Re: Facebook grabbing your copyright?

[Rebekah]

EEEKKK

I'm logging on now to pull off all my pictures - I doubt any of them
are worth stealing, but I would be insanely angered to see a photo of
mine being used without credit to my name at the very least.

rg2

On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 9:26 PM, Bob W  wrote:
>
> > > > Please check the conditions for publishing your pictures
> > on FB and
> > > > then decide.
> > > > http://www.facebook.com/terms.php?ref=pf
> > > >
> > > > The key concept:
> > > >
> > > > For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like
> > > > photos and videos ("IP content"), you specifically give us the
> > > > following permission, subject to your privacy and application
> > > > settings: you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable,
> > > > sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP
> > > > content that you post on or in connection with Facebook ("IP
> > > > License"). This IP License ends when you delete your IP
> > content or
> > > > your account unless your content has been shared with
> > others, and they have not deleted it.
> > >
> > > IANAL, but doesn't this basically translate, despite the scary
> > > legalese, to:  "If you post a picture, you're authorizing us to
> > > _display_ that picture, subject to your privacy settings, until you
> > > delete the picture (unless you've given somebody else permission to
> > > display it and they haven't deleted their copy yet)"  ??
> >
> > Nope.
> >
> > You've given the right to sell it, not compensate you for it,
> > and that "shared with others" clause in regards to what
> > you've deleted is a very wide country indeed.
> >
>
> They're using that phrase to cover themselves. What I infer from it is that
> they will make use of anything posted on Facebook for any purpose, but
> they're not going to store and maintain it separately from the account where
> they found it.
>
> So if you delete it they won't go chasing around looking for another copy to
> use. But when they use a picture they won't try to find out if it belongs to
> someone else (who may have deleted it).
>
> Bob
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Re: Any source for an LX rewind knob?

[Rebekah]

perhaps this is retarded, but I have an old ME-F that I've been saving
for parts because the battery cover is missing, and I bought it for
the lens anyways.  If it would fit, I'll happily mail it to you for
shipping costs.  If not, perhaps you can give these guys a call?
http://www.asahiphoto.co.uk/

I'm in Germany, so I can call them for free if you like.

rg2

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Jon Myers wrote:
> My LX took an unfortunate butterfingered tumble landing rewind knob
> first on a concrete floor. It's bent to the point it binds now. Shaft
> it attaches to is fine, just need the knob assembly. Anybody have a
> junker they can send the knob from, or a suggestion as to where else
> to inquire about parts? I called Pentax customer service, they
> referred me to another number (parts department) where I was told they
> hadn't had that part in a long time.
>
> Thanks.
>
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Re: OT jetblue all you can jet

[Rebekah]

cool!  I wonder how much international fees are..

rg2

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:08 AM, mike wilson wrote:
> Larry Colen wrote:
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>> $600 to fly anywhere you like from Sept 8 to Oct 8.
>>
>> http://www.jetblue.com/deals/all-you-can-jet/
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Re: why I am a fossil

[Rebekah]

Funny, I do the same thing, only I live with my camera on 200 iso :)
silly how we forget all the nice functions of our cameras...I still
don't know half of what mine can do, I just treat it like a manual
film camera that happens to have a digital sensor.

rg2


> On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:41 AM, Bran Everseeking 
>  wrote:
>>
>> On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:08:20 -0300
>> Luiz Felipe  wrote:
>>
>> > Did that the other way around... angry because I left the tripod home
>> > and the ISO was only 200... we'll make a different mistake next time,
>> > Bran... it'll be alright :-)
>>
>> Thanks Luiz,
>>
>> brought to mind something said years ago on some photo list
>>
>> a brilliant photographic style is just making the same mistakes
>> consistently.
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Re: GESO: I'm a grand-dad

[Rebekah]

How beautiful!  Thank you for sharing - congratulations!

rg2

On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
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> I recommend the position of Grand-Dad. Congratulations!
>
> Jack
>
> --- On Sun, 7/19/09, Cotty  wrote:
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>> From: Cotty 
>> Subject: Re: GESO: I'm a grand-dad
>> To: "pentax list" 
>> Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 9:39 AM
>> On 19/7/09, Charles Robinson,
>> discombobulated, unleashed:
>>
>> >I feel old.
>> >
>> >I was online at about 5:30 this morning when my
>> son-in-law popped up
>> >in a chat window and told me that it looked like things
>> were
>> >happening...
>> >
>> >My wife hustled over at 6 (she's a doula and was
>> planning to help
>> >out), I took my time because in our family, labor takes
>> a LONG TIME.
>> >
>> >I got there at 7:30am, kid popped out about half an
>> hour later.  WOW.
>> >
>> >My daughter had asked me earlier to take pictures, so I
>> did.   Quite
>> >an experience.
>> >
>> >http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2009/evan_birth/index.html
>>
>> Great set of pics, Charles. Congratulations!
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Re: Way Off Topic: Identity of 2 seat roadster.

[Rebekah]

yeah, i would be comfortable times five in that baby


rg2

On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 7:14 PM, John Graves wrote:
> Rebekah,
>
> I think that's the one.  The two occupying the car were just cruising down
> the road.  If it is the right one, it's no wonder they seemed so
> comfortable.
>
> John Graves
> WA1JG
>
>
>
> Rebekah wrote:
>>
>> perhaps an aston martin db9?
>>
>> http://www.astonmartin.com/thecars/db9
>>
>> rg2
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 5:54 PM, John Graves wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I was passed by a 2 seater the other day that was good looking but
>>> unidentifiable. at least by. me.And they had the top down to boot.
>>>
>>> Can any of the car people on the list suggest a vehicle whose badge was
>>> vaguely winged with a cutout section from the middle of the top of the
>>> badge
>>> down to the center  that loosely resembled an upside down t?
>>> There was a number on the right back side that ended in 9 ..maybe 689
>>> but I am unsure of the first 2 characters. I know there's not a lot to go
>>> on
>>> but my curiosity is getting the better of me.
>>>
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Re: Way Off Topic: Identity of 2 seat roadster.

[Rebekah]

perhaps an aston martin db9?

http://www.astonmartin.com/thecars/db9

rg2

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> I was passed by a 2 seater the other day that was good looking but
> unidentifiable. at least by. me.And they had the top down to boot.
>
> Can any of the car people on the list suggest a vehicle whose badge was
> vaguely winged with a cutout section from the middle of the top of the badge
> down to the center  that loosely resembled an upside down t?
> There was a number on the right back side that ended in 9 ..maybe 689
> but I am unsure of the first 2 characters. I know there's not a lot to go on
> but my curiosity is getting the better of me.
>
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> WA1JG
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Re: OT GFM needs me.

[Rebekah]

>[quote]Grandfather Mountain  Trails closed until further notice. The
>Grandfather Extension Trail, the Black Rock Trail and the Grandfather
>Trail from the Swinging Bridge to MacRae Peak are closed due to
>increased bear activity. Bears, including a mother bear with cubs,
>have been seen in this area. NC Park Rangers are also discouraging
>hikers from accessing Grandfather from the parking areas at the
>Profile Trail and the Daniel Boone Scout Trail.[/end quote]

>For a low daily fee, i can take care of this problem.

>Maybe claw back some income?

sounds like it would bearly be worth it.

rg2


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> ...getting rid of the bears or the hikers???
>
> lf
>
> Cotty escreveu:
>>>
>>> [quote]Grandfather Mountain  Trails closed until further notice. The
>>> Grandfather Extension Trail, the Black Rock Trail and the Grandfather
>>> Trail from the Swinging Bridge to MacRae Peak are closed due to
>>> increased bear activity. Bears, including a mother bear with cubs,
>>> have been seen in this area. NC Park Rangers are also discouraging
>>> hikers from accessing Grandfather from the parking areas at the
>>> Profile Trail and the Daniel Boone Scout Trail.[/end quote]
>>
>>> For a low daily fee, i can take care of this problem.
>>
>> Maybe claw back some income?
>>
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Re: Happy Birthday My Fellow Pentaxian :)

[Rebekah]

Happy birthday!!  I hope you find that special lady to lug your gear around :)


rg2

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Christine  Aguila wrote:
> Happy Belated B-day, Joe!  Hope it was filled with great fireworks.  cheers,
> Christine
>
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> - Original Message - From: 
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 6:12 PM
> Subject: Happy Birthday My Fellow Pentaxian :)
>
>
>> I just noticed (facebook ftw) that one of us on the list has his birthday
>> today (here in London it's 4th already :D).
>>
>> I wish you a happy birthday and a lot of 'pentaxed' years, Mr. McAllister
>> ;) So what's your 2 other wish (I suppose K-7 is No.1 :D)?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> .timber
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OT: Happy Birthday Scott!

[Rebekah]

Happy birthday to you Scott - I hope you have a wonderful day
celebrating your birth - I wish you all the best!

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Re: 78 rules of photography

[Rebekah]

>I'm German, bring it on.;-)

>Dave

I'm in Germany, bring it on.

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On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 11:56 AM, David J Brooks wrote:
> On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 1:51 PM, Scott Loveless wrote:
>> On 7/3/09, Paul Ewins  wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>  I'll feel a lot more confident now that I am aware of the rules of sausage
>>> photography (no. 36)
>>
>> January 2010 PUG - Sausage!
>
> I'm German, bring it on.;-)
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Re: Additional GFM PDML shots

[Rebekah]

oh lol otter then, I'm losing more and more brain cells the more kids
I produce...

still a great photo  :-D

rg2

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> Thanks all for the comments!
>
> Full disclosure:
>   a - it is an otter, not a beaver. But on the otter hand, what is a beaver
> anyway but an otter with buck teeth and a weight problem?
>   b - the Stef shot, and some others, are by Meg; I can claim no credit.
>
> On the Zenfolio site, if you hover the cursor over the upper-right corner of
> a photo, it will display available exif data. I export from Lightroom with
> the "limited exif" box clicked, but it does cary along the camera name,
> focal length, aperture and speed, and a bit more. Anything captured via the
> D-Lux-3 is Meg's.
>
> stan
>
> On Jun 10, 2009, at 12:11 PM, Rebekah wrote:
>
>> hahaha you got a picture of my father chimping :-D  I love the picture
>> of the beaver licking its chops, nice and clear and funny little
>> fellow.  a nice gallery :)
>>
>>
>> rg2
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM, Christine  Aguila
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>>>
>>> More fun!  That's a sweet pic of Stef!  Thanks for posting, Stan.
>>>  Cheers,
>>> Christine
>>>
>>>
>>> - Original Message - From: "Stan Halpin"
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>>> Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 11:32 PM
>>> Subject: Additional GFM PDML shots
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>>>
>>>> I've added a few more GFM shots to my gallery - various shots of many
>>>>  of
>>>> the PDML participants. I haven't found one of John, and my ones of  Doug
>>>> all
>>>> seem too fuzzy to use. Also missing from my collection are  Nico and
>>>> Don.
>>>>
>>>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p1036362180
>>>>
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Re: Additional GFM PDML shots

[Rebekah]

hahaha you got a picture of my father chimping :-D  I love the picture
of the beaver licking its chops, nice and clear and funny little
fellow.  a nice gallery :)


rg2


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> More fun!  That's a sweet pic of Stef!  Thanks for posting, Stan.  Cheers,
> Christine
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>> the PDML participants. I haven't found one of John, and my ones of  Doug all
>> seem too fuzzy to use. Also missing from my collection are  Nico and Don.
>>
>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p1036362180
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Re: PESO - Molly

[Rebekah]

I love it - she is seriously cute.  Looks like a real handful - and I
like the pattern of the floor behind her, neutral, but not boring.  I
also enjoyed your statement: 'this is MY daughter on OUR floor'.  I'm
sure her mother is pleased you're willing to share the floors, if not
your daughter...although, don't all the girls belong to daddy anyways?
  ;)


rg2


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> On 6/9/09, Cotty  wrote:
>> 
>>
>>
>>
>> On 9/6/09, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed:
>>
>>
>> >Thanks, Cotty.
>>
>>  Are you a fan of Robert Frank? That shot reminds me of his work, which
>>  is why I like it.
>
> That's very kind of you to say.
>
>>  Sometimes the framing of a pic is totally secondary to capturing the
>>  mood of the subject - and that you have done very successfully. You told
>>  me in your filmed interview that you love photographing people, and
>>  although many do, not that many have style. This pic should be a
>>  template for you ;-)
>
> Thanks again.  I appreciate the complement, and I'll keep that in
> mind.  And you made my day, just you so know.
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Re: OT: new addition, new country, etc

[Rebekah]

Thanks everyone for all your well-wishes, advice, complements, and
interesting comments.  I hope to run out and start photographing soon,
the entire base is surrounded by lovely woods - like your photo Rick,
which is lovely - and I can see a castle tower from my backyard.  We
have already enjoyed our first beer fest - they set it up right on the
base within walking (ok, stumbling) distance from our home.

I hope everyone enjoys GFM this year - I'm coming next year,
regardless of the time change

Also, if anyone finds themselves nearby, let me know, I crave some
time with someone who understands why I own more than one camera and
lens :)

rg2


On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> Rebekah,
> Congratulations to you and your family.
> What is it, 3 boys now?
> Have fun in Germany...send pictures!
> And nice of you to send dad to GFM.
> Regards,  Bob S.
>
> On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 4:51 AM, Rebekah  wrote:
>> Hello list members,
>>
>> I apologize for the off-topic-ness of my post, but I wanted to let
>> everyone know about my lastest addition, although it's been so busy
>> I've only just now taken the time to write a message about it.  This
>> is a picture of Joseph, my third child, and he was born on March 25.
>>
>> http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Joe?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLWvOCn17SmaQ#5337469755496770194
>>
>> Additionally, the entire family moved to Germany at the end of
>> January, as my husband changed from Army National Guard to Active Duty
>> Army, and we live on a tiny base in the south of Germany called
>> Hohenfels.  If anyone is terribly bored, here is an long albeit
>> interesting article about the base and its purpose:
>>
>> http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/hohenfels.htm
>>
>> I'm sure soon I'll be regaling everyone with photographs of all the
>> amazing castles here, as well as all the adorable villages and beer
>> fests.
>>
>> Take care everyone!
>>
>> rg2
>>
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OT: new addition, new country, etc

[Rebekah]

Hello list members,

I apologize for the off-topic-ness of my post, but I wanted to let
everyone know about my lastest addition, although it's been so busy
I've only just now taken the time to write a message about it.  This
is a picture of Joseph, my third child, and he was born on March 25.

http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Joe?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLWvOCn17SmaQ#5337469755496770194

Additionally, the entire family moved to Germany at the end of
January, as my husband changed from Army National Guard to Active Duty
Army, and we live on a tiny base in the south of Germany called
Hohenfels.  If anyone is terribly bored, here is an long albeit
interesting article about the base and its purpose:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/hohenfels.htm

I'm sure soon I'll be regaling everyone with photographs of all the
amazing castles here, as well as all the adorable villages and beer
fests.

Take care everyone!

rg2

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Re: Oh so OT - Car rental in Italy

[Rebekah]

Rick,

I don't have the answer to your question, but I would suggest that you
study for and take the test to get your actual European license or
permit.  Since you state that you've already rented in Germany, France
and the UK, I'm sure you've noticed all the differences yourself,  I
just moved to Germany, and I was surprised by all the rules that
differed here in Europe.
and whatever you do plan on doing, I highly recommend at least a
passing glance through a study guide or some such thing.  I was
surprised by all the signs that they use around here, not all of them
are obvious.  I hope you enjoy your trip!!!

rg2

On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 9:08 AM, Bob W  wrote:
>
> It might be needed if you're stopped by the police.
>
> >
> > Northern Italy. I pre-booked a car with a local agency. Website
> > clearly stated - International Driver's Permit Required. So I got
> > one. Went to pick up the car. All they were interested in was my
> > credit card. I tried showing my U.S. license, my International
> > Permit. They didn't care. YMMV.
> >
> > stan
> >
> > On May 6, 2009, at 3:18 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > We are planning a holiday in Italy at the end of the month.
> > >
> > > We would like to rent a car while we are there; but some of the
> > > guidebooks say we "may need" International Drivers' Permits.  This
> > > surprises us, because we have rented in the UK, France, and
> > Germany
> > > with only our U.S. licenses.
> > >
> > > So, have non-EU people here rented cars in Italy without IDPs?
> > > What rental company did they use?
> > >
> > > Many thanks for any information.
> > >
> > > Rick
> > >
> > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW
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Re: LED Lighting...

[Rebekah]

.




On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 8:01 AM, Joseph McAllister  wrote:
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> Instead of shoeboxes full of gels to get your mood lighting into your photos, 
> or, to set your white balance BEFORE  you leave for that theater shoot, 
> here's an item that will make your day (or night).
>
> http://www.gizmosforgeeks.com/2009/02/26/multi-color-lightbulb-with-remote/
>
>
> Joseph McAllister
> Lots of gear, not much time
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> http://gallery.me.com/jomac
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Re: K20D Price Drop

[Rebekah]

amazon has the body for $704.84


I know, it's sitting in my cart.

rg2

On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 2:46 PM, Jack Davis  wrote:
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> If listed by B&H, that's a good thing. :)
>
> Jack
>
>
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>> Subject: Re: K20D Price Drop
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>> Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 8:29 PM
>> On 2/23/09, Jack Davis  wrote:
>> >
>> >  I'd advise waiting to see who lists the K20D at
>> that price and review their reputation. To all still
>> shopping for one, I hope it's true.
>> >
>> >  Jack
>>
>> Looks like B&H has already adjusted their prices.  The
>> only one of the
>> 3 kits currently in stock is the body + 16-45, which
>> they're offering
>> for $1099 with free shipping.
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Re: Colour temp of LED stage lighting ... ?

[Rebekah]

Wes,

did you work in theatre also?  you sound so familiar with it :)

rg2

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Wes Medlin  wrote:
> Costumers and set design people also need good shots for their
> portfolios. And the actors and actresses who've put so much time into
> a production also love shots to remember it by.
>
> This all takes me way back. I shot theatre for many years. Alas, it
> was many years ago. If I ever get a decent film scanner, I'll start
> scanning in some of that stuff.
>
> Wes
>
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Rebekah  wrote:
>>>Funny, I'd *never* considered that the lighting folk would want to see my 
>>>shots.  I will make a point of presenting them with my card >next time -- 
>>>thanks so much for that suggestion!
>>
>>
>> you bet - just think how difficult it is to produce a decent picture
>> showing the angle and color of lighting used.  Point and shoot cameras
>> flash everytime, or correct to the point that everything is washed
>> out.  When a lighting person is trying to put together their
>> portfolio, it can be very difficult to represent their abilities when
>> all they have is blueprints of lighting plots and stage directions and
>> whatnot.  Nothing speaks to a director like a good visual, and
>> naturally good photographers are as rare among 'techies' as among the
>> rest of the public.
>>
>> Glad that was helpful!  :)
>>
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Re: Colour temp of LED stage lighting ... ?

[Rebekah]

>Funny, I'd *never* considered that the lighting folk would want to see my 
>shots.  I will make a point of presenting them with my card >next time -- 
>thanks so much for that suggestion!


you bet - just think how difficult it is to produce a decent picture
showing the angle and color of lighting used.  Point and shoot cameras
flash everytime, or correct to the point that everything is washed
out.  When a lighting person is trying to put together their
portfolio, it can be very difficult to represent their abilities when
all they have is blueprints of lighting plots and stage directions and
whatnot.  Nothing speaks to a director like a good visual, and
naturally good photographers are as rare among 'techies' as among the
rest of the public.

Glad that was helpful!  :)

rg2



On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Wes Medlin  wrote:
> Bruce,
>
> If you're going to shoot theatre, you have to get in good with the
> techs. Get to know the lighting people, the prop people, the
> costumers, everyone. Not only is it good manners, but you can get some
> good shots backstage as well.
>
> Also, you will find some genuinely fascinating people lurking in the
> dark behind the scenes. I warn you though, it's very easy to get
> sucked into this world and never emerge. ;-)
>
> Wes Medlin
>
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 1:01 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>> Funny, I'd *never* considered that the lighting folk would want to see my
>> shots.  I will make a point of presenting them with my card next time --
>> thanks so much for that suggestion!
>>
>> (I've never used a flash in my stage photos so far. I much prefer going with
>> fast glass and high iso's instead.)
>>
>> -bmw
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Re: Colour temp of LED stage lighting ... ?

[Rebekah]

Bruce,

hopefully I can add something helpful to this discussion.  I'm not
very knowledgable about photography, but originally my college
degree's focus was stage lighting for live productions.   I remember
when LED stage lighting was starting to become popular - such a
wonderful idea: cooler, birghter, cheaper lights...

Anyways, the LED lamps I'm familiar with are usually 5600K color
temperature, although there are also 'warm white' lamps that are
2800K.  I don't suggest shooting on your tungsten setting.  Cotty has
an excellent point suggesting to shoot in RAW because the lighting
temperature will often change from minute to minute as different
lights, colors, and brightness settings are used.  A lighting
instrument will produce a huge range of color temperatures just as it
is dimmed or brightned, and then of course there's filters to
consider: the colored plastic put up in front of lights to change the
color.  I do recommend proactively asking to walk on the stage and get
a couple of readings before the show.  Call the venue location, or
show up an hour early, and ask to speak to whomever is in charge of
lighting.  Chances are, they'll let you meter to your heart's desire
if you ask nicely.  Make sure they understand you won't be flashing if
there's a no camera policy.  Lighting folks also love to be bribed
with photographs of their own work, so perhaps you can promise them a
CD of your work for their portfolio.  Ask if they can show you a
couple of different lighting settings that they use most frequently
that will give you a good range of what to expect.

Good luck!

rg2

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 6:40 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>
> Anthony Farr wrote:
>>
>> If you put a white diffuser in front of the lens, or better yet get a
>> diffuser/lens cap like video cameras used to have, you could point the
>> camera at the light source and perform a custom white balance.
>
> I think that's the key: custom white balance, in situ.  I can probably get a 
> chance to perform a custom WB while the floods are set to bright white (all 
> LEDs on) before the bands start, and leave the camera set that way.  Maybe I 
> can record those WB settings for re-use at the same venue?  I'll have to 
> experiment.
>
> And I agree in general with you Cotty and Derby: mood of the lights is 
> important -- just not always.  I think you are thinking about a show, eg a 
> play or a carefully scripted music performance, where the lights aren't just 
> being played with randomly.  But I'm most often shooting amateur setups like 
> at an open-mic where the performers just get up cold and the lighting guys 
> are students.  Basically, chaos ensues. :-)  So "mood" doesn't really apply 
> there, and I just try to get the best looking shots of the performers I can.
>
> And yes, I always shoot raw and make adjustments during PP.
>
> BTW, I Googled a bunch this morning and found that LED lights appear to be 
> able to produce light at just about any colour temp imaginable, so there's no 
> single answer to the physics aspect of my question.  Therefore, custom white 
> balance and raw appears to be the best bet.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
> -bmw
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Re: PESO: Even more Mushrooms

[Rebekah]

I like the picture itself, I love the colors and composition.  The
texture really makes me want to keep looking at each detail and the
focus is well done and allows me to do so without squiting.

What may be bugging you, I think, is perhaps your lighting (from above
it looks like) gives the whole picture a very 2 dimensional feel (yes,
I know it's a 2 dimensional image). There's only one easily
identifiable shadow, and it's on the mushroom.  It reminds me of a
picture that got flashed too much and everything is evenly lit with no
shadows.

Is this a picture you can revist?

rg2


On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 8:31 PM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I find the soft focus halo/glow a bit annoying.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave
>
> 2008/10/6 William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>> http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/newer/shrooms3.html
>>
>> K20D, FA200/4 macro, f/32, 1 second
>>
>> I'm not as happy with this one, and I'm not sure why.
>>
>> William Robb
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Re: AF why

[Rebekah]

I'm not going to claim any special knowledge, but my *istD has the
same button and I was recently given my first AF lenspressing on
the button allows me to autofocus without having my finger near the
shutter button.  My husband finds it useful, since his thumb rests
there, but it's a bit of a stretch for me.  I don't know, but it seems
useful to be able to focus without fearing taking a picture, and also
allows you to have a good firm grip on the front of your camera with
all fingers.  Also, keeping your finger on it gets continuous autfocus
going.

Again, I just switched over to digital, and only recently got my first
AF lensso, I don't know.  :)

rg2

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>> It dawned on me that of all the buttons on the back of the K20, the
>> one I've never ever hit is "AF".  Its effect seems identical to
>> squeezing the shutter a bit.  So I went and looked around in the
>> manual; it entirely escapes me why this button exists and what you'd
>> use it for.  So obviously I'm missing something... -T
>
> I discussed this with some of my former camera sales coworkers a couple
> years ago, and we came to the unscientific conclusion that it's there to
> appease the easily-impressed consumer who just likes having more buttons.
>
> It's entirely possible that the button has awesome, photo-changing features
> (such as ugly face fixer, suspicion reducer, or perhaps even clothes
> remover), but I too have never used it.
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Re: GFM sold

[Rebekah]

eek!!

Now I'm NEVER gonna get to got to NPW! Never! Never! Never!

*sigh* I hope the state doesn't change the place up too much.

rg2


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> That could change at any time...
> NC is a state government, state web sites in most US states, unless directly
> connected with taxes are notoriously out of date, and the GFM deal hasn't
> yet been consummated.  I don't expect that it won't happen, just that any
> changes will happen afterward.
>
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>> On 29/9/08, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed:
>>
>>
>>>
>>> The 09 NPW is still listedbut could it change?
>>>
>>
>> oops forgot link
>>
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Re: Happy Birthday, David!

[Rebekah]

w00t!

Happy birthday David   ♥

rg2




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> Yeah, right. David, the D700 is waiting for ya...
>
> Happy Birthday and let your trigger finger be always happy ;-).
>
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>> Seriously, have a great day, Dave.
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Re: PESO _ "Some of the Trees UP North" - Take II

[Rebekah]

Love it!  If you cropped this really tightly on the closer trees, it
would make a neat elongated wall-hanging I'd be proud to put up.  (not
that it needs cropping, just a thought)

I love reflecting photos and the fuzzy quality to the light in your
photo really adds some nice depth.

rg2


On Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 5:40 PM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Like the subtle reflection and how the lily pads break it up.
>
> Dave
>
> On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 4:52 PM, Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Please check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html
>>
>> Taken with a K20D, 28-80 SMC F, on a Bogen 3221 tripod with a mini gear
>> head, ISO 200 - .3 sec @ f16
>>
>> A portrait orientation of the previously posted landscape.
>>
>> Comments appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
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>> http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
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Re: Peso: Hybiscuis

[Rebekah]

very nice, again, love the shadows too. The yellow is a great contrast
and the lighting is really well done.

rg2

On Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 6:10 PM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I like it!  Composition and lighting are very nice. Our farmer's market is so 
> crowded that macro shooting is almost impossible.
>
> Rick
>
> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
>
>
> --- On Sat, 8/30/08, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>> From: Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: Peso: Hybiscuis
>> To: "PDML" 
>> Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 7:33 PM
>> Shot this in the AM at the Farmers Market.
>>
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7768051
>>
>> With all the talk of the 35mm macro, I just wanted to show
>> you the
>> 31mm Limited isn't too shabby either.
>> Regards,  Bob S.
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Re: Important: Orphan Works is being HOTLINED today - Call your Reps and Senators NOW!!!

[Rebekah]

thanks Godfrey.  although I doubt I'll ever move up to being a
professional photographer, I appreciate the update.

rg2


On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 5:18 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> --- Time Sensitive: Orphan Works is being HOTLINED today - Call your Reps
> and Senators NOW!!! ---
>
> Sorry for the political announcement.  This is for US folks, although it
> might be worthwhile for those who live in other countries to see what's
> going on here and look at what their governments are doing on this sort of
> stuff.
>
> I've been tracking this issue for a while. I think it's important to act. If
> you have not been tracking it, I would suggest reading about it from the
> informational links below for more information.
>
> Again, my apologies for the politics.
>
> Godfrey
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> This is very important to anybody who values the copyright to their own
>> works.  You can send a message to representatives with one click here:
>>
>> http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11442621
>>
>>
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> We have an emergency-they are attempting to HOTLINE the orphan works bill
>>> in
>>> Senate and push it through the House!!! NOW, as you read this. Don't wait
>>> !
>>>
>>> PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SENATOR AND CONGRESSPERSON TO VOTE NO ON THE ORPHAN
>>> WORKS BILLS -House H.R. 5889 and one in the Senate S. 2913
>>>
>>> The proposed legislation, if it passes as it is now written, will change
>>> US
>>> copyright law. Such a change, as it is now written, will negatively
>>> impact
>>> artists of all disciplines (literary, visual, music, etc.), as well as
>>> every
>>> US citizen. There are two bills - one filed in the House H.R. 5889 and
>>> one
>>> in the Senate S. 2913.
>>>
>>> Contact your Congressperson and Senator- To find out who represents you:
>>> www.vote-smart.org
>>>
>>> The Illustrators Partnership of America has a wonderful website that goes
>>> into much more detail on this legislation and you can also down load the
>>> legislation off of their website to read it for yourself.
>>>
>>> http://www.illustratorspartnership.org
>>>
>>> Their website also has an easy way for you to contact your Congressperson
>>> and Senator:
>>>
>>> http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/
>>>
>>> TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO CALL ON THIS ISSUE AND ASK THEM TO CALL THEIR
>>> SENATORS AND CONGRESSPERSON!
>>
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Re: way OT - school system shenanigans in Pittsburgh

[Rebekah]

wow, that's retarded.  imagine how it all averages outif people in
the professional world knew, say, 75% of their skill, would it be ok?
Would 75% of a heart surgery be good?  75% of your car fixed?  Is this
why the kids at the burger place only get 75% of my order right?

sheesh.  Why don't we just pass them all and call it good.

rg2

On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> OK, so this isn't photo related at all.  Try not to puke.
> http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08266/914029-298.stm
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Re: PESO: Lighthouse Steps

[Rebekah]

Love the colors, what a nice, different picture

rg2

On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 6:47 PM, Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Interesting perspective - I like it a lot.
>
> The rectangular light at top right is distracting (as others have
> mentioned).  Actually, cropping just below it improves the image in my
> opinion.  You lose a little of the staircase but it seems more pleasing
> overall.
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Brian
>
> ++
> Brian Walters
> Western Sydney Australia
> http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/
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>
> On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:14:34 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
>> Yesterday was a beautiful fall day, sunny and mild, so we went to Long
>> Beach Island, here in New Jersey, to get a last day of the season on
>> the beach.  Here are some of the 217 steps I climbed to catch the view
>> from the Barnegat Light:
>>
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7874777
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Re: Completely OT: money

[Rebekah]

>I don't collect money.

>I spend it.

I collect mis-minted coinsthey fascinate me.

John - lucky find, are you going to hang on to it or throw it to the
wolves on ebay?

rg2

On Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 11:38 AM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I don't collect money.
>
> I spend it.
>
> :-)
>
> 2008/9/13 Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>>>
>>> I'll have to double check, but down at Dad's house should be a bunch
>>> of US 50 cent and US silver dollars, taht are pobably around 50
>> years
>>> old or more. There used to be some British money, my Granny had,
>> from
>>> very early 1900's. I'll ask my sister if its still around.
>>>
>>
>> before decimalisation there were a lot of 19th century coins in
>> circulation here, especially pennies. Big things they were, with a
>> picture of young Queen Vic, and typically very well worn. There must
>> be an awful lot of them still lying around in people's houses.
>>
>> I have a nice, old silver Maria Theresa thaler which I bought from
>> someone in Ethiopia. It had been converted into a pendant, which is a
>> very common use for them over there. They have an interesting history
>> - the word thaler evolved into the word dollar - and make nice
>> souvenirs.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Theresa_thaler
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Re: buying digital camera on-line

[Rebekah]

I haven't purchased a camera online, but I remember looking at prices
- a while back, for the K10D, and seeing some sites that seemed way to
good to be true - sometimes two hundred dollars cheaper than the going
rate.  Site with names like cheapcameras.com or some similar
nonsensea few minutes looking at user reviews online, as Mr.
Alling suggested, showed hundreds of complaints and reeked of scam.
Realistically, I think that prices on Ebay, especially for new items,
are a good measure of what something is going to cost you - while not
always the answer, it's a great guideline.  Stick to the brand sites
suggested here and please be cautious!

rg2



On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 10:02 PM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I never deal with other than B&H and Adorama.  They have been excellent. I 
> have had painful experiences with a couple of others.
>
> Rick
>
> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
>
>
> --- On Mon, 9/8/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: buying digital camera on-line
>> To: pdml@pdml.net
>> Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 6:37 PM
>> Has anyone on the list bought a digital camera online in
>> stead of a camera store or someplace like B&H.. I put
>> into google K20d or Nikon D300 and I get prices a lot lower
>> than the regular camera stores.. Are these deals to good to
>> be true or are they ? I have seen K20d for $700.00 and the
>> D300 for $800.00..Thanks
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Re: PESO: Drop Your Crocs !

[Rebekah]

>Does anyone else think crocs look like they should be recycled /before/
>you wear them?

yes.  yes I do.

rg2

On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM, John Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>
>> Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
>>> > Another of my curious signs from Maui:
>>> >
>>> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7711343
>>> >
>>> >
>> Does anyone else think crocs look like they should be recycled /before/
>> you wear them?
>
> The foamy plastic ones all the kids wear ARE recycled; the material is
> recycled plastic.
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Re: gatherings

[Rebekah]

yeah, so anyone want to visit Germany a few months from now?

door's always open!

rg2




On 9/3/08, Otis C. Wright, Jr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Same for me...
>
> Otis Wright
>
> Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> > I'm about an hour and a half away by train.  Depending on the day and
> > time, I would try to make it.
> >
> > Dan M
> >
> > On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 7:02 PM, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> Cotty wrote:
> >>  >>> I fancy an NYPDML - anyone keen?
> >>  >>>
> >>  >>> Dates I can make:
> >>  >>>
> >>  >>> week of October 13
> >>  >>>
> >>  >>> week of November 17
> >>
> >> Rick Womer wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Re gatherings:  An NYPDML sounds great; the weekend of Oct 11-12
> >>> would work.  I'm working the following weekend, and will be in the UK
> >>> the weeks of Nov 10 and 17.
> >>>
> >>>
> >> The 11th and 12th sound good to me if Cotty is going to be there that
> >> early.  Otherwise, I can pretty much free up any weekend.  I'm going to
> >> assume (this will probably bite me in the ass) that since Norm actually
> >> lives there, he'll be able to make it.  Plus, there's Ann, so that makes
> >> 4 or 5.  Anyone heard from Amita?  I feel like I'm missing someone.  Who
> >> else is in/near NYC?
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Re: PDML Family album :)

[Rebekah]

sounds good :-D will it be stored at pdml.net?  that could cost a
pretty penny.  Perhaps a free site with a link from pdml?

guess I'll have to figure out how to take a picture of myself.

any tips?

rg2

On 9/2/08, Timber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I was thinking about we could make an album at pdml.net with our smiling
> faces :) Everyone who's on the list sends a photo of himself to the
> list(owner) so we can know each other at least from photo (since a big
> PDML 'live' meeting is quite hard to organize :P)
>
> What do you think?
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Re: OT: Moving!

[Rebekah]

thanks everyone for all your advice and well-wishes - sorry I sent
this topic to the list twice!!  We are so excited...and everyone's
advice and information is really helpful.  I loved your story Scott -
and I promise, I plan to learn as much as I can before I get there.
We all plan on learning German for sure!  And again - can't wait to
take some pictures... :-D

rg2

On 8/31/08, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 31/8/08, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
> > Erin studied
> >the language for a few years in high school but i'm sure she has lost
> >it by now.
>
> So exactly how many times a week do you spend outside with the dawg?
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OT: Moving!

[Rebekah]

Hello all,

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I am moving to Germany - my
husband has been stationed there by the Army for the next three years.
 We haven't been assigned to a specific base there yet - I'll find out
on the 4th next month, but supposedly all the bases there are nice.
Has anyone lived on or nearby an Army base in Germany?  Does anyone on
the list live in Germany?  What's it like?  I confess I know virtually
nothing about Germany.  Does Pentax have a good number of customers
there, or is it unheard of?  Anyone got any good suggestions for me to
go shooting?  I'm excited by the idea of living in such a centralized
location in Europe.

Also, my husband and I are expecting our third child, to be born mid-April :-D

rg2

P.S.  I've just stupidly discovered that my last month's worth of
comments to the list have not been sent as they were not in plain text
formatting.  But, I have been here and I have enjoyed the PESOs :)

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Re: Next year's PUG

[Rebekah]

I'd love to see a gallery titled "Edible", if it hasn't been done yet.


rg2


On 8/25/08, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Never broke anything above the equator, but i think a lower extremity
> is easier to deal with.
> Broken feet, four times and one toe.
>
> Lots of banged up shoulders, knees etc, mostly work related. The arm
> in a sling sure hampers tuna sandwiches.:-)
>
> No guilt here. Erin and i have been trying to get her to quit smoking for 
> years.
>
> So far i'm winning the bet. She still smokes and i'v lost 21 pounds.
>
> Dave
>
> On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 7:04 AM, Anthony Farr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Given the choice between a hand / arm injury and a foot / leg injury (now
> > that I've experienced both) I'd chose foot anytime.  It might limit mobility
> > more, but at least I can still write, feed myself and attend to my personal
> > hygiene.
> >
> > It sounds like you have some major guilt to pay out.  My sympathy goes out
> > to you, Dave.  Thanks for your thoughts.
> >
> > Regards, Anthony
> >
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> >> David J Brooks
> >> Sent: Sunday, 24 August 2008 8:26 PM
> >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> >> Subject: Re: Next year's PUG
> >>
> >> Bummer Anthony.
> >>
> >> The wife has a cast on her left arm now. Result of heading out inj the
> >> dark for a smoke, and chasing one of our cats that got out. Fell over
> >> the fire pit she bought at Wal mart.
> >> Bones slipped and she needed pins placed last Sunday at the hospital.
> >>
> >> Still managed to head out for our mini vacation at the first of the month.
> >>
> >> This would not have happend if
> >> 1- She had not bought the fire pit, like i asked.:-)
> >> 2- I left the door open to long to let the one cat in, that IS allowed
> > out.:-)
> >> 3- I had not bugged her enough to take her smoking out side.:-)
> >>
> >> I'm the official bag opener and can opener now.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >>
> >
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Gallery Rejects

[Rebekah]

I remember seeing a thread a while back inviting people to share
photos that had not been accepted into the Pentax Gallery.  I was
hoping to start up another one - if anyone is willing to share, maybe
we can share our rejects. :) Also, with your permission, I'd like to
throw up all the photos on a Picasa (or similar free photo site) for a
permanent "rejected Pentax gallery photos".  Just some thinking.
Anyways, I'd love to see any rejected photos, I have several that I'll
share here, some of which I'm quite proud of and not really bothered
by my rejection.

http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Rejected?authkey=D2mjrpyoBi0

Additionally, if anyone would take the time to critically help me on
my rejects, or anyone else who chooses to share, I'd love that.  I'm
sure there's zillions of 'rejected' photos that are very good, and
maybe some also that can use the vast experience here to improve.

rg2

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Re: PUG reminder

[Rebekah]

Or cormorants.  We don't get enough cormorant photos around here anymore.

I'm feeling obliging as well.  comorant and anhinga ;)


http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/MAG523/photo#5214030266974189538


>African or European?


I just watched that movie two nights ago - quoted it at work, and
found my staff staring at me like I'd grown a few more heads, and so I
invited them oversheesh, I'm starting to feel old


rg2


On 6/20/08, Matthew Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 1:56 PM, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Or cormorants.  We don't get enough cormorant photos around here anymore.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/coneslayer/2507506970/
>
> Happy to oblige.  I also have a picture of the dock after he left, but
> I didn't upload that one...
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Re: WTF: Zoo license agreement?

[Rebekah]

I would agree, but it also says you can't sell pictures that you take there

rg2

On 6/19/08, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It's enough for their purposes. They're not going to feature an
> unaware visitor in an ad or depict him in a bad way. It's just
> covering their butt in case he ends up in the background of a photo.
> Paul
> On Jun 19, 2008, at 8:33 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
>
> > Well that's certainly a one way agreement they're assuming.  I
> > wonder if
> > they think that simply posting it is enough.
> >
> > Cory Waters wrote:
> >> We've had a lot of discussions about photographer's rights.  I was on
> >> the local Zoo's website today because we're taking our herd there
> >> later
> >> on.  Then I noticed this little tidbit tucked away on the bottom
> >> of the
> >> page:
> >> *Photography & Videography*
> >> Visitor agrees not to commercially use any photography or
> >> reproduction
> >> in any form taken during any visits to Zoo Atlanta, and visitor
> >> grants
> >> permission to the Zoo Atlanta and its agent to utilize Visitor's
> >> image,
> >> likeness and/or sound recordings for the purpose whatsoever in
> >> perpetuity.
> >>
> >> Holy crap...  I can understand the first part but sheesh that second
> >> half is a doozie.
> >>
> >>  CW
> >>
> >>
> >>
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Re: WTF: Zoo license agreement?

[Rebekah]

that can't be legal

rg2

On 6/19/08, Cory Waters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> We've had a lot of discussions about photographer's rights.  I was on
> the local Zoo's website today because we're taking our herd there later
> on.  Then I noticed this little tidbit tucked away on the bottom of the
> page:
> *Photography & Videography*
> Visitor agrees not to commercially use any photography or reproduction
> in any form taken during any visits to Zoo Atlanta, and visitor grants
> permission to the Zoo Atlanta and its agent to utilize Visitor's image,
> likeness and/or sound recordings for the purpose whatsoever in perpetuity.
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> Holy crap...  I can understand the first part but sheesh that second
> half is a doozie.
>
>  CW
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Re: PUG reminder

[Rebekah]

are water gun fights a sport?  :)

rg2

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> The theme is "Sports and Action".  So far I have animal photos.  Please,
> PLEASE submit something with people.Just kidding.  Submit what
> you want.
>
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Re: PESO -- This is my Son.

[Rebekah]

good shot.  maybe the run has a website you can send it to? dunno.
they sure look tired - you captured some good expressions there :)

rg2

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> Another shot from the Branford Festival.  It seems if you tape over the
> prism housing on a Pentax SLR you get mistaken for a professional.  I
> was walking around with the *ist-Ds with the "Classic Leica" lens kit,
> (lenses with an AOV roughly equivelent to 35mm 58mm and 135mm on a 35mm
> film camera), when I was approached by this father and son who had just
> finished the Branford Festival 10K run.  They wanted their photos taken,
> but didn't ask for a print or emailed file or anything it seems. I don't
> know what they expect me to do with the shot, since I wasn't officially
> covering the event but I'm posting it here.
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20thisismyson.html
>
> Note:  I'm continually amazed at the M 85mm.  It's a great medium
> telephoto on the *ist-Ds.  A little long portraits but sharp enough,
> wide open, and very sharp stopped down to about f5.6.
>
> Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.0
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Re: GESO: Bridezilla and send-off for Holiday

[Rebekah]

what beautiful colors - I love this one especially:

http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_bridezilla/18.htm

Great stuff :)

rg2

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> Good stuff.
>
> Love the colour varieties
>
> Dave
>
> On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 6:07 PM, Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > The gorgeous kids had a stonking show last night to send off their lead
> > singer, Holiday. She's a part of the Global Youth Leadership conference
> > at the UN
> >
> > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_bridezilla/index.htm
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Re: OT Motivation

[Rebekah]

Good luck Dave!

I use P90x, have you ever heard of it?  kick-ass workout program :)

rg2



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> On 15/6/08, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
> >Time to get back to the low 200lb range.
> >
> > My feet requested this around 9:30 last night.
> >
> >Next year at GFM you won't recognise me.
>
> Nice one Dave. Make sure you exercise for at least half an hour at a
> time - fat doesn't start to burn off until 20 minutes of sustained
> sweating. See u there :)
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Re: London gangsters

[Rebekah]

what an interesting series, thanks for sharing :)

On 6/13/08, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ditto. I'm scared to death of Ronnie & Reggie, and they've been dead
> for years...
>
> I loathe the celebrity that people give to gangsters like Mad Frankie.
> When you read about some of the things they've done it's really
> horrible.
>
> Bob
>
> >
> > Personally, I'm happy to be at the other end of the country
> > from them.  Being in the same room with a camera would be a
> > nightmare akin to being chased naked down the high street by
> > giant, man-eating tarantulas.
> >
> > >
> > > > -Original Message-
> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> > > > Bob W
> > > > Sent: Friday, 13 June 2008 8:59 AM
> > > > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'
> > > > Subject: London gangsters
> > > >
> > > > I have no idea where these pictures have come from, but they are
> > > > amazing - some of London's nastiest gangsters from the
> > last 40+ years
> > > >
> >
> http://freakymartin.com/2007/12/14/gangsters-from-london-east-end-36-p
> > > > hotos/
> > > >
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Re: June PUG is up!

[Rebekah]

Thanks Scott, for all your hard work getting the Pug up each month.  I
really enjoy it :)

This month's PUG was great, what a lovely bunch of submissions!  My
personal favorite is 'Shadows Along the Fence".

rg2

On 6/10/08, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Scott Loveless wrote:
> > Finally.  Sorry I'm so late on this one.  I'll try to make it up to all
> > of you.  See it here:  http://pug.komkon.org/
> >
> > July's theme is "Sports and Action".  Submit photos here:
> > http://pdmlpug.org/?p=35
> >
> I think "11 Years" and "Cora's Cafe" are my favorites this time, though
> it's not hard at all to enjoy the lot of them.  FWIW, 8 of the 18 photos
> submitted were shot on film, probably due to the nature of the theme.  I
> believe that's the highest percentage we've had in quite some time.  Not
> that it matters, it's just something I take note of every month.
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Re: 49mm to 52mm step-down ring - trade?

[Rebekah]

I'm completely broke minus some change - enough to mail cookies :)  I
keep all the ingredients on hand - who knows when you might need some
cookies?  Thanks for looking though, if you find one let me know!

rg2

On 6/9/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Heck, I have both step up and step down rings in those sizes and I can't
> find them.  They're not that expensive...
>
> Rebekah wrote:
> > Anyone got an extra 52mm to 49mm step down ring they are willing to
> > trade for a batch of homemade cookies? It's all I've got to offer :)
> >
> > rg2
> >
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49mm to 52mm step-down ring - trade?

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Anyone got an extra 52mm to 49mm step down ring they are willing to
trade for a batch of homemade cookies? It's all I've got to offer :)

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Re: OT: Classic photos re-enacted in Lego

[Rebekah]

wow, that's awesome, I love Lego stuff, thanks for sharing

rg2

On 6/8/08, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> LOL
>
> There are a lot of good Lego pictures on Flickr.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave
>
> 2008/6/8 Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> > This is quite creative.  For fun I tried identifying each of these
> > without clicking on "info" to see which photo they were emulating.  I
> > got most but not all of them.
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/balakov/sets/72157602602191858/show/
> >
> >  -Charles
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Re: PESO - White Tulips

[Rebekah]

What a lovely picture

rg2

On 6/7/08, Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> frank theriault wrote:
> > Okay, they were yellow to begin with, but they converted so nicely to
> > B&W, I couldn't resist.
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/3of69b
> >
> > http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SEkuTTxPHYI/CPE/k5K4-v9W8T0/s1600-h/jun_6_08+003.jpg
> >
> > Comments always welcome.
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
> >
> >
> Mmmmsilky pix
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Re: More Macro Musings

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wow, that's hilarious, I just spent the better part of an afternoon
attempting to shoot a spider too.  The first one my husband screamed
at and told me to take outside.  While I was trying to photograph him,
he ran into a corner and fortunately scared out a much more willing
model.  I used a piece of white paper and sunlight (cheating, I'm
sure) so the second fellow wasn't running from my flash, but a giant
black lens approaching its face probably didn't help its calmness
level.  Every couple of seconds I had to stick out a hand to herd the
spider back onto the paper

Where's your pics?

rg2

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> Okay, shooting macro is a bit harder when the subject is annoyed
> by the flash and keeps running away.  And when the subject is on
> the ceiling and I can't reach the viewfinder with my eye at the
> same time as I have the camera at a useful distance from the
> subject.  And especially when both are true at once.  Fortunately
> the LCD lights up to tell me I've missed (or that I got the framing
> and focus but had the flash at the wrong distance so the exposure
> is off).  Still, photography is so much easier when I can see what
> I'm doing _before_ I trip the shutter ...
>
> Hey, when the spider fell off the ceiling and landed on me earlier,
> I figured it was volunteering to model for me when I found it again.
> (At some point I'll try to catch it and contain it in a more easily
> photographed location.  If it comes out of hiding again.)
>
> OTOH, I got some cute birds yesterday ... though I cheated:  they
> were standing instead of flying, which made it much easier.  (And
> yes they were small birds, but no, not small enough to count as
> macro photography; this paragraph is a deliberate _non_sequitur_.
> Pbbbt!)
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Re: Lightmeter battery cover

[Rebekah]

Some internet scrounging brought me here:

http://www.sekonic.com/onlinemall/products.asp?ID=108

I don't see a battery door, but perhaps you can email them or contact
a local seller to see if they make extra battery doors.

good luck :)

rg2

On 6/8/08, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I seem to have lost the battery cover off my Sekonic L-308S light
> meter. Does anyone know if these can be bought as spares from
> anywhere? If not, does anyone have one they'd like to part with,
> please?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
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Re: PESO: Jump!

[Rebekah]

thanks Walter, Marnie, Paul, Frank, Toine and Brian!  I really had fun
taking this, although herding a jumping spider is a skill I have yet
to master

rg2

On 6/7/08, Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:41:08 -0400, "Rebekah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> > Well, this-a-one got declined from the gallery, but I still like it,
> > so I thought I'd show it to you guys here.  This fellow practically
> > posed for me:
> >
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Spider/photo#5202892640684427378
> >
> > Taken with a 50mm 1:1.4 with a reversing ring, *ist D
> >
>
>
> I'm not arachnophobic, but the only way I'd take a photo like that is
> with a 600mm telephoto!!  Notice how the eyes follow you around the
> room
>
> Nicely done, by the way.
>
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Brian
>
> ++
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PESO: Jump!

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Well, this-a-one got declined from the gallery, but I still like it,
so I thought I'd show it to you guys here.  This fellow practically
posed for me:

http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Spider/photo#5202892640684427378

Taken with a 50mm 1:1.4 with a reversing ring, *ist D

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Re: PESO - Throw the Book at Him!

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nice shot, I like the expressions and piles of paperwork.  Looks like
they're lost...


rg2

On 6/6/08, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Frank,
> I visited a Tim Horton's in New Brunswick and was pleasantly surprised.
> Combo meals didn't include fries, but substituted in a donut.
> Food and service were reasonable...
> Regards,  Bob S.
>
> On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 7:54 AM, frank theriault
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 9:56 PM, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> And Tim Horton was a famous Hockey player!
> >> He used his name to advertise the chain of shops.
> >> Great match-up with the Stanley Cup.
> >> Regards,  Bob S.
> >
> > Yes, Tim was one of the great defensemen of his era.  Reputed to be
> > the strongest player in the NHL, he played for a number of teams from
> > the early 50's right into the early 70's, most notably Toronto.  He
> > finished his career with the expansion Buffalo Sabres.
> >
> > He didn't just lend his name to the donut shops;  it was his shop.
> > Back in the day, hockey players were among the lowest paid of
> > professional athletes (and still are, but at millions a year, it's
> > quite moot).  They needed careers after hockey, and many started
> > restaurants, bars and other retail ventures.  Tim actually started the
> > coffee shop in Hamilton, Ontario before he retired.
> >
> > Indeed he never did retire.  He died in a horrendous high-speed crash
> > in his De Tomaso Pantera driving from a game in Buffalo to his home in
> > Toronto.
> >
> > Expansion of the chain of coffeeshops increased dramatically after his
> > death, and they're now nation-wide and ubiquitous.  They are part of
> > our cultural scenery, for better or worse.
> >
> > As it turns out, two of my three daughters have worked part time at a
> > (different) Tim's during highschool, and I've gotta tell ya, it beats
> > hanging at the mall or playing video games for hours at a time!
> >
> > Okay, they did those things too, but less while working...  ;-)
> >
> > cheers,
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Re: used lens prices got you down? Got a special event coming up?

[Rebekah]

wow, really?


rg2

On 6/4/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Oh joy...
>
> Cory Waters wrote:
> > http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pho/706393605.html
> >
> > sheesh...
> >
> > CW
> >
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Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

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welcome to the group!


rg2


On 6/4/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It's not in my spell checker and the suggestion was well, not appropriate...
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Hey, without defraction how would we know where to cut de pie?
> >
> > I think you meant diffraction:-)
> >
> > Paul
> > (being a wise-ass)
> >  -- Original message --
> > From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> >> frank theriault wrote:
> >>
> >>> Well, that clarifies things...
> >>>
> >>> ;-)
> >>>
> >> Heck, I didn't even get into defraction...
> >> (Jo, don't worry about it, nothing you need to care about right now or
> >> probably ever).
> >>
> >> frank theriault wrote:
> >>
> >>> On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:23 AM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>>
>  First you need is a quick course on exposure values and how they effect
>  the way your camera captures images.  There used to be two parameters
>  that could be readily controlled, aperture and shutter speed, which were
>  adjusted to give the proper exposure.  In addition higher shutter speed
>  can "freeze" action, aperture controls the depth of apparent focus (the
>  smaller the aperture, though confusingly enough the larger the aperture
>  number, the more DOF is available), the combination of the two controls
>  the amount of light hitting the sensor which will effect the quality of
>  your results.  In addition today you also have control over the
>  effective ISO of your sensor, higher ISOs will allow faster shutter
>  speeds to stop more action and more Depth of Field, but above a certain
>  ISO image quality begins to be degraded by digital noise.  Everything is
>  a compromise, good choices of the three exposure parameters will give
>  good results but remember you'll have to choose what's most important.
>  Then there's Flash.  Flash can supplement the available light or replace
>  it, but the same parameters used in natural light still control the look
>  and quality of the photograph.
> 
>  You need to realize that auto focus can be your enemy, I find that in
>  automatic modes it always picks a part of a scene to focus on other than
>  the one I wanted, it's especially problematic when you need it most,
>  (usually in marginal lighting situations).  Learn when you can trust
>  your auto focus and when you need to take a hand.  You have chosen a
>  particularly difficult subject, living creatures with minds of their
>  own, i.e. puppies, you know their habits and behaviors, your camera
>  doesn't you have to pick the point of focus to anticipate what you
>  expect them to be doing next,  the camera can't, it generally doesn't
>  know what you're interested in.  You have to be aware of how much DOF
>  the lens is delivering as well as where the actual point of focus is.
>  Sometimes you can't get everything in acceptable focus that you want, so
>  you have to choose, once again a compromise.
> 
>  The best way to improve is learn the basics, exposure, and the effects
>  aperture and shutter speed will have on apparent sharpness and
>  movement.  Practice focusing manually anticipating the movement of your
>  subject, not an easy thing, I know but there's no way around it.  Shoot
>  lots of pictures and show them to people who know a bit about
>  photography tell them what you were trying to accomplish and what your
>  camera settings were.  PESOs here can be good for that.  You'll get lots
>  of stupid comments, (not the least of all from me), but you'll also get
>  some good advice.  The almost got what I wanted photos are often the
>  best to show.
> 
> 
> 
> >>> Well, that clarifies things...
> >>>
> >>> ;-)
> >>>
> >>> Well, seriously, everything Peter said is true.  You have to know
> >>> exposure, and light, and how those things interact.  What shutter
> >>> speed and aperture (and now ISO - with film, ISO was the "film speed"
> >>> and couldn't be changed except by changing the roll of film) do to the
> >>> incoming light affect the image in major ways:  What's light and dark
> >>> on the image of course, but also what's sharp or blurry.
> >>>
> >>> Then there's focus...
> >>>
> >>> But here's the thing.  Reading about it is really difficult (at least
> >>> for me).  It's so much easier to learn by doing.  You have one huge
> >>> advantage with your digital camera, which is that you can shoot
> >>> (virtually) for free.  So shoot away, have fun, don't worry about the
> >>> results.
> >>>
> >>> But if things don't turn out as you expect, find out why.  Check in
> >>> your EXIF data to see what your shutter speed, aperture and ISO
> >>> ratings were, see if you can figure out how those things affected your
> >>> result.  From there, you may want to control one or more of these
> >>> things to try to c

Re: PESO: Your hand in mine...

[Rebekah]

I love it, what a tender photograph, and well doen too.  Lovely :)

rg2

On 5/23/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Very nice indeed!
>
> G
>
> On May 23, 2008, at 7:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> >  http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=21796
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Re: PESO: Broom Grass

[Rebekah]

thanks guys :)

rg2

On 5/21/08, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 11:16 AM, Rebekah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > So, I returned to Magnolia Gardens at the beginning of the month, but
> > it seems I arrived between flowering seasons, so little was in bloom.
> > I spent most of the time playing around with some macro filters.
> > Anyways, I did catch a picture of some grass that I ended up liking a
> > good bit.
> >
> > Taken with a Pentax *ist D
> > 135mm 1:3.5 and +2 macro filter
> >
> >
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Magnolia55/photo?authkey=YEuulz7FMg4#5202848819133106082
>
> Nice conversion!
>
> You caught this from a very interesting angle.  I like it!
>
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PESO: Broom Grass

[Rebekah]

So, I returned to Magnolia Gardens at the beginning of the month, but
it seems I arrived between flowering seasons, so little was in bloom.
I spent most of the time playing around with some macro filters.
Anyways, I did catch a picture of some grass that I ended up liking a
good bit.

Taken with a Pentax *ist D
135mm 1:3.5 and +2 macro filter


http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Magnolia55/photo?authkey=YEuulz7FMg4#5202848819133106082


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Re: PESO - Hot Tea

[Rebekah]

Frank -

I really like this picture - your range in values is great, and you
caught that steam against a dark background and it looks so lovely and
well-focused.  I must say, I wish I could enjoy a cup of hot tea - but
where I live, all we need is iced tea right now!

rg2

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> For a cool morning:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/4f2cj4
>
> http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SDQTW_BRrfI/CFo/LMM_Oq4FhPk/s1600-h/may_20_08+011.jpg
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Re: Peso Front yard tulip shot

[Rebekah]

David, I love the placement of the flower in focus in this picture.  I
don't know why - my eyes wandered, lit on the flower, and fell in
love.  This would be a fun picture to play with with a focal B&W, or
perhaps just desaturate the rest of the pic?  I don't know.  It just
looks like it would be fun to play around with.  Anyways, I love it.

rg2

On 5/15/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Now I should talk of course since I'm not one to always pick
> conventional points a focal point, (sometimes even on purpose), but
> having the closest tulip in the lower right hand corner of the picture
> be the only thing in focus is a bit off, disturbing, wrong..I don't know
> just doesn't do it for me, it took a while for me to figure out that
> anything was in focus.
>
> David J Brooks wrote:
> > Its been windy around here all week, but i wanted to get some shots of
> > the latest tulips in the front garden before they
> > disappear.
> >
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/AroundTheYard/photo#5200643197820599218
> >
> > K10D, DA 50 f2.8, F 8, iso 200, hand held.
> >
> > Just playing a round with DOF.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
>
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Re: PESO: Buddy Flowers

[Rebekah]

What great saturation :)  I love how the flowers are almost reversed
in color and size - got a smile out of me too :)

rg2

On 5/15/08, Christine  Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This pic makes me giggle.  K10D, 50-135mm, 135mm, 1/400sec @ 7.1, ISO 200
>
> Small
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7263988
>
> Larger
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7263988&size=lg
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> Cheers, Christine
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Re: PESO: The eyes have it.

[Rebekah]

Gosh, she's just growing so fast!  What a mature, intense look in her
eyes, great capture Paul :)

rg2

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> Thanks Frank. The light is from a large window to Grace's right.
> Paul
> On May 15, 2008, at 10:51 AM, frank theriault wrote:
>
> > On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 9:32 AM, Paul Stenquist
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7263678
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> > Stunning photo!
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Re: Fat-bottomed girls

[Rebekah]

I love it, thanks for sharing :)

rg2

On 5/11/08, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Great-granddad's porn:
>
> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/05/11/sv_vic
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> I like Inside the Harem, but I've always had a taste for the exotic.
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Re: Point & shoot for Kids aged 8+

[Rebekah]

really?  I got it online for $200.  Well, US money, dunno what it's
like for the rest of the world...


rg2

On 5/14/08, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I would second the Oly except for the price. It is almost 400.00 here
> at the local camera shop!
>
> Walt
>
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> > Hi Everyone:  I'd like to get my youngest nephew a P&S.  He'll be 8 in 2
> > months.  I've researched this a bit & the Fisher Pricesque stuff appears to
> > be mainly for toddlers.  Ruggedly built would be the #1 requirement.  Any
> > suggestions?
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Re: Point & shoot for Kids aged 8+

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I gave my husband an Optio Z10.  I love the way the lens doesn't
protrude to take pictures, the quality of the pictures is really
great, and the thing stands up to my husband (which is a feat) and has
already been dropped several times (eek) to no noticable damage.  I'd
gush on, but let me just say it's a great little camera and we're
loving it.

rg2

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> On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 2:21 PM, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >
> > My 5 year old uses my old Optio S and seems to get pretty good
> > results...  for a 5 year old i.e. tilted and out of focus.  Kinda like
> > knarf :-)
> 
>
> It takes real skill to get an autofocus cam with no manual override to
> be out of focus.  The kid has potential!
>
> ;-)
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Re: GFM ticket

[Rebekah]

>are they participant or guest?

 participant, the full $115

>If no one bites, Grandfather Mountain will refund your purchase
>price. They have a waiting list. Been there, done that. Too many times.

Thanks Paul :)

>Sorry to hear that...

Thanks Bob, maybe next year :)

rg2

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> Hi Rebekah,
> If no one bites, Grandfather Mountain will refund your purchase
> price. They have a waiting list. Been there, done that. Too many times.
> Paul
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> > Hey guys,
> >
> > Due a rather abrupt change in employment, I will not be attending GFM
> > this year.  Does anyone want to buy my ticket from me?
> >
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GFM ticket

[Rebekah]

Hey guys,

Due a rather abrupt change in employment, I will not be attending GFM
this year.  Does anyone want to buy my ticket from me?

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Re: Microsoft and Hoya Pentax join forces.

[Rebekah]

>Every time you format your memory card it will ask...Are you sure?
Really?.

Maybe it will be every time you try to grab that perfect shot - you
know, the one you can't believe you're actually holding your camera
for..Are you sure?  Press 'Yes' to continue

>Any guesses as to which Pentax patents Microsoft is interested in?
>Here's mine: The horizontally-sliding lens design of the "Altoids tin"
>Optio cameras.


Sounds like a good guess.  My hubby has one of those - it's REALLY
cool.I thought a couple of other folks had that technology tho

rg2

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> Steve Desjardins wrote:
> > I don't know about that.  The idea of the Windows boot-up sequence on my
> > LCD for about a minute or so when I switch on my K5000D has a certain
> > familiar and comforting cham to it . . .
> >
>
> Except ... you have a once-in-a-lifetime shot lined up and focused, and
> as you start to press the shutter you get a pop-up on the LCD that says,
>
>Critical firmware updates are available.
>
>  Click OK to download and install
>  updates or click Cancel to reboot.
>
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Re: June PUG is "11th Anniversary Gallery!"

[Rebekah]

yeah, I'm at a loss.  call me dumb.  huh?

rg2

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Re: another for annsan

[Rebekah]

gee, let's go get some tires honey...lol!

that's a funny shot :)


rg2

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> On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 12:40 PM, Brendan MacRae
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> > I was headed over to Death Valley this last weekend
> >  for a magazine shoot when I saw this one and had to
> >  stop. Just on the north side of Bishop, CA on old Hwy
> >  395:
>
> Har!
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Re: Enable me!

[Rebekah]

Thanks guys, lots to think about and research, so hopefully I'll soon
be bragging on my next lens ;)

Thanks to everyone who took the time :)

P.S. that link for craigslist is broken...

rg2

On 5/7/08, Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Has several lenses including a 300 f4, might be worth an email...
>
> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pho/636784050.html
>
> On 5/6/08, Rebekah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I've been told by my husband to buy myself a new lens :-D
> >
> >  So
> >
> >  I'm looking to buy a longer lens, maybe in the 300-350 range.
> >  Sharper is more important that speed to me - most if not all of my
> >  pictures are outside, and I live in the south US.  It's sunny and
> >  bright here.  So, long and sharp- and hopefully under $200, but I may
> >  be dreaming - what do you guys suggest?
> >
> >  Thanks to all who take the time to answer  :)
> >
> >  BTW, I'm bringing cookies to GFM!!!  yum
> >
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Re: Enable me!

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oh, I forgot to mention:

AF is entirely unnecessary for this enablement ;)

rg2

On 5/6/08, Bill Owens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I like my Tamron 28-300
>
> Bill
>
> -Original Message-
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> I've been told by my husband to buy myself a new lens :-D
>
> So
>
> I'm looking to buy a longer lens, maybe in the 300-350 range.
> Sharper is more important that speed to me - most if not all of my
> pictures are outside, and I live in the south US.  It's sunny and
> bright here.  So, long and sharp- and hopefully under $200, but I may
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Re: Should I care about film?

[Rebekah]

>Do I want to go to that expense again for equipment that is already
>aging and for which there may never be new parts again?

scrolling past all the other opinions,

If it makes you happy, sure.  Pentax cameras last a good long while,
and the K lenses work on the digitals anyways.  Plus, film is
enjoyable to process, and personally I adore the way slide film looks
although it may be a very long time until computer screens and
scanners compare and also catch up to my checkbook.

Additionally, I have an old me-f that has no cover on the battery
compartment, so I just shoot manually.  I enjoy the challenge and hope
it keeps me good at metering by eye.

I guess it's just a personal thing.  In my mind, it's like asking,
'should I care about watercolors?' or, 'should I care about
hand-drafting?'.  Well, personally I can draft on the computer and use
paint programs quite handily, but I enjoy drafting out a plan by hand
or spending a few hours painting.  And yes, it's nice to load pictures
from my camera straight to my computer.  So is film dead?  Only if you
don't want to use it.

rg2


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> True. After trying the magnifier eyepiece on the K10D I took it off.
> While it helped with critical focus in some situations, I had trouble
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> Paul
> On May 6, 2008, at 4:29 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
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> > On May 6, 2008, at 1:26 PM, Lucas Rijnders wrote:
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> >> Take a static subject, put your eye to the finder and let it roam
> >> around
> >> until you're satisfied?
> >>
> >> I'm not even being flippant: I liked both the OM-1 and the MX. What
> >> is the
> >> big deal with eye-relief?
> >
> > I want to see the whole frame in a glance, without moving my eye
> > around physically behind the eye piece. What you wrote above is fine
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Enable me!

[Rebekah]

I've been told by my husband to buy myself a new lens :-D

So

I'm looking to buy a longer lens, maybe in the 300-350 range.
Sharper is more important that speed to me - most if not all of my
pictures are outside, and I live in the south US.  It's sunny and
bright here.  So, long and sharp- and hopefully under $200, but I may
be dreaming - what do you guys suggest?

Thanks to all who take the time to answer  :)

BTW, I'm bringing cookies to GFM!!!  yum


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Re: Giant Cormorant brings down UFO over England

[Rebekah]

>You need a longer lens.

yes, yes I do.  Any suggestions?

and I need to not be on a moving boat while taking pictures ;)

rg2

On 5/6/08, John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks Rebekah
>
> Much too exotic to be found in the UK I guess.
>
> John
>
> On Tue, 6 May 2008 07:38:18 -0400, Rebekah wrote
> > yeah, anhinga - it's a bird that looks a lot like a cormorant, but
> > they're not actually very closely related, they're just similarly
> > adapted to the same environment:
> >
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anhinga
> >
> > not a fabulous photo, but:
> >
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Anhinga/photo?
> authkey=iyvJ1c76ZL8#5197226982159689810
> >
> > the anhinga is on the left, sadly, no UFO ;)
> >
> > rg2
> >
> > On 5/6/08, John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > On Mon, 5 May 2008 20:23:29 -0400, Rebekah wrote
> > > > that's hilarious ;)
> > >
> > > Thanks, Rebekah
> > >
> > > > I actually just saw my first comorant today, sunning next to an
> > > > anhinga.
> > >
> > > anhinga?
> > >
> > >
> > > > They're bigger than I thought they were, so I guess they
> > > > must be capable of bringing down UFOs.
> > >
> > > LOL
> > >
> > > >
> > > > :-P
> > > >
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> > >
> > > Regards,
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Re: Giant Cormorant brings down UFO over England

[Rebekah]

yeah, anhinga - it's a bird that looks a lot like a cormorant, but
they're not actually very closely related, they're just similarly
adapted to the same environment:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anhinga

not a fabulous photo, but:

http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/Anhinga/photo?authkey=iyvJ1c76ZL8#5197226982159689810

the anhinga is on the left, sadly, no UFO ;)

rg2

On 5/6/08, John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Mon, 5 May 2008 20:23:29 -0400, Rebekah wrote
> > that's hilarious ;)
>
> Thanks, Rebekah
>
> > I actually just saw my first comorant today, sunning next to an
> > anhinga.
>
> anhinga?
>
>
> > They're bigger than I thought they were, so I guess they
> > must be capable of bringing down UFOs.
>
> LOL
>
> >
> > :-P
> >
> > rg2
>
> Regards,
>
> John
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Re: It's in Toronto, it's black & white, it's tilted. I'm just sayin...

[Rebekah]

I don't know anything about your topic, but that picture made me feel
like I was going to fall out of my computer chair


rg2



On 5/5/08, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The focus is too good, or bad depending on how you look at it.
>
> Mark Roberts wrote:
> > The Globe and Mail's web site has a selection of photos that are
> > currently showing in the "Contact" festival in Toronto.
> > http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080502.contactgallery0503/PhotoGallery01?slot=10
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Re: PESO: drop in green

[Rebekah]

I like it, and your focus is spot on.  I personally like the OOF
leaves - it helps emphasize the drop and its sharp focus for me. :)

rg2

On 5/5/08, Christine  Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Dao:  I agree with Mike below.  Also, is that a shadow or something in the
> drop of water?  It's a bit distracting & I think it undercuts the drop's
> presence.  Cheers, Christine
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>
> - Original Message -
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> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >>  This is with the Pentax FA 50 Macro + DS.
> >>
> >>   http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=21672
> >>
> >>   Any commetns are wellcome.
> >
> > Dao,
> >The image is nice, but my eye is drawn to the leaf on the left
> > side, rather than to the drop of water. Perhaps a slightly different
> > perspective or zone of focus would help the image.
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Re: Giant Cormorant brings down UFO over England

[Rebekah]

that's hilarious ;)

I actually just saw my first comorant today, sunning next to an
anhinga.  They're bigger than I thought they were, so I guess they
must be capable of bringing down UFOs.

:-P

rg2

On 5/5/08, John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks Christine, not a bad result from a consumer zoom lens. I'm thinking of
> adding the DA 18-55 MkII as part of a lightweight travel kit.
>
> Regards,
>
> John
>
> On Sun, 4 May 2008 23:29:03 -0500, Christine  Aguila wrote
> > John:  That's lots of fun.  Great capture.  Cheers, Christine
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "John Whittingham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> > Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:04 AM
> > Subject: Giant Cormorant brings down UFO over England
> >
> > > .no, seriously. A shot with the Tamron 70-300 LD Di @ 300mm f/8
> > >
> > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7228514&size=lg
> > >
> > > John
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Re: OT: Lens Part Bracelet

[Rebekah]

cool!!!


rg2

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> This is such a nifty idea, I'm thinking about trying it myself with one of
> the junk lenses I salvaged from the trash at Reed's.
>
> http://nemophotography.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/camera-lens-bracelet/
>
> Perhaps someone could make a necklace with an Aperture Simulator for JCO,
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Re: Great compilation of PESOs/GESOs/PAWs

[Rebekah]

Patrice,

what a great idea, and how kind of you to take the time to do this.  :)

rg2

On 4/30/08, Patrice LACOUTURE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I just gave a look, and couldn't see any specific setting in my google
> account that might be related to this feature. I've always taken this
> for granted and as far as I can remember, I never changed anything for
> it.
>
> What might have an impact to it:
>   - I have POP and IMAP activated.
>   - I have a Thunderbird client that regularly gets new mail (via
> IMAP if I remember well) and stores them into the mailbox file.
>   - This mailbox file was used to generate the PESO list (If I
> fetched the tens of thousands of posts online, Google would kick me
> away for a few days. Ask how I know.)
>   - Most of my posts are sent from Thunderbird.
>   - However, I can see posts both from the web-based client and from
> Thunderbird.
>   - I guess it is just because these are posts to the PDML, therefore
> I actually RECEIVE them each time I post them.
>   - I'm not sure if I could see my posts when posting to other
> addresses. This account is almost 100% dedicated to PDML.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Patrice
>
> 2008/4/30 Manuel Magalhães <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> > Patrice,
> >
> >  As far as I can tell you are able to see your own posts. How do you have
> >  your gmail settings? Perhaps you can help me doing the same.
> >
> >  Thanks,
> >  Manuel
> >
> >  -Mensagem original-
> >  De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Em nome de Patrice
> >  LACOUTURE (GMail)
> >  Enviada: terça-feira, 29 de Abril de 2008 23:30
> >  Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> >  Assunto: Great compilation of PESOs/GESOs/PAWs
> >
> >
> >
> >  Hello,
> >
> >  While I haven't posted much for months, I've sat silently and read the
> >  PDML once in a while... I've always been quite impressed by the average
> >  quality of PUG, but also PESOs, GESOSs, and PAWs...
> >
> >  Since almost 2 years, I haven't discarded any PDML e-mail, and it
> >  occurred to me that I could compile all those PESOs into a nice database
> >  with links to the actual images...
> >
> >  A few lines of code and here it is (at least, a preliminary version of it):
> >
> >  http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/pdmlpesos/
> >
> >  There is a list of the latest 3663 PESOs, PAWs and GESOs, with the
> >  original PDML message, including links to the actual images (as they
> >  were in the messages).
> >
> >  Of course, many of these links are now broken, and my parsing engine may
> >  have done outright errors (typically in interpreting the message titles
> >  to determine PESOs/PAWs/GESOs).
> >
> >  For now it's a bit crude.  However, if there's sufficient interest in
> >  this work, I might give it some extra effort for nicer look and
> >  features, such as grouping/searching by author, type (PESOs vs GESOs),
> >  keywords, displaying PDML member comments threads, or whatever we could
> >  imagine...
> >
> >  Enjoy, and as usual, feedback is welcome.
> >
> >  Patrice
> >
> >  PS: Of course, "Great" in the subject refers to these images for
> >  quality, and to the compilation itself for quantity :-)
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Re: Idiot's Guide to GFM

[Rebekah]

wow, what an enormous list of information and advice.  thanks guys ;)

rg2

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> frank theriault wrote:
> > On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 5:16 PM, Lucas Rijnders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> >> Hey Bob,
> >>
> >>  You take three camera's and no lenses?
> >>
> >>
> 
> >>  --
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> >>
> >
> > There are clearly some people on this list who have too much time on
> > their hands...
> >
> > ;-)
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
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Idiot's Guide to GFM

[Rebekah]

Well guys,

this year will be my first year at GFM.  (yeah!)

So, if anyone would kindly take the time

What do I bring?  What do I leave behind?  When should I arrive?
Where do I go to find you guys?  Should I bring food?  What kind of
food?  How much camping gear do I need?  What are you packing in your
camera bag and what do you suggest?  should I bring a laptop?

Basically, can anyone tell a first-timer how GFM goes, what to bring,
and what to expect, and where to go?

ThanksI'm so excited!!

rg2

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Re: Kennyboy references Mark Roberts

[Rebekah]

>"hand-job style zoom"

ewww.



rg2

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> > innovation that Ken Rockwell brings to the photographic community?
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Re: Ebay problem

[Rebekah]

okay, well, fair enough, I just didn't want to spam up the list.  the
eBay seller is 'divapbitz'.  couple of macro lenses up for sale, one
that fits a pentax, I bought a couple of macro filters from her.

thanks guys ;)

rg2

On 4/27/08, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ditto what PJ said.
>
> Publish away.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave
>
> On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 7:06 AM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Rebekah, Protecting a bad seller isn't necessary.  If they are bad
> >  enough that you think you should give warning publishing their ebay
> >  seller ID is the least they deserve.
> >
> >
> >  Rebekah wrote:
> >  > Hey all,
> >  >
> >  > I just thought I'd warn you of a potential problem seller on Ebay.  I
> >  > bought something for my camera from the seller, and it was packaged
> >  > poorly, and became damaged by the packaging during shipment.  When I
> >  > contacted the seller, they became rude, defenesive, and kept switching
> >  > up their story.  We're duking it out through Paypal.  Anyways, this
> >  > person is selling a few Pentax-fitting lenses and other such stuff,
> >  > and if anyone would like to know the name of the seller, I'd ask that
> >  > you contact me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >  >
> >  > Otherwise, sorry to take up space in your inbox ;)
> >  >
> >  >
> >  > rg2
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Ebay problem

[Rebekah]

Hey all,

I just thought I'd warn you of a potential problem seller on Ebay.  I
bought something for my camera from the seller, and it was packaged
poorly, and became damaged by the packaging during shipment.  When I
contacted the seller, they became rude, defenesive, and kept switching
up their story.  We're duking it out through Paypal.  Anyways, this
person is selling a few Pentax-fitting lenses and other such stuff,
and if anyone would like to know the name of the seller, I'd ask that
you contact me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Otherwise, sorry to take up space in your inbox ;)


rg2

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Re: PESO: La lalala la la...

[Rebekah]

that's hilarious, I love the expressions on their faces :)

rg2

On 4/23/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On Apr 23, 2008, at 7:50 AM, David Savage wrote:
> > I'm walking down the street when all of a sudden there is this loud
> > "operatic" singing filling the street. After a walking a bit further
> > the aspiring tenors were revealed to me (~250kb)
> >
> > 
> >
> > K20D, FA 77mm f1.8 Ltd., 1/250 @ f3.2, ISO 100
>
> Excellent! I like it a lot ... not for its formal lines or whatever,
> but for the great expressions. A classic street shot.
>
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Re: I told him to come over earlier

[Rebekah]

dave, can I borrow your camera too?  ;)

did you give him a manual?


rg2

On 4/23/08, Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> did he take his Dave Email Decoder Kit?
>
> David J Brooks wrote:
> > James and my daughter Erin headed out Tuesday for a week in BC. He
> > wanted to borrow a camera, so i lent him
> > the K10D and some lenses. I told him to come over Saturday and i would
> > go over it with him.
> >
> > He waited till late Monday night. Not a lot of time to spend.
> >
> > I have now recieved two "help" text messages.
> >
> > Looks like a long week for me.:-)
> >
> > Dave
> >
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Re: PESO - Cheesecake in Colour

[Rebekah]

Frank,

I love this one with color!

rg2

On 4/22/08, Christine  Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Frank:  The bw was great fun, but the color, well, wow!  I like that too.
> Cheers, Christine
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:01 AM
> Subject: PESO - Cheesecake in Colour
>
>
> > Here's one that I showed last week in B&W.  I was thinking of using
> > the colour version for May PUG (Red Shirt), but decided to use
> > something - er - more whimsical.
> >
> > Now that I've processed it properly in colour, I rather like it.
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/55ja3m
> >
> > http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SA3jeBD9P7I/B4k/WZy6wUOYYjg/s1600-h/apr-22_08+002.jpg
> >
> > Here's the "original" B&W version:
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/4wl3dn
> >
> > Comments always welcome.
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
> >
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Re: PESO: Intelectual Suicide now with link

[Rebekah]

>The surgeons do write little notes to themselves on your body

*pick up milk at store

*fill car with gas

j/k :-p

Bran, funny shot.  I like how it's a soft focus, kind of makes the
whole thing feel very informal.

rg2

On 4/21/08, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> that's somewhat similar to the way my wrist looked just before this:
> http://www.web-options.com/Scar.jpg
>
> It'll look just like that again in 3 weeks. Lucky me.
>
> The surgeons do write little notes to themselves on your body,
> reminding them that they're supposed to be extracting a wisdom tooth,
> not removing both legs.
>
> Bob
>
> >
> > right this is not the psychic list
> >
> >
> > http://thodun.sasktelwebsite.net/Bran's%20P.E.S.O./3%20newest%
> > 20additions/slides/IMGP6575-intelectualsuicide-small.html
> >
> > or
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/3k7nzp
> >
>
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Re: Pickles In My Soup

[Rebekah]

wow, that sure is cute!  definitely one worth saving :)

rg2

On 4/20/08, Christine  Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Paul:  That's one terrific shot.  Cheers, Christine
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Paul Sorenson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:22 AM
> Subject: Pickles In My Soup
>
>
> > One of my grandson's favorite books is about a kid who likes pickles on
> > everything.  He had to have great-grandma read it to him - this was
> > their reaction to pickles in my pudding.
> >
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/quickpage/quickpage.htm
> >
> > DS-2, 1/50, f9, ISO 800, Sigma 500DG-Super bounced off the wall/ceiling
> > behind my left shoulder
> >
> > -p
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Local Photographer

[Rebekah]

Warning, Nude shots taken with a Non-Pentax!

But, I thought some people here might enjoy these shots.  Some really
expressive lighting.


http://www.egcoyle.com/index.html


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Re: Theft, Crime, and Firewire

[Rebekah]

sounds like some useful informationby the way, exactly how long is
that cable?  Sounds like it wraps around your house at least once...

rg2

On 4/20/08, Doug Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Christine Aguila wrote:
> > During close examination of the tiny print on my Geek Squad firewire cable,
> > I read the following:
> >
> > "If you need to detain a burglar until the authorities arrive, this firewire
> > cable can render approximately three perpetrators immobile when properly hog
> > tied."
>
> That must be a pretty long cable. :-)
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Re: Make mine a Bud

[Rebekah]

great picture, I love the expression you caught, I have to say I wish
the plane of focus were tighter to minimize the background
distraction, but maybe that's a personal preference.  It certainly
still works :)

by the way, I'd rather have a beer.

rg2

On 4/19/08, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bob W wrote:
>
> >>>http://www.web-options.com/BudBW.jpg
> >>>
> >>>
> >>Now a tighter crop from the left, just including the first taxi :)
> >>--
> >>
> >>
> >>Cheers,
> >>  Cotty
> >>
> >>
> >
> >any further editing is left as an exercise for the viewer.
> >
> >Bob
> >
> >
> Lazy bugger.
>
> I like the BW  convert.
>
> ann
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> >
> >
> >
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Re: PESO: A kinda cute dog picture

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cute, I like what you did with this picture - the texture really adds to it.  :)

rg2

On 4/17/08, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Obviously this girl is up past her bed time.
> http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/new/mirrordane.html
>
> K20D, ISO 1000
> 70mm lens, 1/60 second, f/2.7
>
> Focus totally missed, fixed in Photoshop (Digital Gem)
>
> Enjoy
>
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