Re: Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread AlunFoto
I recall voting for one of those images in the Pentax Gallery the other day. Jostein 2008/7/15 James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > While browsing, I discovered these pics taken with a K10D from a balloon up > to 20 miles up > wwwDOTflickrDOTcom/photos/arena5/sets/72157606119049987/detail/ > There is an

Re: Far Out!!

2008-07-15 Thread AlunFoto
Yep. Far out. :-) Jostein 2008/7/16 William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Or not. > One of the really nice things about gmail is that I no longer get into > debates with idiots. The > other thing is that threads that go to trash due to participant filtering end > up as a nice > easily followed web

Re: Far Out!!

2008-07-15 Thread Brian Walters
Bill, no offense I know this is English. I recognise most of the words. It's just that they don't seem to be put together in the right order. :-)> Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On

Re: PESO: The Shoes With No Man

2008-07-15 Thread Brian Walters
Well done, Walt. Actually, it's more than just a fun shot. I think if it was cropped just above the level of the bushes in the background while keeping the same overall aspect ratio, it becomes a great shot. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Austral

Re: Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Steve Desjardins" Subject: Re: Photos from space, K10D >I like the "impact resistant" box. I wonder how it would hold up > meeting the dirt at terminal velocity. A lifetime ago, I worked for a camera store. One day a camera came in for repair. Except not a

Re: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Ken Waller
A wonderful summer day here although it is heating up. Expecting high 80's tomorrow. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Sunflower > Thanks for looking & commenting, Ken. Much appreciated. Hot b

Re: Far Out!!

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
Hippy Bill found his old bong. Cheers, Dave 2008/7/16 Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Huh?? > > On Jul 15, 2008, at 11:45 PM, William Robb wrote: > >> Or not. >> One of the really nice things about gmail is that I no longer get >> into debates with idiots. The >> other thing is that thread

Re: Far Out!!

2008-07-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Huh?? On Jul 15, 2008, at 11:45 PM, William Robb wrote: > Or not. > One of the really nice things about gmail is that I no longer get > into debates with idiots. The > other thing is that threads that go to trash due to participant > filtering end up as a nice > easily followed web page. Anyw

Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended

2008-07-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Anthony Farr" Subject: RE: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended > Yes it was, according to Wikipedia: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_Jesus > > "In the film, Paul Newman also sings the song while playing a banjo." > > It's so long since

Far Out!!

2008-07-15 Thread William Robb
Or not. One of the really nice things about gmail is that I no longer get into debates with idiots. The other thing is that threads that go to trash due to participant filtering end up as a nice easily followed web page. Anyway, this is digression at it's best. That is, if digression can be at

RE: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended

2008-07-15 Thread Anthony Farr
Yes it was, according to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_Jesus "In the film, Paul Newman also sings the song while playing a banjo." It's so long since I saw the film that I have no memory of this scene or even the plot, but the image it conjours tempts me to look it up. Regards

Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended

2008-07-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Steve Desjardins" Subject: Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended > Really good. I immediately thought of > > http://www.geocities.com/yossarian70038/PIANOSA9/jesusdance_lyrics.html Wasn't that used in Cool hand Luke? William Robb -- PDM

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread Adam Maas
On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sell the 50/1.4 and buy a 43/1.9 Limited. You'll be happy you did. > > The DA21 and FA43 Limiteds are almost the only lenses I've used on > the Pentax all this year. > I could sell everything else and use just those two

Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended

2008-07-15 Thread Steve Desjardins
Really good. I immediately thought of http://www.geocities.com/yossarian70038/PIANOSA9/jesusdance_lyrics.html >>> Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 7/15/2008 6:31 PM >>> On 14/7/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >I know that politics and religion have no place on this list, however >I co

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread Steve Desjardins
I had my K10D adjusted to the FA 50 1.4 even though it was working fairly well. (I just really wanted the newest version flash before my warranty ran out.) I have a similar philosophy, however. I often take the FA20-35 and the DA 40 or FA 50, depending on my need for low light. ( I've also gro

Re: Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread P. J. Alling
Think egg... Steve Desjardins wrote: > I like the "impact resistant" box. I wonder how it would hold up > meeting the dirt at terminal velocity. > > "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 7/15/2008 2:32 PM >>> > On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 7:00 AM, James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread Steve Desjardins
I like the "impact resistant" box. I wonder how it would hold up meeting the dirt at terminal velocity. >>> "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 7/15/2008 2:32 PM >>> On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 7:00 AM, James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While browsing, I discovered these pics taken with a K10D from

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: Fifty Frustration > Sell the 50/1.4 and buy a 43/1.9 Limited. You'll be happy you did. > > The DA21 and FA43 Limiteds are almost the only lenses I've used on > the Pentax all this year. > I could sell everything else and use jus

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Sell the 50/1.4 and buy a 43/1.9 Limited. You'll be happy you did. The DA21 and FA43 Limiteds are almost the only lenses I've used on the Pentax all this year. I could sell everything else and use just those two ... and never run out of photo opportunities. Yeah, I'm becoming a bit of a minim

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-15 Thread Rick Womer
I like this better. Nice composition. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyway, > good suggestion about contrast. How does this look? Hey, > sorry to hear > about the surgery on your wrist, right? Here's wishing > you spe

Re: PESO - 'Smokin Angel'

2008-07-15 Thread Cotty
On 14/7/08, Ken Waller, discombobulated, unleashed: >Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html > >Taken in Traverse City, Michigan during the July 4th Celebration. >The Blue Angels are in Traverse City Michigan more often than not over the >July 4th celebration. > >I to

Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended

2008-07-15 Thread Cotty
On 14/7/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >I know that politics and religion have no place on this list, however >I couldn't resist: > >http://tinyurl.com/5767g9 > >http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SHtNoWqR_7I/Cn4/X9p_yB9aLv0/ >s1600-h/july_14_08+003.jpg Nice one Frankie

Re: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks for looking & commenting, Ken. Much appreciated. Hot by you? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:53 AM Subject: Re: Sunflower > Nice subject & focus but its a little tight

Re: GESO: It was a Hell-of-a-24 Hours

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks for looking & commenting, Dave. Hope all is well down-under! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:14 AM Subject: Re: GESO: It was a Hell-of-a-24 Hours > 2008/7/15 Christi

Re: GESO: It was a Hell-of-a-24 Hours

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Dave: Big thanks--and I kind of like the light pole--I'm probably just weird! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 6:33 AM Subject: Re: GESO: It was a Hell-of-a-24 Hours > On

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Hey Dave: Big thanks for you generous comments! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:24 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Sunflower > One of the better sunflower shots i have seen this pas

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Hey there, Bob. Steamy by you today? Thanks for the kind remarks. I did take Jack's suggestion & bumped up the contrast. I kinda like the crop as is. Might fool around with it though. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Disc

Re: PESO: Sunflower with stronger contrast for Jack :-)

2008-07-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Hey there, Jack: Steamy today in Chicago. Just got off the tennis courts with my nephew--he wanted a lesson--gosh darn am I out of shape! Anyway, good suggestion about contrast. How does this look? Hey, sorry to hear about the surgery on your wrist, right? Here's wishing you speedy recover

Re: Pesos: Thanks for the comments

2008-07-15 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sorry, I am so swept up in myself, I forget the little people who make this > all worthwhile. Mark!! - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam

Re: The weird science of stock photography

2008-07-15 Thread AlunFoto
Thanks for posting, Derby! Interesting read. -There's one thing I don't get... Why classify what the stock companies do, as "weird"? Jostein 2008/7/15 Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > She is very cute in that hat, and deserves the fame > > http://www.slate.com/id/2195237/ > > D > > > -- > >

Re: The weird science of stock photography

2008-07-15 Thread Gonz
Got it. Thanks. Very interesting how a one day photo shoot turned up everywhere. rg On 7/15/08, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gonz, > See the 2nd page with links after the girl & hat comments. > Regards, Bob S. > > > On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 2:31 PM, Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

Re: The weird science of stock photography

2008-07-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Gonz, See the 2nd page with links after the girl & hat comments. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 2:31 PM, Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I see a nascar shot. Where's the "hat" picture? > > > On 7/15/08, Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> She is very cute in that hat, and de

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 2:26 AM, John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can only hope that the DA* 55 1.4 (listed on the latest lens roadmap) comes > out at an > affordable price. I feel like I'm missing a hand without my 50. At the risk of asking the obvious, what about buying a brand-new F

RE: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread John Celio
Dave wrote: > I picked up the DA F 50 f2.8 this past February, and i really like it. I thought about that lens, but (a) it's not fast enough and (b) I've already got a macro in the D-FA 100mm. Otherwise, I'd get it. I heard it's really great. As for those who suggested selling the 50 1.2, it's

Re: The weird science of stock photography

2008-07-15 Thread Gonz
I see a nascar shot. Where's the "hat" picture? On 7/15/08, Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > She is very cute in that hat, and deserves the fame > > http://www.slate.com/id/2195237/ > > D > > > -- > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc > > > -- > PDML Penta

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:26:10 +0200 schreef John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Need to vent a little, to people who might know what I'm talking about. > I'm > not really expecting any responses, though. Ha! > hope that the DA* 55 1.4 (listed on the latest lens roadmap) comes out > at an a

Re: Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 7:00 AM, James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While browsing, I discovered these pics taken with a K10D from a balloon up > to 20 miles up > wwwDOTflickrDOTcom/photos/arena5/sets/72157606119049987/detail/ > There is an explation on pentaxforums of how it was done. > Is amazin

Re: PESO: Tihange

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
I really like your B&W version. Seems a bit more dramatic. Dave On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 6:56 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A panorama ever so often... :-) > > The river Meuse and the power station at Tihange, Belgium. > > Two versions of the same shot: > > colour: > http:/

Re: PESO 2008 - 117 - GDG

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
Nice framing and contrast. Light to shadow is very good Dave On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 7:21 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Been trying to photograph this for months ... > > http://homepage.mac.com/godders/117-density.jpg > Density - Sunnyvale 2008 > Panasonic DMC-L1 + Olymp

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
One of the better sunflower shots i have seen this past few day. Agree that it would benefit a wee crop of the RHS. The B&W looks very nice. Almost a large daisy flower look to it. Good contrast. Dave On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 2:22 AM, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think I fina

Re: PESO: The Shoes With No Man

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
Interesting. Good job Dave On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 10:22 PM, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Was visiting our son and his wife this past weekend. He had seen a > similar shot and wondered how to do it so I shot him and showed him > how. I think he is hooked now! > > http://walthamler.s

Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 9:18 AM, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "mike wilson" < > Subject: Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended > > > >>> >> >> What does "dumbass George Bush's head on a string" smell like? > > Air. So, i wonder th

Re: Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread Scott Loveless
James wrote: > While browsing, I discovered these pics taken with a K10D from a balloon up > to 20 miles up > wwwDOTflickrDOTcom/photos/arena5/sets/72157606119049987/detail/ > There is an explation on pentaxforums of how it was done. > Is amazing what the K10D will stand up to. > They should take

Re: Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread P. J. Alling
Repace each "DOT" with "." and it will. Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > The link doesn't seem to work > > On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 7:00 AM, James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> While browsing, I discovered these pics taken with a K10D from a balloon up >> to 20 miles up >> wwwDOTflickrDOTcom/photos

Re: Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The link doesn't seem to work On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 7:00 AM, James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While browsing, I discovered these pics taken with a K10D from a balloon up > to 20 miles up > wwwDOTflickrDOTcom/photos/arena5/sets/72157606119049987/detail/ > There is an explation on pentaxforums

OT: Tour de France photographs

2008-07-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Some interesting press photos of the race: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/07/2008_tour_de_france.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Jack Davis
OF these renderings, I prefer the B&W. Better contrast provides a bit more needed snap. Jack --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: PESO: Sunflower > To: pdml@pdml.net > Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 11:22 PM > I

Re: PESO: The Shoes With No Man

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
Nice one Walt. Cheers, Dave 2008/7/15 Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Was visiting our son and his wife this past weekend. He had seen a > similar shot and wondered how to do it so I shot him and showed him > how. I think he is hooked now! > > http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_m

Re: PESO - 'Smokin Angel'

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
2008/7/15 Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Decisive moment. Well caught. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: GESO: It was a Hell-of-a-24 Hours

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
2008/7/15 Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > 1)The adventure began with a B-day outing for my littlest nephew who > just turned 8 at Navy Pier. His name is Akira. Of special note, he took > the 2nd photo. We cropped it tighter, but he took the shot with the K10D. > Not too bad, hey? W

Pesos: Thanks for the comments

2008-07-15 Thread William Robb
Sorry, I am so swept up in myself, I forget the little people who make this all worthwhile. Thanks Godrey, Jack, David, Ken and Rick for your kind comments and helpful suggestions regarding a couple of pesos, Bob, Tim, Jack, Christina and Frank for commenting on another bird picture, and than

Re: PESO: Portrait of Mum

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
2008/7/15 SJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:40:21 +0800 > "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > > hi dave, > > quite an expression that... makes you wonder what she was > thinking (about you? :-) ) at the moment you

Re: PESO: Portrait of Mum

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
2008/7/15 Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I'm not sure I want to know what Mum was saying... or maybe just thinking... "are you done yet?" "why don't you find a pretty model" "hurry up" > but it's a beautifully executed shot. Thanks Rick. Cheers, Dave > --- On Mon, 7/14/08, David Savage <[E

Re: PESO: Portrait of Mum

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
Thanks Dave. Cheers, Dave 2008/7/14 David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Good clean shot. The off camera flash seems to have worked very well. > > Would NEVER have been able to get my Mom to do that. > > Dave > > On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 12:40 AM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>

Re: PESO: Portrait of Mum

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
2008/7/14 Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > David Savage wrote: >> > > > You are a brave, courageous man, young Dave. :-) And a little stupid > A very arresting shot. Thanks mate Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@

Re: Portrait of Mum

2008-07-15 Thread David Savage
2008/7/15 Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Dave: That's a very striking picture. I like it. Thanks Christine. > I've been fooling around > with my newly acquired 360. I thought I hated flash, but I've come to enjoy > it--I'll like it even better when I finally figure it out ;-). Me to

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Christine, Excellent shot! I enjoyed the sharpness in the flower and the bud on the right. You could crop just a wee bit off the right side, tightening it up. But you could leave it too... Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 1:22 AM, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think I fi

Re: Sunflower

2008-07-15 Thread Ken Waller
Nice subject & focus but its a little tight to the nearby edges. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: Sunflower >I think I finally got me a good yellow flower ;-) Found this solitary > sunflower w

Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended

2008-07-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "mike wilson" < Subject: Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended >> > > What does "dumbass George Bush's head on a string" smell like? Air. WW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: The Shoes With No Man

2008-07-15 Thread Walter Hamler
:-) No, the shot wasn't fatal but he sure wants a dslr now! Walt On 7/15/08, Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Cute ! > > ...so I shot him... > > I hope it wasn't fatal. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - 'Smokin Angel'

2008-07-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
I really like this one, Ken. You nailed it. Paul > > > --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> From: Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: PESO - 'Smokin Angel' >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 9:35 AM >> Check out >> http://mypeoplepc.

Re: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended

2008-07-15 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/07/14 Mon PM 01:13:09 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: PESO - No Political or Religious Comment Intended > > I know that politics and religion have no place on this list, however > I couldn't resist: > > http://tinyurl

Re: PESO - 'Smokin Angel'

2008-07-15 Thread Jack Davis
Really terrific cactch, Ken! WOW!! Jack --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: PESO - 'Smokin Angel' > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 9:35 AM > Check out > http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwalle

Re: PESO - Cricket Practice

2008-07-15 Thread Tim Øsleby
I didnt see this until now. Sorry about that. A tiny bird has already mentioned something about Bergen, August and a hat eater The answer depends on a couple of factors. But I'd love to be there, if I can. Bergen is nice :-) 2008/7/11 Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On 10/7/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobu

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread Peter Loveday
> Idunno. My kit is now the DA21 and DA50-200, the latter of which I'm not > too keen on unless I need tele. I could replace the FA 50 with my A 50 > 1.2, > but that sucker's heavy, and I don't really want manual focus. If you really don't want to manual focus, I could save you the bother and

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread Boris Liberman
John, I should point out that having gotten the Katz Eye focusing screen, I find that A 50/1.2 is pretty easy to focus. Other than that - A 50/1.2 is a fab lens... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, p

Re: PESO - Concrete Cowboy

2008-07-15 Thread Jack Davis
Just got home from having my right rotator cuff repaired. Since I usually peck at the keyboard with my right index finger, my left is new to this. As I've said before, you seem to have an affinity for outstanding B&W conversions. Very nice crop as well. Jack --- On Mon, 7/14/08, frank theriault

Re: PESO: In the Garden

2008-07-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Fernando, and thanks to all others who replied. It was a situation I spotted while standing on my deck. It seemed an unusual, yet attractive, juxtaposition of elements. Paul On Jul 14, 2008, at 11:23 PM, Fernando wrote: > I like this one Paul; IMHO, that scale play and the framing makes

Re: Fifty Frustration

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
I picked up the DA F 50 f2.8 this past February, and i really like it. Dave On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 2:26 AM, John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Need to vent a little, to people who might know what I'm talking about. I'm > not really expecting any responses, though. > > I decided to take my

Re: GESO: It was a Hell-of-a-24 Hours

2008-07-15 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > The 24 hours before my internet went down were eventful to say the least. > I've done this in 4 short sets for easier viewing. > > So that's my photo story of an incredible 24 hours. > Comments/critiqu

Photos from space, K10D

2008-07-15 Thread James
While browsing, I discovered these pics taken with a K10D from a balloon up to 20 miles up wwwDOTflickrDOTcom/photos/arena5/sets/72157606119049987/detail/ There is an explation on pentaxforums of how it was done. Is amazing what the K10D will stand up to. James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

The weird science of stock photography

2008-07-15 Thread Derby Chang
She is very cute in that hat, and deserves the fame http://www.slate.com/id/2195237/ D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: PESO (and LBA): Penca

2008-07-15 Thread Derby Chang
A dull monochrome is exactly what I was thinking of for my other M3 :) http://www.cameraleather.com/colors/b&wcobra_snake.htm D Anthony Farr wrote: > The red skin looks funky on the LX, but a chrome M3 with red leather seems a > bit pimpish. Shouldn't a Leica blend in with its surroundings?