Minnamurra Beach and Stack
> Island as a panorama spanning approximately 126° horizontally.
>
> The image was formed by merging seven hand held horizontal format
> shots at 45mm FL (DA16-45). The image is a testament to the virtues of
> the K10D SR system given that strapped to the front of me I had my
> nine month old child who was at the time wildly engaged in an air
> football match with Mr Nobody. I must admit that this particular
> rendering is only low resolution as I lazily used the in camera
> generated jpg files to assemble panorama and by default I have it set
> to generate 2MP files, it would be much more resolute if I had used
> the associated RAW files.
>
> Warning: This image is not for the limited of bandwidth (approx 2.1MB)
> or for those who despise scrolling to view an image (7766 x 1149
> pixels).
>
> http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~aglcnews/temp/IMGK01774-IMGK01780v2.jpg
>
> Comments, questions and criticisms welcomed.
>
> Cheers,
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PESO - Watch For Flying Balls

[Eactivist]

There is a flock of these living on the golf  course. I took quite a few 
shots of them in various settings, but don't like  most of them. So I will 
probably try again.

Naturally, a couple of years  ago they tried to get them to relocate, move 
on, go elsewhere. Nothing worked.  So now they are permanent residents and the 
golfers just live with them.  

I may or may not use this in my series, haven't decided. Or I may try  again. 

They must be pretty used to the golfers too now. So I imagined  that one can 
almost hear mom saying to kids, "Now watch for flying  balls..."

http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/balls.htm

Comments  Welcome.

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[frank theriault]

On 5/7/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 
> Huh.  That's simple yet pleasing, frank.

That's kinda the way I looked it it, Marnie.

Thanks!

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Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 5/7/2007 7:18:05 A.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The 600 pixel constraint was put in  when monitors were smaller, bandwidth 
was expensive, lots of people were on  dial-up, and dinosaurs still roamed 
the earth.
I can happily view an  image of 800 vertical pixels, providing there is no 
page formatting above  and below it on a 1280x960 monitor.
I hate scrolling pages  though.
Consider that while this is a photography list, we don't all have or  can 
afford Cinema displays, nor are we willing to overdrive 19 inch monitors  to 
1200x1600 pixels, since the quality turns to crap anyway.
While it may  be time to relax the image size constraints, please don't turn 
the PUG into  a gallery by and for elitists with the latest equipment.

William  Robb

===
Agreed.

Shel, never gave out tallied results  on his poll. But I noticed that while 
many can see much wider than 600, 800 was  mentioned many times, the ones that 
had a preferred cut off point preferred  PESOs 650 pixels high and shorter. 
The more signifcant cut off point, in other  words, was height.

But, on the other hand, people were more willing to  scroll vertically than 
horizontally by a significant amount. 

I could go  in and tally his poll or maybe someone else could. He's not on 
list right  now.

The results surprised me. But I felt it gave me valuable information  in how 
to size my PESOs. I'd prefer as wide an audience as  possible.

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Fernando Terrazzino]

Hi Frank,

Pleasing image, I like it.

Fernando


On 5/7/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Was in a stationery store on the weekend, and these colours attracted my eye.
>
> Nothing earth shattering, but comments are always welcome:
>
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=3bxqyP0yMw
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> Thanks,
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Re: PESO: What's Inside?

[Fernando Terrazzino]

Subjects are cute, and the image is nicely composed. Very nice.


Fernando

On 5/4/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Another one with the FA 50/1.4. F 7.1 @ 1/60th. On the K10D.
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Re: DESO: Apples

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On May 7, 2007, at 12:03 AM, Jens Bladt wrote:

> http://www.jensbladt.dk/Flash-Shows/apples.swf

That's a nice collection, Jens.

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Re: PESO: What's Inside?

[pnstenquist]

Thanks Marnie.

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> In a message dated 5/4/2007 6:02:56 P.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
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> Another one with the FA  50/1.4. F 7.1 @ 1/60th. On the  K10D.
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5928988&size=lg
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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On May 7, 2007, at 7:05 AM, frank theriault wrote:

> ... Also, I really don't to good street with a biggish (relatively
> speaking) zoom lense.  I think I need a short prime to stick on it -
> the "new pancake" may be just the ticket.  ...

I feel the same way. Most zoom lenses just don't make it for the kind  
of thing I want when doing street work, the only one that seems an  
exception to me is the FA20-35 due to its modest size and light  
weight. And even it is bulkier than I'd like.

You want a DA21 Limited. It is a wonderful street shooter's lens.  
Fitted with a sensible lens hood (not that ridiculous disk that  
Pentax supplied with it...), the K10D with one of these on it is  
compact and fun to carry anywhere.

> If nothing else, the *istD has kick-started my desire to get out  
> and shoot!

That's a very good thing.

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Re: PESO: Model A

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 5/6/2007 7:30:38 P.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
One of the good things --  perhaps the only gpod thing -- about living  
in Michigan is that you  can see a wide variety of nicely restored  
classics cruising the  avenues on any spring or summer day when rain  
doesn't threaten. You  don't have to wait for a show. Spotted this  
beautiful "A" while  shooting on my favorite street. Bad light but a  
nice  car.
Paul
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Bad  light, but not a bad shot of the car. Except, Paul, the background 
stores look  completely wrong. They are modern. 

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Re: PESO: blah blah blah here, blah blah blah there

[Fernando Terrazzino]

On 5/7/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What Frank said.
>
> Now, only if you could somehow remove that person in the middle ;-).
I'm not that skilled my friend ;o)

>
> Great photo, if you ask me.

Thanks Boris, Appreciated


>
> Boris
>
>
> frank theriault wrote:
> > On 5/3/07, Fernando Terrazzino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> I keep attempting some street (just when I was starting to feel a
> >> little bit comfortable with landscape and architecture...)
> >>
> >> http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=482278166&size=o
> >>
> >> This one I had to crop to a panorama format to fix my lack of
> >> composition "in the field" (shyness->fear->rush->instinctive
> >> framing->panorama crop) but I rather like it anyway (note for next
> >> time, less sky more feet).
> >>
> >> Location: Yorkville, Toronto, ON
> >>
> >> K10D, DA21. TAv, f/8 1/250 iso1600
> >> Jpeg (RAW+). Some curves, web sharpening and panorama crop in CS2
> >>
> >
> > I like it!  Love the repeating pattern of the two pairs of 
> > conversationalists.
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[Bob Shell]

On May 7, 2007, at 8:14 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:

> It's highest concentration is supposed to be in the root bark.
>
> But apparently it's worse than I thought it's used in making MDMA.
> That means it will soon be illegal to even posses...
>
> http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/chem_prog/advisories/safrole.htm

That's completely ridiculous.  Here in the Blue Ridge Mountains  
sassafras grows everywhere.  There are a couple young sassafras trees  
on the alley behind my house.  What are they going to do, spray  
herbicides on all our forests?  Bust me for possession of sassafras  
because those trees are growing on my property?

Jeez, penalize everyone because a tiny minority uses something for  
the wrong reason.  Just like the gauntlet I have to run these days to  
buy Sudafed for my allergies!

Well, they also use water in the process to make MDMA.  Will we have  
to sign to buy bottled water soon?

We truly do have a bunch of idiots in the government here.

Bob

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Re: PESO - Watch For Flying Balls

[Jack Davis]

Good example of a benign nature/man coexistence..."flying balls"
notwithstanding.

Jack
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> 
> There is a flock of these living on the golf  course. I took quite a
> few 
> shots of them in various settings, but don't like  most of them. So I
> will 
> probably try again.
> 
> Naturally, a couple of years  ago they tried to get them to relocate,
> move 
> on, go elsewhere. Nothing worked.  So now they are permanent
> residents and the 
> golfers just live with them.  
> 
> I may or may not use this in my series, haven't decided. Or I may try
>  again. 
> 
> They must be pretty used to the golfers too now. So I imagined  that
> one can 
> almost hear mom saying to kids, "Now watch for flying  balls..."
> 
> http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/balls.htm
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Re: PESO: What's Inside?

[pnstenquist]

Thanks Frank. Smiles are good. Happy to provide one.
Paul
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> On 5/4/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Another one with the FA 50/1.4. F 7.1 @ 1/60th. On the K10D.
> > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5928988&size=lg
> 
> A Monday Morning Smile!
> 
> Thanks, Paul.
> 
> cheers,
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RE: PESO - Pyrrhuloxia

[Tom C]

Nice!


Tom C.


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>Date: Sun, 06 May 2007 15:06:17 -0400
>
>Another South Texas bird from this morning's shoot:
>
>http://tinyurl.com/38yfr6
>
>1/200 @ f8 ISO 100 with flash (to brighten it up on an otherwise flat
>overcast day)  500mm + 1.4x TC
>
>This is a species I was hoping to see/photograph while I'm down here.
>
>The web image does not do the original justice...  The detail in the
>feathers around the beak is amazing.
>
>Comments appreciated.
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Re: PESO - Watch For Flying Balls

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In a message dated 5/7/2007 8:50:48 A.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Good example of a benign nature/man  coexistence..."flying  balls"
notwithstanding.

Jack

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Thanks, Jack, I  thought it might be. Also the urbanization of some animals 
(& birds). About  nothing more urban (well, surburan) actually than Canadian 
geese now. I could  reshoot, but then the goslings would be all that much 
bigger.

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Re: PESO: What's Inside?

[pnstenquist]

Thanks Fernando. 
Paul
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> Subjects are cute, and the image is nicely composed. Very nice.
> 
> 
> Fernando
> 
> On 5/4/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Re: PESO - Bird in heavy weather

[Tom C]

I've been there and can understand.  I had 20 or so beautiful (I thought) 
shots of Lazuli Buntings which just didn't make the grade for like reasons.



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You are absolutely right Tom. It is front focused. The poor fellow wandered
constantly, and I had trouble geting the focus right in the weather. When
opening up to focus, and then steping down again to make the shot, it is a
hit and miss on moving subjects. I can live with manual focus, bit I wish I
had an A-lens.

I took about 30 frames of him. About 2/3 where in focus, and this was not.
But, this was the one, if you see what I mean.

Tim Typo
Mostly Harmelss

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>
>>
>>Yes, indeed. There is something very expressive about its posture.
>>Might be a little more effective if the color were desaturated a
>>touch or rendered to monochrome, but I like it as is too.
>>
>>He looks like he is trudging home through a blizzard after a long day at
>>the
>>factory, knowing that there is just a bowl of cold thin gruel awaiting
>>when
>>he gets there because the heat got cut off because they had to choose
>>between heat and medicine to save the life of baby Bird.
>>A very sad life for Mr. Bird.
>>No happiness.
>>No songs.
>>I think Tim has made some very good choices here regarding the level of
>>saturation, I think a little less saturation in the seaweed or whatever 
it

>>is in the foreground would improve the picture by making it even more
>>depressing.
>>
>>William Robb
>>
>
> I enjoy the emotion, or at least the anthropomorphizing of it, brought 
out

> by Bill's comment.
>
> I have to ask is any part of this photo truly in focus? I sense the
> foreground plant material may be. Twould be better if it was.
>
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RE: PESO - cardinal

[Tom C]

Also Excellent!



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>I'm in South Texas for three days shooting birds on a ranch in the Rio
>Grande valley.
>
>Here's a quick snap from this morning's shoot:
>
>http://tinyurl.com/362cen
>
>ISO 800 1/250 f11 95% of the original frame (I shopped a bit off the top
>and right).
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Shel's Monitor Poll

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I've contacted Shel and he has given me  permission to tally the results of 
his monitor poll of about a month ago (month  and half? whatever).

It will take me a few days to get around to it, and  I also want to include 
the variations people mentioned as much as  possible.

So I hope to post it by next Friday, Saturday, or Sunday  night.

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RE: OT: rootbeer?

[Bob W]

> Just like the gauntlet I have to run these days to  
> buy Sudafed for my allergies!

The word Sudafed is derived from 'pseudo ephedrine' - it's a man-made
version of ephedrine. Ephedra was the stimulant of choice (alongside
poppies and hemp) for the ancient Indo-Europeans, and is thought to
have been one of the principle ingredients (in liquid form) of soma or
haoma, the sacred drink of the Indo-Iranians. It was widely used in
rituals such as burials among the people of Central Asia, and for
hallucinogenic purposes. 

So next time you have a bunged-up nose and reach for the Sudafed,
think of yourself as sharing in the ancient rituals of your nomadic
Bronze Age ancestors of the steppes.

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> 
> 
> On May 7, 2007, at 8:14 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
> 
> > It's highest concentration is supposed to be in the root bark.
> >
> > But apparently it's worse than I thought it's used in making MDMA.
> > That means it will soon be illegal to even posses...
> >
> > http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/chem_prog/advisories/safrole.htm
> 
> That's completely ridiculous.  Here in the Blue Ridge Mountains  
> sassafras grows everywhere.  There are a couple young 
> sassafras trees  
> on the alley behind my house.  What are they going to do, spray  
> herbicides on all our forests?  Bust me for possession of sassafras

> because those trees are growing on my property?
> 
> Jeez, penalize everyone because a tiny minority uses something for  
> the wrong reason.  Just like the gauntlet I have to run these 
> days to  
> buy Sudafed for my allergies!
> 
> Well, they also use water in the process to make MDMA.  Will we have

> to sign to buy bottled water soon?
> 
> We truly do have a bunch of idiots in the government here.
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Shel's Monitor Poll

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the variations people mentioned as much as  possible.

So I hope to post it by next Friday, Saturday, or Sunday  night.

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Kenneth Waller]

Good eye Knarf. Not sure which one I like more.

Kenneth Waller

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Subject: Re: PESO - Duly Noted


> On 5/7/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> >
>> I'd like it better without the shelf at the bottom.  Otherwise, pretty 
>> cool.
>
> I did take one without the shelf (very) visible:
>
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=72RyThsF5C
>
> I like this one because of the "no shelf" thing, but the more I looked
> at the first one, the more I liked it.  Something about the colours,
> some interesting shadows, the patterns of the books, plus, it may be a
> bit sharper.
>
> I suppose it's six of one, half dozen of the other.  It was a close 
> choice...
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Re: OT: rootbeer?

[Bob Shell]

On May 7, 2007, at 12:53 PM, Bob W wrote:

> The word Sudafed is derived from 'pseudo ephedrine' - it's a man-made
> version of ephedrine. Ephedra was the stimulant of choice (alongside
> poppies and hemp) for the ancient Indo-Europeans, and is thought to
> have been one of the principle ingredients (in liquid form) of soma or
> haoma, the sacred drink of the Indo-Iranians. It was widely used in
> rituals such as burials among the people of Central Asia, and for
> hallucinogenic purposes.
>
> So next time you have a bunged-up nose and reach for the Sudafed,
> think of yourself as sharing in the ancient rituals of your nomadic
> Bronze Age ancestors of the steppes.

I'll tell the pharmacist that when he asks me to sign for it.

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PESO - Keep Out

[Eactivist]

I am debating the idea that fences might fit  nicely in my series theme. 
Collage/montage type of thing. Anyway, have a lot to  shoot the next two weeks 
and 
I may explore fences a bit.

I found this  slightly amusing.

Does it do anything for  anyone?

http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/keepout.htm

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[pnstenquist]

I agree. Not many would have spotted the picture here. I like it. I prefer the 
version without the shelf. It's a bit more intriguing in that it takes a moment 
to determine what you're looking at.
Paul
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> Good eye Knarf. Not sure which one I like more.
> 
> Kenneth Waller
> 
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> From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> Subject: Re: PESO - Duly Noted
> 
> 
> > On 5/7/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> >
> >> I'd like it better without the shelf at the bottom.  Otherwise, pretty 
> >> cool.
> >
> > I did take one without the shelf (very) visible:
> >
> > http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=72RyThsF5C
> >
> > I like this one because of the "no shelf" thing, but the more I looked
> > at the first one, the more I liked it.  Something about the colours,
> > some interesting shadows, the patterns of the books, plus, it may be a
> > bit sharper.
> >
> > I suppose it's six of one, half dozen of the other.  It was a close 
> > choice...
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
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Re: PESO - Keep Out

[pnstenquist]

I think this is a nice composition. Placing the fence at the top of the frame 
is a bit unexpected and more interesting than a conventional composition. I'd 
say it's a keeper:-).
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> 
> I am debating the idea that fences might fit  nicely in my series theme. 
> Collage/montage type of thing. Anyway, have a lot to  shoot the next two 
> weeks 
> and 
> I may explore fences a bit.
> 
> I found this  slightly amusing.
> 
> Does it do anything for  anyone?
> 
> http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/keepout.htm
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> 
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Re: PESO - Keep Out

[frank theriault]

On 5/7/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I am debating the idea that fences might fit  nicely in my series theme.
> Collage/montage type of thing. Anyway, have a lot to  shoot the next two 
> weeks and
> I may explore fences a bit.
>
> I found this  slightly amusing.
>
> Does it do anything for  anyone?
>
> http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/keepout.htm

I like it.

cheers,
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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Rick Womer]

I agree with you, Frank--better with the shelf
included.  Nice!

--- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On 5/7/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > >
> > I'd like it better without the shelf at the
> bottom.  Otherwise, pretty cool.
> 
> I did take one without the shelf (very) visible:
> 
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=72RyThsF5C
> 
> I like this one because of the "no shelf" thing, but
> the more I looked
> at the first one, the more I liked it.  Something
> about the colours,
> some interesting shadows, the patterns of the books,
> plus, it may be a
> bit sharper.
> 
> I suppose it's six of one, half dozen of the other. 
> It was a close choice...
> 
> cheers,
> frank
> 
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Re: PESO: Model A

[frank theriault]

On 5/6/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> One of the good things -- perhaps the only gpod thing -- about living
> in Michigan is that you can see a wide variety of nicely restored
> classics cruising the avenues on any spring or summer day when rain
> doesn't threaten. You don't have to wait for a show. Spotted this
> beautiful "A" while shooting on my favorite street. Bad light but a
> nice car.
> Paul
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5938433&size=lg

One doubts that it ever looked that good when it was new!

Nice grab of a lovely old car, Paul.

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Summer is icumin in

[Bob W]

So on a long summer's evening, when the torchlight procession is under
way, and you're lucky enough this year to be outside the wicker man,
what kind of exposure do you think is best to catch the firebrands
against the evening sky, while still being able to make out details of
the snaggle-toothed peasantry in the procession?

Or, more plainly put, what's best for photographing torchlit
processions? Flash, or no flash? 

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Maris V. Lidaka Sr.]

Duly noted ;-)

Maris

frank theriault wrote:
> Was in a stationery store on the weekend, and these colours attracted
> my eye. 
> 
> Nothing earth shattering, but comments are always welcome:
> 
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=3bxqyP0yMw
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Re: Summer is icumin in

[pnstenquist]

No flash. Take a spotmeter reading of the street or a walker's neutral colored 
clothing and go about a half  stop under. If possible, you can spotmeter the 
torch flame and shoot about three stops under (placing it at zone 8).
Paul
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> So on a long summer's evening, when the torchlight procession is under
> way, and you're lucky enough this year to be outside the wicker man,
> what kind of exposure do you think is best to catch the firebrands
> against the evening sky, while still being able to make out details of
> the snaggle-toothed peasantry in the procession?
> 
> Or, more plainly put, what's best for photographing torchlit
> processions? Flash, or no flash? 
> 
> Bob
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Re: PESO - cardinal

[frank theriault]

On 5/5/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Excellent shot. A little more contrast (applied in curves so as not
> to move the shadow or highlight points) might be okay. But it's great
> as shown. You are the birdmaster, Christian. And that's a good thing
> to be.

I agree.

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Re: PESO - Keep Out

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In a message dated 5/7/2007 10:40:12 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On 5/7/07,  [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I am debating  the idea that fences might fit  nicely in my series theme.
>  Collage/montage type of thing. Anyway, have a lot to  shoot the next two  
weeks and
> I may explore fences a bit.
>
> I found this   slightly amusing.
>
> Does it do anything for   anyone?
>
>  http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/keepout.htm

I like  it.

cheers,
frank

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Re: PESO - Keep Out

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 5/7/2007 10:40:11 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I think this is a nice  composition. Placing the fence at the top of the 
frame is a bit unexpected and  more interesting than a conventional 
composition. 
I'd say it's a  keeper:-).
Paul

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Re: PESO - Pyrrhuloxia

[frank theriault]

On 5/6/07, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Another South Texas bird from this morning's shoot:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/38yfr6
>
> 1/200 @ f8 ISO 100 with flash (to brighten it up on an otherwise flat
> overcast day)  500mm + 1.4x TC
>
> This is a species I was hoping to see/photograph while I'm down here.
>
> The web image does not do the original justice...  The detail in the
> feathers around the beak is amazing.
>
> Comments appreciated.

Bokeh's a bit harsh.  Are you sure you were using a Pentax lens?

What's that you say?  You're shooting with a Canon.

In that case the bokeh's what one would expect.

Nice shot.

;-)

Seriously, Christian, it ~is~ a lovely photo.

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[P. J. Alling]

This is the kind of abstract that I find myself attempting and failing 
at miserably by trying to be too clever.  This is very nice, sharp with 
good detail.  (Damn maybe digital does make better photographs, or at 
least better in a different style).  I really hate you...

frank theriault wrote:
> Was in a stationery store on the weekend, and these colours attracted my eye.
>
> Nothing earth shattering, but comments are always welcome:
>
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=3bxqyP0yMw
>
> Thanks,
> frank
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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[P. J. Alling]

Frank, you need a "fast" 50mm or 35mm equivalent.  Say a 24mm or 35mm 
f2.0.  The M 35mm is a lovely match for the *ist-D and "feels" much like 
a 50 f1.7 does the MX.  It would be perfect if it weren't for the lack 
of aperture information being communicated from lens to body.  I haven't 
actually used an A 35 f2.0 but I think that would be close to perfect, 
if I could get on for not too much money.  The FA 24 f2.0 would fit be 
bill as a fast ~35mm except is seems to be a bit of beast next to the 
diminutive M 35. 

frank theriault wrote:
> On 5/7/07, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   
>> Interesting, you've even recorded the weave textures, not so Theriaultean :-)
>>
>> So now that you've been digitized for a couple of months what's your
>> feelings on this new to you mode of light recording? Do you find it's
>> lead you to shoot when you normally may have been less likely to trip
>> the shutter? Are you still shooting film? Don't feel obliged to answer
>> my rude questions of course ;-)
>> 
>
> So many questions!
>
> Well, I haven't picked up my film cameras since I got the *istD - the
> novelty still hasn't worn off, and I really do like the idea of
> shooting and "not paying for it".
>
> I certainly do shoot more now, without that financial constraint
> hanging over my head.  I carry it with me at all times, even to work
> in my bike bag.
>
> I find I'm still not doing much street stuff, and I think there are
> several reasons for that.  First of all, I don't have a computer with
> PS or any other imaging software in it, so I can't convert to B&W.
> Also, I really don't to good street with a biggish (relatively
> speaking) zoom lense.  I think I need a short prime to stick on it -
> the "new pancake" may be just the ticket.  Still, I think I prefer an
> RF (like my little Leica) for the street - I really should pull her
> out this weekend and go shooting.
>
> If nothing else, the *istD has kick-started my desire to get out and shoot!
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
>
>
>   


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Re: PESO - Keep Out

[frank theriault]

On 5/7/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


> Thanks. Okay, frank likes it.  It's in.
>

LOL!

-frank (still likes it)

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Re: PESO - Duly Noted

[Christian]

frank theriault wrote:

> I did take one without the shelf (very) visible:
> 
> http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=72RyThsF5C
> 
> I like this one because of the "no shelf" thing, but the more I looked
> at the first one, the more I liked it.  Something about the colours,
> some interesting shadows, the patterns of the books, plus, it may be a
> bit sharper.
> 
> I suppose it's six of one, half dozen of the other.  It was a close choice...
>

I'll take the half dozen, please.  I like the second (no shelf) version. 
  I was expecting bright primary colors when I read your original post 
and really like that they weren't.  Nice graphic composition.


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Re: PESO: Model A

[pnstenquist]

Thanks Frank. It might have been quite nice when new. I think they did a good 
job on the paint in the late twenties. When I was a teenager I had a 34 Ford 
Tudor Sedan that still had the original burgundy paint. It buffed out very 
nicely. I think it was lacquer.
Paul
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> On 5/6/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > One of the good things -- perhaps the only gpod thing -- about living
> > in Michigan is that you can see a wide variety of nicely restored
> > classics cruising the avenues on any spring or summer day when rain
> > doesn't threaten. You don't have to wait for a show. Spotted this
> > beautiful "A" while shooting on my favorite street. Bad light but a
> > nice car.
> > Paul
> > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5938433&size=lg
> 
> One doubts that it ever looked that good when it was new!
> 
> Nice grab of a lovely old car, Paul.
> 
> cheers,
> frank
> 
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Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

[Eric Featherstone]

On 06/05/07, Cory Papenfuss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Sat, 5 May 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
>
> > I strongly suggest that you set up an administrator account that is
> > separate from the user account that you do your work in, and remove
> > system administration privileges from that user account. Even though
> > it is a bit of an annoyance to have to login as administrator to
> > install software, it's the correct way to run nearly any modern
> > operating system (Windows XP, Mac OS X, Linux and UNIX ...)
> >
> > I set up every system Mac OS X I am contracted to work on this way.
> > With very very few exceptions, it works exactly as it is supposed to.
> > There are a couple of 'still not yet properly sorted' applications
> > that require the user to have administrator privileges ... they
> > should be avoided.
> >
> > Godfrey
> >
> Agreed.  It's unfortunate that Winders and some applications
> penalize a "correct" setup like that.  I rarely use Windows, but I've
> never come across the equivalent of the 'sudo' command under unix.  Very
> handy for running something as somebody else without having to log in as
> them.
>
> -Cory

Right click on the app and choose "Run As" and choose the username you
want to run the app as. Seems to work weel enough. Or from a DOS
prompt; runas /user:administrator yourappname.

Eric.

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RE: DESO: Apples

[pnstenquist]

Well done.
Paul
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> Hi Jens,
> 
> Nice work. I like those flowers, and liked the music to. Peaceful sensation
> overall.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Manuel
> 
> -Mensagem original-
> De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Em nome de Jens
> Bladt
> Enviada: segunda-feira, 7 de Maio de 2007 8:04
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> Assunto: DESO: Apples
> 
> Pklease take a look at my flowers:
> http://www.jensbladt.dk/Flash-Shows/apples.swf
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> Regards
> Jens Bladt
> 
> http://www.jensbladt.dk
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PESO - Heavy Weather 2

[Tim Øsleby]

I've already displayed the first one. I think I have material for four of 
five in a Birds in Heavy Weather serie.
The idea of making a serie of them is partly inspired by Marnie's projects.
http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=308716
I like the composition in this one. Not fancy, but effecient.

Thumb up, or thumb down folks?
When asking, I'm thinking of this photo and about the serie idea.

Tim Typo
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