Re: Royal Photo Op.
Good luck, Tim. Jostein On 9/7/06, Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal visitors in our > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are going to stop > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her shop, and have > a little chat with them. > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or do I hang out > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm lucky the window > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast because they > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they > arrive. Work is a drag. > > > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Royal Photo Op.
> > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/09/07 Thu AM 08:34:32 GMT > To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" > Subject: Royal Photo Op. > > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal visitors in our > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are going to stop > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her shop, and have > a little chat with them. > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or do I hang out > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm lucky the window > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast because they > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they > arrive. Work is a drag. If they are that famous, you won't be able to get out of the street because of /the crowds/security/some other excuse. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Royal Photo Op.
This ain't UK Mike ;-) In Norway we have a much closer relation with the royals. But you could be right. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mike wilson Sent: 7. september 2006 11:59 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Royal Photo Op. > > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/09/07 Thu AM 08:34:32 GMT > To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" > Subject: Royal Photo Op. > > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal visitors in our > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are going to stop > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her shop, and have > a little chat with them. > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or do I hang out > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm lucky the window > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast because they > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they > arrive. Work is a drag. If they are that famous, you won't be able to get out of the street because of /the crowds/security/some other excuse. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Royal Photo Op.
Hi! > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal visitors in our > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are going to stop > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her shop, and have > a little chat with them. > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or do I hang out > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm lucky the window > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast because they > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they > arrive. Work is a drag. I'd suggest you use the window to get the more interesting view from above. Good luck! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Royal Photo Op.
Op Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:29:45 +0200 schreef Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi! > >> Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal visitors in >> our >> street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are going to >> stop >> right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house >> http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her shop, and >> have >> a little chat with them. >> >> So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or do I hang >> out >> of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm lucky the >> window >> will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong >> direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast because >> they >> want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. >> The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they >> arrive. Work is a drag. > > I'd suggest you use the window to get the more interesting view from > above. And free line-of-sight... Maybe rush out to shoot the departure from street level? You probably won't see treir faces from the window when they are leaving... Good luck, -- Regards, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Royal Photo Op.
Boris Liberman wrote: > I'd suggest you use the window to get the more interesting > view from above. ..and shouting 'Gardyloo' just before you press the shutter. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Royal Photo Op.
Gardyloo ;-D That's definitely the right thing to shout. I'm one quarter Scottish. I'm of now, they are arriving in ten mins. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Malcolm Smith Sent: 7. september 2006 11:56 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Royal Photo Op. Boris Liberman wrote: > I'd suggest you use the window to get the more interesting > view from above. ..and shouting 'Gardyloo' just before you press the shutter. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Royal Photo Op.
I've had that problem with a _"celebrity"_ 8-(( Movement was easier when Mrs Queen was here. > > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/09/07 Thu AM 09:22:32 GMT > To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" > Subject: RE: Royal Photo Op. > > This ain't UK Mike ;-) > In Norway we have a much closer relation with the royals. But you could be > right. > > > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mike > wilson > Sent: 7. september 2006 11:59 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Royal Photo Op. > > > > > > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 2006/09/07 Thu AM 08:34:32 GMT > > To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" > > Subject: Royal Photo Op. > > > > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal visitors in our > > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are going to > stop > > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her shop, and > have > > a little chat with them. > > > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or do I hang out > > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm lucky the > window > > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast because they > > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they > > arrive. Work is a drag. > > If they are that famous, you won't be able to get out of the street because > of /the crowds/security/some other excuse. > > > - > Email sent from www.ntlworld.com > Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software > Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Royal Photo Op.
I think I'll go for the window. I had a talk with the lady who gone chat them. She is going to manoeuvre them in right position :-D Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: 7. september 2006 12:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Royal Photo Op. Hi! > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal visitors in our > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are going to stop > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her shop, and have > a little chat with them. > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or do I hang out > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm lucky the window > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast because they > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they > arrive. Work is a drag. I'd suggest you use the window to get the more interesting view from above. Good luck! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Royal Photo Op.
Get yourself up on the rooftop with one of these: http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/fs12/ -- Cheers, Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Tim Øsleby > Sent: 07 September 2006 09:35 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: Royal Photo Op. > > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal > visitors in our > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are > going to stop > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her > shop, and have > a little chat with them. > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or > do I hang out > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm > lucky the window > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast > because they > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they > arrive. Work is a drag. > > > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Royal Photo Op.
Now that's asking for counter sniper fire. Bob W wrote: >Get yourself up on the rooftop with one of these: >http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/fs12/ > >-- >Cheers, > Bob > > > >>-Original Message- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>Behalf Of Tim Øsleby >>Sent: 07 September 2006 09:35 >>To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' >>Subject: Royal Photo Op. >> >>Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal >>visitors in our >>street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are >>going to stop >>right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house >>http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her >>shop, and have >>a little chat with them. >> >>So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or >>do I hang out >>of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm >>lucky the window >>will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong >>direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast >>because they >>want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. >>The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after >> >> >they > > >>arrive. Work is a drag. >> >> >>Tim >>Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) >> >> > > > > > -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Royal Photo Op.
On 7/9/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >Get yourself up on the rooftop with one of these: >http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/fs12/ With a Zenit bolted to the back, that's definitely classed as a lethal weapon! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Royal Photo Op.
Most of the time I used my Tamron 28-75/2.8. No need for sniper tools. I've been to work since the event, so I haven't had time to review the results, but I believe I got what I wanted. Most likely I'll throw up a PESO tomorrow. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: 7. september 2006 20:57 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Royal Photo Op. Get yourself up on the rooftop with one of these: http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/fs12/ -- Cheers, Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Tim Øsleby > Sent: 07 September 2006 09:35 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: Royal Photo Op. > > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal > visitors in our > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are > going to stop > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her > shop, and have > a little chat with them. > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or > do I hang out > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm > lucky the window > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast > because they > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after they > arrive. Work is a drag. > > > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Royal Photo Op.
That's a shame. I was hoping you'd be shot by the police, then I could tell my friends "Hey! I know that assassin!". -- Cheers, Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Tim Øsleby > Sent: 07 September 2006 22:42 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: RE: Royal Photo Op. > > Most of the time I used my Tamron 28-75/2.8. No need for > sniper tools. > I've been to work since the event, so I haven't had time to review the > results, but I believe I got what I wanted. Most likely I'll > throw up a PESO > tomorrow. > > > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Bob > W > Sent: 7. september 2006 20:57 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: RE: Royal Photo Op. > > Get yourself up on the rooftop with one of these: > http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/fs12/ > > -- > Cheers, > Bob > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > Behalf Of Tim Øsleby > > Sent: 07 September 2006 09:35 > > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > > Subject: Royal Photo Op. > > > > Today is a great day in my community. We are getting Royal > > visitors in our > > street. Håkon Magnus and Mette Marit are coming, and they are > > going to stop > > right next to our house. The gold smith right next to my house > > http://www.bergart.net/ are gone give them a present from her > > shop, and have > > a little chat with them. > > > > So now I have to decide. Do I place myself at the street, or > > do I hang out > > of my window at second floor? I haven't decided yet. If I'm > > lucky the window > > will give the best angle, but if they move a few steps in the wrong > > direction they will be out of sight. And I have to work fast > > because they > > want stay here for long. I might run safe and stay at street level. > > The only downside is that I have to go to work ten minutes after > they > > arrive. Work is a drag. > > > > > > Tim > > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Royal Photo Op.
Only if Tim drops it on them. > > From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/09/07 Thu PM 09:23:59 GMT > To: "pentax list" > Subject: Re: Royal Photo Op. > > On 7/9/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Get yourself up on the rooftop with one of these: > >http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/fs12/ > > With a Zenit bolted to the back, that's definitely classed as a lethal weapon! > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com > _ > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
