RE: Back Home

2012-06-25 Thread Bob W
 From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
 Rick Womer
 
 Let's see...
 
 A weekend in Colonial Williamsburg with the extended family to
 celebrate my spending six decades on our planet;
 
 Then, after 2 nights at home, off to the English Midlands for a week of
 archive-diving (connected to my wife's research), a weekend in York
 (the Saturday very well spent with Bob Walkden), and then 3 days of
 walking in the Yorkshire Dales.
 

That was a very enjoyable day, apart from the rain. I'm ODing on PDMLers at
the moment, having just hosted a great weekend with Christine  Darrel, with
a flying visit from Cotty  Alma, and next weekend in the grim North with
the aforementioned Yankees, Chris and Karin and our hosts and travel guides
Mike and Cath.

Photos of all 3 weekends to follow. Not sure when though.

 The 3-week-old K-5 now has over 3800 exposures on it (~1000 of them of
 15th-17th century documents, for spousal research); and after initial
 culls there are about 2000 images on the hard drive.  Yikes.
 
 The only clear days were the three days walking in the Dales.  The rest
 of the time it rained or was showery.  The highest temperature the
 whole time was 17C/62F.  Right now in Philly it's 29C/84F.
 

It's because of the Olympics. They're keeping the good weather back until
the games start.

B


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RE: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-25 Thread Bob W
 From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
 Daniel J. Matyola
 
 Taken at my grand-niece's soccer tournament yesterday at Fort Dix, NJ.
 
 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976502
 
 Comments are invited.


so that's where they keep the spare footballs!

B


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RE: The PDML Annual

2012-06-25 Thread Bob W
 From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
 Paul Stenquist
 
 The photography is excellent. Another book in which the list can take
 pride. Glad to see Ken finally submitted his Jersey shore pic for the
 book. Love that one.
 
 But what strikes me most is the artistry of the book design. When Mark
 first took on the task of producing this book he was a very good
 graphic artist. Now he's a great one. Kudos to Mr. Roberts.
 

Yes - it looks great. I think the pairings work very well.

B


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Re: The PDML Annual

2012-06-25 Thread Steffen Zahn
Yes, and it looks like parts of one of my images made it into the cover image. 
That was a nice surprise.

Steffen Zahn


Am 25.06.2012 um 02:32 schrieb Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net:

 The photography is excellent. Another book in which the list can take pride. 
 Glad to see Ken finally submitted his Jersey shore pic for the book. Love 
 that one.
 
 But what strikes me most is the artistry of the book design. When Mark first 
 took on the task of producing this book he was a very good graphic artist. 
 Now he's a great one. Kudos to Mr. Roberts.
 
 Paul
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Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:31:37AM -0400, John Sessoms wrote:
 From: Mark Roberts
 
 If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing?
 
 Depends on who's supposed to buy the first round.

More to the point - does who is supposed to buy the first round
act as a predictor as to whether Cotty will be late to turn up?



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Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 12/1/12, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:

If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing?

Erummm.you are?

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Re: OT - don't @#$%% in Middleborough, Mbuttachusetts

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters

Quoting Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org:


Sat Jun 23 18:11:04 EDT 2012
Brian Walters wrote:


Interesting.

Would that decision stand up to a court challenge as violating the
First Amendment?


Just wondering - I'm anything but an expert on the US Constitution.
All I know about it is what I've seen on The West Wing  :-)



Brian, in that case, I suspect your knowledge on that subject might be
on par with that of many Americans. ... and above those that you can see
Jay-walking (from Jay Leno) episodes - if those are shown in .au . ;-)




Leno did screen on one of the Pay TV channels a few years ago but I  
don't think any channels screen it currently.  We do get Letterman but  
fortunately that's on after most people have gone to bed




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Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread alban bernard
Many thanks for all the hard work done. The first time a shot of mine is 
published .. So, I'm really proud it is there aside all these wonderful shots. 
Thanks again Mark and all PDMLers.

--- On Sun, 6/24/12, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:

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 Subject: Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available
 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
 Date: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 6:56 PM
 Paperback:
 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345695
 
 Hardcover:
 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345806
 
 Sorry about the price increases over last year. It is, of
 course,
 Blurb's doing - our profit margin (all to charity) is the
 same as
 ever.
 
 Ebook coming later this week.
  
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Re: PESO - a pair of 'em

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters

Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com:

A big thunderstorm hit early afternoon - broke the terrible he after  
it stopped raining I went out around 4 this afternoon to gather  
provisions so only took my darkside PS.


two scenes from the 'hood that tickled me.

http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/1921825843_TQCmx6B/Large


http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/1921826403_7bggtqG/Large




I like 'em both.

I suppose the guy pointing is the foreman. Well, he is the only one  
without a hard hat




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Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread Toine
Thanks for the hard work. Preview looks very good. A hardcopy is on
it's way to my home.

Toine

On 24 June 2012 18:56, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:
 Paperback:
 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345695

 Hardcover:
 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345806

 Sorry about the price increases over last year. It is, of course,
 Blurb's doing - our profit margin (all to charity) is the same as
 ever.

 Ebook coming later this week.

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Re: PESO - a pair of 'em

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That's a great slice of city life, Ann.
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On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 4:13 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote:
 Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com:

 A big thunderstorm hit early afternoon - broke the terrible he after it
 stopped raining I went out around 4 this afternoon to gather provisions so
 only took my darkside PS.

 two scenes from the 'hood that tickled me.


 http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/1921825843_TQCmx6B/Large



 http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/1921826403_7bggtqG/Large




 I like 'em both.

 I suppose the guy pointing is the foreman. Well, he is the only one without
 a hard hat



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Re: PESO - The War for your Soul

2012-06-25 Thread David J Brooks
Can ypu come back at 5, i;m busy right now.

Dave

On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 8:55 PM, frank theriault
knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
 It's going on now.  Choose well, eternity may hang in the balance:

 http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/war-for-your-soul.html

 No pressure, though...

 ;-)

 Hope you enjoy.  Comments always welcome.

 cheers,
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Re: PESO - Che

2012-06-25 Thread Anthony Farr
On 25 June 2012 04:06, knarftheria...@gmail.com
knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
 The dog was ordered destroyed. No defence or explanation allowed at law.

That's a shame for someone to lose their family pet this way.  Having
no personal stake in the debate, I'll leave it alone.  What it shows
is that you can't trust a kid to respect a gate, no matter which side
of it they belong on.

Some years ago I was compelled to padlock the gate to my back yard
after my neighbour's kids repeatedly left it opened when retrieving
balls they'd lost over the fence.  I had no objection to their entry
provided they closed the gate when they left, but they wouldn't.  My
wife's cat was of a breed that couldn't jump fences, and we were safe
in the knowledge that she wouldn't wander unless a careless child
let her out :-(

The lesson is that no matter how careful you are, nobody else gives a
damn and one of them will undo your precautions.  Cover every base,
and then some.

regards, Anthony

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PESO - PAD - Burlington Window - Print-a-Day-22

2012-06-25 Thread George Sinos
This is number 22 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days.

http://georges.posterous.com/burlington-window-print-a-day-22

Some of you may have seen this before.  I'm sure it was a PESO at one
time or another.

I have several photos of the Burlington building, but this detail may
be my favorite.  This photo doesn't reach out and grab your attention,
but you can get lost in the detail.  The black and white in color
aspect seems to lend depth to the simple subject.

Printing this photo is all about maintaining the detail in both the
shadows and highlights.  It is also important to make sure the printer
or process doesn't introduce an inaccurate color cast.  There is no
natural color in the photo to mask the inaccuracy.

gs

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PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Charles Robinson
I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE 
parade this weekend.

I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of 
shirtless young men in tight shorts.  OK.

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/mpls_pride_2012/content/IMGP1213_large.html

 -Charles

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PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I don't want anyone to think I am picking on soccer moms, so here is a
soccer dad:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976373

Comments and criticisms are solicited.

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Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Good portrait of Batman and Superman.

They look so much alike they could be brothers, or even twins.  That
is a bit creepy, but does not distract from the image.

Dan Matyola
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On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote:
 I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE 
 parade this weekend.

 I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of 
 shirtless young men in tight shorts.  OK.

 http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/mpls_pride_2012/content/IMGP1213_large.html

  -Charles

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Re: PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'd keep my hair like that but that's the part that's missing.

On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola
danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:
 I don't want anyone to think I am picking on soccer moms, so here is a
 soccer dad:

 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976373

 Comments and criticisms are solicited.

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Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
Depends on who's paying.

On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 3:12 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
 On 12/1/12, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:

If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing?

 Erummm.you are?

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Peso Big ass butterlies

2012-06-25 Thread Don Guthrie
I don't think that's legal in Massachusetts and I know it's not in Iowa. 
But it's a darn nice photo.




Message: 6
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:53:20 -0400
From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com
To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Petch Dianne
dianne.pe...@yahoo.com, Barbara Brooks bbaro...@gmail.com,
butt...@mmm.ca, Darryl Button butto...@mmm.ca
Subject: Peso Big ass butterlies
Message-ID:
CAK9cPHKmeg3K9TxrfBv-g0+11OvkN4=gmxzztyhdplv0w+s...@mail.gmail.com
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

Taken inside the Malaysian butterfly and reptile exhibits.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976032

Dave

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Re: Peso Big ass butterlies

2012-06-25 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great colors and geometry;  it works as well as an abstract as a nature image.
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On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
 I don't think that's legal in Massachusetts and I know it's not in Iowa. But
 it's a darn nice photo.


 Message: 6
 Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:53:20 -0400
 From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com
 To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Petch Dianne
        dianne.pe...@yahoo.com,       Barbara Brooks
 bbaro...@gmail.com,
        butt...@mmm.ca, Darryl Button butto...@mmm.ca
 Subject: Peso Big ass butterlies
 Message-ID:

  CAK9cPHKmeg3K9TxrfBv-g0+11OvkN4=gmxzztyhdplv0w+s...@mail.gmail.com
 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

 Taken inside the Malaysian butterfly and reptile exhibits.

 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976032

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Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread George Sinos
Ordered.  Looks great.  Judging from the preview, I think this is the
best one yet.  gs

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On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Mark Roberts
postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:
 Paperback:
 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345695

 Hardcover:
 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345806

 Sorry about the price increases over last year. It is, of course,
 Blurb's doing - our profit margin (all to charity) is the same as
 ever.

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re:PESO - The War for your Soul

2012-06-25 Thread Don Guthrie
Ok Frank, I liked the guy in the doorway I really liked the Pit Bull 
(there are no bad dogs just bad owners) but PESO - The War for your 
Soul is a classic and certainly at the top of your portfolio!






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Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:55:41 -0400
From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com
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Subject: PESO - The War for your Soul
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It's going on now.  Choose well, eternity may hang in the balance:

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/war-for-your-soul.html

No pressure, though...



Hope you enjoy.  Comments always welcome.

cheers,
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Mini-GESO: Club Characters (3 photos)

2012-06-25 Thread Walt Gilbert

Hi all,

A while back, Larry suggested I take photos of folks who frequent the 
club where I work. So, I decided to take his suggestion and start 
snapping photos of them as the opportunity presents itself. These were 
shot with my K20D, which still had my Promaster 70-300 -- an absurdly 
long focal length for the size of the room, but it's what I had on the 
camera when I grabbed it at the last second and headed out the door on 
Thursday.


http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157630283469490/

The first is Bob -- an exceedingly eccentric fellow whose real name is 
Charlie, but who has several alter-egos which seem to based solely on 
what he happens to have on his head that given day, be it a trucker's 
cap (Steve), a straw hat (Charlie), or the thoroughly bedraggled 
hairpiece he's seen wearing in this image. (The ZipLock 
bag-as-shirt-pocket is a common accoutrement among all the alter-egos, BTW.)


The second shot is of Ronnie -- one of the trustees down at the club. As 
you can see, he's a little bit skeptical of having his photo taken, but 
he's a good sport.


The final image is of a gentleman named Jimmie Moore -- a retired union 
electrician whose DNA will likely be preserved by some society dedicated 
to human longevity. He'll be 79 years old this year and gets around 
better than I do, isn't much of a guitar player or singer, but one hell 
of an entertainer. The man can hold forth uninterrupted for hours 
reeling off toast after ribald poem after filthy limerick to the delight 
of the entire room.


The guitar he's playing in the image is a 1957 Gibson J50 that was given 
to him in three pieces by a friend and one-time club member whose uncle 
had fallen on it in a highly drunken state. That member has since passed 
away, and Jimmie decided to take it to a local guitar maker to see if 
anything could be done with it. The guy managed to put it back together 
after hand-making a few pieces and adding a good deal of TLC in the process.


So there you have it. A long-winded explication for three photos. 
Comments and critiques are welcome.


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Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Larry Colen

On Jun 25, 2012, at 7:53 AM, Charles Robinson wrote:

 I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE 
 parade this weekend.
 
 I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of 
 shirtless young men in tight shorts.  OK.
 
 http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/mpls_pride_2012/content/IMGP1213_large.html

That's a nice picture of an incredibly cute couple.

 

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Re: PESO - PAD - Burlington Window - Print-a-Day-22

2012-06-25 Thread Kenton Brede
Nice!  Like the simplicity and detail of this shot.

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On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote:
 This is number 22 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days.

 http://georges.posterous.com/burlington-window-print-a-day-22

 Some of you may have seen this before.  I'm sure it was a PESO at one
 time or another.

 I have several photos of the Burlington building, but this detail may
 be my favorite.  This photo doesn't reach out and grab your attention,
 but you can get lost in the detail.  The black and white in color
 aspect seems to lend depth to the simple subject.

 Printing this photo is all about maintaining the detail in both the
 shadows and highlights.  It is also important to make sure the printer
 or process doesn't introduce an inaccurate color cast.  There is no
 natural color in the photo to mask the inaccuracy.

 gs

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Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread DagT
To me too :-)

Great work Mark!

DagT

Den 25. juni 2012 kl. 13:47 skrev Toine:

 Thanks for the hard work. Preview looks very good. A hardcopy is on
 it's way to my home.
 
 Toine
 
 On 24 June 2012 18:56, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:
 Paperback:
 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345695
 
 Hardcover:
 http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345806
 
 Sorry about the price increases over last year. It is, of course,
 Blurb's doing - our profit margin (all to charity) is the same as
 ever.
 
 Ebook coming later this week.
 
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Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Now available

2012-06-25 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:50:09 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote:

Hardcover:
http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/3345806

OK, my order is in :-)

snip
By the way: Do a web search for Blurb discount codes before ordering.
I know there are some for ordering your own book but there may also be
general discounts available.

No discount coupons to be found that work in the Netherlands so far though ...

Regards, JvW


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Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread David J Brooks
Well done photo

Dave

On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote:
 I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE 
 parade this weekend.

 I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of 
 shirtless young men in tight shorts.  OK.

 http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/mpls_pride_2012/content/IMGP1213_large.html

  -Charles

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Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Christine Aguila
That's a sweetly funny picture!  Good one, Charles!  Cheers, Christine 



On Jun 25, 2012, at 3:53 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote:

 I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE 
 parade this weekend.
 
 I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of 
 shirtless young men in tight shorts.  OK.
 
 http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/mpls_pride_2012/content/IMGP1213_large.html
 
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Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts wrote:

If he's late will that be a good thing or a bad thing?

Funny, I sent this email on January 12. Wonder why it should show up
now? It must be a sign: I'm off to my local for a pint!

 
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Re: PAW129 - WetBack

2012-06-25 Thread Christine Aguila
That's fantastic, DagT.  Love it.  Cheers, Christine 



On Jun 24, 2012, at 10:38 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote:

 http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html
 K-5, DA*50mm-135@70mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO100.
 
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Re: Android Apps

2012-06-25 Thread Christine Aguila




On Jun 23, 2012, at 1:27 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:

 William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 I finally gave in and bought myself a cute little Asus tablet that
 runs 
 on the Android OS.
 Anyone have any good websites for apps bookmarked?
 Paid or free, doesn't matter much. Apps seem pretty cheaply priced
 anyway.
 
 Thanks
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 You could always just go to the Google Play store and browse apps (both free 
 and paid). Straight from the horse's mouth; direct from the source; etc...
 
 Your first installed app should be Angry Birds. Trust me, it's a rite of 
 passage.


I'm smart phone user and I don't have angry birds nor have I ever played that 
game.  Cheers, Christine 




 
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Re: PAW129 - WetBack

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele



On 6/25/2012 18:52, Christine Aguila wrote:

That's fantastic, DagT.  Love it.  Cheers, Christine


  Me too
ann




On Jun 24, 2012, at 10:38 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote:


http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html
K-5, DA*50mm-135@70mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO100.

DagT
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Re: PAW129 - WetBack

2012-06-25 Thread Mark Roberts
DagT wrote:

http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html

Fantastic! I just looked at this after reading others' comments. Great
work.
 
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OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Ed Keeney
Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great;
mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses.

In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the
other entries.  I still have that print hanging on my wall here at
home.  Last year, I had my entry printed, mounted and framed by MPIX.
They did a really nice job.

This year I was thinking of handling the matting and framing myself.
Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but possibly working with my
local Blicks to get it together.  I am thinking of going 16x20 for the
print with a 2 border for the mat.  This would make the frame 20x24.

I have a ton of questions.  But I think I can work out most of them
with the team at Blicks.

For those who do their own matting and framing, is it worth the
effort?  I'm thinking if this works out well, I might print, frame and
hang more shots.  Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow?

To start with, my local Craigslist has 2 Logan mat cutters listed for
around $50 so the initial investment shouldn't be too much.  I'll need
the print, the mat and then the frame itself (this is probably the
largest expense).  Overall, I'm expecting it to be less than the cost
of getting it printed and framed somewhere else.

What do you think?

Thanks!
Ed
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If You're Ordering the 2012 Annual Ouside of the USA....

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters

G'day all

Like others, I found that the discount codes mentioned by others  
wouldn't work for me in Australia but, after a bit of online searching  
I think I've found a work around.  It seems to have worked for me in  
Australia - it may work in other countries as well.


The trick is to do the transaction in US dollars.

On the order page for the annual, if you scroll down to the bottom  
right you'll see a drop down box where you can select to carry out the  
transaction in US dollars rather than your local currency (choose  
Blurb United States).  Once you've done that you'll find that the  
discount code UNIVERSITY25 will work.


A disconcerting feature of Australian orders is that Blurb is now  
charging Goods and Services Tax.  This is something new and adds 10%  
to the quoted cost of the annual for Australian buyers.  Strangely,  
the tax is added even if you make the purchase in US dollars and the  
amount charged is more than 10%.  I'm not sure what's going on with  
this but even with PayPal's skewed exchange rate for USD/AUD, I've  
still come out ahead by using US dollars for the transaction (I  
think.)



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Re: The PDML Annual -ebook

2012-06-25 Thread Mark Roberts
I think I've got the ebook version ready. I'll need to get a good
night's sleep and proofread it in the morning. Then it's just a matter
of getting  a few things set up on my web site (I'm not doing the
ebook through Blurb because there's no reason they should get a cut of
it).

With any luck it should be available by this time tomorrow.
 
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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
It all quite simple, except -- and this is a big except -- the matting. An 
inexpensive mat cutter generally yields inexpensive looking mats, with sloppy 
corners and imprecise edges. Even the good mat cutters require a fair amount of 
practice. I would suggest doing all the framing and printing work yourself, but 
have a pro cut the mat. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest a lot of 
time and a fair amount of money in the effort, it might be a skill you would 
like to learn, but in my opinion, it's not easy. Others with fewer thumbs and 
steadier hands may disagree.

Paul

On Jun 25, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Ed Keeney wrote:

 Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great;
 mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses.
 
 In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the
 other entries.  I still have that print hanging on my wall here at
 home.  Last year, I had my entry printed, mounted and framed by MPIX.
 They did a really nice job.
 
 This year I was thinking of handling the matting and framing myself.
 Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but possibly working with my
 local Blicks to get it together.  I am thinking of going 16x20 for the
 print with a 2 border for the mat.  This would make the frame 20x24.
 
 I have a ton of questions.  But I think I can work out most of them
 with the team at Blicks.
 
 For those who do their own matting and framing, is it worth the
 effort?  I'm thinking if this works out well, I might print, frame and
 hang more shots.  Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow?
 
 To start with, my local Craigslist has 2 Logan mat cutters listed for
 around $50 so the initial investment shouldn't be too much.  I'll need
 the print, the mat and then the frame itself (this is probably the
 largest expense).  Overall, I'm expecting it to be less than the cost
 of getting it printed and framed somewhere else.
 
 What do you think?
 
 Thanks!
 Ed
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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 8:29 PM, Ed Keeney ewkph...@gmail.com wrote:

 Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great;
 mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses.

 In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the
 other entries.  I still have that print hanging on my wall here at
 home.  Last year, I had my entry printed, mounted and framed by MPIX.
 They did a really nice job.

 This year I was thinking of handling the matting and framing myself.
 Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but possibly working with my
 local Blicks to get it together.  I am thinking of going 16x20 for the
 print with a 2 border for the mat.  This would make the frame 20x24.

I'd go for 2.5 to 3.5 mat border for a print that large. I've been
printing a lot of 13x19.5 images and mounting them in the Ikea Ribba
19.75x27.5 frame. The mat's border is about 3.25 on 3 sides and
4-something inches at the bottom.

You shouldn't crowd the print into a too-small frame with a too-narrow
mat. It doesn't look good. Wander around an art gallery with a small
tape-rule and check them out to see what they do.


 I have a ton of questions.  But I think I can work out most of them
 with the team at Blicks.

 For those who do their own matting and framing, is it worth the
 effort?  I'm thinking if this works out well, I might print, frame and
 hang more shots.  Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow?

 To start with, my local Craigslist has 2 Logan mat cutters listed for
 around $50 so the initial investment shouldn't be too much.  I'll need
 the print, the mat and then the frame itself (this is probably the
 largest expense).  Overall, I'm expecting it to be less than the cost
 of getting it printed and framed somewhere else.

 What do you think?

 Thanks!
 Ed
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 http://www.flickr.com/photos/edkeeney/

I think it's worth it as long as you have a good source of cheap
frames, sheet mat board and time. And you are really picky about how
your finished mounted prints look. And you are planning to do a number
of them over time.

I bought a board-mounted Logan mat cutter some years back that takes a
40 mat board. 32x40 is a standard size sheet and you need to be
able to cut these down to size. It was about $150 or so new. It comes
with an instructional DVD and you can also see the videos on Youtube.

And Paul: I'm a total klutz but I still manage to cut good mats. I
figure it's all worth it because raw board is about $7 a sheet, from
which I get two mats, but professionally cut mats at that size are
like $30 each. Plus I like the more unusual black-core mat boards that
yield a nice black line around the print. I have to special-order
those mat boards. Done right it gives the impression of a double mat.

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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Paul Ewins

On 26/06/2012, at 10:29 AM, Ed Keeney wrote:
  Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow?


I am studying photography part-time at a local college and here is their 
preferred method:

1. Lay the mat on top of the backing board (foam core or an uncut sheet of mat 
board) in the same orientation as it would be when completed.
2. Now flip the mat upwards onto its back, as if you were changing months on a 
calendar.
3. Butt the mat and the backing board together along the top edge and then run 
a length of tape all the way along the top of the seam to join them. 
4. Now flip the mat back again so that it is in the same state as in 1  - your 
tape join should now be inside.
5. Place your print inside and gently move it around until it is correctly 
located in the window of the mat.
6. Put something soft (so it doesn't scratch) but heavy on the print to prevent 
it moving.
7. Flip the mat back, as in step 2.
8a. If your print has a border: run a piece of tape along the top edge of the 
print to secure it to the backing board. You are done. 
8b. if your print has no border: run a piece of tape along the back of the top 
edge of the print, then flip the mat back and press down on it to stick the 
tape to the back of the mat. Then carefully turn the whole assembly over so 
that the backing board is on tip and open it up again. Carefully push along the 
tape to properly secure it to the back of the mat. Close it up again, you are 
done. 

The idea of securing the print by a single piece of tape is so that any 
expansion or contraction of the mount or print doesn't cause buckling since the 
print is free to move. Making all the joins along the top edges allows the 
print to hang and thus have the best chance of remaining flat. 

Note that:
All materials should be acid free
The best tape to use is framer's tape
I buy my mats and backing boards pre-cut in small batches from an on-line 
seller. It is cheaper and gives better results than trying to cut my own mats.

If the print is to be handled (e.g. judging) then I usually stick the mat down 
as follows:

1. Flip back the mat as in step 2  7 above. 
2. Run a strip of clear packaging tape along both sides of the mat and the 
backing board from the middle to the bottom so that when you close it back up 
the strips on the back of the mat will be in contact with the strips on the 
front of the backing board.
3. Attach a piece of double sided tape on the packing tape on each side of the 
backing board. If you have a large mount then use two pieces per side.
4. Close it up again and press on the edges so that the double sided tape 
adheres to the packing tape on the back of the mat.
5. You are done.

The point of the packing tape is that you can separate the mount again at a 
later date without ruining it because the packing tape adheres much more 
strongly to the mat and backing board than the double sided tape adheres to the 
packing tape. Just run a metal ruler or slim blade in between the mat and the 
backing board and the double sided tape should just peel away from the 
packaging tape.

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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I have one of the large Logan mat cutters.
It works well for me and $50 for one is a very good price.
Grab it if it is still available.
The one thing you will need to do is use pins to mark your cutting
start/stop positions.
And get a piece of cardboard to experiment on to get your technique down.
It's not hard, but there is a little knack to getting the corners perfect.
(At least to those of us who lack good eye-hand coordination.)

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PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread frank theriault
Last one from my streetcorner preaching series:

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/oprahs-dead.html

This is a ~very~ flawed photo in so many ways, but there are enough
positives that I'm happy with it.  Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome.

cheers,
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Re: PESO - Good Morning, Mr. Grebe

2012-06-25 Thread frank theriault
Thanks, Mark and Ann.  Glad you noticed the foot - I liked it too!!

I appreciate your comments, and thanks to everyone else who commented.

cheers,
frank

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 11:38 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote:


 On 6/22/2012 23:25, Mark C wrote:

 On 6/15/2012 10:02 PM, frank theriault wrote:

 Last Saturday I got down to the lake nice and early and got some good
 light on this red-necked grebe who gave me a nice close-up:

 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/06/good-morning-mr-grebe.html

 Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome.

 cheers,
 frank

 Great shot - I like that we can see the foot under water.



 I like the whole thing :-)

 Frank , you should see THE BIG YEAR

 ann


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Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Anthony Farr
On 26 June 2012 08:32, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:

 Funny, I sent this email on January 12. Wonder why it should show up
 now? It must be a sign: I'm off to my local for a pint!



The thread about Annsan's eye test results reappeared in my inbox
yesterday, as well.  I wonder what other news from January I can
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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele



On 6/25/2012 21:22, Paul Stenquist wrote:

It all quite simple, except -- and this is a big except --


the matting. An inexpensive mat cutter generally yields inexpensive 
looking mats,

 with sloppy corners and imprecise edges. Even the good mat cutters
require a fair amount of practice. I would suggest doing all the
 framing and printing work yourself, but have a pro cut the mat.

Ed - I was about to write the same thing to you as Paul - thought I'd 
read what others said first :-)
Get the front mat cut - and get the glass cut by a pro as well.. the 
reason for that is they will keep it absolutely clean for you.


I just framed stuff for friends of mine for a small fee - the frame was
28 x 22 (it was an odd sized watercolor) I got the cut glass, the 
framing material (Neissen bainbridge gold metal) the museum board cut
to spec for about $80 - and I'm in NYC. :-) My friends paid for the 
materials,of course, and I took $30 from them for my work.
Less expensive frames or getting them on sale - getting framed and 
glassed work from thrift stores and just getting your own mat cut can

um cut down on expenses and save fingers.  If the mat cutter messes up,
he will do it over for you.

Ann

 On the other hand, if you're willing to invest a

 lot of time and a fair amount of money in the effort,

 it might be a skill you would like to learn, but in my opinion,

 it's not easy. Others with fewer thumbs and steadier hands may disagree.


Paul

On Jun 25, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Ed Keeney wrote:


Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great;
mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses.

In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the
other entries.  I still have that print hanging on my wall here at
home.  Last year, I had my entry printed, mounted and framed by MPIX.
They did a really nice job.

This year I was thinking of handling the matting and framing myself.
Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but possibly working with my
local Blicks to get it together.  I am thinking of going 16x20 for the
print with a 2 border for the mat.  This would make the frame 20x24.

I have a ton of questions.  But I think I can work out most of them
with the team at Blicks.

For those who do their own matting and framing, is it worth the
effort?  I'm thinking if this works out well, I might print, frame and
hang more shots.  Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow?

To start with, my local Craigslist has 2 Logan mat cutters listed for
around $50 so the initial investment shouldn't be too much.  I'll need
the print, the mat and then the frame itself (this is probably the
largest expense).  Overall, I'm expecting it to be less than the cost
of getting it printed and framed somewhere else.

What do you think?

Thanks!
Ed
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Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread Kenneth Waller

Looks like an over exposure to me!

-Original Message-
From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: PESO: Minimalist outfits

Well done photo

Dave

On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote:
 I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis 
 PRIDE parade this weekend.

 I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of 
 shirtless young men in tight shorts.  OK.

 http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/mpls_pride_2012/content/IMGP1213_large.html

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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters

Quoting Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au:


On 26/06/2012, at 10:29 AM, Ed Keeney wrote:

 Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow?



I am studying photography part-time at a local college and here is  
their preferred method:


1. Lay the mat on top of the backing board (foam core or an uncut  
sheet of mat board) in the same orientation as it would be when  
completed.
2. Now flip the mat upwards onto its back, as if you were changing  
months on a calendar.
3. Butt the mat and the backing board together along the top edge  
and then run a length of tape all the way along the top of the seam  
to join them.
4. Now flip the mat back again so that it is in the same state as in  
1  - your tape join should now be inside.
5. Place your print inside and gently move it around until it is  
correctly located in the window of the mat.
6. Put something soft (so it doesn't scratch) but heavy on the print  
to prevent it moving.

7. Flip the mat back, as in step 2.
8a. If your print has a border: run a piece of tape along the top  
edge of the print to secure it to the backing board. You are done.
8b. if your print has no border: run a piece of tape along the back  
of the top edge of the print, then flip the mat back and press down  
on it to stick the tape to the back of the mat. Then carefully turn  
the whole assembly over so that the backing board is on tip and open  
it up again. Carefully push along the tape to properly secure it to  
the back of the mat. Close it up again, you are done.


The idea of securing the print by a single piece of tape is so that  
any expansion or contraction of the mount or print doesn't cause  
buckling since the print is free to move. Making all the joins along  
the top edges allows the print to hang and thus have the best chance  
of remaining flat.





I don't know what I did wrong but the 'free hanging' technique just  
didn't work for me.  Maybe the backing board and print expanded or  
contracted at different rates but, whatever the reason,  small  
undulations developed in the print which made the framed photo look  
unattractive unless viewed directly from the front.  I've gone back to  
gluing the print to the backing using acid free spray adhesive.  I'm  
in the process of framing and mounting another set of prints so I  
might try the free hanging method again.






Note that:
All materials should be acid free
The best tape to use is framer's tape
I buy my mats and backing boards pre-cut in small batches from an  
on-line seller. It is cheaper and gives better results than trying  
to cut my own mats.




Do you have a link to that seller?



Cheers

Brian

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Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/






If the print is to be handled (e.g. judging) then I usually stick  
the mat down as follows:


1. Flip back the mat as in step 2  7 above.
2. Run a strip of clear packaging tape along both sides of the mat  
and the backing board from the middle to the bottom so that when you  
close it back up the strips on the back of the mat will be in  
contact with the strips on the front of the backing board.
3. Attach a piece of double sided tape on the packing tape on each  
side of the backing board. If you have a large mount then use two  
pieces per side.
4. Close it up again and press on the edges so that the double sided  
tape adheres to the packing tape on the back of the mat.

5. You are done.

The point of the packing tape is that you can separate the mount  
again at a later date without ruining it because the packing tape  
adheres much more strongly to the mat and backing board than the  
double sided tape adheres to the packing tape. Just run a metal  
ruler or slim blade in between the mat and the backing board and the  
double sided tape should just peel away from the packaging tape.






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Re: PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele



On 6/25/2012 22:01, frank theriault wrote:

Last one from my streetcorner preaching series:

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/oprahs-dead.html

This is a ~very~ flawed photo in so many ways, but there are enough
positives that I'm happy with it.  Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome.

cheers,
frank



Not enough flaws - sorry Frank, it's really terrific - feh I say to your 
flaws.  the poster behind this guy, the whole thing works


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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Kenneth Waller

If you really want to do it, it's another thing that will take you away from 
photography - like sitting at the computer processing your images - which I 
enjoy BTW. If you're gonna do it it would be best to do a bunch at one time. 
Me, I've done it both ways and much prefer having it done @ the local framer. 
You could always do the matte yourself and buy the frames from online sources 
to save som bucks.

YMMV

-Original Message-
From: Ed Keeney ewkph...@gmail.com
Subject: OT: Matting  Framing

Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great;
mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses.

In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the
other entries.  I still have that print hanging on my wall here at
home.  Last year, I had my entry printed, mounted and framed by MPIX.
They did a really nice job.

This year I was thinking of handling the matting and framing myself.
Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but possibly working with my
local Blicks to get it together.  I am thinking of going 16x20 for the
print with a 2 border for the mat.  This would make the frame 20x24.

I have a ton of questions.  But I think I can work out most of them
with the team at Blicks.

For those who do their own matting and framing, is it worth the
effort?  I'm thinking if this works out well, I might print, frame and
hang more shots.  Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow?

To start with, my local Craigslist has 2 Logan mat cutters listed for
around $50 so the initial investment shouldn't be too much.  I'll need
the print, the mat and then the frame itself (this is probably the
largest expense).  Overall, I'm expecting it to be less than the cost
of getting it printed and framed somewhere else.

What do you think?

Thanks!
Ed
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Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele



On 6/25/2012 22:08, Anthony Farr wrote:

On 26 June 2012 08:32, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:


Funny, I sent this email on January 12. Wonder why it should show up
now? It must be a sign: I'm off to my local for a pint!




The thread about Annsan's eye test results reappeared in my inbox
yesterday, as well.  I wonder what other news from January I can
expect to read?

regards, Anthony



Well I got Mark's Cotty post but I didnt see the one about my eyes.
which are doing well now - with the eyedrop routine.  Check-up
on Wed, as it happens.

strange goings on indeed.

ann

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WTB: Pentax-F 17-28mm

2012-06-25 Thread Darren Addy
Does anyone have a Pentax-F 17-28mm that they would be willing to part with?
U.S. or Canada would probably be the only practical places where
shipping would not be prohibitive.
Thanks.

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Re: In a pub, waiting for Cotty

2012-06-25 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Gosh _ I wrote too soon  I have tons of messages in the PDML folder 
I havent read so I scrolled back back back and there it was... noting 
that it was a post by Mark in reply to my original one.


hmmm  both of these out of date posts came from book boy. hmmm.

ann

On 6/25/2012 22:31, Ann Sanfedele wrote:



On 6/25/2012 22:08, Anthony Farr wrote:

On 26 June 2012 08:32, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:


Funny, I sent this email on January 12. Wonder why it should show up
now? It must be a sign: I'm off to my local for a pint!




The thread about Annsan's eye test results reappeared in my inbox
yesterday, as well.  I wonder what other news from January I can
expect to read?

regards, Anthony



Well I got Mark's Cotty post but I didnt see the one about my eyes.
which are doing well now - with the eyedrop routine.  Check-up
on Wed, as it happens.

strange goings on indeed.

ann




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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Paul Ewins
Brian:  http://www.matcutting.com.au/


On 26/06/2012, at 12:30 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
 I buy my mats and backing boards pre-cut in small batches from an on-line 
 seller. It is cheaper and gives better results than trying to cut my own 
 mats.
 
 
 
 Do you have a link to that seller?
 
 
 
 Cheers
 
 Brian
 


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Re: PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread Jeffery Smith
I'm not seeing the flaws. The guy and the poster behind him cinch it for me.

Jeffery

Sent from my iPad

Jeffery L. Smith
New Orleans, Louisiana
USA

On Jun 25, 2012, at 21:01, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

 Last one from my streetcorner preaching series:
 
 http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/oprahs-dead.html
 
 This is a ~very~ flawed photo in so many ways, but there are enough
 positives that I'm happy with it.  Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome.
 
 cheers,
 frank
 
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Re: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters

Quoting Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au:


Brian:  http://www.matcutting.com.au/




Thanks, Paul.

I'll get them to give me a quote.




Cheers

Brian

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On 26/06/2012, at 12:30 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
I buy my mats and backing boards pre-cut in small batches from an  
on-line seller. It is cheaper and gives better results than trying  
to cut my own mats.




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RE: PESO: Minimalist outfits

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
What you are portraying is an unnatural abomination and a sin against God.

Good work!

;-)

Seriously, I really like this. Two young people who are obviously into each 
other, having a bit of fun.

I'm pretty sure they've stuffed kleenex down their you know what, though. Not 
that I checked...

:-)

Cheers,
frank


What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- 
Christopher Hitchens

--- Original Message ---

From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com
Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: PESO: Minimalist outfits

I spotted this couple passing by on the sidewalk during the Minneapolis PRIDE 
parade this weekend.

I guess a warning is appropriate if people are easily offended by images of 
shirtless young men in tight shorts.  OK.

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/mpls_pride_2012/content/IMGP1213_large.html

 -Charles

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Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Me neither.

Nice shot.

Cheers,
frank 

What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- 
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--- Original Message ---

From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com
Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

Really?  I hadn't noticed .  .  .
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola


On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 11:38 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:
 Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan!
 Just happened to catch an attractive blond in your shot.
 Regards,  Bob S.

 On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 Taken at my grand-niece's soccer tournament yesterday at Fort Dix, NJ.

 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976502

 Comments are invited.
 Dan Matyola
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RE: The PDML Annual

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Agreeing with every comment I've seen so far.

Great work, Mark. Thanks!

Wonderful photos. Very humbling to see the amazing work others are doing.

Cheers,
frank

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--- Original Message ---

From: Bob W p...@web-options.com
Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12
To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net
Subject: RE: The PDML Annual

 From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
 Paul Stenquist
 
 The photography is excellent. Another book in which the list can take
 pride. Glad to see Ken finally submitted his Jersey shore pic for the
 book. Love that one.
 
 But what strikes me most is the artistry of the book design. When Mark
 first took on the task of producing this book he was a very good
 graphic artist. Now he's a great one. Kudos to Mr. Roberts.
 

Yes - it looks great. I think the pairings work very well.

B


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RE: PESO - PAD - Burlington Window - Print-a-Day-22

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Those shadows and textures are amazing!

cheers,
frank

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--- Original Message ---

From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com
Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: PESO - PAD - Burlington Window - Print-a-Day-22

This is number 22 in the series Print-a-Day for 30 Days.

http://georges.posterous.com/burlington-window-print-a-day-22

Some of you may have seen this before.  I'm sure it was a PESO at one
time or another.

I have several photos of the Burlington building, but this detail may
be my favorite.  This photo doesn't reach out and grab your attention,
but you can get lost in the detail.  The black and white in color
aspect seems to lend depth to the simple subject.

Printing this photo is all about maintaining the detail in both the
shadows and highlights.  It is also important to make sure the printer
or process doesn't introduce an inaccurate color cast.  There is no
natural color in the photo to mask the inaccuracy.

gs

George Sinos

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RE: PESO: Soccer Dad

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love it!

Cheers,
frank

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--- Original Message ---

From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com
Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: PESO: Soccer Dad

I don't want anyone to think I am picking on soccer moms, so here is a
soccer dad:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976373

Comments and criticisms are solicited.

Dan Matyola
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Re: Peso Big ass butterlies

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I agree with Dan.

Cheers,
frank

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Christopher Hitchens

--- Original Message ---

From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com
Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Peso Big ass butterlies

Great colors and geometry;  it works as well as an abstract as a nature image.
Dan Matyola
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On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
 I don't think that's legal in Massachusetts and I know it's not in Iowa. But
 it's a darn nice photo.


 Message: 6
 Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:53:20 -0400
 From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com
 To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Petch Dianne
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 Taken inside the Malaysian butterfly and reptile exhibits.

 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976032

 Dave

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re:PESO - The War for your Soul

2012-06-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Don. I really do appreciate your kind words!

Thanks to everyone else who commented.

cheers,
frank

What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- 
Christopher Hitchens

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From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com
Sent: June 25, 2012 6/25/12
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Subject: re:PESO - The War for your Soul

Ok Frank, I liked the guy in the doorway I really liked the Pit Bull 
(there are no bad dogs just bad owners) but PESO - The War for your 
Soul is a classic and certainly at the top of your portfolio!




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 It's going on now.  Choose well, eternity may hang in the balance:

 http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/war-for-your-soul.html

 No pressure, though...



 Hope you enjoy.  Comments always welcome.

 cheers,
 frank

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RE: OT: Matting Framing

2012-06-25 Thread John Sessoms

From: Ed Keeney


Now that the latest PDML book has been published (and it looks great;
mine was ordered today), I have a question for the masses.

In 2010 my print was hung in the DANK haus gallery with many of the
other entries.  I still have that print hanging on my wall here at
home.  Last year, I had my entry printed, mounted and framed by MPIX.
They did a really nice job.

This year I was thinking of handling the matting and framing myself.
Nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but possibly working with my
local Blicks to get it together.  I am thinking of going 16x20 for the
print with a 2 border for the mat.  This would make the frame 20x24.

I have a ton of questions.  But I think I can work out most of them
with the team at Blicks.

For those who do their own matting and framing, is it worth the
effort?  I'm thinking if this works out well, I might print, frame and
hang more shots.  Is there a simple step-by-step process you follow?

To start with, my local Craigslist has 2 Logan mat cutters listed for
around $50 so the initial investment shouldn't be too much.  I'll need
the print, the mat and then the frame itself (this is probably the
largest expense).  Overall, I'm expecting it to be less than the cost
of getting it printed and framed somewhere else.

What do you think?


If you're going to do your own mounting, matting  framing, I suggest 
you download a free software program called Matworks.


http://www.gt-photography.com/matworks.html

Pre-cut mats might be another possible alternative.

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PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread John Sessoms

From: frank theriault


Last one from my streetcorner preaching series:

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/oprahs-dead.html

This is a ~very~ flawed photo in so many ways, but there are enough
positives that I'm happy with it.  Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome.

cheers,
frank


Yeah, Oprah didn't die for your sins ... I'd have had to ask him if he 
was *volunteering*?


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Re: PESO - Oprah's Dead?

2012-06-25 Thread Brian Walters

Quoting Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com:


I'm not seeing the flaws.



Me neither.



The guy and the poster behind him cinch it for me.



Me too.

;-)



Cheers

Brian

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Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/





Jeffery

Sent from my iPad

Jeffery L. Smith
New Orleans, Louisiana
USA

On Jun 25, 2012, at 21:01, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:


Last one from my streetcorner preaching series:

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/oprahs-dead.html

This is a ~very~ flawed photo in so many ways, but there are enough
positives that I'm happy with it.  Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome.

cheers,
frank






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Re: Back Home

2012-06-25 Thread mike wilson

On 25/06/2012 08:09, Bob W wrote:

the grim North


Your wish is my command

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Re: PESO: Soccer Moms

2012-06-25 Thread mike wilson

On 25/06/2012 08:14, Bob W wrote:

From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
Daniel J. Matyola

Taken at my grand-niece's soccer tournament yesterday at Fort Dix, NJ.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15976502

Comments are invited.



so that's where they keep the spare footballs!



I hope they are not those horrid plastic ones.

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