Hi!
My brother enabled me with ultra-compact laptop computer. This
effectively obsoleted my CompactDrive. So I am offering it for sale
and/or trade.
Here is what you get:
1. CompactDrive PD7X unit which is a card reader (SD, CF), AA battery
charger and a portable hard drive. Please notice,
Anthony,
What struck me when going through those web archives was that so few
of her portraits featured a cigarette. Makes me wonder how extensive
the history rewriting is... Somehow it's difficult to believe that
they've systematically removed every little fag they could come over
just because
It did. I've never seen one of those pots before. But I don't like
Colman's English mustard so perhaps I haven't been trying.
Bob
Not sure this got out the other day. Cleared a few dozen
windows from
my desktop and there it was.
On Oct 11, 2008, at 12:28 , Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not at all - it's a perfectly good way of providing useful work in
these troubled times. I have a friend, Winston Smith, who is a civil
servant with the Ministry of Truth. His job consists of spending most
of the day on Google Images looking for pictures of people smoking; he
then removes the
2008/10/14 Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Just so you know, I'm not a smoking defender. I'm a political correctness
hater.
LOL... I'm not even that.
It's just that what's happened has happened. Removing the ubiquitous
tobacco from the pictures of that era is a denial of history. Go that
way
1984 is a long time ago already. :-)
Btw, I'm re-reading Isaac Asimov's Foundation triology these days. In
his universe, projected from the fifties, the habit of smoking has
persisted through countless millennia into the Galactic Empire and
beyond. It's quite funny to observe how the human
2008/10/13 Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
But the prime has NO drive-shaft.
Exactly.
Live with it, KAF lenses are LESS capable than KAF2 ones are.
(allthough they could be faster at what to can do, SDM)
:-)
I'm not whining. SDM is worth it.
I look very much forward to testing SDM
Just today, when researching the Robert Johnson photographs, I read an
anecdote about Walt Disney. In his old Disneyworld office in Florida in a
photographic portrait showing him sitting or leaning on the edge of his
desk, and looking very satisfied with himself. Reflected in the glass
desktop
Fascinating indeed. Although I have a fair deal of Soviet background
instilled in me, this still strikes me as a rather stupid thing to do.
Suppose that in 20 years from now, it will be proven that smoking is
extremely healthy for some reason. Say, those who smoke are better
endowed to
Splendid!
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These are shots mainly from outside the Medina, and on the surrounding
hills:
http://www.web-options.com/Fezlife/
Don't worry - the onslaught won't go on much longer!
Comments welcome.
Bob
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Nice tubers.
Mark!
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2008/10/14 Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Does it mean that all such images will be re-planted with proper smoking
devices???
This thread now just _begs_ for this:
http://turl.no/2ht
vbg,
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stunning, of course :-)
although my loathing of bananas, the fruit, almost kept me from looking
(ann points to smiley face :-) )
Not only do you have a wonderful eye but you are so damn good at night
shots - something
I stink at, that I'm always impressed.
Best,
ann
Ralf R. Radermacher
LOL!
ann
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This thread now just _begs_ for this:
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Well covered event, under tough lighting. Had to be a delicious evening.
Jack
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m nice.
http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_trains
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Another amazing gourmet report.
And I agree, nasturtium is more than a garnish.
It's a bloody weed.
:-)
Cheers,
Dave
2008/10/14 Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I know I'm old enough to know better by now, but I really should make sure I
either take spare batteries, or make I have charged
woo woo - er I mean choo choo
thanks for that link -- I love those
ann
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m nice.
http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_trains
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Simply excellent photos.
Really nice work. An album to proud of.
-Brendan
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An album from our recent vacation to Cape May and
Wildwood, New Jersey:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coneslayer/sets/72157607770191688/
I rented a DA*300/4 from
On Oct 14, 2008, at 7:59 AM, mike wilson wrote:
m nice.
http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_trains
Very nice!
If you like trains, you should look into the latest issue of LensWork
Extended (#78). My good friend Chris Perez' train photographs have
been
Traffic never jams up in the air ;-).
Christine Aguila wrote:
Hi Everyone:
From a walk down by Montrose Pier/Beach late this afternoon. I had a
circular polarizer on my lens. I'm still learning how to use one. What
do you think? A little too minimal? :-).
K20D, DA* 50-135mm @ 135mm,
Hi!
After much deliberation, delay, et cetera, here are 34 photos from our
trip to Holland.
Have your say. As usual I'd like to know which ones could be left out.
Though of course, I'd like to know your opinion about these photos just
as well ;-).
On Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 4:41 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Stupid old me [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
M/S Hornbay getting an overhaul in Dunkirk. She normally sails on a
fixed route between Antwerp and Costa Rica as a banana transporter.
Pity .. i just imagined girlies with very black silicon boobs sensitive
to infra-red ! .rotfl.
dom
DagT a écrit :
Please note that there´s a significant difference between silicon,
used in microprocessors, sensors etc , and silicone, used in film
stars etc.
DagT
Den 13. okt..
m nice.
http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_trains
You sound as though you're hosting Jazz Club.
Some very interesting and beautiful trains there. I particularly like
the crossing guard in the snow.
Here's an interesting and telling comment:
The
Smoking is such a bad thing to do that you can encourage as many
people as you like to emulate a man who famously sold his soul to the
devil, but you can't show him smoking!
Bob
It's
becoming evident
that cigarette smoking is often being retouched away as the
new commercial
users seek
It is really tough question, Sir Bob, that you're asking. I, for one,
really liked the slide show. Many photographs of other photographers
came up in my mind when I saw this gallery. I cannot say much about this
APRS submission business, but I do thank you for taking me visually
along on your
PN Stenquist wrote:
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She's rather attractive, isn't she? Is it Shannon Doherty?
D
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Stupid old me [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
M/S Hornbay getting an overhaul in Dunkirk. She normally sails on a
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http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/14567274
Sorry, wong
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Not only do you have a wonderful eye but you are so damn good at night
shots - something I stink at, that I'm always impressed.
And it's indeed so easy. Put cam on tripod, do a series of shots from 20
(or 30 if it's really dark) to 1 secs, convert the
Boris Liberman wrote:
Hi!
After much deliberation, delay, et cetera, here are 34 photos from our
trip to Holland.
Have your say. As usual I'd like to know which ones could be left out.
Though of course, I'd like to know your opinion about these photos
just as well ;-).
On 13/10/08, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed:
Just out of curiosity, how are you going to plug that amp in?
I don't see any provision for switching the mains voltage to 220v.
I just used the web link from a Google search. The actual amp I bought
is here:
I think the shelf full of heads is very strong - headstrong, you might
say. I also liked the leaf shots, particularly the fern. Some of the
general views seem a bit lifeless, but maybe that's just Holland.
Otherwise a good family holiday record. After seeing the miniature
village a lot of the
I have a few books about shooting photo essays, but I would like more.
I'm not bothered about books OF photo essays, but books by
photographers in which they show how they develop and execute their
ideas, how the plan their essays and work up the structure of the
final thing; where they talk about
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tml
http://boris.isra-shop.com/boris_holland_2008/content/IGP11073_large.h
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Pavarotti was, IIRC, an Italian singer.
Yes, you're in the right aria now...
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On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 07:50:36PM +0100, Bob W wrote:
m nice.
http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_trains
You sound as though you're hosting Jazz Club.
Some very interesting and beautiful trains there. I particularly like
the crossing guard in
frank theriault wrote:
On Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 1:31 PM, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Pavarotti was, IIRC, an Italian singer.
Yes, you're in the right aria now...
...though it would be inappropriate for you to make any overtures at
this point.
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Mike,
Thanks, those are some great train photos.
Makes me want to buy his book.
Regards, Bob S. (an old railfan)
On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 9:59 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
m nice.
http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_trains
I'll find out next week, if I have the courage to go.
Thanks for having a look.
D
AlunFoto wrote:
So, who were appointed as Jäger-meister, eventually? :-)
Jostein
2008/10/11 Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Hiall,
No back story. Just an interesting way to spend an afternoon.
On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 10:09 PM, Christine Aguila
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone:
From a walk down by Montrose Pier/Beach late this afternoon. I had a
circular polarizer on my lens. I'm still learning how to use one. What do
you think? A little too minimal? :-).
K20D, DA*
Super! Now you've made me miss my old layout on the pool table in
West Seattle. And the many hours I spent pouring over the best layouts
in Model Railroading magazine. And my visit to inspect John
Armstrong's Canandaigua Southern layout in Maryland back in 1987.
Like the few great
Mmmm...but a yummy weed.
Thanks Dave, thanks Jack
D
David Savage wrote:
Another amazing gourmet report.
And I agree, nasturtium is more than a garnish.
It's a bloody weed.
:-)
Cheers,
Dave
2008/10/14 Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I know I'm old enough to know better by now, but I
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Damn you, Bob W!
Mark!
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On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
m nice.
http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_trains
Wow! Great stuff.
The cover shot is in an area of Toronto that's now covered with ugly
new high-rise condos and the Skydome (sorry, the
On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:59:44 +, mike wilson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
m nice.
http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/10/gallery_trains
Yes, very nice.
My son, who edits a railway magazine here in Oz, will be getting this
link.
Thanks for posting.
Cheers
Brian
Hi Gang.
Hand a wonderful weekend. Weather was fabtabulous, but the colours a
bit flat. Not a lot of red this year, yet.
I'll be doing a Geso soon, but here are two to get going.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2942047665/
Taken from the flood back, looking at the main part of the
Haven't had much opportunity for photography lately but I did get out to
do a quick-and-dirty pano in the center of campus on Monday:
http://stem.ysu.edu/news/20081013/
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Bob, I have to ask you to point out those views that you found
particular lifeless... You can do it on list or off list as you see fit ;-).
Boris
Bob W wrote:
I think the shelf full of heads is very strong - headstrong, you might
say. I also liked the leaf shots, particularly the fern. Some
I know I'm old enough to know better by now, but I really should make
sure I either take spare batteries, or make I have charged ones at least.
Slow start to Good Food Month this year, but a terrific one. Hat's Off
is a special event where restaurants do something out of the norm for
them.
Wow indeed.
;-)
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:
Stupid old me [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
M/S Hornbay getting an overhaul in Dunkirk. She normally sails on a
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http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/14567274
Pavarotti was, IIRC, an Italian singer.
Yes, you're in the right aria now...
...though it would be inappropriate for you to make any overtures at
this point.
Oh I think he has been duet for a while.
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A nice tutorial Dough. I've never photographed razing cars, but it
sounds like a lot of fun. Archived for future referense :-)
BTW. What's the meaning of the abbreviations in your sig? besides the
obvious I'm a VIP ;-)
MaritimTim
2008/10/10 Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Hi Cory,
Cory
Dave, you gave the same address for both images.
The one shown could be improved by minimizing both the blank sky and the
solid blue reflection in the water. Also clone out the branch in the ULH
side
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
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Nice work Mark. Lens used was..
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
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Subject: Quick campus pano
Haven't had much opportunity for photography lately but I did get out to
do a quick-and-dirty pano in the center of
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:
You really ought to try it some day, Ann. With the usual festivities
ahead, have a go at the illuminations on your Main Street. You'll be
surprising us with your very own night-shot Xmas card in no time.
Might have to do some HDR-like things with night-time
Hi Tim,
Tim Øsleby wrote:
A nice tutorial Dough. I've never photographed razing cars, but it
sounds like a lot of fun. Archived for future referense :-)
It definitely can be a lot of fun, but it can be a bit scary sometimes.
For example, at the Petit le Mans a week or so ago, at one point
Arg, sorry.
Dave
On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 7:42 PM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dave, you gave the same address for both images.
The one shown could be improved by minimizing both the blank sky and the
solid blue reflection in the water. Also clone out the branch in the ULH
side
Fixed the bad link, below or go here.:-)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2942047671/
Dave
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Hi Gang.
Hand a wonderful weekend. Weather was fabtabulous, but the colours a
bit flat. Not a lot of red this year, yet.
Dragged myself out of bed Sunday morning to go downtown and photograph
some runners at the marathon.
Weather was good and the experience was pleasant.
Here is a photo overview of what I saw.
http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Marathon02#
Comments are welcome.
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Boris,
I especially liked the rose with chairs...
Regards, Bob S.
On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi!
After much deliberation, delay, et cetera, here are 34 photos from our trip
to Holland.
Have your say. As usual I'd like to know which ones could
Ken Waller wrote:
Nice work Mark. Lens used was..
FA 20 f/2.8 on a K10D (image has some cropping off the bottom).
I set the camera to ISO 100, stopped down to f/22 and slapped on a
polarizer to get a slow shutter speed to blur the movement of people
walking by.
Nice shot, nice campus
On Oct 14, 2008, at 5:45 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Haven't had much opportunity for photography lately but I did get
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On Oct 14, 2008, at 16:22 , Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Pavarotti was, IIRC, an Italian singer.
Yes, you're in the right aria now...
...though it would be inappropriate for you to make any overtures at
this point.
Oh I think he has been duet for a while.
Son of a pitch...
Bet he
Hi Boris: I love that Pink, No Floyd shot. That's really great. The other
shots of folks on the street are very nice as well. And wow, great
birds-eye of the theme park. Cheers, Christine
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On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 10:09 PM,
Hi Bob: Nice job there. You communicate a nice since of story for the
event. I especially like pic #9. Great street shot there: wires,
buildings, runners, trees, yep, a nice Chicago event street scene. Enjoyed
seeing your pics. Cheers, Christine
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Hi Mike: Wow those were great. My personal fave is #5--great snow, night,
person shot. I think #10 looks very Ralfonian :-). A compliment to our
Ralf Shaughnessy! :-) Thanks for posting that. Cheers, Christine
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Good work. Enjoyed these very much. Excellent shots.
Paul
On Oct 14, 2008, at 8:24 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Dragged myself out of bed Sunday morning to go downtown and photograph
some runners at the marathon.
Weather was good and the experience was pleasant.
Here is a photo overview of what I
hi,
since we are on the subject of revisionist history, i thought i'll dig
up this old photo from december 07 from one of our flickr group photo
walks...
we have a war memorial here, built in 1939 in memory of those who died
in WWI and later extended to include WWII and a few others which india
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:44:36 +0530
Subash [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
in WWI and later extended to include WWII and a few others which india
bought with china and pakistan post independence. it is a huge
that, of course, is 'fought'. it's past nine in the morning here and i
don't even
Thanks Christine, you should have taken some shots.
Did they get into your neighborhood?
Regards, Bob S.
On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 9:16 PM, Christine Aguila
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Hi Bob: Nice job there. You communicate a nice since of story for the
event. I especially like pic #9. Great
Thanks Paul,
It's fun to take the shots and then see what you have.
Regards, Bob S.
On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 9:42 PM, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Good work. Enjoyed these very much. Excellent shots.
Paul
On Oct 14, 2008, at 8:24 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Dragged myself out of bed
Subash wrote:
we have a war memorial here, built in 1939 in memory of those who died
in WWI and later extended to include WWII and a few others [...]
http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO#5257224399856328722
nobody knows when 'empire' was changed to 'nation' but obviously it
was. what do
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Personally, I wouldn't have wanted Empire changed to Nation, but I
can certainly understand the inclination to do so, after the many
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You've obviously never been a dumb
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The WOGS start at Calais.
Man, I'm American! The WOGS start a lot farther west than that! ;-)
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William Robb wrote:
The WOGS start at Calais.
Man, I'm American! The WOGS start a lot farther west than that! ;-)
And farther east!
Windsor??
ww
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Monday, October 13, 2008, 3:57:52 PM, you wrote:
CA Hi Matthew, Joseph, and Rick: I think I'll just refer to them as flying
CA feathered creatures of some sort
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Man, I'm American! The WOGS start a lot farther west than that! ;-)
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