Re: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread David Mann
On Dec 16, 2005, at 11:14 AM, mike wilson wrote: And it's not a kitten. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/ 4577955 I guess you've had your present already ;) Congratulations, and the tree idea was brilliant! - Dave

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-15 Thread David Mann
On Dec 16, 2005, at 11:39 AM, frank theriault wrote: ..which just proves that man can take a natural wonder and improve. its beauty with a few innocuous tweaks... Why, one will hardly notice the thing's there! Well, not after it breaks anyway.Glass is very heavy and there doesn't seem t

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-15 Thread David Mann
On Dec 16, 2005, at 5:09 AM, William Robb wrote: There is a common belief (propogated by the American Indians (Canadian ones too), that they are one with nature. This horrid little blot on the landscape would put that bit of horsehockey to rest. Yeah we have that problem too. http://www.nz

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "David Mann" Subject: Re: Which Flat Screen If price is the biggest factor, buy a CRT. And a 30 year old Civic to take it home with. Stand it on some bricks, use it with your IBM XT and take photos of it with your K1000. I don't know what's out ther

Re: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner

2005-12-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "David Mann" Subject: Re: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner Also a colour chart is of little use to me because I tend to be quite frugal with film. I'd end up having to do charts on every 2nd or 3rd exposure due to the different lighting. Back when we go

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-15 Thread David Mann
On Dec 16, 2005, at 2:28 AM, Adam Maas wrote: Umm, but Godfrey listed a list price for the Dell which hasn't been accurate for 6 months, LIST on the Dell is now $549USD not the $799 Godfrey listed (Street is currently the $463.20 I list also). The Apple Listed for $999USD when the Dell was

Re: OT: Interesting auction...

2005-12-15 Thread David Mann
On Dec 16, 2005, at 9:35 AM, graywolf wrote: Anyone on the list who can not tell the difference between one inch and one millimeter by looking? Well it doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist... ;) - Dave

Re: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner

2005-12-15 Thread David Mann
On Dec 16, 2005, at 5:43 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I stopped shooting transparencies a decade or more ago due to the exposure latitude problems, as well as the fact that slide films were left behind by modern color negative emulsions for acutance (thinner emulsion = better acutance). Colo

Re: OT: Do you guys think this is legit? or BS?

2005-12-15 Thread Gautam Sarup
>Do you guys think this is legit? or BS? Both probably. Cheers, Gautam

Re: OT: NTFS File Compression

2005-12-15 Thread Gautam Sarup
Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I may just compress the folders of interest and see how it > works. That's the best way to do it. Compress only what you need. If your hard disk is anything like mine it will be occupied mostly by program files and they can't be compressed much. Cheers, Gautam

RE: Lenses

2005-12-15 Thread Jens Bladt
A (manual Focus), F and FA will work. The "SMC Pentax-F 1.4 50mm" is one of the sharpest 50mm lenses ever made on this planet. The SMC-FA 1.4 50mm is not bad either. Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Sunny Chung [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1

RE: PESO: Velvia example for Kostas

2005-12-15 Thread Jens Bladt
This is very nice, Jack. Great colours. Great picture. Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jack Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 10. december 2005 21:23 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: PESO: Velvia example for Kostas PLEASE BE RIGHT TH

Re: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 6:58:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Someone once asked Salvador Dali about his "borrowing" from other artists. His reply: " The Divine Dali does not borrow, he STEALS!" Bob === Of course, Dali did not look like anyone else -- his look w

Re: FS:Friday- Just in time for Christmas

2005-12-15 Thread Vic MacBournie
Sorry I thought my email would be attached You can email me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 16-Dec-05, at 1:29 AM, Vic MacBournie wrote: I've got too much stuff that is not getting used enough so it's time to put it up for sale. I like to offer it to the PDML first and then move whatever is l

FS:Friday- Just in time for Christmas

2005-12-15 Thread Vic MacBournie
I've got too much stuff that is not getting used enough so it's time to put it up for sale. I like to offer it to the PDML first and then move whatever is left to ebay. I live in Canada so everything will originate out of Canada near Toronto for anyone local enough to want to purchase the goodie

Re: Using the A*85/1.4

2005-12-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Mishka" Subject: Re: Using the A*85/1.4 reminds me a shampoo ad: "my hair used to be dry and dead. now it's moist and crawling" The film marketplace is at 50% of where it was two years ago, and the trend is showing no sign of reversing. William Robb

Re: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "DagT" Subject: Re: AA bis Copying St. Ansel is a creative challenge all by itself. A challenge, yes, but not creative. I was going to tell you that you are full of shit, but I think it is enough to say that I think you are quite wrong. William Rob

Re: Help with Pixelation

2005-12-15 Thread derbyc
Have you checked the colour depth setting on the two problem monitors? If they aren't sent to 32-bit, you might get posterisation of smooth tones D Quoting Jerome Reyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Marnie, > > I still have N clue what the problem is / was... but now I'm on my > wife's laptop

Re: Help with Pixelation

2005-12-15 Thread Tom C
I like the image. Wonderful place. I've been meaning to actually get there at sunrise some day. Tom C. From: "Jerome Reyes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Help with Pixelation Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:42:47 -0500 (EST) > Sa

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Paul Sorenson
Oops! That was me - I just checked w/my SO and it starts at sunset on 12/25. According to B&H holiday schedule they're only closed Christmas Day. http://tinyurl.com/b7zw9 -P Jack Davis wrote: Google tricked me! Someone said it starts 12/24(??) Jack --- Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: PESO - not a skimmer

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/14/2005 7:12:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: :-) no picture of the pod, but I'll post one soon. It was really quite simple. 1. Buy a really nice 10" heavy-duty aluminum skillet pan (not one with a long handle; it has two small handles) for about US

Re: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 2:19:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And it's not a kitten. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/4577955 Congrats future dad. Took me a moment to figure it out. Cute way to present it. Marnie aka Doe

Re: PESO - Surface Tension

2005-12-15 Thread Tom C
LOL! Thanks Jack! Happy to hear you like the eveness of the the leaves. Did you actually LIKE the image? No Pinko-Commy Digital Velvia was applied. LOL again. Thanks. Tom C. From: Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re:

Re: Help with Pixelation

2005-12-15 Thread Jerome Reyes
> Same here... I did not see a problem... were you at Sunrise? Correct. The trail to 2nd burroughs.

Re: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 12:36:50 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Copying St. Ansel is a creative challenge all by itself. William Robb === Right. There is a reason painting students sometimes copy old masters -- to learn. In other words, duplicating a master isn't

Re: Help with Pixelation

2005-12-15 Thread Jerome Reyes
Marnie, I still have N clue what the problem is / was... but now I'm on my wife's laptop and I'm getting the same clear skies that everyone else is, so thats some relief (thanks for checking, by the way) ... but it still occurs on the other two screens, which is absolutely bizarre! > I've dou

Re: PESO - Rolling, rolling..

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 2:09:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: May be a snap, but it is pretty cool. You caught it just right. Nice imagery. -- Bruce === Thank you, kind sir. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: PESO - Rolling, rolling..

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 1:57:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > This is really just a snap, but I liked the way it looked and it amused me. > > http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/rolling.htm > > It isn't the sun. Rolling, rolling... > > Marnie aka Doe ;-) > I

Re: Help with Pixelation

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 5:34:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here's an example: http://www.exposedfilm.net/journal/seattle/10233mtr.htm But when I open the photo OUTSIDE of the webbrowser, it seems fine. Anyone have a clue as to what can be causing this? As far as I c

Re: PESO - Surface Tension

2005-12-15 Thread Jack Davis
Very even leaf distribution. I was about to comment about the colors, but thought better of it.;-]] Jack --- Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3931937 > > Tom C. > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of s

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Jack Davis
Google tricked me! Someone said it starts 12/24(??) Jack --- Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jack, > The first night of Hannaukah is 12/25. > > Pal, > Call them or email and ask why. > They are very good and professional, > and they have experienced a Christmas rush many times. > If t

Re: Help with Pixelation

2005-12-15 Thread Tom C
Same here... I did not see a problem... were you at Sunrise? Tom C. From: Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Help with Pixelation Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:47:41 -0600 Jerome, Smooth blue sky here. Can you point to th

Re: Help with Pixelation

2005-12-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jerome, Smooth blue sky here. Can you point to the problem? Regards, Bob S. On 12/15/05, Jerome Reyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm a bit frustrated, and in need of some help with my website. In short: > > I scan a photo... no problem. I edit the photo... no problem. I save the > photo with n

Re: Grand Canyon / Heights

2005-12-15 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Tom C wrote: > > Seen before by many in a previous PESO, but it fits the subject... taken not > far from the entrance to Grand Canyon NP. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2977264 > > Tom C. > hmmm what is odd here, prob because of the fisheye, it doesn't look deep - it looks like

Re: PAD - photo a day

2005-12-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very interesting work. Powerful images, great storytelling. Well composed and executed. Thanks for sharing. Paul [ Don't worry, I will not post a jpeg each morning here ;-) ] I'd like to present you my site - http://pad.go.pl All of the pictures were taken with pentax gear : k2 or mesuper w

Re: Report on SanDisk SD GAMING (yellow) card

2005-12-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
No big deal. Thanks for testing the card! Bob S. On 12/15/05, Igor Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sorry, yesterday I made an incorrect acknowledgement. > I should've acknowledged Bob Sullivan, who pointed to > that card at Staples (in the earlier thread). > Sorry about that, and thank

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, The first night of Hannaukah is 12/25. Pal, Call them or email and ask why. They are very good and professional, and they have experienced a Christmas rush many times. If they have it, they should be shipping it. They listed the black 43mm limited lens about 10 days ago, for an hour, then i

Re: PESO - Surface Tension

2005-12-15 Thread Tom C
Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the feedback. Tom C. From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: Tom C Subject: Re: PESO - Surface Tension Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:42:37 -0800 Kind of like this one for its unusual perspective. With the clear water, it makes t

Re: Who's shooting professionally with Pentax -- was -- Who's Not Using Digital

2005-12-15 Thread Cesar
Kevin Waterson wrote: This one time, at band camp, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Shel's question got me thinking about all the "pros" I see with Canon and Nikon hardware. Who's using their Pentax gear to make a buck or two, what gear are you using, are you using film or digital

Re: Dear Santa

2005-12-15 Thread Cesar
Mark Roberts wrote: Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 12/9/05, Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Santa, Please send me a Sherpa to carry Big Bertha. I hear Cotty's available... Cesar is the official list Sherpa. That it does seem, though I mus

Lens for Sunny (?)

2005-12-15 Thread Jim Colwell
I just spotted a SMC Pentax-F 50/1.4 for $175 (CA) at http://www.vintagevisuals.com, check the 'Whats New' page. It's not the -FA version, but it might do in a pinch (my -F 50/1.7 was a real peach). This is an excellent online used camera store in Calgary, from which I've bought a number of thing

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Joseph Tainter
For some reason, B&H's "out of stock" indicator doesn't always work. The server sill indicates that things are in stock when they aren't. On top of that, they are naturally very busy right now. You probably need to telephone them. But that line is probably very busy now too. So maybe e-mail.

Re: PESO - Surface Tension

2005-12-15 Thread Bruce Dayton
Kind of like this one for its unusual perspective. With the clear water, it makes the floating petals stand out uniquely. Nice eye. -- Bruce Thursday, December 15, 2005, 5:21:10 PM, you wrote: TC> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3931937 TC> Tom C.

Help with Pixelation

2005-12-15 Thread Jerome Reyes
I'm a bit frustrated, and in need of some help with my website. In short: I scan a photo... no problem. I edit the photo... no problem. I save the photo with no problem. BUT THEN... I insert the same photo (which displays fine everywhere else) into the webpage via MS Frontpage, and bingo: severe

PESO - Surface Tension

2005-12-15 Thread Tom C
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3931937 Tom C.

RE: PAD - photo a day

2005-12-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
You've got some great photos there. I could only look briefly, but I want to take another, more leisurely look. Shel > [Original Message] > From: alkos > I'd like to present you my site - http://pad.go.pl > > All of the pictures were taken with pentax gear : k2 or mesuper with > 50/1.2 or 28

Re: Grand Canyon / Heights

2005-12-15 Thread Tom C
Seen before by many in a previous PESO, but it fits the subject... taken not far from the entrance to Grand Canyon NP. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2977264 Tom C. From: Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-15 Thread Tom C
> > http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/08/0826_050826_grandcanyon.html > > Tom C. ...which just proves that man can take a natural wonder and improve its beauty with a few innocuous tweaks... Why, one will hardly notice the thing's there! cheers, frank It IS see-through! Tom C.

RE: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Super! ;- Shel > [Original Message] > From: mike wilson > http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/4577955

PAD - photo a day

2005-12-15 Thread alkos
[ Don't worry, I will not post a jpeg each morning here ;-) ] I'd like to present you my site - http://pad.go.pl All of the pictures were taken with pentax gear : k2 or mesuper with 50/1.2 or 28/3.5 with few exceptions for the pentax gear I don't have anymore ;-) I hope you'll like it :-)

Re: PESO - Start the day (or Coffee, Juice, Sigarette)

2005-12-15 Thread Rick Womer
I'm with Bruce--it just doesn't seem to have much mood. Also, I hate cigarettes! Rick --- Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nothing wrong with this one. That lens looks pretty > nice. For some > reason, it doesn't grab me. Could be the colors > blend too much or the > pose or somethi

RE: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread Don Sanderson
Mike, my man. Your tree is preggers! Congrats! Don > -Original Message- > From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 4:15 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Peso - Something in the tree > > > And it's not a kitten. > > http://www.fotocommun

RE: My luck with 28-70s

2005-12-15 Thread Don Sanderson
I may try that, I have 3 to play with now. I have to see how the seller wants to handle this last one before I discombobulate it though. ;-) Don > -Original Message- > From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 5:25 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >

Re: Using the A*85/1.4

2005-12-15 Thread Mishka
reminds me a shampoo ad: "my hair used to be dry and dead. now it's moist and crawling" best, mishka On 12/15/05, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "danilo" > Subject: Re: Using the A*85/1.4 > > Digital. Film is dead. > > William Robb > > >

Re: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/12/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: >And it's not a kitten. > >http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/4577955 Har! Nice one ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com ___

Re: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread keith_w
mike wilson wrote: And it's not a kitten. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/4577955 Nahhh, that's an ultrasound of a little guy... keith

Re: My luck with 28-70s

2005-12-15 Thread P. J. Alling
You might try swapping the front elements from a "bad" one to the "good" one. The front elements might be the problem. (That's not the way I'd bet, but it's worth a shot). Don Sanderson wrote: Here's a view thru the FA 28-70/4 AL I just recieved: http://donsauction.com/pdml/7.jpg And thru

Re: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread Jack Davis
Eeeuuuww! Jack --- Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > And it's not a kitten. > > > > > http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/4577955 > > > congrats! > > Christian > > >

Re: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread Rick Womer
Very clever! And congratulations! Rick --- mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And it's not a kitten. > > http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/4577955 > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the b

Re: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread Jack Davis
It's a great learning tool to file away as a possible help in depicting your creative work..should that happen. Jack --- DagT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Den 15. des. 2005 kl. 21.32 skrev William Robb: > > > > > - Original Message - From: "graywolf" > > Subject: Re: AA bis > > > > > >>

Re: PESO - Start the day (or Coffee, Juice, Sigarette)

2005-12-15 Thread Bruce Dayton
Nothing wrong with this one. That lens looks pretty nice. For some reason, it doesn't grab me. Could be the colors blend too much or the pose or something. Perhaps lack of interaction might be it. We see she is alone and seems to be looking at something, but not sure what - doesn't quite look

RE: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-15 Thread Don Sanderson
Actually I have a customer that can take a Word file, feed it to her machine and embroider it on a T-Shirt. H.. ;-) Don > -Original Message- > From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 9:53 AM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: GES

Re: LCD hoods -- Chimping???

2005-12-15 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Dec 15, 2005 at 01:44:28PM -0500, Glen wrote: > Thanks, that helped. ;) > > I don't consider what I do to be "chimping", as defined by that very fun > little video clip. . . Opinions differ, obviously. I found that video clip (I hesitate to apply the description 'little' to something o

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Jack Davis
You mean "Tallpost" Cotty? I don't wish to sign this... --- Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 15/12/05, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Linjegods and particularly Tollpost > > Being 6'5" I tend to use Tollpost myself. > > > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O)

Re: LCD hoods

2005-12-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/12/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: >I don't really see the point of these things. If you don't use the >LCD to review images, turn off the review function. If you do, and >you're in sunlight, just use your hand to shade it when you're doing >review. If you just want t

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Paul Sorenson
Nope - Hanukkah begins at sundown on 12/24 - really late this year, it's usually much earlier. -P Jack Davis wrote: I believe (at least, I think) Hannaukah was 11/30 - 12/10. Jack --- Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: They have always been very quick for me. When does

Re: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread DagT
Den 15. des. 2005 kl. 21.32 skrev William Robb: - Original Message - From: "graywolf" Subject: Re: AA bis Copying a masters works is a good way to learn. However it takes creativity to become a master oneself. Copying St. Ansel is a creative challenge all by itself. A challenge,

Re: PESO - Start the day (or Coffee, Juice, Sigarette)

2005-12-15 Thread Scott Loveless
Wonderful photo! Unlike our friend Godfrey, the smell of cigarettes and coffee (throw in some bacon!) always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen, and is a welcome stench. I always try to get a bit more smoke in my photos. The light and composition are very nice and the contemplative look on y

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/12/05, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: >Linjegods and particularly Tollpost Being 6'5" I tend to use Tollpost myself. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/12/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: >You guys may as well just put away your cameras. By now, it's all been done >before. ROTFL Ain't that the truth. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > And it's not a kitten. > > http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/4577955 congrats! Christian

Re: Grand Canyon / Heights

2005-12-15 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 15, 2005, at 16:17, Amita Guha wrote: Here you can see my son (in the yellow jacket) demonstrating the proper technique. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/ireland_2005/pages/page_213.html Nice shot! Was your wife nervous while your son was doing that? :) Extremely. I had some tensi

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Jack Davis
I believe (at least, I think) Hannaukah was 11/30 - 12/10. Jack --- Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > They have always been very quick for me. When does Hannukah start? > If > > it's a Jewish holiday, they close. > > Their website isn't listing any closings for Hannukah. > > Amita > >

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-15 Thread frank theriault
On 12/13/05, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Probably old news to some of you. I just heard of it. No not the Grand > Canyon itself. > > http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/08/0826_050826_grandcanyon.html > > Tom C. ...which just proves that man can take a natural wonder and improve

RE: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread Jack Davis
Well...maybe. Jack --- Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oh, and let's not forget the appalling Jack Vettriano, who almost > makes > Thomas "Painter of Light" Kinkade look good... > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4305438.stm > > -- > Cheers, > Bob > > > -Original Message

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Jack Davis
3-Day is one of thr choices. The cheaper 5-day is more likely. Jack --- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Speed of delivery will depend a lot on which company they use here. > If > > it's the post office, it tak

Peso - Something in the tree

2005-12-15 Thread mike wilson
And it's not a kitten. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/channel/50/extra/new/display/4577955

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-15 Thread Amita Guha
On 12/15/05, Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I *loved* it out there, but the cliffs really concerned my wife - who > kept imagining herself and others being flung over the edge by that > stiff breeze! Same here! But I felt ok as long as I stayed on the proper side of the fence - whi

Re: PESO - Rolling, rolling..

2005-12-15 Thread Bruce Dayton
May be a snap, but it is pretty cool. You caught it just right. Nice imagery. -- Bruce Thursday, December 15, 2005, 1:26:45 PM, you wrote: Eac> I woke up too early this morning and this is what I saw. Eac> We have a little valley right next to us with nice rolling California Eac> foothills.

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-15 Thread Jon Paul Schelter
Adam Maas wrote: > The Dell 20" Widescreen is exactly the same panel the Apple 20" uses. Are you sure about that? They do have the same resolution, but they quote different brightness and contrast values.. I ask because I'm tempted. Very tempted. The 10 year old 17" Viewsonic I'm looking a

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 1:49:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here you can see my son (in the yellow jacket) demonstrating the proper technique. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/ireland_2005/pages/page_213.html (Sadly, it was a bad time of day to be taking pictures

Re: PESO - Rolling, rolling..

2005-12-15 Thread frank theriault
On 12/15/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I woke up too early this morning and this is what I saw. > > We have a little valley right next to us with nice rolling California > foothills. But unfortunately there are power lines and telephone lines -- > right where > the sun sets. >

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-15 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 15, 2005, at 15:32, Amita Guha wrote: I once walked maybe a few hundred feet on the path *outside* the fence on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, which are several hundred feet tall and very windy. I was following a bunch of other kids. The only reason I didn't freeze was that I just kept

RE: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread Bob W
Oh, and let's not forget the appalling Jack Vettriano, who almost makes Thomas "Painter of Light" Kinkade look good... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4305438.stm -- Cheers, Bob > -Original Message- > From: Bob W [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 15 December 2005 21:30 > T

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-15 Thread Amita Guha
> I cound stand a few feet back from the edge of a > cliff or mountainside, > and, with some trepedation, drive up a narrow > mountain road... but > just seeing that glass thingy hang out over a > chasm... w ... I once walked maybe a few hundred feet on the path *outside* the fence on the edge

PESO - Rolling, rolling..

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
I woke up too early this morning and this is what I saw. We have a little valley right next to us with nice rolling California foothills. But unfortunately there are power lines and telephone lines -- right where the sun sets. This is really just a snap, but I liked the way it looked and it am

RE: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread Bob W
I think it was Picasso who once said "A good artist borrows. A great artist steals". Picasso was the greatest of thieves in that respect. Not that I claim to be either good or great, but I have stood in the footsteps of some of the great photographers, particularly HCB. I once made a trip to Pari

Re: B+H

2005-12-15 Thread Amita Guha
> They have always been very quick for me. When does Hannukah start? If > it's a Jewish holiday, they close. Their website isn't listing any closings for Hannukah. Amita

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 6:12:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ydda yadda yadda yadda... Kostas (yadda-yadda, yadidi yadda, yadda...) === You said what I long to say sometimes on this list. yadda-yadda blah-blah and so on and so forth... Marnie ;-)

Re: PESO: "You give it a title..." :)

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 4:01:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: thought some of you might like taking a peek at one of my latest images: http://webpages.charter.net/glenweb/ni/Barbie.jpg I'm interested in any comments you might have. take care, Glen === As far as

Re: PESO: "You give it a title..." :)

2005-12-15 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/15/2005 10:28:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Extreme Kegel" === ROFL. This one gets my vote, if she looks like she's frowning or something, it still fits. Marnie aka Doe ;-)

Re: OT/FS: SMCP-F* 300mm f4.5 ED (IF) AF lens

2005-12-15 Thread Cliff Nietvelt
Sadly yes... I still shoot film, and will be shooting a mix of film and digital in the near future. I still like film; love the look of it. Anyway, same old story: I shoot more seriously now (www.cliffnietvelt.com), Canon offers many options film and digital wise (pro bodies), used equipment mark

RE: PESO: "You give it a title..." :)

2005-12-15 Thread Bob W
"I told you to lay off the beans!" -- Cheers, Bob > -Original Message- > From: Glen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 15 December 2005 11:59 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: PESO: "You give it a title..." :) > > I thought some of you might like taking a peek at one of my > la

Re: OT: Interesting auction...

2005-12-15 Thread Lucas Rijnders
On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:35:36 +0100, graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyone on the list who can not tell the difference between one inch and one millimeter by looking? If so I have these nice K and KA mount 1:2 1270mm lenses I'd like to sell. Only serious offers, please ;-) -- Regard

Re: LCD hoods

2005-12-15 Thread keith_w
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I was expressing my opinion, the question was rhetorical. Isn't that what we're supposed to do here? Godfrey It's the attitude, Godfrey. Certainly you've heard THAT before, haven't you... keith whaley On Dec 15, 2005, at 10:58 AM, Christian wrote: Did you even read

SV: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-15 Thread Jens Bladt
Thank you all for the useful answers. I'll pass them on to my friend. All the best Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 15. december 2005 18:19 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: Which Flat Screen

Re: OT: Interesting auction...

2005-12-15 Thread graywolf
I am beginning to wonder how people who know absolutely nothing about what they are selling on eBay manage to come up with things I want? I can only find them on ebay at high prices they seem to have those things fall into their laps out of nowhere. And if you think we have people who don't kn

Re: OT/FS: SMCP-F* 300mm f4.5 ED (IF) AF lens

2005-12-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Cliff Nietvelt" Subject: Re: OT/FS: SMCP-F* 300mm f4.5 ED (IF) AF lens Yes, One of the best 300mm "f4's" from any manufacterer ever made. Sad to see this little gem go. Image quality is amazing, and it is built like a tank. My Canon 300mm f4 IS is HUGE

Re: AA bis

2005-12-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "graywolf" Subject: Re: AA bis Copying a masters works is a good way to learn. However it takes creativity to become a master oneself. Copying St. Ansel is a creative challenge all by itself. William Robb

Re: OT/FS: SMCP-F* 300mm f4.5 ED (IF) AF lens

2005-12-15 Thread Cliff Nietvelt
Yes, One of the best 300mm "f4's" from any manufacterer ever made. Sad to see this little gem go. Image quality is amazing, and it is built like a tank. My Canon 300mm f4 IS is HUGE in size compared to the F*...I will miss Pentax's small lense, especially the 300mm and the 20-35mm f4. --- W

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