Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread Anthony Farr
Godfrey wrote "It sounds like in your ideal world, everything is reduced to a lowest common denominator: every web site must run perfectly on the crappiest browser, therefore anything that browser cannot handle is forbidden." Nothing's mandated, nothing's forbidden. If you or anyone want to creat

Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 25, 2008, at 10:26 PM, Doug wrote: >> Comments I've gotten from the professional community seem to >> indicate that this is necessary. >> > I spend a fair amount of time looking at photo websites/blogs, and I'd > say that a good 80% of them are flash driven now. Generally very > simple lay

Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread Doug
On Jul 26, 2008, at 1:18 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Comments I've gotten from the professional community seem to > indicate that this is necessary. > > Godfrey I spend a fair amount of time looking at photo websites/blogs, and I'd say that a good 80% of them are flash driven now. Generally

Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 25, 2008, at 9:56 PM, Anthony Farr wrote: > This is why, in regulated environments, small subgroups aren't > permitted to create the rules for the whole group. Otherwise we'd get > owners of Italian and German supercars raising speed limits 200% > because those speeds are safe for them and

Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread Anthony Farr
This is why, in regulated environments, small subgroups aren't permitted to create the rules for the whole group. Otherwise we'd get owners of Italian and German supercars raising speed limits 200% because those speeds are safe for them and damn everyone else they're idiots for driving standard ve

PESO: Urban Princess's

2008-07-25 Thread David Savage
2008/7/26 David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > G'day All. > > I went to an exhibition opening last night. The premise was images > that capture the essence of the modern "urban" princess. Ther were > some very predictable, but also some very outside the box > interpretations. > > Being a camera gee

PESOL Urban Princess's

2008-07-25 Thread David Savage
G'day All. I went to an exhibition opening last night. The premise was images that capture the essence of the modern "urban" princess. Ther were some very predictable, but also some very outside the box interpretations. Being a camera geek, I of course too mine with me & captured this (~175kb)

Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread David Savage
Works fine for me. Cheers, Dave 2008/7/26 Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I don't use iWeb but I used it to create a test page and a blog page. > I opened that with both Firefox 2.0.0.12 and 3.0, running on Mac OS X > v10.5.4. > > No problems at all. > > http://web.me.com/godders > > God

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread David Savage
Very moving. Thanks for posting it. Cheers, Dave (It worked fine for me on FF3) 2008/7/26 Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > http://www.dayswithmyfather.com > > enjoy > Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fr

Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I don't use iWeb but I used it to create a test page and a blog page. I opened that with both Firefox 2.0.0.12 and 3.0, running on Mac OS X v10.5.4. No problems at all. http://web.me.com/godders Godfrey On Jul 25, 2008, at 8:52 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Of course it's important to note

Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Of course it's important to note that Firefox still won;'t display iWeb pages. Perhaps it never will. The browser wars are a lose/lose situation for most of us. Paul On Jul 25, 2008, at 11:45 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Jul 25, 2008, at 6:32 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > >> As of June, 54%

Re: the IE nonsense

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 25, 2008, at 6:32 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > As of June, 54% of internet browsers are IE 5,6 or 7; 41% are Firefox > the rest are split between Opera, Mozilla, and Safari. Crappy > though it > may be it seems if you don't test a site with IE you're ignoring the > majority of your potentia

Midnight Meal PESO

2008-07-25 Thread 272yb
Here are a couple of flower shots that I was doing the other night before i did the playing photo.Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7603840 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7603855 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7603824 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7603759

Playing PESO

2008-07-25 Thread 272yb
Hey Gang, I am back for now..I added a few more photos to my photo.net page. Here is a link to one I called playing http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7603707 That is a Pentax istD with a Pentax Ringflash in the back. This photo was shot with a Pentax Optio T20 (neat litt

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread P. J. Alling
As of June, 54% of internet browsers are IE 5,6 or 7; 41% are Firefox the rest are split between Opera, Mozilla, and Safari. Crappy though it may be it seems if you don't test a site with IE you're ignoring the majority of your potential viewers. On the other hand I'm constantly cursing sites

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Anthony Farr
"I don't test with it at all anymore." That's obviously the problem with this site, too. Anthony 2008/7/26 Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Jul 25, 2008, at 6:02 PM, Anthony Farr wrote: > >> ... do other browsers handle Flash differently / better when zooming. > > Other browsers do alm

Re: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread Rick Womer
Jostein, A bit too far toward the Velvia side for my taste. I'm not sure how a vertical crop would work, but agree that it's worth trying. (I know it's in England and all, but just looking at all that stagnant water, I can hear the mosquitoes and feel their bites...) Cheers, Rick http://ph

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 25, 2008, at 6:02 PM, Anthony Farr wrote: > ... do other browsers handle Flash differently / better when zooming. Other browsers do almost everything better than IE. It's the bottom of the barrel in almost every way. I don't test with it at all anymore. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Anthony Farr
I agree that the content is the issue and the technology should disappear and not be a topic of discussion. I also fully accept that most browsers are better than IE7. Still, Explorer is the most widely used browser. Surely the designer should make the page work flawlessly in the browser that mo

Re: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" Subject: Re: On the Dock > What WR said. So, it's not just me. WR -- 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

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I suspect it's being hosted on a slow pipe and is being hit hard by a lot of requests. Seems to flake out on initial connection about 3 times out of 5. Godfrey On Jul 25, 2008, at 5:14 PM, Anthony Farr wrote: > Minutes after I'd closed this webpage, I went for another look and > found "SERV

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I've viewed it with both Safari and FireFox. It works beautifully with both. Personally, I thought the display presentation was delightfully elegant. The action button on the bottom fifth bounces the image up to suggest that something follows below when you mouse over it. Same for the top

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Anthony Farr
Minutes after I'd closed this webpage, I went for another look and found "SERVICE UNAVAILABLE". Perhaps the owner is attempting to fix the problems I described. Hope so. regards, Anthony Farr -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUB

Re: PESO: Hot Air

2008-07-25 Thread D. Glenn Arthur Jr.
frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> commented: > > > > That is one cool photo! Thanks! Heading out to Pennsic in a few hours; trying to get the past week or two worth of photos transferred from CF cards to CD-ROM so I'll have room for th

RE: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Anthony Farr
I'm, sure that the work is exquisite. What I see of it appears so. But the display of it is diabolical. I use IE7 and have no issues, but these pages will not display fully even if I zoom out, the left edge is always missing which is crap when that's where captions are. As well, the pictures bou

Re: My Loss is your gain

2008-07-25 Thread Walter Hamler
Godfrey was the first (and only so far) responder, so he wins. I at least know he will be able to put it to good use, something I could not have done. Walt On 7/25/08, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > First one out there that has an Epson 2400 printer that will send me > your mailing ad

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Jim King
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:12:15 -0700 > http://www.dayswithmyfather.com > > enjoy Yes, it is both technically excellent and emotionally very moving - thanks for sharing. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Bob Blakely
"Service unavailable." Regards, Bob... - Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jostein, The sky and reflected sky look good. The paths on the right and left look good too. I think you have a fine translation/combination, and a very nice photo! Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 2:36 PM, AlunFoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gang, > I really need your opinion on this on

RE: PESO - The Party Starts Early

2008-07-25 Thread Bob W
That's illegal in London now. Anyway, one of them seems to be thinking 'is that a zoom in his Domke, or is he just pleased to see me?' Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of frank theriault > Sent: 25 July 2008 13:53 > To: Pentax-Disc

My Loss is your gain

2008-07-25 Thread Walter Hamler
First one out there that has an Epson 2400 printer that will send me your mailing address I will send you a Photo Black cartridge (Epson brand). I mistakenly bought one yesterday and opened it, meaning to get one for my 1800. I can't return it so someone needs to use it. whamler AT cfl.rr.com Wal

Re: PESO - The Party Starts Early

2008-07-25 Thread Walter Hamler
Great shot. Love the rendering. They didn't seem to mind, or were they so "under the influence" that they didn't care. Walt On 7/25/08, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Taken Saturday night on Toronto's subway. It seems that these young > ladies couldn't wait to get to the party befo

RE: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Bob W
Yes it is. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi > Sent: 25 July 2008 22:12 > To: SeePhoto Talk; DUG; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; PAW > Picture-A-Week project; PDML List > Subject: this is exquisite work > > http://www.dayswithm

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Godfrey, Yes. Exquisite is the right word, and touching. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 4:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.dayswithmyfather.com > > enjoy > Godfrey > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Re: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Jostein: Pretty cool HDR stuff here. Looks pretty cool. I think it's definitely a passable image, but I'd probably like a square crop, and here's the reason why: to me the photo looks really dreamy down the center of canal--which I like, but the building on the right has a more realism lo

Re: PESO - The Party Starts Early

2008-07-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
That or 'Hi sailor' On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:48 PM, Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The one on the right seems to be saying "my what a big lens you have"! > > Nice one Knarf ! > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f > > - Original Message - > From: "frank theriault" <[E

Re: this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
SERVICE UNAVAILABLE On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 4:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.dayswithmyfather.com > > enjoy > Godfrey > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visi

Re: My First Wedding

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 10:43 PM, George Sinos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here you go Frank - this is advice for someone shooting their first > wedding, especially shooting for a friend. > > > > I'm not thinking you need the technical info - ther

Re: a couple of small announcements ...

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:59 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I discovered this evening that a good number of photos of classic > California police badges I made for a client two years ago have been > incorporated into a book by James C. Casey called "Badges of America's > Finest:

Re: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread Jack Davis
"Aspect" is the intended version as it won't jell the water trough.;)) Too bad you won't remember just how keenly honed your sharp edged humor was when you come too tomorrow. Glad to be your monkey any time. Jack --- On Fri, 7/25/08, AlunFoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: AlunFoto <[EMAIL

this is exquisite work

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
http://www.dayswithmyfather.com enjoy Godfrey -- 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 - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/25 Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Love it, Peter. Exposure is a triumph! Thanks, Johannes! :-) > I like the existing aspic ratio as the water channel is not centered in the > frame. > Even a square might be problematic. The biggest challenge was to estimate the volume of water in the

Re: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread Jack Davis
Love it, Peter. Exposure is a triumph! I like the existing aspic ratio as the water channel is not centered in the frame. Even a square might be problematic. Jack --- On Fri, 7/25/08, AlunFoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: AlunFoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: PESO - Docklands Channel i

Re: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 3:36 PM, AlunFoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gang, > I really need your opinion on this one: > > http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-118 > > I'm wrestling with the settings in Photomatix. With default settings, > this piece of software invariably produce e

Re: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread Ken Waller
Colors/exposure look fine with me, however the scene cries out for a vertical presentation, minimizing some of the details on the L+RH sides Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "AlunFoto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

Re: PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 25, 2008, at 12:36 PM, AlunFoto wrote: > http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-118 > > I'm wrestling with the settings in Photomatix. With default settings, > this piece of software invariably produce eerie, weird pictures that > never match what the eyes see. So I have to p

Re: PESO: Hot Air

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 11:08 AM, D. Glenn Arthur Jr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Whoops! > >> > Well here's a photo where I'm not complaining about heat shimmer. >> Link? :-) > > Coulda' sworn I'd put it in. Weather must be fryin' ma brain. > (I distinctly recall hitting 'copy' but must've space

Re: OT Do stock companies contact photographers or is it the other way around

2008-07-25 Thread AlunFoto
And by the weird actions of eddies in the space-time continuum, I received this message twice... LOL (ops, in silly mode at the moment...) Jostein 2008/7/25 Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Dave, > > Some years ago I was contacted by e-mail like you described. When down > the conversation I

PESO - Docklands Channel in HDR

2008-07-25 Thread AlunFoto
Gang, I really need your opinion on this one: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-118 I'm wrestling with the settings in Photomatix. With default settings, this piece of software invariably produce eerie, weird pictures that never match what the eyes see. So I have to pull the le

Re: PESO - Wet Cobra

2008-07-25 Thread Ken Waller
Nice Knarf! One of my favorite flavors of cars. Might be stronger with out the background scenery on the RH side. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO - Wet Cobra > http://tinyurl.com/5rdq3x > > ht

Re: PESO - The Party Starts Early

2008-07-25 Thread Ken Waller
The one on the right seems to be saying "my what a big lens you have"! Nice one Knarf ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO - The Party Starts Early > Taken Saturday night on Toronto's subway. It

Re: PESO: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Ken Waller
>A small kid is a great prop when you're on the pull. So is a cute dog or puppy. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: PESO: On the Dock >A small kid is a great prop when you're on the pull. > >> Another sho

Re: PESO: What is the middle Object?

2008-07-25 Thread Ken Waller
Nah. The timing is all wrong. Most likely it was the mess-i-ah! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: PESO: What is the middle Object? >> >> >> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Saturn-and-Ma >>

Re: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Ken Waller
What WR said. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: On the Dock > > - Original Message - > From: "Paul Stenquist" > Subject: PESO: On the Dock > > >> Another shot from today's trip to the nature

Re: A warthog on a bicycle

2008-07-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 25, 2008, at 12:19 AM, Bob W wrote: >>> Domke makes excellent bags. :-) >> >> I've given up hope in finding the perfect bag for all >> shooting occasions. >> I've finally learned it doesn't exist--perhaps I'm a slow >> learner ;-). In >> the future, I will be buying some more bags in size

Re: PESO: Red Dragon

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Frank. He's a bit brighter than any I've seen before as well. Paul On Jul 25, 2008, at 11:48 AM, frank theriault wrote: > On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 6:12 PM, Paul Stenquist > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Cropped to about 50% of frame. K20D and A400/5.6 with 540 flash and >> Xtender. f6.3, 1

Re: OT Do stock companies contact photographers or is it the other way around

2008-07-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Dave, Some years ago I was contacted by e-mail like you described. When down the conversation I received a message that contained *exactly the same wording* as one of the previous ones, I realized that I did not want to continue exchanging e-mails with that entity. HTH. Boris David J Brooks wr

Re: OT Do stock companies contact photographers or is it the other way around

2008-07-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Dave, Some years ago I was contacted by e-mail like you described. When down the conversation I received a message that contained *exactly the same wording* as one of the previous ones, I realized that I did not want to continue exchanging e-mails with that entity. HTH. Boris David J Brooks

Re: PESO: What is the middle Object?

2008-07-25 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/07/24 Thu PM 02:22:12 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: PESO: What is the middle Object? > > mike wilson wrote: > >> From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Date: 2008/07/24 Thu PM 12:58:44 GMT > >> To: Pentax-Discu

Re: PESO: What is the middle Object?

2008-07-25 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/07/24 Thu PM 02:22:12 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: PESO: What is the middle Object? > > mike wilson wrote: > >> From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Date: 2008/07/24 Thu PM 12:58:44 GMT > >> To: Pentax-Discu

Re: PESO: Red Dragon

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 6:12 PM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Cropped to about 50% of frame. K20D and A400/5.6 with 540 flash and > Xtender. f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 200. I was impressed with his color. > Saturation level is set at my ACR default. > Paul > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?p

Re: PESO: B&W Fal

2008-07-25 Thread Jack Davis
Comments especially appreciated, Frank. Thanks! Jack --- On Fri, 7/25/08, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: PESO: B&W Fal > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 8:32 AM > On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 11:28

Re: PESO: B&W Fal

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 11:28 AM, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Am disassociating this image from the earlier distracting "Finger Painting" > fun POST. > This was taken in the area of Dallas Divide, CO. a few years back. A 35mm > Pentax vertical color version is in the Pentax Gallery. >

Re: PESO: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 10:41 AM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks to all who commented. Back with a new version some time later > today. Or tomorrow. Eventually:-). I just looked at this one, and it's quite nice. The softness adds an ethereal quality to it. Can't wait to see y

Re: PESO: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks to all who commented. Back with a new version some time later today. Or tomorrow. Eventually:-). On Jul 25, 2008, at 10:32 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Paul, > I like the softness. It helps build a mood. > Regards, Bob S. > > On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:50 PM, Paul Stenquist > <[EMAIL PROT

Re: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice, but I have something different in mind. Have to get rid of the purple fringe as well. It's very obvious on the high res image. Back with a new version later. Paul On Jul 25, 2008, at 9:33 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=760027

Re: PESO: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, I like the softness. It helps build a mood. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:50 PM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another shot from today's trip to the nature center. Grace and I > spoke to this young lady on the dock. (Actually, Grace conversed with > her while I wa

Re: PESO - Wet Cobra

2008-07-25 Thread Walter Hamler
Oh, if it were only a black or dark red version!! Good catch. Walt On 7/25/08, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/5rdq3x > > http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SIXM_3YZEvI/CsU/jV3FGKoLaFQ/s1600-h/shelby_cobra.jpg > > Comments always welcome. > > cheers, > fra

Re: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul Stenquist wrote: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7600273&size=lg >I'm considering adding a touch of gaussian blur to make it a more ethereal > softness. This is a candidate for a Gaussian Blur Overlay if ever I saw one! 1 - Open image in Photoshop 2 - Bring highlights way down w

PESO - Wet Cobra

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
http://tinyurl.com/5rdq3x http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SIXM_3YZEvI/CsU/jV3FGKoLaFQ/s1600-h/shelby_cobra.jpg Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailm

Re: PESO - Same Book, Different Opinions

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 1:50 PM, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The title of the book appears to say "God on a Harley" She doesn't > appear to be a "biker babe" ;-) > > Frank, just curious, you seem to be on a bus often. Do you take your > bike with you when riding a bus? Here in Orlan

Re: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Jack Davis
I think you should consider leaving the highlights as is. Their glow will be especially effective in setting the mood, especially if you intend to introduce a bit og gaussian blur. Jack --- On Fri, 7/25/08, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

PESO - The Party Starts Early

2008-07-25 Thread frank theriault
Taken Saturday night on Toronto's subway. It seems that these young ladies couldn't wait to get to the party before imbibing: http://tinyurl.com/5a6vz4 http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SInKO56c3VI/Cuc/7RuYDXH2IuA/s1600-h/july_25_08+004.jpg Comments always welcome. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO: B&W Fall

2008-07-25 Thread Jack Davis
Valued comments, Paul. Thanks, Jack --- On Fri, 7/25/08, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: PESO: B&W Fall > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 4:15 AM > Excellent rendering of a beautiful scene. Well d

Re: PESO: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yes, she is. And Grace seems to always want to talk to the beautiful women. I swear I had nothing to do with that:-) Paul On Jul 25, 2008, at 3:26 AM, Bob W wrote: > A small kid is a great prop when you're on the pull. > >> Another shot from today's trip to the nature center. Grace and I >> spok

Re: PESO: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Godders. On Jul 25, 2008, at 12:04 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > On Jul 24, 2008, at 7:50 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> Another shot from today's trip to the nature center. Grace and I >> spoke to this young lady on the dock. (Actually, Grace conversed with >> her while I watched with am

Re: Red Dragon

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Christine. I'm just an occasional dabbler in bugs. Mark Cassino is the pro. Paul On Jul 24, 2008, at 11:25 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Very cool, Paul. I once tried to shoot insects. I didn't get any good > shots--I didn't even get bad shots--I only got sucky shots--but I > had tons

Re: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Bill. You're right. I should burn those highlights down a bit. I already spent quite a bit of time on this. The section below her left heel is actually pasted in from another exposure. I framed a bit too close on this one, and her foot was touching the edge of the frame. I agree abou

Re: PESO: B&W Fall

2008-07-25 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent rendering of a beautiful scene. Well done. Paul On Jul 24, 2008, at 11:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Am disassociating this image from the earlier distracting "Finger > Painting" fun POST. > This was taken in the area of Dallas Divide, CO. a few years back. > A 35mm Pentax vertical colo

Re: PESO: Red Dragon

2008-07-25 Thread David J Brooks
Good one. Nice and bright and colourful Dave On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 6:12 PM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Cropped to about 50% of frame. K20D and A400/5.6 with 540 flash and > Xtender. f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 200. I was impressed with his color. > Saturation level is set at my ACR defau

Re: Two external HD's or stay with CD's

2008-07-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 10:36 PM, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" > Subject: Re: Two external HD's or stay with CD's > > > >> Similarly, I unplug the desktop system completely and move to the >> laptop if there's anything like the

Re: B&W Fall

2008-07-25 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Christine! ;) --- On Thu, 7/24/08, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: B&W Fall > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 8:27 PM > Jack: I think your picture is just lovely. Cheers, > Christin

Re: OT - Odd name changes

2008-07-25 Thread AlunFoto
LOL Love the last comment, about a lad called "Justin Kayce"... Jostein 2008/7/24 Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > This is LOL territory > > > > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||

Re: A warthog on a bicycle

2008-07-25 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/25 Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > you have achieved photographic wisdom! Some of those needs can be very > specific. Tell me about it... :-) One recently acquired lens gave me a bit of a challenge there... Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML

Re: Mostly tilt and somewhat shift

2008-07-25 Thread AlunFoto
Thanks for posting, Warren! I've been eyeing the Hartblei 45mm Super Rotator for the P645 system for _years_. But I've never been able to justify the cost. After going digital it became even harder. Jostein 2008/7/25 Warren Kato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > If you have a P645 body, check out my Hartbl

RE: PESO: On the Dock

2008-07-25 Thread Bob W
A small kid is a great prop when you're on the pull. > Another shot from today's trip to the nature center. Grace and I > spoke to this young lady on the dock. (Actually, Grace > conversed with > her while I watched with amusement. Grace is a social butterfly who > talks to everyone.) We re

RE: PESO: What is the middle Object?

2008-07-25 Thread Bob W
> >> > http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Saturn-and-Ma > rsweb.jpg > > Shot in 1978? It's Junior George, Dick and Condoleza being > dropped off by their space alien > bosses to begin their campaign of world domination via divide > and conquer. > Nah - they'd be in a much loopi

RE: A warthog on a bicycle

2008-07-25 Thread Bob W
> > > > Domke makes excellent bags. :-) > > > I've given up hope in finding the perfect bag for all > shooting occasions. > I've finally learned it doesn't exist--perhaps I'm a slow > learner ;-). In > the future, I will be buying some more bags in sizes that > will fit various > needs--an